Resident Assistant - Personal Care (FLEX)

Garden Spot Village; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

First-time homebuyer program

Hourly wage with shift differentials

Job summary

Garden Spot Village is seeking a FLEX Resident Assistant - Personal Care to support residents’ health, safety, and quality of life in a per diem capacity. The role includes hands-on care, assisting with daily activities, and helping implement activity programs.

Employees receive benefits including health insurance, a 401K with company match, tuition assistance, and a first-time homebuyer program. Shifts rotate, including weekends and holidays, with a base pay of $18.65/hr plus evening, night,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Diabetic Training (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Understanding of and alignment with Garden Spot Communities' philosophy and values.
• Must rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions (short staffing, severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• May be asked to work overtime to ensure adequate staffing.

Responsibilities

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
• Treat resident information as confidential.
• Maintain a cheerful and respectful attitude toward residents, families, visitors, and peers.
• Ensure residents’ privacy, dignity, and rights per regulations.
• Report unusual observations to the Med Tech or LPN on duty.
• Encourage residents to stay active and attend activities.
• Assist with implementation of activity programs as needed.
• Support with personal care tasks (bathing, continence, hygiene, grooming, dressing, etc.).
• Assist with new resident admissions and orientation.
• Respond promptly to resident call bells.
• Assist at meals per policy.
• Take and document vital signs as needed.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Practice safety and report unsafe conditions.
• Make rounds to observe residents’ comfort and safety.
• Ensure correct charging for supplies and extra services.
• Assist in training peers.
• Participate in monthly fire drills and evacuations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Certification willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resident Assistant - Personal Care (FLEX)

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Communities has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $18.65/hr with shift differentials that include $2.50 for evenings, $2.00 for nights, and an additional $1 for weekends.

At Garden Spot Village, our Resident Care Assistants play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and daily well-being of residents. This position provides hands-on care, encourages resident engagement in activities, and helps maintain a comfortable and dignified environment for all residents.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Treat all resident information as confidential
• Treat residents, families, visitors, and peers with dignity and respect, maintaining a cheerful and positive attitude
• Ensure residents’ privacy, respect, dignity, and rights in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Report any unusual observations or conditions to the Med Tech or LPN on duty
• Encourage residents to remain active and attend social functions and programs
• Assist with the implementation of activity programs as needed
• Support residents with personal care, including bathing, continence care, oral hygiene, hair grooming, dressing, care of personal possessions, use of telephone, scheduling and reminders of appointments, ambulation, bed-making, and weekly linen changes
• Assist with new resident admissions, including unpacking, orientation, and explanation of activities and meal schedules
• Respond promptly to resident call bells
• Assist at meal times according to departmental policy
• Take and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and accu-checks
• Attend department meetings, staff meetings, and training programs
• Practice safety for self and residents, reporting any unsafe conditions to the Med Tech or LPN
• Make continuous rounds to observe and check on residents’ comfort and safety
• Ensure residents are charged appropriately for supplies and additional services
• Assist in training peers
• Participate in monthly fire drills and assist with the prompt evacuation of residents
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in healthcare or related field preferred but not required
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Diabetic Training (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Understanding of and alignment with the philosophy and corporate values of Garden Spot Communities
• Must rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• May be required to work during emergency conditions (short staffing, severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• May be asked to work overtime to ensure adequate staffing

Additional Information

As a FLEX (per diem) employee our minimum requirements are 16 weekend hours per month.

Why You’ll Love Working at Garden SpotAt Garden Spot Village, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Resident Care Assistant, you’ll support residents’ health, safety, and quality of life every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.