Resident Care Assistant

Resident Care Assistant (RCA) 12 hours/week Ephrata, PA | Faith • Family • Community Schedule Shifts include: 12 hours/week Week One: Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Week Two: Monday and Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Every other weekend: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Resident Care Assistant (RCA) Compensation: $17.20 – $18.60/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: Assisting residents with personal care (such as eating, grooming, and mobility) Preparing and serving meals and snacks, tracking consumption Helping with light housekeeping and keeping resident spaces tidy Offering companionship through conversation and small group activities Supporting resident safety by monitoring fall risks and responding quickly Transporting residents to activities, chapel, or in-house appointments Ensuring residents feel cared for, valued, and respected What We’re Looking For Age 16 A caring, patient, and cheerful demeanor Dependability and a heart for serving older adults Ability to read, write, and communicate in English Willingness to follow policies, procedures, and uphold Fairmount’s mission and values Benefits of Joining Fairmount Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) plan Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café 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. Compensation details: 17.2-18.6 Hourly Wage PIe8f3ded2f078-25448-40615020aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a