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Find personal assistants in Washington, DC that you’ll love
111 personal assistants are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Washington, DC
5.0
(1)
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.
Maria Del Mar H.
Washington, DC
$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving And Fun Nanny Looking For Part Time
5.0
(7)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria was great with our infant. There was automatic chemistry."
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Yesli I have 10 years of caregiving experience, home management experience . I describe my self as a very proactive caregiver who is caring, compassionate and skillful I am someone who is very dependable and responsible. Someone who is adaptable that you can trust. I provide in home care but also have had experience...
Yesli can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
3.0
"I had her as a care giver for my husband only for a short period of time. It is difficult for me to make a very good judgement.She was not a good fit for us."
Beena N.
Martina M.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Home Health Aide ,Personal Care Attendant Part-time, Available Meal Prep (I Can Cook Very Good)
5.0
(7)
I am a very reliable woman always on time or earlier I'm familiar with dementia, bedridden-turning every two hours , prepared meals, bathed my client , fed client who couldn't feed themselves, dressed , housekeeping cleaned up after myself when I cooked, medication given as needed , kept a daily log . I am a very caring person...
Martina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Martina is a very reliable and dependable caregiver. Martina pays attention to detail. For example, she notices medical concerns that may be affecting the client due to her knowledge and expertise in the field of caring for others. I highly recommend Martina as she...
Care member
5.0
(6)
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...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Extremely helpful and compassionate caregiver."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'm a experienced childcare provider. I'm looking for a full time job.
Full vaccination
I'm responsible for all aspects of a child care and family assistance, including food preparation and feeding, dressing , playing, reading, child's laundry, bath. I also help with some light housekeeping.
I'm flexible, reliable, mature,...
Franciele can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fran is wonderful to work with. She has a great attitude and ask appropriate questions to ensure she meets expectations. She is punctual, communicates well and is easy to work with. Fran has helped us with organizing project around our house and taking care of our...
Rachel C.
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, travel, carpooling, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christy and I have spent the past 25 years as an educational aide, personal nanny and babysitter, teaching and caring for children of all ages. I have provided exceptional care to children of all ages in the safety of their homes, at my personal residence, and within the early childhood education setting. Through my...
Christy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christy has taken excellent care of my twins from the age of four months old until the age of 18 months old. She is very experienced with babies and toddlers and they take to her very easily. Christy has a lot of knowledge about child care techniques that can be...
Jimmie L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a loving, caring, and responsible babysitter with a warm and bubbly personality. With over eight years of experience caring for children, I truly enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for little ones. I recently earned my master's in Physician Assistant Studies and currently work as a PA, but I...
Stefie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stefie kept my children today for almost thirty minutes while I did an interview inside. She was very professional and easy to communicate with."
Melisha T.
5.0
(4)
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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
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.
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 walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
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.
Aisha R.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hello, I am a devoted educator with a great passion for children's/Adults learning and care. I have experience as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/ Hospice/Companion Caregiver and a Nanny in separate facilities. Through these experiences I have gained great knowledge and understanding of all people. I am an approachable,...
Aisha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Asha is a loving caring and dedicated care giver. Her love for children is out of this world. She's passionate in every aspect as care giver. Awesome care givers are hard to find and Asha was most definitely hard to part with but impossible to forget. She very...
Ashley P.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's amazing! My kids loved her! I'll definitely call her again when I need"
Louise C.
I have a big experience as a living in babysitter/house manager. My work experience includes:
- shopping
- organizing
- decorating
- helping with events/ parties
- general errands
- meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I possess a host of corporate skills that I still maintain. I am a highly motivated, self-starter, people person and tech-savvy seeking to utilize my experience, diversity, and knowledge in cleaning and patient care.
NPI#, CPR, AED and OSHA certified
Deede can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
I'm here to assist you with events, personal assistant, childcare, pet care, laundry, errands, and more. Contact me today.
I'm Diana, a multilingual home services specialist with over 10 years' experience helping HNW families globally with household management, child-care, organization, decor, and life transitions.
I have traversed 60+ countries and pursued a major in Languages, Business, and Communication, and a Master's in Interior Design from...
Diana can also help with: Refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning
Delaney D.
Washington, DC
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Personal Assistant, Mother's Helper, And Personal Shopper
I am a very organized and active person who enjoys keeping a calendar, running errands, shopping of all kinds, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry and so on. I have my own car so I can do pick-ups and drop-offs.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Washington, DC
Kessley J.
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 again.
- Melissa J.
Maria Del Mar H.
5.0
Maria has been a wonderful babysitter for my two kids (baby and toddler) for 3 years as they have been growing up. She is a calm presence and knows how to handle big toddler emotions. She sings songs, reads and plays instruments with our kids. She is great at communicating with us, always arrives...
- Care member
Yesli M.
5.0
The care and advocacy Yesli has provided in the care of my uncle has exceeded any of our family's expectations. She is knowledgeable, dependable, and warm. She navigates the healthcare system and its roadblocks with determination and doesn't back down when it has come to the best interest of my...
- Karen J.
Martina M.
5.0
Very helpful, kind, and understanding. I would definitely hire her if I needed some errand done in the Maryland area.
- Care member
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
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Washington
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Washington, DC?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Washington, DC on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $22.60 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 Washington?
Care.com has 111 personal assistants in Washington, DC. 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 Washington 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 Washington?
Most personal assistants in Washington, DC 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 Washington. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Washington, DC personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Personal Assistants in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 111 listed personal assistants.