Activities - BCN PACE Activities Assistant

Bgcarenav; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bgcarenav in Frankfort, KY, seeks a PACE Activities Assistant to plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic, social, and recreational activities for program participants.

You will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being in a safe, supportive environment, following a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with dementia, or in healthcare/long-term care settings preferred.
• Previous experience in PACE program, adult day health center, or long-term care strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic, social, and recreational activities for PACE participants.
• Promote participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being through engaging activities.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide participant-centered programming.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that supports individualized care goals.

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

The PACE Activities Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic, social, and recreational activities for participants enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This role promotes participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being through engaging designed to enhance quality of life, encourage independence, and support individualized care goals. The Activities Assistant works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide participant-centered programming in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with older adults, individuals with dementia, or in a healthcare, adult day, recreational, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Previous experience in PACE program, adult day health center, or long-term care strongly preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.