Personal Care Resident Assistant | PRN
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Fairmount Homes, Inc
Ephrata, PA, US
Summary
Provide essential daily living support to elderly residents, including hygiene, mobility, and dining assistance. Monitor resident health conditions and maintain accurate electronic and paper records in accordance with care plans.
Job Description
Resident Assistant – Level 1
Personal Care / Assisted Living
PRN
Pay: $21.15–$22.85/hr
Differential: $1.00 Evening Differential | $.50 Night Differential | $1.25/hr Weekend Differential
Make a Meaningful Difference at Fairmount
Join a compassionate, mission-driven team serving residents as they transition from independent living to assisted living. As a Resident Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our elderly residents with dignity, respect, and kindness — truly embodying the Fairmount culture.
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:
- Provide resident care in alignment with each Resident Assessment and Support Plan (RASP) and guidance from supervisory staff.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and mobility — always honoring safety, dignity, and personal preferences.
- Help residents with light room tidying, laundry tasks, stockings, and telephone use.
- Support activities programming as needed.
- Assist in the dining room by serving drinks, delivering meals, and offering meal-choice support.
- Order and charge supplies accurately using the electronic system.
- Monitor and report changes in resident condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
- Obtain and document vitals, weights, intake/output, and maintain accurate electronic/paper records.
- Uphold infection control, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care.
- Participate in required meetings and follow all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support resident care and facility needs.
Who You Are
- You are someone who:
- Demonstrates compassion, patience, and a heart for service.
- Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, caring workplace.
- Upholds Fairmount’s mission and core values — Community, Compassion, Dignity, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Trust.
- Maintains professionalism and composure, even in stressful or emotionally sensitive situations.
- Can meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and assisting with transfers.
Why Fairmount?
- Warm, mission-centered culture built on Christ’s love and Mennonite values
- Supportive leadership and strong team collaboration
- Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
- A chance to make a real difference — every shift, every interaction
Located on 55 acres in picturesque rural West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Fairmount, a Life Plan Community, consists of 114 licensed Health Care beds, 74 licensed personal care beds, 12 residential living residences, 103 apartments and 52 cottages. Our retirement community is located on two adjoining campuses. Fairmount, a non-profit, church related facility, was founded in 1968 and is governed by a nine-member Board from the Weaverland Conference of the Old Order Mennonite church. All of Fairmount’s Skilled Nursing beds are licensed for Medicare and Medicaid. Fairmount’s policy is to serve all residents without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, handicap or disability.
Residents enjoy a panoramic view of Lancaster County and its beautiful farming community. While within easy driving distance of Ephrata and New Holland, residents of Fairmount enjoy the advantage of quiet, country living.
An emphasis is placed on meeting spiritual needs. The Christian ministry of Fairmount’s staff and volunteers is a very important element of the facility. Numerous local church groups and pastors are actively involved in visiting Fairmount. Because of the compassionate, loving care, Fairmount is home to people who value personal relationships and care for each other.
Founded
1968
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Ephrata, PA
Located on 55 acres in picturesque rural West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Fairmount, a Life Plan Community, consists of 114 licensed Health Care beds, 74 licensed personal care beds, 12 residential living residences, 103 apartments and 52 cottages. Our retirement community is located on two adjoining campuses. Fairmount, a non-profit, church related facility, was founded in 1968 and is governed by a nine-member Board from the Weaverland Conference of the Old Order Mennonite church. All of Fairmount’s Skilled Nursing beds are licensed for Medicare and Medicaid. Fairmount’s policy is to serve all residents without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, handicap or disability.
Residents enjoy a panoramic view of Lancaster County and its beautiful farming community. While within easy driving distance of Ephrata and New Holland, residents of Fairmount enjoy the advantage of quiet, country living.
An emphasis is placed on meeting spiritual needs. The Christian ministry of Fairmount’s staff and volunteers is a very important element of the facility. Numerous local church groups and pastors are actively involved in visiting Fairmount. Because of the compassionate, loving care, Fairmount is home to people who value personal relationships and care for each other.
Founded
1968
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Ephrata, PA