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Resident Support Assistant Jobs in Rochester, NY

Resident Care Assistant Per Diem

NY ยท On-site

$18.25 - $20.25/hr

We are committed to meeting each individual's needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting ... Resident Care Assistant The resident care assistant will provide personal care services, assistance ...

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How much do resident support assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for resident support assistant in Rochester, NY is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Resident Support Assistant vs Resident Advisor?

AspectResident Support AssistantResident Advisor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer related experienceHigh school diploma; often college students or recent graduates
Work EnvironmentAssisting residents, providing support, and ensuring safety in residential facilitiesSupervising residents, planning activities, enforcing rules in dorms or residence halls
Employer & IndustryUniversities, colleges, or housing organizationsColleges and universities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Resident Support Assistant primarily provides support and assistance to residents, focusing on safety and daily needs, often requiring basic credentials. The Resident Advisor typically has a more active role in supervising residents, organizing activities, and enforcing residence hall policies, often filled by students. Both roles are common in college housing environments but differ in responsibilities and experience requirements.

Infographic showing various Resident Support Assistant job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,250 per year, or $16 per hour.

Resident Care Assistant Full-Time

Penfield, NY โ€ข On-site

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
Health Care and Social Assistanceย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

$18.25 - $20.25/hr

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Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Resident Care Assistant Full-Time

PENFIELD, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=400+YMCA+Way+PENFIELD+NY+USA+14526)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individualโ€™s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledgeโ€ฆ

Life. Inspired Every Day.

Schedule:

  • Full-Time

  • 4 days per week

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Every other weekend required

Pay Range

  • $18.25 to $20.25 per hour

  • Pay is based on relevant experience and qualifications.

  • Generous shift differentialsavailable for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Life at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities:

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is dedicated to its staff, and we show it by providing incredible benefits!Winner of the 2024 & 2025 Best-in-Class Employer award,ESLC was recognized for its comprehensive approach to benefits, compensation, and employee experience.

  • Your Health & Well-being:We take care of you. We offer100% employer-paid medical insurance for High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for single-subscribers.

  • We also offer Health Saving Accounts (HSA) withWeekly Employer Contributions.Alternatively, we also offer Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

  • Additionally, staff are eligible for dental insurance with orthodontist coverage.

  • 401(K) with Company Match:100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions.

  • Competitive Pay Rates:We offer competitive rates that reflect your skills and experience. ESLC processes payroll on a weekly basis.

  • Tuition Assistance:Our tuition assistance program provides financial support for courses and degrees that will help you grow professionally with us.

  • ETO (Earned Time Off):Generous ETO plan that accrues on a weekly basis for use after 90 days of employment.

  • Paid Holidays:ESLC has six designated holidays and one floating holiday.

Additionally, ESLC offers voluntary benefits and insurances such as Short-Term Disability, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program.

The resident care assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. The resident care assistant also will provide housekeeping services to residents and assist with activities and food service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Assist residents with daily grooming, bathing, dressing as needed.

  • Assist in the development and updating of each residentโ€™s care plan.

  • Provide ADL assistance to residents via Optimus system.

  • Straighten residentsโ€™ apartment daily and make bed.

  • Respond to all PERS alerts via the company pager in a timely manner. Make sure pagers remain on site and are turned over to a responsible person on each shift.

  • Strip and remake residentsโ€™ bed weekly.

  • Do personal laundry for residents weekly or as required.

  • Assist residents with picking up trash and disposing of expired food in the apt.

  • Monitor changes in residentsโ€™ appetite.

  • Serve residentsโ€™ 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 assigned by supervisor.

  • Assure residents get to appointments, activities, and meals.

  • Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents as needed.

  • Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.

  • Encourage socialization among residents.

  • Communicate all pertinent information to other staff in a timely manner.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) is required.

  • Basic First Aid is also required.

  • Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher.

  • Experience or interest in working with older adults.

  • Strong team approach to working with other staff.

  • Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.