Resident Care Assistant

• Resident Care Assistant (RCA) 12 hours/week Ephrata, PA | Faith
• Family
• Community

Schedule Shifts include

• 12 hours/week; day shift
• Week
• One:
• Thursday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Week
• Two:
• Monday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Every other weekend: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Resident Care Assistant (RCA) Compensation

• $17.20 – $18.60/hour
• $1.25/hour weekend differential

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Make a difference every day

Looking 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.

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What you’ll do as a resident care assistant (Rca)

• As 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 consumption
• Helping with light housekeeping and keeping resident spaces tidy
• Offering companionship through conversation and small group activities
• Supporting resident safety by monitoring fall risks and responding quickly
• Transporting residents to activities, chapel, or in-house appointments
• Ensuring residents feel cared for, valued, and respected

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• What we’re looking for
• Age 16+
• A caring, patient, and cheerful demeanor
• Dependability and a heart for serving older adults
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Willingness to follow policies, procedures, and uphold Fairmount’s mission and values

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Benefits

• Of joining fairmount
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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Physical requirements

This 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.

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Be part of a team that’s making a difference—one smile, one conversation, and one act of care at a time.