Make a Meaningful Move:
Discover Careers in Caregiving

Find meaningful connections.
Transform the lives of aging Minnesotans.

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Direct Care &
Nursing

Career pathways in nursing or other direct caregiving roles are meaningful careers with a wide range of advancement opportunities.

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Culinary &
Hospitality

Embarking on a hospitality, culinary arts or dietary services career in a senior care community can be rewarding.

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Housekeeping &
Maintenance

Careers in housekeeping and maintenance are essential to the upkeep of resident rooms, the building, and the overall property.

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Social Services &
Life Enrichment

This career pathway provides an opportunity to positively impact residents’ personal lives.

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Therapy &
Rehabilitation

Careers in therapy and rehabilitation are essential to health and recovery as residents may need support following injuries, surgeries, illness, or other health concerns.

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Administration &
Operations

Careers in administration and operations are fulfilling, especially when you see the positive impact your work has on the lives of residents and the greater community.

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Elderly male in wheelchair with nurse assisting him

Direct Care &
Nursing

Career pathways in nursing or other direct caregiving roles are meaningful careers with a wide range of advancement opportunities.

Learn More About This Pathway  
Young man and elderly woman putting together fruit cups at the kitchen counter

Culinary &
Hospitality

Embarking on a hospitality, culinary arts or dietary services career in a senior care community can be rewarding.

Learn More About This Pathway  
Young woman cleaning a table in the foreground with an elderly woman reading on a sofa chair in the background

Housekeeping &
Maintenance

Careers in housekeeping and maintenance are essential to the upkeep of resident rooms, the building, and the overall property.

Learn More About This Pathway  
Group of elderly women on the couch watching TV with enthusiastic looks

Social Services &
Life Enrichment

This career pathway provides an opportunity to positively impact residents’ personal lives.

Learn More About This Pathway  
Young male nurse assisting elderly woman with physical therapy

Therapy &
Rehabilitation

Careers in therapy and rehabilitation are essential to health and recovery as residents may need support following injuries, surgeries, illness, or other health concerns.

Learn More About This Pathway  
Young female nurse and elderly woman at a desk looking at computer

Administration &
Operations

Careers in administration and operations are fulfilling, especially when you see the positive impact your work has on the lives of residents and the greater community.

Learn More About This Pathway  
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Entry level positions to get started in caregiving

Direct Care & Nursing
Help residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility — and build genuine connections with the people in your care. This is the most accessible entry point into aging services, with no prior experience or education required.
Culinary & Hospitality
Support residents' nutritional needs and well-being by assisting with meal preparation, serving meals, and ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met. One of the most accessible entry points into aging services — no prior experience required.
Plan and lead recreational and social activities that promote connection, happiness, and a sense of purpose for residents. No degree required — creativity, energy, and a genuine love for working with people are what count most in this role.

Make your next move.

Transform your life and the lives of aging Minnesotans. Get matched to a senior care employer near you.
  • You are like care personified. You are the care.

    I ask those questions — Do I want my mom to be here? How do I want my grandparents to be treated? I get to answer that question every single day. And I just love that accountability for myself and for the residents I get to work with.
    Nate Meyer
    Clinical Quality Coordinator

People who work in senior care are the professionals of the moment – And there aren’t enough to go around.

As our aging population grows, the need for skilled and compassionate caregivers increases. Whether you are searching for individuals to join your team or are seeking a fulfilling career, senior care offers ample opportunity. Embrace a profession where every interaction can have a meaningful impact.


Resources

AgingServicesJobs.org

LeadingAge Minnesota’s premier job board for aging services professionals to post open positions, explore job openings, and find resume and career-building support. Explore new careers in senior care today.

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