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Careers in Long Term CareThere are many career opportunities in the growing field of long term care. As America's elderly population grows, so does the need for qualified and caring staff to work in long term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living residences and retirement communities. These jobs offer not only competitive wages and benefits, but also the opportunity to work in the long term care field and make a real difference in people's lives. Job openings for entry-level positions, especially nurse aides, are available in virtually all long term care facilities across North Carolina. Click here to find a nursing home near you to ask about specific job openings, or you can call us at (919)782-3827 or toll-free in North Carolina at 1-800-642-3500 for listings of facilities in your area. Back to Menu A number of entry-level positions are available in the long term care field that require no previous health care experience. Each of these positions offers the opportunity to advance to more senior positions. Many facilities offer scholarships and tuition reimbursement to enable their employees to return to school. The following are some of the entry-level positions that are available in long term care facilities: Nurse Aide - Nurse Aides provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. To be registered as a nurse aide, you must complete 75 hours of training, and demonstrate your skills through a competency examination. Many nurse aides go on to become licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and therapists. Click here to obtain more information on how to become a Nurse Aide. Dietary Aide - This is the entry-level position for individuals interested in food service. Dietary aides help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced foods to frail elders and disabled individuals. Many dietary aides go on to become food service managers. Housekeeping/Laundry Aide - This is the entry-level position critical to ensuring the cleanliness and comfort of long term care facility residents. Many of those who start out in the housekeeping and laundry departments either go on to become department heads or decide to enter direct patient care positions as nurse aides or licensed nursing staff. Rehabilitation Aide - This is an entry-level position for individuals who are interested in rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Rehabilitation aides are nurse aides who work under the supervision of a licensed therapist, or under the supervision of a registered nurse who works closely with the therapist, to assist elderly and disabled individuals in regaining their strength and function after an illness or operation. Many rehabilitation aides go on to become licensed physical, occupational, or speech therapists. Activities Assistant - This is an entry-level position for individuals who are interested in recreational therapy. Working under the supervision of the facility's activity director, the activities assistant implements recreational programs to enhance the quality of life of long term care facility residents. Back to Menu The following are other positions available in long term care facilities. Many require an advanced degree and/or North Carolina license. Administrative Positions
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