Wellness Assistant | PACE Program

Midland Care Connection, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, prescription plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

On-site education center

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer time

Job summary

Midland Care Connection, a not-for-profit organization in northeast Kansas, seeks a Wellness Assistant for the PACE program. You will promote strength, mobility, and well-being through personalized exercise plans and group activities, helping older adults remain independent at home.

Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress, support safe interventions, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices that enhance quality of life for participants in the PACE program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic caregiving or healthcare experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass background checks and health screenings.
• Physical ability to lift and safely transfer participants.

Responsibilities

• Lead exercise programs to improve balance, mobility, and endurance.
• Monitor participants’ responses and report progress to the care team.
• Collaborate with therapy staff to support safe wellness interventions.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle habits and active engagement.

Skills

Basic caregiving

ADL assistance

CPR & First Aid

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Midland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

PACE Program

The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program is designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than entering nursing facilities. It provides complete medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies—all coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs, along with access to a PACE center for social activities, meals, and clinical services. By integrating medical and supportive care under one program, PACE helps seniors maintain independence, improve quality of life, and continue living in their communities with dignity.

Wellness Assistant

A PACE Wellness Assistant supports older adults by promoting strength, mobility, and overall well-being through individualized and group exercise programming. They lead and assist with therapeutic activities designed to improve balance, endurance, and functional independence, while encouraging healthy lifestyle habits and active engagement. The Wellness Assistant monitors participants’ responses to exercise, communicates progress or concerns to the interdisciplinary team, and collaborates closely with therapy staff to support safe and effective wellness interventions. Their role is centered on helping participants maintain independence and enhance quality of life through movement and activity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• Basic caregiving or healthcare experience


• Ability to assist with activities of daily living (dressing, mobility, transfers)


• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)


• Physical ability to lift and safely transfer participants


• Ability to pass background checks and health screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults


• Previous work in PACE, assisted living, home health, or similar settings


• Knowledge of elder care and dementia support


• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents


• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans


• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions


• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days


• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)


• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided


• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000


• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits


• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents


• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations


• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.