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Activities Aide
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$33,460 / year median in Rhode Island
+11% projected growth
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Position range in Rhode Island $16.13 - $20.65 Per hour Activities Aide
Health Concepts LTD
Occupation:
Recreation Workers
Location:
West Kingston, RI - 02892
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Posted:
05/08/2025
Positions available: 1
Source:
EmployRI
Web Site:
EmployRI
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
07/23/2026
Expires:
10/01/2026
Job #: 1566238
Job Requirements and Properties
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Job Description
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Job Title:
Activities Aide Shift:
Full time ~ some weekends
Benefits:
medical and dental after 60 days, paid vacation pay, sick pay, 401K Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of Activities, the Activities Aide is responsible for the development and implementation of an individualized plan of meaningful programs that enhance the residents' abilities, maximizes their potential and minimize their functional and cognitive losses. The Activities Assistant must work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide an effective plan and approach that meets the individualized needs of the residents. Qualifications The incumbent will possess Prior experience or formal training in activities programming with the elder population.
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
The ability to make effectively communicate and understand others when interacting, such as giving instructions, testing and assessing patients.
The ability to present concise, meaningful written reports and articulate the social/psychological needs of the patients.
The ability to handle very sensitive and confidential information with professional discretion.
The ability to be flexible, receptive and adaptive to change.
The ability to be able to foster cooperation and interact effectively with all levels of professionals as well as front line staff.
The ability to remember multiple tasks and assignments giver over a period of several days.
The ability to perform moderately complex and detailed tasks with some interruption and with minimal error.
The ability to understand and relate concepts behind specific ideas.
The ability to be organized and keep records.