Personal Care Resident Assistant 18 hours/week

Resident Assistant – Personal Care / Assisted Living

Level 1 | Evening Shift | 18 Hours per Week
Schedule:
Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday
Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Pay Range: $21.15 – $22.85 per hour
Shift Differentials: +$1.00/hour Evening Shift Differential and +$1.25/hour Weekend Differential

Located on a beautiful 70+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Fairmount Homes is a faith-based community founded on Christ's love and Mennonite values. We strive to enrich the lives of those we serve every day—and we would love for you to be part of that mission.

As a Resident Assistant in Personal Care, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting residents as they transition from independent living to assisted living. This position offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships, provide compassionate care, and make a positive difference in the lives of older adults each day.

At Fairmount, you'll experience a supportive environment where teamwork, community, and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do

As a Personal Care Resident Assistant (Level 1), you will:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, and oral hygiene while honoring each resident's dignity and preferences.
• Provide care according to each Resident Assessment and Support Plan (RASP) and supervisory direction.
• Support residents with light housekeeping needs, including laundry, room tidiness, telephone assistance, and applying support stockings.
• Assist with resident activities and engagement programs as needed.
• Support dining services by serving beverages, delivering meals, and assisting residents during mealtimes.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other required records.
• Maintain infection control, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and other resident care needs.
• Follow all HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, and Fairmount policies and procedures.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone who:

• Demonstrates compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to serve older adults.
• Builds positive relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to a supportive work environment.
• Maintains professionalism and composure in both routine and emotionally sensitive situations.
• Can meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and assisting with resident transfers.
• Supports Fairmount's mission and core values of Dignity, Compassion, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, and Community.

Med Tech Certification Requirement

Within 90 days of employment, team members in this position are required to complete the Med Tech course and successfully obtain certification.

Why Fairmount Homes?

• Faith-based community rooted in Christ's love and Mennonite values
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
• Competitive pay with evening and weekend differentials
• Strong culture of appreciation and recognition
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

At Fairmount Homes, we believe every interaction matters. If you have a heart for serving older adults and want to be part of a team that values compassion, dignity, and community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us enrich the lives of those we se