Resident Assistants for hire in Buffalo, NY

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    3,012

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Organizational Skills
    11%
    Time Management
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    93%
    Associate's degree
    5%
    Bachelor's degree
    2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Elderwood
    • Elderwood Assisted Living
    • Aya Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    38%
    2-5 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    25%

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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026

Resident Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $41,358 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $38,674 – $44,229 yearly
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  • Residential Care Aide

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Waxing ServicesProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationEsthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+6 more

    Skills

    MEDENTCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • PCA Personal Care Assistant

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Experience Working with Individuals with Physical DisabilitiesTransfer AidsPatient Personal Care AssistanceProviding Care for ResidentsMobility AidsPatient Transfer Training+25 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPersonal Care Home Experience
  • Resident Assistant

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCNAHome Care
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCHHACertified Nursing Assistant IILicensed Nursing AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantCRNA+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHome CareNursing
  • Resident Care Assistant (RCA)

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHASix Sigma CertificationTeaching CertificationPMPCPIMHCA+8 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimePresentation SkillsLabeling
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    QIDP CertificationTeaching CertificationCHPNAAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationRBT CertificationState Tested Nursing Assistant+27 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMEDENTTime ManagementEMT ExperienceLeadershipLive-In Employment Experience

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What's the average time to fill a resident assistant role?

The average time to fill a resident assistant role is 39 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do resident assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a resident assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for resident assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for resident assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and CHHA.

What are some job titles related to resident assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to resident assistants include: home health aide (hha), immediate treatment assistant and resident care assistant.

What level of education is common for a resident assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a resident assistant in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a resident assistant?

Most resident assistants have 21 years of professional experience.

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