Personal Care Resident Assistant
Fairmount Homes, Inc•Ephrata, PA
•$21 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
As a Resident Assistant in Personal Care, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting residents as they transition from independent living to assisted living. This position offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships, provide compassionate care, and make a positive difference in the lives of older adults each day. At Fairmount, you'll experience a supportive environment where teamwork, community, and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do.
Requirements
- 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 both 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.
- Within 90 days of employment, team members in this position are required to complete the Med Tech course and successfully obtain certification.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with evening and weekend differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
