AltaMed·Anaheim, California
The Personal Care Attendant I provides comprehensive support to participants, including coordinating food services and implementing quality activity programs. They ensure the physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social 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 preference for a California Food Handler Certificate. Candidates should ideally have at least one year of experience working with the frail elderly or disabled populations and be bilingual.
Market context
In California, Personal Care Attendant I roles are typically in steady demand because care settings need reliable support for frail elderly and disabled clients. These jobs can be competitive when employers prefer experience, bilingual ability, and credentials like BLS and a California Food Handler Certificate; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your certification status and highlight any direct care experience that matches the role.
