Resident Care Assistant
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Fairmount Homes, Inc
Ephrata, PA, US
Summary
The Resident Care Assistant supports residents with daily personal care needs, including grooming, mobility, and meal assistance. They also help maintain a clean environment and provide companionship to ensure residents feel safe and valued.
Job Description
Resident Care Assistant (RCA)
Part-Time | 8 Hours per Week
Evening Shift | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Schedule
- Week 1: Monday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Week 2: Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Every Other Weekend (Saturday and Sunday): 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pay Range: $17.70 – $19.15 per hour
Weekend Differential: +$1.25 per hour
Looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule while making a difference in someone's life?
Fairmount Homes is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team as Resident Care Assistants (RCAs). This is an excellent opportunity for students, those exploring a healthcare career, or anyone who enjoys helping others and building meaningful relationships with older adults.
Located on a beautiful 70+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Fairmount Homes is a faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community founded on Christ's love and Mennonite values. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of those we serve.
As an RCA, you'll play an important role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable, valued, and at home.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Discounts at the Fairmount Café
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
- Supportive Team Environment
- Meaningful Hands-On Experience in Senior Care
What You'll Do
As a Resident Care Assistant, you will support residents and assist the nursing team with daily care and activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting residents with personal care needs such as eating, grooming, and mobility
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks while monitoring intake as directed
- Helping maintain clean, organized, and welcoming resident spaces
- Providing companionship through conversation, encouragement, and participation in activities
- Supporting resident safety and responding promptly to resident needs
- Transporting residents to activities, chapel services, or appointments within the community
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
- Helping ensure each resident feels respected, cared for, and valued
What We're Looking For
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- A caring, patient, and positive attitude
- Dependable attendance and strong work habits
- Desire to serve older adults with compassion and respect
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Willingness to learn and follow Fairmount policies and procedures
- Commitment to supporting Fairmount's mission and core values
Why Fairmount Homes?
At Fairmount Homes, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a community. Guided by our core values of Dignity, Compassion, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, and Community, we work together to provide exceptional care and meaningful connections for those we serve.
Whether you're beginning your career, looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, or searching for work with purpose, you'll have the chance to make a real difference every shift.
Join a team that's enriching lives one smile, one conversation, and one act of care at a time. Apply today!
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