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Housekeeping

Housekeepers keep the facility and resident rooms or apartments clean, odor free, and in good order. They provide a clean, appealing, safe, and sanitary environment

Average Starting Salary
Assistant: $23,982
Supervisor: $35,776

Statewide Salary Average
Assistant: $27,768
Supervisor: $43,118

Career Path Opportunities
Environmental Services Director

Laundry

Laundry staff keep facility linens and resident personal clothing clean and in good repair, maintains standards of sanitation and meets residents’ daily laundry needs by providing adequate supplies of clean clothing and house linens.

Average Starting Salary
Assistant: $23,982
Supervisor: $35,776

Statewide Salary Average
Assistant: $27,768
Supervisor: $43,118

Career Path Opportunities
Environmental Services Director

Maintenance

Maintenance staff ensures the comfort and safety of the residents, visitors, and staff through proper repair, preventative maintenance, and custodial services of the facility, building and grounds. They assist the facility staff in continually providing a clean and orderly environment in a safe and sanitary manner.

A Maintenance Supervisor provides maintenance support and assistance to the facility and the Administrator for any direction given, to maintain the physical plant, its property and grounds, thus to work to assure the comfort and safety of the residents and staff.

Education & Experience:
The Maintenance Supervisor must have a working knowledge of plumbing/heating, understand safety with electricity and have the ability to repair items.

Average Starting Salary
Assistant: $28,205
Supervisor: $44,387

Statewide Salary Average
Assistant: $33,342
Supervisor: $53,768

Career Path Opportunities
Environmental Services Director

Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the proper delivery of meals and nutrients at scheduled times and places while maintaining a sanitary kitchen area.

Education & Experience:
No prior experience is required.

Average Starting Salary
$23,421

Statewide Salary Average
$25,626

Career Path Opportunities
Assistant Dietary Manager
Dietary Manager

Cook

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of all food and nourishments. This position is responsible for cleaning all equipment, pots and pans, and utensils used in the preparation and service of food. They are also responsible for cleaning own working area. This position is considered to be a working leadership position and requires self-discipline, diplomacy, and adaptability.

Education & Experience:
Some experience as a professional cook is required.

Average Starting Salary
$26,832

Statewide Salary Average
$31,242

Career Path Opportunities
Assistant Dietary Manager
Certified Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager


The Dietary Manager assists in the managing of all aspects of the dietary department. The Dietary Manager supervises, instructs, and evaluates employees engaged in preparing and serving meals, while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety. The Dietary Manager works in close coordination with a dietitian to ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met

Education & Experience:
Certified Dietary Managers are required in nursing facilities if the facility does not employ a dietitian on a full-time basis. ServeSafe certification is required, as well as restaurant or institutional cooking or management experience.

Average Starting Salary
Assistant Dietary Manager: $34,362
Dietary Manager: $41,330

Statewide Salary Average
Assistant Dietary Manager: $40,768
Dietary Manager: $49,899

Certifications
The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam is available to dietary managers who meet the eligibility requirements of the Association of Nutrition & Food service Professionals (ANFP).

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