Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) is a nonprofit organization providing high-quality Senior Services across North Carolina. Through senior living communities, healthcare, and supportive services, LSC is committed to person-centered care that promotes dignity, wellbeing, and abundant living for older adults. Guided by compassion, integrity, and excellence, we strive to create environments where residents feel valued and teammates can make a meaningful impact every day. Our Trinity Ridge community in Hickory, NC is looking for Life Enrichment assistants to join our team.
Trinity Ridge is a vibrant, resident-centered community committed to enriching the lives of older adults. Our team works together to inspire joy, purpose, and engagement every day.
Life Enrichment Assistant
Position Details
- Pay : $16 per hr.
- Schedule: Full time Monday–Friday, with Every other weekend required
- Additional $2/hour if teammate opts out of benefits
- Benefit eligibility (medical, PTO, etc.) start after 30 days
- Free medical insurance option ($0 premium)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting group and individualized enrichment activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
- Provide support and companionship to residents during daily programs and special outings, including transportation assistance if needed.
- Uphold residents’ rights and privacy, honoring individual choices and preferences.
- Contribute to a lively, caring atmosphere by embodying Trinity Ridge’s core values and high standards of service.
- Complete mandatory training and certifications as required.
- Offer additional support in Nursing areas, including one-on-one activities, mail distribution, and escorting residents.
- Support Adult Day Services by maintaining records, observing dietary needs, assisting with meals, and aiding daily living activities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with audio-visual or vehicle equipment are a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to assist with resident transfers and transportation.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and perform bending, stooping, and reaching as needed.
If you’re seeking a fulfilling role with the potential to grow your career, we invite you to apply and become a valued part of the Trinity Ridge family. Discover the rewards of making a difference—one day at a time.
Apply today and take your first step toward an enriching future with us!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity with audio-visual or vehicle equipment
- Ability to assist with resident transfers and transportation
- Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and perform bending, stooping, and reaching
- Complete mandatory training and certifications as required
What We Do
Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) is a faith-based, non-profit health and human services organization serving children, families, and seniors in North and South Carolina. LSC provides a comprehensive array of services, including senior residential options (independent, assisted, and skilled nursing care), foster care, adoption, mental health services, refugee resettlement through its New Americans Program, and residential care for individuals with disabilities.
