Resident Care Assistant
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Fairmount Homes, Inc
Ephrata, PA, US
Summary
Provide daily personal care, meal assistance, and companionship to older adults. Support the nursing team by monitoring resident safety and maintaining tidy living spaces.
Job Description
Resident Care Assistant (RCA) 12 hours/week
Ephrata, PA | Faith • Family • Community
Schedule Shifts include: 12 hours/week; day shift
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Week One: Thursday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Week Two: Monday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Every other weekend: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Resident Care Assistant (RCA) Compensation:
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$17.70 – $19.15/hour
- $1.25/hour weekend differential
Make a Difference Every Day
Looking for meaningful work in a caring environment? Join the Fairmount team as a Resident Care Assistant (RCA) and be part of enriching the lives of older adults while building valuable nursing and caregiving skills. Our 50+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA, provides a welcoming and supportive place to grow personally and professionally.
At Fairmount Homes, we’re dedicated to faith, family, and community—and we’d love for you to be part of that mission.
What You’ll Do as a Resident Care Assistant (RCA)
As an RCA, you’ll provide support to residents and assist our nursing team with day-to-day care. Responsibilities include:
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Assisting residents with personal care (such as eating, grooming, and mobility)
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Preparing and serving meals and snacks, tracking consumption
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Helping with light housekeeping and keeping resident spaces tidy
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Offering companionship through conversation and small group activities
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Supporting resident safety by monitoring fall risks and responding quickly
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Transporting residents to activities, chapel, or in-house appointments
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Ensuring residents feel cared for, valued, and respected
What We’re Looking For
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Age 16+
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A caring, patient, and cheerful demeanor
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Dependability and a heart for serving older adults
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Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
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Willingness to follow policies, procedures, and uphold Fairmount’s mission and values
Benefits of Joining Fairmount
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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401(k) plan
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Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café
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Opportunities for growth and advancement
Physical Requirements
This role involves standing, walking, bending, and pushing/pulling wheelchairs or carts. You should be able to lift 10 lbs frequently and up to 20 lbs occasionally, and remain calm and professional under pressure while communicating clearly.
Be part of a team that’s making a difference—one smile, one conversation, and one act of care at a time.
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
