Activities Aide Mock Interview

Practice 26 Activities Aide interview questions covering program planning, resident engagement, and compassionate care.

Question 21 of 26

Have you ever considered going back to school to get certified as an Activity Director?

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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.

"I really haven't thought about going back to school. I enjoy being an activities aide and having the opportunity to be involved with people and be an active part of their lives. One day, if the opportunity presents itself, I may consider it, but for now I am happy with where I am."

Darby Faubion

Interviewers often ask this question. An answer of 'yes' is not as disqualifier, as many people may think. An interest in pursuing a higher education, especially within the same field, tells the interviewer that you are committed to your job. However, being happy with your education level is just as important.

Darby Faubion

"At one time, I considered becoming a dental hygienist. However, when I began working as an activities aide, I knew this is what I wanted to do from now on. I enjoy being able to spend my days working with people and interacting with them. Many of those we care for do not have family or friends who visit with them. My job allows me to fill a void in their lives and I love it."

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26Activities Aide Interview Questions & Answers

1.What made you choose a career as an Activities Aide?

2.Has there ever been a time when you received negative feedback, and how did you handle it?

3.Do you feel like you have strong relationship building skills?

4.What are important characteristics for an activities aide to possess?

5.Have you ever had a disagreement with a coworker? If so, how was it resolved?

6.Do you have any experience helping with activities involving Alzheimer's patients?

7.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?

8.What makes you feel motivated to do a good job?

9.Have you ever been in a situation in which a co-worker put a patient in jeopardy? If so, how did you handle it?

10.What are some activities that you like to assist with as an activities aide?

11.How would your coworkers describe you?

12.How important is it for an activities person to be a patient person?

13.How do you respond to an emergency situation at work?

14.What is your greatest weakness?

15.Have you ever had an issue arise with a patient that you had to report to a supervisor?

16.If you were the person responsible for hiring new employees, what qualities would you look for in a candidate? Do you think you possess those qualities?

17.Salary is often commensurate with experience. How do you feel about someone with more experience than you having a higher salary but doing the same job?

Activities Aide Mock Interview

Have you ever considered going back to school to get certified as an Activity Director?

26Activities Aide Interview Questions & Answers

1.What made you choose a career as an Activities Aide?

2.Has there ever been a time when you received negative feedback, and how did you handle it?

3.Do you feel like you have strong relationship building skills?

4.What are important characteristics for an activities aide to possess?

5.Have you ever had a disagreement with a coworker? If so, how was it resolved?

6.Do you have any experience helping with activities involving Alzheimer's patients?

7.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?

8.What makes you feel motivated to do a good job?

9.Have you ever been in a situation in which a co-worker put a patient in jeopardy? If so, how did you handle it?

10.What are some activities that you like to assist with as an activities aide?

11.How would your coworkers describe you?

12.How important is it for an activities person to be a patient person?

13.How do you respond to an emergency situation at work?

14.What is your greatest weakness?

15.Have you ever had an issue arise with a patient that you had to report to a supervisor?

16.If you were the person responsible for hiring new employees, what qualities would you look for in a candidate? Do you think you possess those qualities?

17.Salary is often commensurate with experience. How do you feel about someone with more experience than you having a higher salary but doing the same job?

18.What are some things that need to be done in preparation for taking residents to an activity away from the facility?

19.What makes you think you will be successful at our organization?

20.Do you anticipate any changes in your life within the next 12-24 months that may cause you to have to relocate or leave this job?

21.Have you ever considered going back to school to get certified as an Activity Director?

22.Do you feel you are capable of being a good team player?

23.Tell me about a time you were trusted with confidential information.

24.How would you deal with an angry patient, and why?

25.What are some things that you do to help promote balance in your life?

26.What is one of your favorite memories as an activities aide?