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Miriam H.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

House Manager, Cook, Organizer, Nanny

5.0

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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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I know Mimi as a devoted mother and caregiver, loyal, generous friend, avid moviegoer, and creative writer. We have been friends for over 18 years and I would happily vouch for her honesty, responsibility and compassionate nature."

Dale A.

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: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, attic 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.

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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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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...

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

First Aid

CPR

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/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, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Damalie has the drive and passion and she always does a great job. More than competent, Damalie is an effective, trustworthy & a highly commendable caregiver."

Kirabo I.

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Miriam I.


Silver Spring, MD

$25/hr10 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: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"Very pleasant and willing to help. Willing to prepare the meals with a smile. Serves the patient with patience and a warm smile."

Lucille S.

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

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Ravin C.


Hyattsville, MD

$35/hr10 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: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
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.

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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: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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: Dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, 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.

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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: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jocelyn is very sweet , dependable, caring and hard working . She is very knowledgeable about senior care and treats my mother (89) as if she was her own. My mom was very comfortable with her which was a blessing as she isn't always comfortable with everyone ....

Marissa F.

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

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very punctual and dependable caring person"

Sam A.

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Salmata K.


Laurel, MD

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 12 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Soniya J.


Rockville, MD

$15-25/hr10 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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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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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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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, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after talking to nurses. Danitza provided excellent at home care...

Nick C.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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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Recent personal assistant reviews in Takoma Park, MD

Miriam H.

5.0

We adore Mimi! She helped in a pinch when we needed last minute care. She was amazing with our 9 month old son. She's a great communicator, very attentive, and just lovely to have in our home. We highly, highly recommend her!

- Mary D.

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

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...

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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.

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