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The Family Tree Concept Inc

Group Home Staff

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Previous experience in a group home, nursing home, retirement home, or similar setting is preferred. * Knowledge of direct support practices for individuals with developmental disabilities is highly ...

Prime Home DDS

Nurse RN/LPN Home Health

La Vista, NE · On-site

$28.75 - $37/hr

We believe successful recovery should happen wherever the patient calls home-whether that is a private residence, assisted living facility, independent living community, or retirement home. Healing ...

Victaulic

Retirement Specialist

Easton, PA · On-site

Retirement Specialist Job Summary The Retirement Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of Victaulic's retirement programs, supporting employees ...

City of Alexandria

Retirement Specialist

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

Retirement Specialist The City of Alexandria The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a ...

LPL Financial

Retirement Consultant

Fort Mill, SC · Remote

The Retirement Consultant serves as a strategic retirement plan specialist and key driver of ... ome, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off ...

millenniumsoft

Retirement Specialist

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Retirement Specialist Location : San Antonio, TX Duration : 12 Months Contract Total Hours/week : 40.00 1st shift Description: * The retirement specialist reports to the North Americas Associate ...

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How much do retirement home jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for retirement home in the United States is $62,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $66,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What retirement home jobs are in high demand?

Caregiver, nursing assistant, and personal support worker roles are in high demand in retirement homes due to the growing elderly population. These positions often require compassion, communication skills, and sometimes certification or training in elder care or first aid. Additionally, roles such as activity coordinators and administrative staff are also sought after to support resident well-being and facility operations.

What is the difference between Retirement Home vs Caregiver?

AspectRetirement HomeCaregiver
CredentialsMinimal formal credentials; some may have certifications in senior careOften requires caregiving certifications or training
Work EnvironmentResidential facility with multiple residents, communal spacesIn-home or facility-based, providing personal assistance
Employer & IndustrySenior living communities, retirement facilitiesHome care agencies, private families, healthcare providers

While both roles focus on senior care, a Retirement Home is a facility offering housing and services for seniors, whereas a Caregiver provides personalized assistance, often in private homes or care settings. The roles overlap in supporting elderly individuals but differ mainly in setting and scope of responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Retirement Home Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retirement Home Manager, you need expertise in elder care, facility operations, and staff supervision, often supported by a degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and certifications in assisted living or senior care management are commonly required. Strong leadership, empathy, and excellent communication skills help foster a supportive environment for both residents and staff. These skills are crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, high-quality resident care, and smooth day-to-day operations in a retirement home.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for staff working in a retirement home?

Staff in a retirement home are responsible for supporting residents with daily living activities, such as assisting with meals, medication reminders, and personal care. They often coordinate recreational activities, ensure a safe and comfortable environment, and maintain regular communication with families and healthcare professionals. Collaboration with a team—including nurses, caregivers, and administrative staff—is essential to provide holistic care and address any resident needs promptly. The work environment is typically structured yet flexible, requiring compassion, patience, and adaptability.

What is a retirement home?

A retirement home is a residential facility designed for older adults who are generally able to care for themselves but may need some assistance with daily activities or want a community environment. These homes provide services such as meals, housekeeping, social activities, and sometimes limited medical care. Residents often choose retirement homes for the convenience, safety, and companionship they offer. Retirement homes differ from nursing homes in that they do not provide intensive medical care or supervision. They are ideal for seniors who are mostly independent but enjoy having support and a social community.
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Infographic showing various Retirement Home job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,680 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

3-11 pm Certified Medication Aide

Holiday Retirement Home

Manville, RI

$15 - $18.75/hr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Basic Qualifications
Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a Rhode Island state-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course and Medication Aide education which meets state certification requirements. Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification and Medication Aide Certification in Rhode Island.
Skill(s): Moderate reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less; satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical as required.
General Responsibilities
Provide quality nursing care to residents; implement specific procedures and programs; coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments; report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; respond to inquiries or requests for information; assist the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.
Standard Requirements
  1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of The Holiday Retirement Home.
  2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
  3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
    1. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance
    2. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
    3. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
    4. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
  4. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
    1. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
    2. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
    3. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
    4. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
    5. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
  1. Administers and accurately records the administration of medication for residents as prescribed by the
    physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of The Holiday Retirement Home and state
  2. Observes, records and reports to the nurse symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
  3. Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
  4. Provides and promotes resident's rights during the administration of medications.
  5. Stores medications safely and appropriately in accordance with policies and procedures of The Holiday Retirement Home and state/federal regulations.
  6. Routinely cleans, inspects and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Reports any equipment or supply issues to nurse for correction or repair.
  7. Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by facility policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.
  8. Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
  9. Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following facility policies and procedures including OSHA's Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
  10. Communicates to residents, staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers to nurse when indicated.
  11. Performs other duties ds assigned or as listed in the CNA job description below.
CNA Duties
  1. Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality as illustrated by the following:
    1. Provide individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
    2. Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the resident according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.
    3. Attend to the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
    4. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
    5. Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.
    6. Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems.
    7. Protect the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly report missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items.
    8. Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
    9. Provide care that maintains each resident's skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin, etc.
    10. Answer residents' call bells promptly and courteously.
    11. Perform various tasks assigned by the charge nurse including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc.
    12. Assist with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon admission and to the unit when transfers occur.
    13. Lift, move, and transport residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
    14. Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
    15. Assist and escort residents for appointments such as beauty shop, activities, church services, etc. Participate in activities and functions as directed.
    16. Practice careful, efficient, and no-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follow established charge procedures for resident charge items.
    17. Complete certified nursing assistant records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.
    18. Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including
      thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
    19. Walk extensively to and from various locations of the unit while making rounds and transport residents within the facility.
    20. Support an atmosphere, which promotes a homelike environment.
  2. Respond to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from residents, visitors, other personnel, etc. within given time frames and within established policy.
Other Duties
  1. Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
  2. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
  3. Meet on-going requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certification, medication technician certification and state mandated CEUs.
Job Location
As assigned.
Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job
The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
  1. Telephone
  2. Mechanical lifts
  3. Electronic scales
  4. Shower equipment
  5. Adjustable chairs/beds
  6. Various other equipment and supplies
  7. Computer

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