Personal Care Resident Assistant | 18 hrs/week
Job Description
Job Description
Resident Assistant – Personal Care / Assisted Living
Level 1 | 18 hours/week | Evening Shift | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Shift Schedule:
Week 1 – Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2 – Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday
Pay: $20.20–$21.85/hr + $1.25/hr Weekend Differential
Med Tech Certification:
Within 90 days of employment, this team member is required to complete the Med Tech class and successfully pass the certification.
Make a Meaningful Difference at Fairmount
Join a compassionate, mission-driven team serving residents as they transition from independent living to assisted living. As a Resident Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our elderly residents with dignity, respect, and kindness—truly embodying the Fairmount culture.
At Fairmount, you’ll experience a supportive environment where teamwork, community, and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do.
What You’ll Do
As a Personal Care Resident Assistant (Level 1), you will:
- Provide resident care in alignment with each Resident Assessment and Support Plan (RASP) and direction from supervisory staff
- Assist with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and mobility—always honoring safety, dignity, and personal preferences
- Support residents with light housekeeping tasks such as room tidying, laundry, applying stockings, and telephone use
- Assist with activities programming as needed
- Help in the dining room by serving beverages, delivering meals, and supporting resident meal choices
- Accurately order and charge supplies using the electronic system
- Observe and promptly report changes in resident condition to the Charge Nurse
- Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and maintain accurate records
- Uphold infection control, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem care
- Participate in required meetings and follow all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA guidelines
- Perform additional duties as needed to support resident care and facility needs
Who You Are
You are someone who:
- Demonstrates compassion, patience, and a heart for serving others
- Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, supportive work environment
- Embraces Fairmount’s mission and core values—Community, Compassion, Dignity, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Trust
- Maintains professionalism and composure in both routine and emotionally sensitive situations
- Meets the physical requirements of the role, including frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and assisting with resident transfers
Why Fairmount?
- A warm, mission-centered culture grounded in Christ’s love and Mennonite values
- Supportive leadership and strong team collaboration
- Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
- The chance to make a real difference—every shift, every interaction