Geriatric Care & Activity Assistant I

AltaMed; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans withem

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tailcoverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is hiring a Personal Care Attendant I to support participants across all care delivery platforms. You will assist with food service coordination, center activities, and activity programs while addressing diverse recreational and social needs.

The role involves escorting PACE participants to appointments and ensuring quality, compassionate care. A high school diploma is preferred, with BLS and bilingual capabilities advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement preferred, must be attained within 30 days.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with frail elderly and disabled populations preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.
• Valid BLS certification or higher required per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support participants across all delivery care platforms.
• Assist in coordination and preparation of all food services.
• Support and assist center activities and coordinate quality activity programs.
• Meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of participants.
• Accompany/assist PACE participants to and from external appointments.

Skills

Bilingual

Geriatrics

BLS certification

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is hiring a Personal Care Attendant I to support participants across all care delivery platforms. You will assist with food service coordination, center activities, and activity programs while addressing diverse recreational and social needs.

The role involves escorting PACE participants to appointments and ensuring quality, compassionate care. A high school diploma is preferred, with BLS and bilingual capabilities advantageous.