6 Resume & Interview Tips for Activity Coordinators

6 Resume & Interview Tips for Activity Coordinators

User Profile By Molly Wisniewski   United States

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A job in the Activities Department is dynamic and rewarding.  Every day offers new opportunities to create and innovate. Administrators will look for several key points on your resume before offering you a position.

A job in the Activities Department is dynamic and rewarding. Every day offers new opportunities to create and innovate. Administrators will look for several key points on your resume before offering you a position.

In this article we cover:

  • Experience in Public Speaking
  • A Special Talent or Skill
  • Experience Working in Memory Care
  • Pitching Activity Ideas
  • How will you Meet the Needs of Residents?
  • How Will You Handle Disgruntled Family Members?


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John 28th Feb 2019 Activities Assistant
Currently I'm working as a activities assistant but I hope to some day become a activities coordinator!
Talita 2nd Mar 2019
Good for you John, it is a noble profession! All the best!
Phillippa 1st Aug 2018 Carer
Brilliant tips for people. I love this site.
Talita 1st Aug 2018
Thanks so much for your feedback Phillippa!
Julie 24th Jul 2018 Registered Manager
Brilliant tips. I have been called back for a second interview as an activities coordinator tomorrow so will bear these tips in mind. Wish me luck!!
Talita 24th Jul 2018
Good luck Julie! Thanks for your feedback!
Penny 10th Jul 2018 Trainer / Assessor
such helpful tips
Talita 15th Jul 2018
Thanks Penny!
Ali 10th Jul 2018 Leisure and Health student
Thank you!
This is a wonderful article and great reminder of why I am in this career!
Talita 15th Jul 2018
Thanks for your feedback Ali!
Kathryn 10th Jul 2018 Vocational Instructor
What a wonderful site !
Talita 15th Jul 2018
Thank you so much Kathryn!
Lisa 9th Jul 2018 Diversional Therapist
One question I was asked was what was the goal of or sign that you have succeeded in your role with a resident. My answer...a smile on the residents face.
I got the job :-)
Talita 15th Jul 2018
Love it! Perfect answer!
Molly 6th Jul 2018 Activity Professional & Writer
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