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Resident Care Assistant

Ephrata, PA ยท On-site

$17.70 - $19.15/hr

Resident Care Assistant (RCA) 4 hours/week Ephrata, PA | Faith * Family * Community Schedule Shifts include: 4 hours/week; every other weekend; 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Resident Care Assistant (RCA ...

Resident Care Assistant

Ephrata, PA ยท On-site

$17.70 - $19.15/hr

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 ...

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How much do rca resident care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for rca resident care in the United States is $16.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RCA resident care assistant?

RCA Resident Care Assistants are professionals who provide essential support and care to residents in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care environments. Their duties typically include helping residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility, as well as monitoring their overall well-being and reporting any health changes to nursing staff. RCAs play a vital role in ensuring residents' comfort, dignity, and quality of life. They often work under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses and may also assist with basic health care tasks. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills are important qualities for this role.

What does an Rca Resident Care do at a nursing home?

An Rca Resident Care provides basic assistance to residents in a nursing home, including help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. They monitor residents' conditions, report changes to nursing staff, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment, often working under supervision and following care plans. Strong communication skills and compassion are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RCA resident care assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resident Care Assistant, you need a solid understanding of basic patient care, assistance with daily living activities, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers requiring a certified nursing assistant (CNA) credential. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard safety protocols is typically important. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication skills help you connect with residents and work effectively with healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring residents receive safe, respectful, and high-quality care in assisted living or long-term care environments.

What is the difference between Rca Resident Care vs Certified Nursing Assistant?

AspectRca Resident CareCertified Nursing Assistant
CertificationsRequires specific Resident Care Aide certificationRequires CNA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists residents in long-term care facilities, nursing homesWorks in similar settings, providing basic patient care
Job ResponsibilitiesPersonal care, companionship, basic health monitoringBasic patient care, ADLs, vital signs

Both roles focus on providing essential care to residents in healthcare settings. Rca Resident Care professionals often have specialized certifications and may focus more on personalized resident support, while CNAs perform fundamental patient care tasks. The roles are similar but differ mainly in certification requirements and scope of responsibilities.

What is an RCA resident care in healthcare jobs?

An RCA (Resident Care Assistant) in healthcare jobs provides basic personal care and assistance to residents in settings such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities. They support residents with activities of daily living, monitor health conditions, and often work under the supervision of nursing staff, requiring skills in communication, compassion, and basic medical knowledge.

What are some common challenges faced by RCA resident care assistants when supporting residents, and how can these challenges be addressed?

RCAs often encounter challenges such as managing residents with varying levels of mobility, memory loss, or behavioral changes, which can be both physically and emotionally demanding. Effective communication, patience, and teamwork are essential for navigating these situations. Many facilities offer ongoing training and encourage collaboration with nurses and other care staff to develop strategies for providing compassionate, individualized care. It's also important for RCAs to practice self-care and seek support from supervisors when needed.
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What states have the most Rca Resident Care jobs? States with the most job openings for Rca Resident Care jobs include:
Infographic showing various Rca Resident Care job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,532 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Resident Care Associate - Assisted Living (RCA)

Eagle Crest Communities

Holmen, WI โ€ข On-site

$18.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

EagleCrest Communities: The Heights Assisted Living (Holmen, WI)
Assisted Living Resident Care Associate - RCA
Full-Time Opportunity working PM shift: This position enjoys every other holiday off!
Casual Call Opportunity available
Assisted Living Resident Care Associate - RCA
Eagle Crest Communities is seeking a Resident Care Assistant In this role to support the 16 residents in The Heights Assisted Living in Holmen! Make a difference in the lives of our residents by assisting them with personal cares, activities of daily living, and social activities while helping them maintain as much independence and dignity as possible.
What You'll Do
  • Assist residents with personal cares, daily activities while helping them maintain as much independence and dignity as possible
  • Other responsibilities could include medication management, light housekeeping, and a variety of other tasks
  • Memory Care cross training

What You'll Need
  • Previous direct care experience, preferred
  • Experience with medication management, CNA. and/or CBRF certification is beneficial, but not required - We will train the right fit for our team!
  • Must have a genuine interest in caring for seniors
  • Valid driver's license and a responsible driving record
  • If under the age of 18, we can assist in getting a waiver to work

Our Wages
  • Our starting rate is between $18.75 and 21.20+ per hour, based on your experience and qualifications. Increases upon orientation completion, and regular wage reviews - we pay for high performance!
  • We also offer a $3.00 NOC shift differential and new Weekend Differential as well as on-call and pick-up incentives

Qualifications for Higher Starting Pay
  • Previous direct care experience
  • Certified Nursing Assistant training and/or experience

Our Benefits
  • Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
  • Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital & Intensive Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
  • Available at 18+ hours/pay period: Tuition Investment Program
  • Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k)

Pre-Employment Information
  • Background checks will be run after an offer has been made, and offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check
  • Communicable Disease Screening must also be completed if your position requires working within our communities

About Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not-for-profit senior care provider in Western Wisconsin. With ten communities in the La Crosse, Holmen and Onalaska, WI area, we find success in providing superior service with great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to every resident. Great people, great care!
Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
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Assisted Living ResidentCare Associate ( RCA )
Full-Time Opportunity Available: This position enjoys every other weekend and every other holiday off!
Full Time position available: 64 hours per pay period; 3:00PM-11:15PM
Part-Time Opportunities Available: This position enjoys every other weekend and every other holiday off!
Part Time position available: 48 hours per pay period; 3:00PM-11:00PM
Part Time position available: 32 hours per pay period; 11:00PM-7:00AM
Every other Saturday and Sunday: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Casual Call position available; various shift times
Assisted Living ResidentCare Associate ( RCA )
Eagle Crest Communities is seeking a Resident Care AssistantIn this role to support the 16 residents in The Heights Assisted Living inHolmen! Make a difference in the lives of our residents by assisting them withpersonal cares, activities of daily living, and social activities while helpingthem maintain as much independence and dignity as possible.
What You'll Do
  • Assist residents with personal cares, dailyactivities while helping them maintain as much independence and dignity aspossible
  • Other responsibilities could include medicationmanagement, light housekeeping, and a variety of other tasks
  • Memory Care cross training

What You'll Need
  • Previous direct care experience, preferred
  • Experience with medication management, CNA.and/or CBRF certification is beneficial, but not required - We will train theright fit for our team!
  • Must have a genuine interest in caring forseniors
  • Valid driver's license and a responsible drivingrecord
  • If under the age of 18, we can assist in gettinga waiver to work

Our Wages
  • Our starting rate is between $17.00 and 19.00+per hour, based on your experience and qualifications. Increases uponorientation completion, and regular wage reviews - we pay for high performance!
  • We also offer a $3.00 NOC shift differential andnew Weekend Differential as well as on-call and pick-up incentives

Qualifications forHigher Starting Pay
  • Previous direct care experience
  • Certified Nursing Assistant training and/orexperience

Our Benefits
  • Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health Insurance,Health Reimbursement Account, Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance,Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
  • Available at 20+ hours/pay period: VisionInsurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability, AccidentInsurance, Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital & IntensiveCare Insurance, Pet Insurance
  • Available at 18+ hours/pay period: TuitionInvestment Program
  • Available to all: Employee Assistance Program,401(k)

Pre-EmploymentInformation
  • Background checks will be run after an offer hasbeen made, and offers are contingent upon successfully passing a backgroundcheck
  • Communicable Disease Screening must also becompleted if your position requires working within our communities

About Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not-for-profit seniorcare provider in Western Wisconsin. With ten communities in the La Crosse,Holmen and Onalaska, WI area, we find success in providing superior servicewith great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to everyresident. Great people, great care!
Bethany Lutheran HomesInc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!