Personal Care Attendant I

AltaMed Health Services; Compton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with 


Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Personal Care Attendant I to support participants across care delivery platforms. You will assist in coordinating food services, center activities, and quality activity programs for all participants, ensuring recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met.

The role also includes accompanying PACE participants to outside appointments and providing compassionate, bilingual support where possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with frail elderly and disabled population preferred.
• BLS certification or higher preferred, within required timeframe.
• Bilingual in English plus Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to participants across care delivery platforms.
• Coordinate and assist in food service preparation and center activities.
• Ensure needs across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social areas are met.
• Accompany participants to and from outside specialty appointments.

Skills

Geriatric care

Bilingual

Patient support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Personal Care Attendant I provides support to participants across all platforms of delivery of care. Ability to assist in the coordination, preparation of all food services, support and assist center activities, and coordinate the delivery of quality activity programs/activities for all participants. Ensure that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met. Accompany/assist PACE participants to and from outside specialty appointments.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment preferred, must be attained within 30 days of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly (Geriatric) and disabled population, preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$25.00 - $25.00 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.