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Personal assistants in Takoma Park, MD

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Jessie O.


Arlington, VA

$15-30/hr

5.0

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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: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet 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.

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Richard C.


Washington, DC

$28/hr • 9 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 is a great caregiver. He is caring, reliable and very knowledgeable. He is highly recommended."

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Lucy M.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr • 8 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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lucy was an amazing, caring, and capable caretaker. We hired Lucy to take care of our three-month-old baby boy during a wedding weekend in Vermont when our babysitter from home canceled last-minute. Needless to say, we were very nervous leaving our son for the...

Leeor B.

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Damalie W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15/hr • 10 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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I proudly recommend Damalie, a truly dependable, compassionate, hardworking, and skilled caregiver. Any family will be fortunate to have her as a caregiver."

Christine B.

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Miriam I.


Silver Spring, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a warm, caring and patient person. I have worked in an assisted living home and also on a one-to-one care basis since 2006. I truly care about people and I believe my patience brings out the best in people I interact with.
Miriam can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Miriam has been a lifesaver for our family. She is helpful, efficient, thoughtful and thorough. I can't recommend her enough."

Robin M.

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Silvia K.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-40/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Silvia is a wonderful nanny and we highly recommend her for your childcare needs. She was able to juggle the needs of our infant and toddler with seeming ease. She ensured that they were safe, nutritiously fed, and happy. She had a special relationship with each...

Jessica L.

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Ravin C.


Hyattsville, MD

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

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, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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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Annette K.


Hyattsville, MD

$30/hr • 10 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: Respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Annette provided outstanding service to my wife during the past two years, guiding her through the ravages of Alzheimer’s. Annette started while my wife was still quite functional and continued until her recent passing. My wife loved her and considered her a good...

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Rashidah N.


McLean, VA

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 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, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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Maria Del Mar H.


Washington, DC

$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving And Fun Nanny Looking For Part Time

Hi Families! I'm from Colombia. I consider myself a responsible, friendly, loving, and fun person. I've been working with children since I was 15, caring for my nephews, cousins, and sister. I've also been involved in guiding Christmas activities at my church and worked as a teacher's assistant at a daycare. Additionally, I...
Maria Del Mar can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Reloable and kind. Gifted and talented. Child Whisperer. Knowledgeable of story times, play grounds, overall child activities in the area. Arranges play dates. We can't say enough good things about Maria. Our daughter loves her and so do we."

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Sarah H.


Washington, DC

$42-50/hr • 10 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 sitting, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation
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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Cindy M.


Greenbelt, MD

$20-30/hr • 8 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Zeiba N.


Washington, DC

$30-52/hr • 9 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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Extremely helpful and compassionate caregiver."

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Salmata K.


Laurel, MD

$19-25/hr • 5 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Salmata was able to take my booking last minute less than 6 hours before I needed a nanny for my son who is 6 months old. She was so caring with him and was able to feed him, change his diaper and entertain him as I had a last minute work request. He ended up...

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Soniya J.


Rockville, MD

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Samantha M.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr • 10 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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/hr • 7 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
"Great tutor! Fun, punctual, and really enjoy working with the kids. I would recommend her to those with kids in need of assistance reaching their scholarly goals 🥰"

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Kamira R.


Silver Spring, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Energetic nanny/babysitter with years of experience in childcare and also a caregiver. I have cared children from infants to toddlers. I am excited to apply for these positions to share my love and care. I've gained so much in this childcare/senior care field and as a mother of a 10, 2 and 4-month-old as well. I love kids I...
Kamira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms. Kamira is Awesome!! She arrived on time and was willing to stay later if needed. My son really enjoyed spending time with her and her son! She was great at playing with the children to ensure they were getting their needs met. Would definitely love to have her...

Heidi H.

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Renee W.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr • 7 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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Alexandra M.


Silver Spring, MD

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Alexandra's Information

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Alexandra, I'm 25 yrs old and I'm from El Salvador, I am also Bilingual. Over the course of the past 3 years I've acquired a substantial amount of knowledge from my experience. I have worked with 5-6 families through Care. com, I now assist 3 families. Each family has 2 children ranging from ages 11mo-10 yrs old....
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Alexandra was very attentive and provided excellent care for my 10 month old. He had a great time playing with her. I was very happy with her babysitting, and I would hire her again"

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Takoma Park, 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.

Richard C.

5.0

I’m writing to wholeheartedly recommend Richard, who served as an attendant and companion for my husband who is in his 80s. Richard was a true gift to our family—consistently compassionate, professional, and genuinely committed to my father’s well-being. He supported my father with daily tasks,...

- Care member

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.

Damalie W.

5.0

I proudly recommend Damalie, a truly dependable, compassionate, hardworking, and skilled caregiver. Any family will be fortunate to have her as a caregiver.

- Christine B.

Miriam I.

5.0

Miriam cared for my mom with love & joy for two years, through ever-changing & challenging conditions of worsening dementia & physical decline. Miriam earned my & my mom’s trust, respect, everlasting gratitude, and love. She truly treated my mom as family, there is no greater blessing or praise.

- Care member

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