Activities Assistant vs Nanny
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
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
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
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.
Open jobs
Activities Assistant
Activity Assistant- Part Time
Belmont Village Senior LivingPay not stated Vienna, MissouriLife Enrichment Aide
Live Well Healthcare Solutions$17/hr Employer statedCharlottesville, Virginia
Nanny
- $45 - $48/hr Employer statedTriBeCa, NY, USDriver's LicenseDe-escalationCPR CertificationChild Development
- $55 - $60/hr Employer statedCA, United StatesDriver's License
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