Activities Assistant vs Nanny

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Pay

Activities Assistant

$37,400 typical, a year

Most Activities Assistants earn $34,800 to $42,200 a year.

From 742 postings that list pay

2,832 open jobs now

Activities Assistant salaries Activities Assistant jobs

Nanny

$78,000 typical, a year

Most Nannies earn $62,400 to $88,400 a year.

From 101 postings that list pay

167 open jobs now

Nanny salaries Nanny jobs

Nannies typically earn about $40,600 more a year than Activities Assistants.

What each one does

Activities Assistant

  • Plan and implement recreational and social programs for residents.
  • Escort residents to and from activities and appointments.
  • Maintain activity supplies and keep spaces organized.
  • Document resident participation and attendance.
  • Coordinate special events and outings.
  • Collaborate with the activities director and team.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Nanny

  • Provide attentive care for the children.
  • Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children.
  • Maintain consistent daily routines for the children.
  • Drive children to activities and appointments.
  • Handle children’s laundry and keep spaces organized.
  • Plan engaging activities that encourage development.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Activities Assistant

Asked for in both

  • Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 1 in 20 postings

More common in Activities Assistant postings

  • High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
  • Special Events 1 in 10 postings
  • Certified Activity Therapist 1 in 15 postings
  • Long-Term Care 1 in 15 postings
  • Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
  • Project Planning 1 in 15 postings
  • GED 1 in 20 postings

Nanny

Asked for in both

  • Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 1 in 10 postings

More common in Nanny postings

  • Nanny 8 in 10 postings
  • Laundry Services 1 in 10 postings
  • Babysitting 1 in 15 postings
  • First Aid Methods 1 in 15 postings
  • Immunizations 1 in 20 postings
  • Food Preparation 1 in 20 postings
  • English 1 in 20 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

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