Per Diem Resident Care Assistant — Flexible Evening/Weekend Shifts

EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOME; Cedar Swamp (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is seeking a Per Diem Resident Care Assistant to provide personal care, assist with daily living activities and support dining and activities for residents. The role includes helping with grooming, ADLs, housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, with generous shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualified candidates will have an HHA or PCA certification, First Aid, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a caring, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) is required.
• Basic First Aid is also required.
• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher.
• Experience or interest in working with older adults.
• Strong team approach to working with other staff.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily grooming, bathing, dressing as needed.
• Provide ADL assistance to residents via Optimus system and help with care plans.
• Assist with housekeeping and laundry for residents.
• Serve meals and assist in dining room during meals as needed.
• Support activity programming and accompany residents to appointments and activities.

Skills

HHA/PCA certification

First aid

Education level 12th grade or higher

Experience with older adults

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is seeking a Per Diem Resident Care Assistant to provide personal care, assist with daily living activities and support dining and activities for residents. The role includes helping with grooming, ADLs, housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, with generous shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualified candidates will have an HHA or PCA certification, First Aid, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a caring, team‑oriented approach.