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Personal assistants in Riverdale, MD

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Meka B.


Washington, DC

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

4.9

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. =>Assist patient when they want to their doctor. =>Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.. =>Providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirement; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Meka can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Meka is very dependable. She cares about her patients as if they are a family member. She is a true professional."

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Tyjhanae S.


Capitol Heights, MD

$18/hr3 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Tyjhanae. I love to read as well as singing are hobbies of mine. I have a lot of experience with kids I'm the oldest of 5 siblings so I have been taking care of children all my life. I also worked as an assistant teacher in an infant room where their ages range from 1 month to 1 year. I then ventured into a new...
Tyjhanae can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Tyjhanae for a job and ended up hiring someone closer to our neighborhood, but she was so friendly and sweet in the virtual interview. I'm sure someone would be lucky to hire her! We'll definitely be keeping her in mind for future babysitting gigs."

Alexis R.

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Richard C.


Washington, DC

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked in senior living facilities as a nursing assistant, medication technician, and dietary services provider. I am passionate about it because it's very personal to me, and my own mum lived up to 93. I have over 9 years experience now as a caregiver, worked in the facilities as Certified nursing assistant, Geriatric...
Richard can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Richard was an incredibly wonderful, patient and attentive caretaker. He was never on his cell phone. He was always so focused on my father. He gave him baths, kept him clean, shaved him, drove him to doctors appointments and to go to Starbucks. He cared for my...

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Martine Z.


Bowie, MD

$20/hr

Make Them Happy And Provide Them A Personal Care

I am a very patient, hardworking and outgoing person. I'm CPR certified and trained medical employee..(medication administration). I am graduated in college from my home country. I have more than 5 years experience working with children and families. I worked in innovative life solutions in Washington DC since 2019 as direct...
Martine can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"She's like a sister and a friend to me she's responsible and respectful and she helps me to calm down. Martine is a wonderful person in the apartment. Martine is a Great care giver"

Jacke H.

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Tekisha B.


Bowie, MD

$32-40/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor .

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I tutor 5 private students and I volunteer my services to 2 foster children. I have more than 30 years experience working with children and families. I can motivate and assist your child with learning and retaining new skills. I am familiar with state testing, self-confidence issues and learning disabilities. I provide services...
5.0
"My daughter is really reserved and shy child. She had been struggling off and on this year due to family dynamic changes, and recent moves. I have tried counseling and tutors and became frustrated before. I contacted Tekisha and she was able to come in, bond with...

Antonio S.

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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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, 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.

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Lucy M.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Nanny

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lucy is incredible: Dependable, very reliable, mature and conscientious. She is also a first responder and therefore trained in medical emergencies, which is comforting and gives you additional peace of mind. Our infant daughter loved spending time with her -- and...

Florian F.

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Amara A.


Laurel, MD

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Amara! A wife of a veteran and mom of two awesome kids. I am very passionate about what I do. I am a reliable and a dedicated person who loves kids and want to assist in their growth. I truly prioritize the children I look after. Being a mom I understand how important it is to find the right person to trust your...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!"

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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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Jennifer H.


Lanham, MD

$40/hr7 yrs exp

Creating Future Geniuses!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HAPPY NEW YEAR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS, Here are some fun facts about me. I am a college educated individual, who has experience working with multiple age groups. Previously, I worked as a private school teacher and daycare instructor before deciding to return to college in pursuit of a doctoral degree. My expertise includes: all...
5.0
"Very good with kids. My nephew loves her. Super helpful and smart!"

Ashia M.

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Jayleen R.


College Park, MD

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Foreign Language Scholar And Teacher/Private Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently studying Arabic (UMD in College Park) and am working as a Spanish teacher in a Montessori school. My remaining availability are Wednesday afternoons from 6:45-9:45 p.m. or Saturday/Sundays from 1PM-9 p.m. *Weekends are negotiable* A little bit of my history, I am from Massachusetts but recently moved down here...
5.0
"Jayleen has been tutoring my daughter in both Math and French consistently since August 2021 2x a week. She is punctual and provides great feedback and makes the lessons fun for her. My daughter's grades have improved and her love for French has grown immensely. I...

Carlton I.

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Jasmine Y.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$15-27/hr6 yrs exp

An Energetic And Motivated 19-year-old College Student Looking To Offer Help In Anyway Possible.

Hi! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a 21-year-old in my last semester of college. If I had to summarize my personality in three words, they would be loving, dependable, and trustworthy. When I was approximately 9 years old, I began working with children. Initially, I worked as a mother's helper, assisting with housework and...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine is really a sweet person. She is very polite and I like the good example she sets regarding attitude and education. She makes your children feel really loved and comfortable. They have so much fun with her. I know my kids are in good hands when she sits for...

Marcie R.

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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, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
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.

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Salmata K.


Laurel, MD

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My friendly, patient, and imaginative personality allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I keep parents updated on their...
Salmata can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Salmata was able to care for my son on very short notice. My son loved her. She interacted well with him. She kept me updated. She was on time and was able to stay later than planned. She was wonderful."

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Syriah D.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Kids Haven

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Syriah and I just graduated from the University of Miami. Im a pre law major with a minor in child psychology. I hope to one day be a voice for children of all ages. I am offering childcare, and household assistant services. I love being a nanny and I have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers...
Syriah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"PLEASE READ! I have two babies, one 4 year old and one 5 month old. My husband and I hired Syriah as a short term nanny before our move to Ohio. Let me be the first to tell you that this young lady exceeded our expectations. We were a bit hesitant because...

Jessica B.

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Cenaida M.


Silver Spring, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Annette K.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Caregiver/RN degree 1985-Present Hello, My name is Annette and I am a fully vaccinated +boosted, caregiver who has an RN degree. I also am a board certified CNA, GNA and CMT. I have practiced for many years and worked with clients of different ages and gender. I work with clients with various mental, physical and emotional...
Annette can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Annette worked with my family for two years. She took care of my mom who had Alzheimers and passed away recently. My mom's needs changed greatly as the months passed and Annette was able to adapt and handle any and all needs. My mom felt very comfortable around...

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Miriam H.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

House Manager, Cook, Organizer, Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a warm, well-educated, patient and capable woman with 15+ years of solid child care and house management experience. After a successful career in publishing (children's book designer, illustrator, award-winning writer and editor), I became a full-time nanny during the recession. Having worked since 2009 as a nanny I am now...
Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough about Mimi - any family would be extremely lucky to have her in their lives! I have known her for over 40 years and can say unequivocally that she is smart, funny, reliable, capable, creative and loving. The success of her son is a testament...

Beverly N.

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Cindy M.


Greenbelt, MD

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor/Caregiver/Child Development Specialist

I am a holistic and person-centered professional who seeks an engaging position as a babysitter/nanny in which I can provide support to all clients and families, foster an environment conducive to children's well-being, utilize my acquired child development skills, and grow as a buisness owner. I have relevant experience working...
Cindy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Luiza R.


Washington, DC

$27-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Luiza it's super sweet. my girls love when she comes! I can't forget to say how much my puppy gets happy to see her too!"

Paige S.

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Riverdale, MD

Meka B.

5.0

Meka is a wonderful caregiver - reliable, compassionate, and skilled. She took excellent care of my 84 year old father on overnight stays at his bedside. My father had Alzheimer's, diabetes and sever osteoporosis, so he had multiple risk factors. He would also wake up 3-6 times per night, and...

- Care member

Tyjhanae S.

5.0

We interviewed Tyjhanae for a job and ended up hiring someone closer to our neighborhood, but she was so friendly and sweet in the virtual interview. I'm sure someone would be lucky to hire her! We'll definitely be keeping her in mind for future babysitting gigs.

- Alexis R.

Richard C.

5.0

Richard has been an amazing caregiver to my husband, for 2 and a half years, until my husband died. I do not know what I would have done without Richard. He is dependable, reliable, honest, smart, and he really cared about my husband. Even though my husband could not communicate, it was obvious...

- Care member

Martine Z.

5.0

She's like a sister and a friend to me she's responsible and respectful and she helps me to calm down. Martine is a wonderful person in the apartment. Martine is a Great care giver

- Jacke H.

Tekisha B.

5.0

Mrs. Tekisha has been wonderful in helping our daughter achieve the understanding she needs in school. She is firm but makes learning fun for my daughter. It has been a wonderful experience.

- Keisha A.

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