What is an assistant activity director and how to become one

Key steps to become an assistant activity director

1. Explore assistant activity director education requirements

   Most common assistant activity director degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.9 %

   Associate

   14.3 %

   High School Diploma

   13.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific assistant activity director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Student Organizations	11.42%
   Event Planning	10.39%
   Bed Facility	10.19%
   MDS	7.15%
   Alzheimer	5.19%

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3. Complete relevant assistant activity director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant activity directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant activity director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant activity director resumes.

4. Gain additional assistant activity director certifications

   Assistant activity director certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific assistant activity director certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

   The most common certifications for assistant activity directors include Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Activity Director Certified (ADC).

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5. Research assistant activity director duties and responsibilities

   • Manage pet therapy/pat visitation protocol.
   • Review goals and progress notes; document MDS reports and progress notes.
   • Play bingo, exercise, watch movies, dance, garden, etc.
   • Conduct varies activities with patients including; bingo, gardening, crocheting, cooking, and socializing.

6. Get assistant activity director experience

   Generally, it takes 2-4 years to become an assistant activity director. The most common roles before becoming an assistant activity director include certified nursing assistant, cashier team lead and activity assistant.

7. Prepare your assistant activity director resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your assistant activity director resume.

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8. Apply for assistant activity director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an assistant activity director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams