CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant | Center Aide | PACE Program
full-time•Topeka
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Topeka, KS 66614
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Midland Care Connection
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offers a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its 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 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
A PACE Center CNA helps support older adults who are enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Their work typically includes assisting participants with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, as well as monitoring vital signs and reporting any health changes to the nursing staff. They may also help with meal assistance, accompany participants during activities, and provide overall support to ensure comfort, safety, and independence in both the center and participants’ homes.
Hours
Monday - Friday | 8am-5pm
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- At least one (1) year of experience providing direct care to older adults, individuals with chronic illness, or persons with functional limitations.
- Ability to assist PACE participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, transfers, and ambulation.
- Demonstrated understanding of safety practices, infection prevention, and proper body mechanics in a healthcare or adult day setting.
- Ability to follow individualized care plans and directions from nursing, therapy, and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage respectfully with participants, families, and team members.
- Commitment to Midland Care Connection’s mission, values, and person-centered care philosophy.
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the role, including lifting, bending, standing, and assisting with participant mobility.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Ability to pass required background checks, health screenings, and meet all PACE and regulatory requirements.
Preferred
- Previous experience working in a PACE program, adult day health center, long-term care facility, or community-based senior services.
- Experience supporting participants with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other cognitive impairments.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary team (IDT) models of care.
- Training or experience in person-centered care, restorative care, or dementia-capable practices.
- Bilingual skills that reflect the communities served by Midland Care Connection.
- Experience with basic documentation or electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Demonstrated compassion, patience, reliability, and a strong desire to serve older adults in the community.
Apply Today!
If you are passionate about supporting older adults and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we invite you to apply. Join Midland Care Connection and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to helping seniors live with dignity, independence, and purpose.
What you'll do
- The CNA supports older adults enrolled in the PACE program by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. They also monitor vital signs and report health changes to nursing staff.
About MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC
Midland Care is a not-for-profit, community based organization providing options to families with challenging health care needs. For over 30 years, Midland has specialized in end-of-life, palliative, bereavement and frail elder care services. So, no matter how far your journey has taken you, we can help at any point along the way. Our services include Hospice, PACE, Respite, Adult Day Health, Grief & Loss Center, Home Health, and Home Support. As an enduring advocate of the communities we serve, we are committed to providing specialized care to all who come to us, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover why Midland Care is the leader in responding to patient needs – touching one life at a time.
Why Choose Midland Care?
It's simple. We are the experts in responding to patient care needs. Midland Care is the leader in the business of comforting people. People just like you. With this level of expertise, we promise the highest level of care possible whatever your needs may be.
Our courteous, professional staff are specially trained in symptom management and offer exceptional care that focuses on the hope for each new day. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and provide care to people of all ages regardless of an inability to pay, except where prohibited by program regulations.
At Midland Care we believe our passion, attention to detail and professionalism is at the heart of everything we do. So when you think about it, there simply is no better choice. For you, your family and for those you love.
Learn more at www.midlandcareconnection.org
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