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How much do personal attendant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for personal attendant in the United States is $19.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a personal attendant?

Personal attendants are individuals who provide support and assistance to people who need help with daily living activities due to age, illness, disability, or other reasons. Their duties can include helping with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Personal attendants may work in private homes, assisted living facilities, or care centers, and their goal is to help clients maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

What does a personal attendant do?

As a personal attendant or caregiver, your responsibilities include providing daily care and assistance to your client with tasks such as maintaining hygiene (bathroom assistance, bathing, shaving, brushing teeth), getting dressed, and preparing food. Other duties include keeping their home clean and orderly by vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, doing dishes, and doing laundry. If your client has a physical or mental disability, you may be responsible for preparing certain kinds of food on a schedule and giving them feeding assistance if they are unable to feed themselves. Some clients require medication reminders as well, and you also provide support in completing a prescribed range of motion exercises.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a personal attendant?

To thrive as a Personal Attendant, you typically need basic caregiving knowledge, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent, although some roles may require CPR or first aid certification. Familiarity with assistive devices, patient lift systems, and scheduling or time-tracking software is often beneficial. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication are essential soft skills for building trust and providing dignified care. These abilities ensure that clients receive safe, respectful, and effective support in their daily activities.

What are common challenges faced by personal attendants, and how can they be managed?

Personal Attendants often encounter challenges such as managing varying client needs, maintaining professional boundaries, and adapting to changing schedules. Communication is key—regular check-ins with clients and supervisors help clarify expectations and address concerns promptly. Building organizational skills and practicing self-care can also help Personal Attendants manage stress and deliver consistent, high-quality support to clients.

What is the difference between Personal Attendant vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectPersonal AttendantPersonal Care Assistant
CredentialsMay require certification or training depending on stateOften requires certification or training
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, healthcare facilitiesHome care, assisted living, healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryIndividuals, families, healthcare agenciesHealthcare providers, home health agencies
Job FocusAssisting with daily activities, companionshipAssisting with personal hygiene, mobility, medication reminders

Both roles involve providing personal care, but Personal Attendants often focus on companionship and daily assistance, while Personal Care Assistants typically perform more medical or hygiene-related tasks. The roles overlap in work environment and required certifications, making them closely related but distinct in scope.

What jobs can personal attendants do?

Personal attendants provide support to individuals with disabilities, elderly clients, or those recovering from illness by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and mobility. They may also help with light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship, often working in private homes or care facilities. Skills in communication, patience, and basic health care are important, and some roles require certification or training in first aid or caregiving.

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Infographic showing various Personal Attendant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,556 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Personal Attendant Burbank

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description




Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant - Burbank, Glendale & Surrounding Areas - $500 sign on Bonus!


Are you looking for a job that values people and connection?


Are you a person that thrives with genuine relationships? That becomes excited over movies, music, festivals, food and more? Someone that loves to be active or wants to become active in the world around them?


Sounds like you?


Come join us at People Creating Success and explore communities, enrich passions and be a positive impact in other people’s lives as a Direct Support Professional in our supported living service program for adults with disabilities!


Employment Information
  • Location: Burbank & Glendale

  • Full & Part-Time: $20.25 / hour

  • $500 sign on bonus!

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • $10/month cell phone stipend

  • Flexible shifts! Weekdays & Weekend; Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Overnight Shifts Available!
    Benefits

  • Health care benefits and PTO available if you transition to full time employment

  • Discounts on Pet Insurance

  • Cal-Savers retirement plan

  • $500 bonus installed in two increments ($250 in first paycheck, $250 30 days after your first shift!)


Your Responsibilities
  • Support participants with daily living skills such as cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties

  • Following care plans and helping participants achieve their personal goals

  • Encourage healthy habits, studies, hobbies, and social activities

  • Assist participants access and participate in community activities

  • Assist with personal care such as medication support, hygiene and bathing (lifting / transferring may be required)

  • Collaborate Person-Centered Care planning with participant, staff and management

  • Document shift and communication logs


Who We’re Looking For
  • Someone who is compassionate with a person-centered mindset

  • Someone who has a warm, respectful, and professional demeanor

  • Someone who is capable of communication with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments

  • A valid driver’s license

  • Responsible, and can document goal progress tracking with detail

  • DSP 1 & 2 certification (preferred, applicants who are not yet certified can take advantage of our internal certification programs)

  • CPR / First Aid certification (Training will be provided if applicants are not certified or need to be recertified)

  • Weekend Availability (Is a plus but not required)


Who We Are

People Creating Success (PCS) is a Californian leader in providing services for adults with developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Our mission is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in career, educational, and life goals that most adults pursue.


If you’re looking for a meaningful active career that connects you to your community, join us today!


https://www.pcs-services.org/