Life Enrichment Aide

Job Title: Life Enrichment Aide (Full-Time)

Company: Vista on 5th

Location: New York, NY (Upper Manhattan / East Harlem)

Pay: $18.00 / hour

Schedule: Full-Time (Mon-Fri, 9-5 or 8-4)

Target Start Date: August 5

About Us

Vista on 5th is a non-profit assisted living and memory care community serving 127 low-income seniors in Upper Manhattan. Our mission focuses on resident advocacy, quality of life, and healthcare compliance. We are looking for an energetic, community-minded individual to join our team.

Position Summary

The Life Enrichment Aide provides crucial floor support during our community programming and special events. Working directly alongside our Director and part-time aide, you will help execute daily therapeutic activities that meet state healthcare quality-of-care standards. 

Key Responsibilities

Event & Floor Support: Provide hands-on assistance during community initiatives and special event days to ensure a safe, organized, and engaging environment.

DOH Compliance Support: Assist in running daily recreational programs that satisfy New York State Department of Health (DOH) quality-of-care mandates.

Resident Advocacy: Interact directly with a diverse population of seniors, including those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, ensuring their dignity and rights are supported.

Logistics & Resource Management: Help organize, inventory, and distribute community materials and corporate donations used for resident programming.

Qualifications

Ideal for students in Pre-Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or related fields.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team mindset.

Comfortable working in a lively environment during event days.

Passion for working with older adults and advocating for underserved communities.

Why Apply?

Competitive Pay & Flexibility: $18.00 – $19.00/hour

Academic Credit & Work-Study Eligible: We are happy to coordinate with your university’s career services or department chairs to fulfill internship requirements for academic credit. If you are eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS), we are glad to partner with your financial aid office.

Resume-Building Experience: Gain excellent, hands-on experience in non-profit operations, public interest advocacy, and healthcare regulatory compliance.