Activities - BCN PACE Activities Assistant

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a PACE Activities Assistant to plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic and social activities for the elderly in the PACE program. You will support participants’ physical and cognitive well-being and work closely with the interdisciplinary team to tailor activities to individual goals.

The role emphasizes a safe, inclusive environment, with daily coordination to enhance quality of life and promote independence for participants enrolled in this innovative

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with older adults or in healthcare settings.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic, social, and recreational activities.
• Promote participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being through engaging activities.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide participant-centered programming in a safe environment.

Skills

Experience with older adults

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team!

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

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.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.