Being an activities requires a great deal of attention to detail and often multi-tasking. What do you do to help keep yourself from becoming overwhelmed?

"Being an activities aide does require the ability to multitask while handling situations that may create stress. I feel it is important to know our own personal strengths and weaknesses. For instance, I am very detail oriented and like to keep written records to refer to. I like to make sure that I know what activities are scheduled for my shift are and make sure that I have a mental list of what needs to be done and in what order. It makes most situations less overwhelming."

Planning activities for large groups of patients/residents requires the ability to multitask and ensure all details are checked and double-checked. In an activities aide interview, discuss your understanding of the importance of maintaining an accurate calendar of events and share ways that you encourage patients to be involved with planned activities.

"I am very detail-oriented. One of my strengths as an activities aide is to manage multiple tasks with professionalism and good follow-through."