Growing Industries in Southwest Minnesota: Community Care Facilities for the Elderly

Community Care Facilities for the Elderly

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential and personal care services for (1) the elderly and other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons who do not desire to live independently. The care typically includes room, board, supervision, and assistance in daily living, such as housekeeping services. In some instances these establishments provide skilled nursing care for residents in separate on-site facilities.

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Occupations in Demand for Community Care Facilities for the Elderly

Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants	$23,805	1,170		7.0%	558	Short-term on-the-job training
Home Health Aides	$19,740	1,070		37.5%	793	Short-term on-the-job training
Personal & Home Care Aides	$27,848	420		40.1%	1,929	Short-term on-the-job training
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)	$36,393	710		5.9%	668	Postsecondary voc. award
Janitors, Maids, Housekeeping Cleaners	$22,106	1,360		7.2%	900	Short-term on-the-job training
Registered Nurses	$59,488	1,690		27.5%	1,116	Assoc./Bachelor's degree
Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria	$25,651	240		3.9%	239	Long-term on-the-job training
Waiters & Waitresses	$16,044	1,290		1.9%	1,796	Short-term on-the-job training
Combined Food Prep & Serving Workers	$16,328	1,920		8.9%	1,419	Short-term on-the-job training
General Maintenance & Repair Workers	$32,601	440		4.9%	90	Moderate on-the-job training
Amusement & Recreation Attendants	$19,669	70	NA	29.1%	486	Short-term on-the-job training
Receptionists & Information Clerks	$24,153	470		10.3%	618	Short-term on-the-job training
Dishwashers	$17,290	290	NA	4.6%	257	Short-term on-the-job training
Food Service Managers	$42,823	60		-3.0%	78	Related work experience
General & Operations Managers	$65,508	750		-4.1%	534	Bachelor's deg. + work exper.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Workers	$23,014	140		1.4%	84	Moderate on-the-job training
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development 1st Quarter 2009 Median Salary Data from the Minnesota Salary Survey for Region 6W and Region 8 Current Demand Data from the Occupations in Demand Tool for Region 6W and Region 8 Projected Employment Data from the 2006-2016 Minnesota Employment Projections Program for Southwest Minnesota

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