Resident Care Assistant

Resident Care Assistant (RCA)Ephrata, PA | Faith Family CommunitySchedule Shifts include:Week One: 18 hours/week; Week Two: 14 hours/weekEvery other weekend: 7:00 AM 1:00 PMWeekday Evenings: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMCompensation:$17.20 $18.60/hour$1.25/hour weekend differentialMake a Difference Every DayLooking 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 DoAs 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 consumptionHelping with light housekeeping and keeping resident spaces tidyOffering companionship through conversation and small group activitiesSupporting resident safety by monitoring fall risks and responding quicklyTransporting residents to activities, chapel, or in-house appointmentsEnsuring residents feel cared for, valued, and respectedWhat We're Looking ForAge 16+A caring, patient, and cheerful demeanorDependability and a heart for serving older adultsAbility to read, write, and communicate in EnglishWillingness to follow policies, procedures, and uphold Fairmount's mission and valuesBenefits of Joining FairmountPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) planEmployee discounts at the Fairmount CafOpportunities for growth and advancementPhysical RequirementsThis 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 differenceone smile, one conversation, and one act of care at a time.