Personal Care Attendant I

AltaMed • Lynwood, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Personal Care Attendant I provides support to participants across all platforms of delivery of care. This role involves assisting in the coordination and preparation of all food services, supporting and assisting center activities, and coordinating the delivery of quality activity programs/activities for all participants. The attendant ensures that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met and accompanies/assists PACE participants to and from outside specialty appointments.

Requirements

• California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement (must be attained within 30 days of employment)
• A valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly (Geriatric) and disabled population
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin

Responsibilities

• Provides support to participants across all platforms of delivery of care
• Assist in the coordination, preparation of all food services
• Support and assist center activities
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees