Compare Nannies & Recreational Therapists District Of Columbia

Comparison Nannies Recreational Therapists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Nannies $35,900
Recreational Therapists $70,900

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Very High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Medium
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Very High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Very Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Very Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Medium

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Medium
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
High

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Writing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Writing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Medium

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Nannies
Nannies

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

Licensing

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Licensing for Nannies
Nannies

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Nannies
Nannies

3 related certifications

Certification for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

17 related certifications

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