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Resident Care Assistant

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Salary: $18 – $19 per hour

46
(RCA)

Part-Time | 16 Hours per Week
Evening Shift hours 

Schedule

  • Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Pay Range: $17.70 – $19.15 per hour
Weekend Differential: +$1.25 per hour

Looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule while making a difference in someone's life?

Fairmount Homes is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team as Resident Care Assistants (RCAs). This is an excellent opportunity for students, those exploring a healthcare career, or anyone who enjoys helping others and building meaningful relationships with older adults.

Located on a beautiful 70+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Fairmount Homes is a faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community founded on Christ's love and Mennonite values. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of those we serve.

As an RCA, you'll play an important role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable, valued, and at home.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Discounts at the Fairmount Café
  • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
  • Supportive Team Environment
  • Meaningful Hands-On Experience in Senior Care

What You'll Do

As a Resident Care Assistant, you will support residents and assist the nursing team with daily care and activities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting residents with personal care needs such as eating, grooming, and mobility
  • Preparing and serving meals and snacks while monitoring intake as directed
  • Helping maintain clean, organized, and welcoming resident spaces
  • Providing companionship through conversation, encouragement, and participation in activities
  • Supporting resident safety and responding promptly to resident needs
  • Transporting residents to activities, chapel services, or appointments within the community
  • Building positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
  • Helping ensure each resident feels respected, cared for, and valued

What We're Looking For

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • A caring, patient, and positive attitude
  • Dependable attendance and strong work habits
  • Desire to serve older adults with compassion and respect
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
  • Willingness to learn and follow Fairmount policies and procedures
  • Commitment to supporting Fairmount's mission and core values

Why Fairmount Homes?

At Fairmount Homes, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a community. Guided by our core values of Dignity, Compassion, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, and Community, we work together to provide exceptional care and meaningful connections for those we serve.

Whether you're beginning your career, looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, or searching for work with purpose, you'll have the chance to make a real difference every shift.

Join a team that's enriching lives one smile, one conversation, and one act of care at a time. Apply today!



Compensation details: 17.7-19.15 Hourly Wage





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Job details

Title
Resident Care Assistant
Employer
Job Target
Location
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States
Published
Nov 6, 2026
Closes:
Jan 5, 2027
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $18 – $19 per hour

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The listed salary is $18 – $19 hourly.

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Applications close on Jan 5, 2027.

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