Working in aging services offers the powerful opportunity to use your talents and build a successful career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
Careers in Aging Services
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Careers in aging services are in high demand.
Demand will continue to grow as the nation’s older population reaches record numbers.
High Demand
Job Security
Rewarding
Career Ladders
Job Variety
Flexibility
What careers are in Aging Services?
Do you enjoy helping people?
Activities Director
Registered Nurse (RN)
Social Worker
Pastoral Care
Service Coordinator
Rehabilitation Therapist
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Are you hands on?
Environmental Services
Maintenance Professional
Home Care & Housekeeping
Culinary & Dining Services
Do you have a business mindset?
Office Manager
Human Resources (HR)
Information Technology (IT)
Nursing Home Administrator
Marketing & Communications
Director of Nursing
Fundraising & Engagement
Billing & Coding
What’s in it for you?
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Where to work in Aging Services
HOSPICE
HOSPICE IS FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING END-OF-LIFE BECAUSE CURATIVE MEASURES ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. CARE SHIFTS TO COMPASSIONATE SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT.
Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, Pastoral Care, LPN, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting
Continuing Care Retirement Communities/ Life Plan Communities
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) also called Life Plan Communities Provide different levels of housing, which might include independent senior apartments, assisted living and nursing home care all in one location. In addition to housing and health care, these communities offer dining and many different types of social, recreational and educational activities.
Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, Pastoral Care, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Culinary, Office Manager, Environmental Services, IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting
SKILLED NURSING
RESIDENTS AT A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RECEIVE A HIGH LEVEL OF CARE SIMILAR TO WHAT IS RECEIVED IN A HOSPITAL SETTING. SOME RESIDENTS COME FOR A TEMPORARY STAY AFTER A HOSPITAL VISIT, WHILE OTHERS ARE LONGER-TERM IF A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE IS NECESSARY.
Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, Pastoral Care, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Office Manager, Environmental Services, IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting
HOME CARE
HOME CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.
Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Home Health Aide, Environmental Services: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Home Health Aide, Environmental Services, Finance, Accounting
SENIOR HOUSING
INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIFICALLY FOR OLDER ADULTS.
Jobs: Social workers, Resident Service Coordinator, Property Manager, CNA, RN, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Office Manager, IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting
ADULT DAY SERVICE
THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND SUPERVISION FOR LESS THAN 24 HOURS FOR OLDER ADULTS.
Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Maintenance, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Dietary, Finance, Accounting
ASSISTED LIVING & REST HOMES
ASSISTED LIVING AND REST HOMES PROVIDE A RESIDENCE FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE. SERVICES PROVIDED CAN INCLUDE NURSING CARE, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PREPARED MEALS.
Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Culinary, Office Manager, Environmental Services, IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting
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