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EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOME

Resident Care Assistant Per Diem

NY · On-site

$18.25 - $20.25/hr

Serve residents' meals from kitchen as needed. * Assist in the dining room during meals as needed. * Assist with the activity program, conduct activities as directed by the activity coordinator or ...

Nazareth University

Area Director

Rochester, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $19.50/hr

This is the professional resident staff member for an area housing approximately 250-300 students and 10 - 12 Resident Assistants. The Area Director is responsible for the delivery of important ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for resident director in Rochester, NY is $63,305.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,800.00 and $68,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a resident director?

Resident directors are full-time staff members on college campuses. They train and manage the student employees who work in campus housing. As a resident director, your primary responsibility is to ensure that residence halls are safe and functional for all students. Job duties include establishing student conduct policies, responding to student concerns about housing and environment, and planning and supervising student activities within and around residence halls. Resident directors live on campus and must be available year-round to assist with student housing issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a resident director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resident Director, you need a background in student affairs, higher education, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with campus management software, incident reporting systems, and crisis intervention techniques is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and leadership ability help foster a positive residential community and address student concerns. These skills ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment that enhances student development and well-being.

What are some typical challenges resident directors face when managing student communities, and how can they effectively address them?

Resident Directors often encounter challenges such as mediating conflicts between residents, balancing administrative duties with student engagement, and responding to emergencies at any hour. Successfully addressing these issues requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to building community. Many Resident Directors find it helpful to establish clear community standards, maintain open lines of communication, and collaborate closely with Resident Assistants and campus partners to create a supportive living environment.

What is the difference between Resident Director vs Resident Assistant?

AspectResident Director

Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree, sometimes a master's; leadership experience
Work EnvironmentOn-campus housing, student residence halls
Employer & IndustryColleges and universities managing student housing
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on residential management and student support roles

The Resident Director oversees student housing operations, manages staff, and provides student support, often requiring higher education credentials. In contrast, a Resident Assistant is a peer leader responsible for fostering community and enforcing residence hall policies, usually a student themselves. While both roles work within campus housing, the Resident Director holds a supervisory, professional position, whereas the Resident Assistant is a student staff member supporting residents.

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Infographic showing various Resident Director job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,305 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Fairport, NY • On-site

Elderwood
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

Salary
Up to $19.00 per hour
Overview
Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) to join our team!
Are you looking to further your career with a company that cares about YOU? Are you a highly motivated individual that can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our Seniors? We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) who has a passion for caring about our Residents. Does this sound like the perfect fit? You're in the right place! It's time for you to love your job and work for a company that cares about you!
Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
Responsibilities
Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Essential Job Functions:
1.Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management, showering, dressing/undressing.
2.Move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.
3.Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).
4.Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
5.Responsible for responding immediately to residents' requests.
6.Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care
preferences.
a.Bathing
b.Dressing
c.Eating
d.Exercise
e.Housekeeping
f. Meal Preparation
g.Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipment
h.Positioning
i. Grooming
j. Toileting
k.Transferring
l. Personal Emergency Response
m. Routine Skin Care
n. Laundering of Clothing
7.Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents' conditions or needs:
a.Receives report about status of residents from nurse prior to providing care.
b.Follows plan of care in providing daily living and personal care services for resident.
c.Informs nurse after providing personal care services and weighing residents and other services or tasks as assigned.
8.Maintains facility standards for resident care by:
a.Maintains knowledge of protecting rights of residents.
b.Ensures that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.
c.Reports to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions in room or on
floor, or personal needs of residents.
d.Completes at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich knowledge of
resident needs and care.
e.Demonstrates respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly pleasant
environment on the floor for staff and residents.
9.Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed. Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus
techniques.
10.Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of shift.
11.Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
12.Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
13.Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such
as reprioritizing work as necessary.
14.Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
15.Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
16.Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
17.Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
18.Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
19.Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
20.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
Qualifications
Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Certification by an approved basic training program approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification.
  • Must maintain current annual skills testing approval.
  • Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Skills and Competencies:
  • Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families and staff members
  • Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required
  • Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents. Respectful demeanor of residents rights and wishes
  • Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment with others
  • Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy and ability to work well with residents, families and other staff members
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness

  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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