Personal Care Resident Assistant — Compassionate Care, Evenings & Weekends

Fairmount Homes Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening differential

Weekend differential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Fairmount Homes Inc in Ephrata, PA seeks a Personal Care Resident Assistant (16 hours/week) to support residents transitioning from independent living to assisted living. You will assist with daily activities, follow care plans, and contribute to a compassionate, faith-based community.

The role offers engaging relationships with residents, teamwork, and opportunities to gain Med Tech certification within 90 days, with competitive pay and evening/weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to serve older adults.
• Builds positive relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to a supportive work environment.
• Maintains professionalism and composure in routine and emotionally sensitive situations.
• Can meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and assisting with resident transfers.
• Supports Fairmount's mission and core values of Dignity, Compassion, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, and Community.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, and oral hygiene while honoring each resident's dignity and preferences.
• Provide care according to each Resident Assessment and Support Plan (RASP) and supervisory direction.
• Support residents with light housekeeping needs, including laundry, room tidiness, telephone assistance, and applying support stockings.
• Assist with resident activities and engagement programs as needed.
• Support dining services by serving beverages, delivering meals, and assisting residents during mealtimes.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other required records.
• Maintain infection control, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and other resident care needs.
• Follow all HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, and Fairmount policies and procedures.

Skills

compassion

patience

teamwork

professionalism

physical strength

Job description

Fairmount Homes Inc in Ephrata, PA seeks a Personal Care Resident Assistant (16 hours/week) to support residents transitioning from independent living to assisted living. You will assist with daily activities, follow care plans, and contribute to a compassionate, faith-based community.

The role offers engaging relationships with residents, teamwork, and opportunities to gain Med Tech certification within 90 days, with competitive pay and evening/weekend differentials.