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60 personal assistants are listed in Kensington, MD
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 4 years
Personal assistants in Kensington, MD
Jessie O.
Arlington, VA
$15-30/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of The University Law School looking for part-time work over the summer (and potentially long term depending on the fit) while I search for full-time post-graduate employment. I am a highly organized person who loves a good planner (although I finally made the plunge with google calendar recently),...
Jessie can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessie is excellent! Always punctual, always reliable. Smart, skilled, helpful and nice. Was great with computer related tasks, organizational tasks, driving tasks, and errands. Would recommend her for any job, very trustworthy."
Yelena F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I live in Southwest DC and bring over 8 years of childcare experience prioritizing families' safety, happiness, and creative expression; as a nanny (ages 0-12), swim instructor (ages 5-9), and assistant teacher (ages 0-2 & 3-5). I also have 6 years of experience as an EMT and firefighter (certifications lapsed in 2024...
Lucy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so glad we found Lucy! We wish our time with her was longer. She was easy to work with and took great care of our 3 year old. She was attentive and engaging, our daughter looked forward to spending time with her. I would definitely recommend Lucy for...
Ginger H.
Soniya J.
Rockville, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
10 years experience caring for the elderly in private home setting. Certified as a Nursing Assistant and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation. Trained and experienced in all aspects of quality elderly care. strong work ethic. respectful and appreciative of diversity in a multi lingual environment. Great interpersonal skills,...
Soniya can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience of paid pet care and over 30 years of personal animal caretaker experience with my own animals. I have owned many different animals from hamsters to aquatics. I volunteered at a Cat Rescue for over 5 years and have experience with cats ranging from pre-natal to feral.
I have worked in the...
Ravin can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Ravin to take care of our dog for several days while we were out of town. We appreciated her reliably walking our dog multiple times per day and sending daily updates. We plan on hiring her again in the future."
Jonah M.
5.0
(3)
I am a Home Health Aide and certified Nursing Assistant with 9 years of experience. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have experience in caring for elderly, convalescents, and handicapped persons. I have the ability to motivate patients with dementia and Alzheimer. I can follow prescribe treatment. Excellent communication...
Zeiba can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Very punctual and dependable caring person"
Sam A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a happy wife and mom of one sweet little daughter. I am graduated from Psychology and I have been working with children for more than 20 years, including as a nanny from toddler to 10 years old, infant babysitter, school-homework assistance, piano lesson tutor, teaching in pre-school and elementary level, working with...
Miranti can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!"
Doris V.
5.0
(1)
I've been a caregiver over 20years, I bring a compassionate and patient centered approach to my work. I am skilled in preparing healthy and nutritious meals. I am also skilled in creating a nurturing and a safe environment, I excel in meeting the unique needs of each individual under my care. Whether its assisting with daily...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Ms. Pat took very good care of my great grandmother. She is a very dedicated and committed caregiver, I would definitely hire her again. "
Christina D.
Silvia K.
Silver Spring, MD
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn, Infants And Toddlers Enthusiastic And Nurturing Professional Nanny
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Silvia, an enthusiastic and nurturing professional nanny with 15 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional care to children of diverse ages, more importantly, newborn babies, infants, and toddlers committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for the holistic development of each child....
Silvia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Silvia is an outstanding nanny and we recommend her extremely highly. She provided kind, attentive, and responsible care to our two children, one infant and one toddler. Despite the age difference in our children (2.5 years), Silvia was able to manage both of them,...
Olga N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
a CPR and First Aid-certified nanny from Colombia with over 25 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 10 years old. I'm fluent in Spanish and passionate about fostering growth through music, arts and crafts, and engaging activities.
While not fluent in English, I have worked successfully with English-speaking...
Cenaida can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cenaida has been taking care of my daughter since she was 3 months old. My daughter who is now 14 months has really thrived under her care. Cenaida is a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 5. She has great mother instincts and has taken care of my daughter as if...
Cristina G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A passionate certified nursing assistant with 15 years of experience equipped with a broad range of skills such as; direct patient care (feeding, bathing, grooming, and toileting needs) while promoting the physical and personal independence of my clients, administering prescribed oral medications under the written direction of...
Damalie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Damalie was hired to care for my mother who was suffering from cancer. Initially, we began our search for a home health aide to assist in the care of our mother, Damalie was not available. When we received a second chance to inquire about her availability, we did...
Shayla L.
5.0
(1)
My experience in caring for the elderly and children for 8 years as a personal caregiver and residents assistant.
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Elena has a great personality. She is a hardworking women, full of energy. She is very good with kids. "
Katerina T.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services.
In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...
Luiza can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again"
Cory P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more 15 years experience Nanny and babysitting. I have worked for many families in Washington DC área, I have a lot experience with twins, I have excellent recommendation I also worked part-time at a Daycare Center. I assisted with the children ages 8 months to 4 years old. I helped with the daily lesson as well as...
Roxana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Roxana took care of my twin girls for about 6 months, we were very sad to see her go, but due to her commute she had to make some changes. I highly recommend Roxana as a caretaker, she is very honest, responsible and reliable. She has lots of patience with...
Sussana M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving , compassionate and reliable person . I am conscious of how important is for the relatives have someone reliable to care of their love one, I am willing to do my job with dedication and affection. I have worked in nursing homes as a GNA x 2 years. I have assisted seniors in getting dressed, toileting, grooming,...
Jocelyne can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Our family hired Jocelyne during the last year of my mother's life. She was an integral part of the process and took the lead on developing a care plan, selecting needed medical equipment, and managing my mother's medication and safety. I relied on Jocelyne during...
Andrew P.
5.0
(1)
My name is Samantha and I'm a friendly and patient person with more than 10 years of experience caring for children ages 5 months+. I was a live-in nanny for several years, an assistant at a Spanish immersion preschool, and a volunteer for a summer camp. I recently moved to DC for a position writing child welfare policy. While I...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Samantha is absolutely a savant with dogs! Not only do they love her, but she trained my pit bull rescue to stop pulling on his leash and to stop being reactive to other dogs. Highly recommend!"
Sacha K.
5.0
(3)
I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
Danitza can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care
5.0
"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that arise."
Michael C.
Mona K.
Silver Spring, MD
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Am Very Passionate About Helping The Whole (senior) Person.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am very experienced as a caregiver, have excellent references (and a clean background check),
very reliable, a non-smoker, trustworthy, fully-vaccinated with a booster, have a comfortable, insured and safe SUV, and love helping people (and their pets when they have any).
I can do anything that is needed from assisting...
Mona can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Simona was extremely reliable & doting on my parents, who both enjoyed her help and company in all aspects. She will go above & beyond."
Brie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! :)
I'm happy to provide care for:
All nationalities, heritages, fully vaxed, and LGBTQ.
I have been pet sitting since I was in my single digits for my neighbors and family members growing up. I have experience with 2-month-old puppies to senior dogs, toy breeds to large breeds, as well as caring for 20 dogs at a time at...
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sarah is extremely professional, thorough and organized. She goes over and beyond with her thoughtfulness with tasks in our home. We have a great Dane and she is amazing with her! ( we give her even more bonus points for this!) We have also used her meal prepping...
Leisel G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
* Dedicated & Compassionate Provider * Dementia Communication Strategist * Anxiety Reduction * Social Interaction * Cognitive Support * Reading/Games & Activities * Bathing & Personal Hygiene * Dressing Assistance * Meal & Feeding Support * Wheelchair Transfer * Patient Communication * Active Listener * AED, CPR and First Aid...
Tommi can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Within Tommi's first two weeks of helping take care of my mother she already felt like a part of our family! Not only is she patient, understanding, caring and loving with my mother and her dementia, she showers the rest of our family with those same qualities. I...
Karen C.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Empathetic Caregiver/Companion/Advocate providing reliable/responsive care enabling seniors to safely aging in place. A forward thinker, adaptive and certified in CPR/AED/First Aid. Experienced in assisting the vulnerable exhibiting Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, Anxiety Disorders and other mild/moderate deficiencies....
Sonia can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sonia is very attentive and caring. She was a caregiver to my father during his recovery from a serious hospitalization. She was confident in her abilities and actually educated us on what to look for and be aware of when caring for our elderly parent. She was...
Myntoleah M.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Kensington, MD
Jessie O.
5.0
Jessie was awesome. I hired her to iron an endless mountain of clothes that had been wrinkled for 3 years now. She showed up 5 minutes early, listened to instructions, and then got to work. Over the course of three hours, she quietly tore through a huge backlog of clothes and hung them up for us....
- Christian W.
Lucy M.
5.0
We are so glad we found Lucy! We wish our time with her was longer. She was easy to work with and took great care of our 3 year old. She was attentive and engaging, our daughter looked forward to spending time with her. I would definitely recommend Lucy for childcare. She is competent and reliable.
- Ginger H.
Ravin C.
5.0
She sent me daily updates, photos, and videos. My cat loved her.
- Alycia A.
Zeiba N.
5.0
Very punctual and dependable caring person
- Sam A.
Miranti M.
5.0
Miranti is very caring and always look for a way to assist when needed. Someone I can trust my child with. Highly recommended!
- Doris V.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Kensington
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Kensington, MD?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Kensington, MD on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $14.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Kensington?
Care.com has 6 personal assistants in Kensington, MD. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Kensington or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Kensington?
Most personal assistants in Kensington, MD can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Kensington. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.