Personal Care Attendant I

AltaMed•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and 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.