What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Resident Assistant | Day Shift | 9 hrs/week position at Fairmount Homes, Inc?
Resident Assistant – Personal Care / Assisted Living
9 hours/week | Day Shift | Two 4.5-hour shifts
(Sunday/Wednesday rotation) 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Pay: $20.20–$21.85/hr $1.25/hr Weekend Differential
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 guidance from supervisory staff.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and mobility — always honoring safety, dignity, and personal preferences.
- Help residents with light room tidying, laundry tasks, stockings, and telephone use.
- Support activities programming as needed.
- Assist in the dining room by serving drinks, delivering meals, and offering meal-choice support.
- Order and charge supplies accurately using the electronic system.
- Monitor and report changes in resident condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
- Obtain and document vitals, weights, intake/output, and maintain accurate electronic/paper 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 service.
- Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, caring workplace.
- Upholds Fairmount’s mission and core values — Community, Compassion, Dignity, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Trust.
- Maintains professionalism and composure, even in stressful or emotionally sensitive situations.
- Can meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and assisting with transfers.
Why Fairmount?
- Warm, mission-centered culture built on Christ’s love and Mennonite values
- Supportive leadership and strong team collaboration
- Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
- A chance to make a real difference — every shift, every interaction
Salary : $20 - $22