The Housekeeping Aide keeps the facility and resident rooms’ clean, odor free, and in good order. They provide a clean, appealing, safe, and sanitary environment for the facilities residents, visitors, and staff. The Housekeeping Supervisor directs, controls, plans, and modifies the Housekeeping Department to ensure a clean and safe environment for the facility.

Education & Experience:
The Housekeeping Assistant position does not require any specific education. A supervisor must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of housekeeping experience and be willing to receive education on leadership and supervision.

Salary Average
Aide: $29,453
Supervisor: $39,770

Certifications
None required

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Environmental Services Director

The Laundry Aide keeps facility linens and 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. The Laundry Supervisor directs, controls, plans, and modifies the Housekeeping Department to ensure a clean and safe environment for the facility.

Education & Experience:
The Laundry Aide position and Laundry Supervisor does not require any specific education. The Laundry Supervisor must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have least two years of laundry or relevant experience and be willing to receive education on leadership and supervision.

Salary Average
Assistant: $29,557
Supervisor: $41,621

Certifications
None required

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Environmental Services Director

A Maintenance Assistant/Janitorial/Custodian/Groundskeeper ensures the comfort and safety of the residents, visitors, and staff through proper repair, 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. The 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:
This position does not require any specific education..

Salary Average
Assistant: $34,112
Supervisor: $50,232

Certifications
None required

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Environmental Services Director

The Environmental Services Director is responsible for efficiently managing the facility’s housekeeping operations and the Environmental Services staff. The primary function of this position is to ensure nursing home residents enjoy a clean, safe and orderly living environment.

Education & Experience:
This position preferably has an Associate Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and training. Has as least three years of supervisory experience preferably in a skilled nursing facility.

Salary Average
$48,464

Certifications
None required

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Administrator

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the proper delivery of meals and nutrients at scheduled times and places while assisting in sanitary maintenance of the assigned work area.

Education & Experience:
No prior experience is required.

Salary Average
$29,162

Certifications
None required

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Director of Food and Nutritional Services

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.

Salary Average
$32,718

Certifications
None required

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Director of Food and Nutritional Services

Plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department

Education & Experience:
Must have completed the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) course.Must meet the state requirements for food service managers or dietary managers.

Salary Average
$43,846

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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Directory of Food & Nutritional Services