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Minnesota Needs 11,750 Senior Care Workers — More Roles Than You’d Think
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway More information about the senior care worker shortage and available positions can be found through The Long-Term Care Imperative's survey and the aforementioned website.
Minnesota is currently facing a shortage of senior care workers, with approximately 11,750 open positions. These roles include entry-level jobs in various fields such as food service and housekeeping. Many of these positions require no prior experience and offer paid, on-the-job training.
com, which connects potential employees with employers across the state. The majority of the available positions are for direct caregiving roles, such as certified nursing assistants and nurses. More information about the senior care worker shortage and available positions can be found through The Long-Term Care Imperative's survey and the aforementioned website.
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Published: August 10, 2026 ·
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