AltaMed·Compton, California
The Personal Care Attendant I provides comprehensive support to participants, including coordinating food services and delivering quality activity programs. They ensure the physical, social, and spiritual needs of patients are met and assist with transportation to specialty appointments.
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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.
A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with a California Food Handler Certificate preferred. Candidates should ideally have one year of experience working with the frail elderly or disabled populations and bilingual skills.
Market context
In California, Personal Care Attendant roles are commonly tied to ongoing demand in home care, assisted living, and support settings serving older adults and people with disabilities. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for BLS certification, experience with geriatric or disabled populations, and sometimes a California Food Handler Certificate, while benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and retirement matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any direct care experience before applying.
