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Find personal assistants in Kensington, MD that you’ll love

60 personal assistants are listed in Kensington, MD

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 4 years

Personal assistants in Kensington, MD

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Ravin C.


Hyattsville, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

5.0

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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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"She sent me daily updates, photos, and videos. My cat loved her."

Alycia A.

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Zeiba N.


Washington, DC

$30-52/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Full-time Am Available

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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very punctual and dependable caring person"

Sam A.

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Miranti M.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving And Multitasking Nanny

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Patricia S.


Hyattsville, MD

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Dedicated Caregiver

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, light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia, hospice services & 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.

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Mariatou S.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! If you are looking for a caring, patient, creative, versatile caregiver so I'm the right person for your little ones. I have a strong knowledge of developmental stages and I am huge fan of play base learning. I am a professional nanny, certified newborn care specialist, and a certified nursing assistant. I specialize...
Mariatou can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We love Mari like she is our own family. We would never have survived having our second baby without her! She is so knowledgeable with newborns. She helped us out with our two year old as well when I was in the hospital having our second baby. We truly couldn't...

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Silvia K.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn, Infants And Toddlers Enthusiastic And Nurturing Professional Nanny

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Silvia cared for my son from the time he was 4 months old until he was 18 months old. During this time, she took care of my son by feeding, changing diapers/clothing, taking him for walks, putting him down for naps, and engaging in fun playtime activities with him...

Samantha S.

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Damalie W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time, Live-In Caregiver

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, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
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.

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Roxana V.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available Full-time

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
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.

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Jocelyne B.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time For Care Senior

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 nurse, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
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.

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Mona K.


Silver Spring, MD

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Am Very Passionate About Helping The Whole (senior) Person.

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: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Mona worked for our family for a year when my husband's health was difficult (and varied). She managed supporting all his daily activities, medical reminders, light housekeeping, transportation - and she did it all cheerily. She always made herself available when...

Pat Q.

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Samantha M.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

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, visiting physician, live-in home care, personal 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.

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Sarah H.


Washington, DC

$42-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dog And Cat Lover

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, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Sarah was thorough and flexible in her assessment questions to determine the needs of our high energy and smart Aussie Shepard mix... She sent lots of good pics and a video to show our dog enjoying his time with her... We felt really great leaving him in her care...

Dave G.

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Tommi W.


Spencerville, MD

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Elite Companion & Caregiver

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: Errands, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Tommi is very warm and friendly and has quickly become part of the family. She's creative with ideas to help "exercise" my Mom and is always willing to try whatever requests we throw at her with her iconic smile. She is a gem!"

Diane P.

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Sonia C.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion/Advocate

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
"From the moment my dad and I first met Sonia, we knew she was the one to help care for my dad. Sonia is warm and friendly and did a great job of trying to make my dad comfortable and happy. Sonia also did a great job communicating with my dad, sister and I so we...

Stephanie W.

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Tanny P.


Bethesda, MD

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Babysitting!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking for a part-time morning job. Experience with babies to 14-year-olds kids, own car and valid driver's license. I'm a great swimmer and I enjoy making arts and crafts. Fluent in English and Portuguese and learning Spanish. Punctual, reliable, honest and responsible person. I can assist with morning routine, waking up...
Tanny can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tanny is so great with our toddler! She's the first one we'll reach out for babysitting. She's quick with communication for her availability as well. We highly recommend her!"

Hannah C.

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Kessley J.


Washington, DC

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

About Kessley :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...
5.0
"Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with homework. Kids seem to adore her. I find her to be reliable and dependable. I highly recommend her. I would use her...

Melissa J.

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Rashidah N.


Beltsville, MD

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hardworking empathetic I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, patient, caring, reliable. In my spare time, I like to read, watch movies My skills include companionship , bathing and grooming, assist in ROM exercises, patient care and observation, medication administration, pay attention to detail,...
Rashidah can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rashidah was kind and compassionate. I had extenuating circumstances due to my health, and needed someone to monitor my oxygen levels overnight. She was very respectful, and did a wonderful job. She was prompt, and respected our request to wear a mask while in the...

Stacie D.

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Irene Melisa K.


Bethesda, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience in a Private home setting, Assisted living, and in the hospital. I enjoy taking care of elder family members because of the potential to make a difference in someone's life. I have taken care of clients with all types of illness such as stroke, cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS, diabetes, Multiple...
Irene Melisa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Melissa has taken care of my father for months and although he was not easy, she won him over with her patience, charm, and skills. My Dad was 93 with dementia and a lot of trouble walking and toileting, yet Melissa managed him with ease. She seamlessly walked into...

Nina W.

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Renee W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Renee. I am 23 years old. I am an EMT with Sandy Spring Vol Fire Department (since 2013), I was also active duty Navy, Corpsman/Medic (since 2015). I have experience with special needs, persons on the spectrum, kids and the elderly. I've grown up assisting my mother who has cerebral palsy. I am here to help...

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Kensington, MD

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.

Patricia S.

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.

Mariatou S.

5.0

We love Mari like she is our own family. We would never have survived having our second baby without her! She is so knowledgeable with newborns. She helped us out with our two year old as well when I was in the hospital having our second baby. We truly couldn't have done it without her. She treats...

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