PISCATAWAY, NJ – Parker Health Group, Inc., a best-in-class provider of aging services, announced today that it has been recognized by the Age‑Friendly Institute as a Certified Age‑Friendly Employer™ (CAFE).
Parker was honored for its commitment to employing professionals age 50 and older as they continue growing and contributing throughout their careers. Parker joins a growing network of organizations across the United States that recognize the value of experience, mentorship, and diverse perspectives in a multi-generational workplace.
Of its employee base, 58% of Parker’s full-time care partners and 44% of its part-time care partners are age 50 or older, according to Jean Rebele, Parker’s Chief Administration and Talent Officer.
“Parker is a place where experience is valued, knowledge is shared across generations, and people can thrive in their careers,” Rebele said. “This national designation reflects the way we each live our values, how we elevate one another, and ultimately how we make a meaningful difference in the lives of the older adults we serve and their families.”
Parker meets the Institute’s certification requirements as a large employer, with more than 250 employees in the Health and Home Services category.
The Institute’s certification process evaluates organizations across 14 best‑practice areas, including culture, workforce planning, training and development, flexible arrangements, compensation, and benefits.
“Earning the CAFE designation is an honor and reflects the culture our teams have built, valuing experience, expanded opportunity, and enhanced care for the people we serve,” said Roberto Muñiz, Parker’s President and CEO. “Having an inclusive workforce strengthens our organization and advances our mission.”
The Age‑Friendly Institute, a non-profit based in Waltham, MA, notes that age‑friendly practices deliver tangible business benefits, ranging from stronger applicant response to longer average tenure among experienced employees, helping organizations reduce turnover and preserve institutional knowledge.
The Institute conducts evaluations every two years of its certified employers to ensure policies and practices continue to meet program requirements.
For more information about Parker’s comprehensive continuum of care and services, visit parkerlife.org.
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About Parker Health Group, Inc.
Parker Health Group, Inc., headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, is a not-for-profit, New Jersey-based aging services organization with nearly 120 years of experience that is committed to empowering older Americans. Parker is a diverse community of more than 1,000 dedicated and passionate employees, caregivers, volunteers, thought leaders, researchers, educators, and partners. Our award-winning standards and approaches have made us a pioneer of inclusive aging services and long-term care residences, and a national thought leader on the conversation around aging in America. Founded in 1907, Parker has been challenging, changing, and expanding the idea of what it means to grow older in America, and how all of us can make aging part of life. For more information, visit parkerlife.org.