Resident Care Assistant

Job Description

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!