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Sheila V.


Annandale, VA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Doctorate Student Looking To Babysit For You!

4.9

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Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood

*FULLY VACCINATED SINCE FEBRUARY 2021* Hello everyone! My name is Sheila, I am a recent Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate looking to babysit/nanny for you! I get to thank my big family for being around children all my life. Growing up as the oldest sibling, I was always in charge of looking after little siblings and...
Sheila can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Sheila! She took care of my 7-month old for two days while we were in NYC for my brother's wedding. On wedding day, she nannied from 12pm-12am and did an amazing job keeping my baby happy, entertained and fed; and she got my...

Andrew W.

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Sidney B.


Bethesda, MD

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Be Of Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a youthful retiree who still wants to work! I spent 12 years caring for my mother, with dementia, and found that I love being a caregiver and would like to offer my services to other families in need. . I am in good, strong health, I have a 2021 Subaru for transport to appointments or to run everyday errands, I love animals...
Sidney can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"I'm proud to say that I've known Sidney for decades. I witnessed first hand, the full-time care she gave her mother in her final years, as she provided medication, hygiene, and feeding, following a stroke and decline. The apartment was always spotless and...

Barry W.

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Felicia P.


Arlington, VA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED NURSING STUDENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LOOKING FOR A PT NIGHT NANNY NEWBORN CARE

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Extensive Experience: With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I excel in caring for newborns to older children, providing a safe and stimulating environment. Nursing Student & Early Childhood Educator: Benefit from my unique blend of medical knowledge and child development expertise. Services Offered: Overnight care,...
Felicia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Felicia is great! Twins are hard and she handled them really well. Very prompt and professional - would absolutely recommend. "

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Livia D.


Alexandria, VA

$30-45/hr • 14 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Fully vaccinated. Bilingual. I'm a Professional Nanny and I have Master's Degree in Sociology. I love children and taking care of them. I have over 12 years of experience working with children. I am trained as a Summer Camp Counselor. I finished American Red Cross Program including First Aid & CPR. Additionally, I am a Certified...
Livia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Livia was very helpful when we hired her for some last minute help! She was punctual, my son had fun playing with her, she kept us updated and she just jumped right in. When we got back the bottles were clean and everyone was calm and happy. She is a pleasure! I...

Violeta A.

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Katie S.


Arlington, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I am a doctor of physical therapy who recently graduated and have a few months off! Aside from babysitting, I have experience with kids from healthcare and education opportunities. I was an English as a Second Language Teacher in Prague for 15 children aged 4-11. Although I did not know Czech, I was...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was great at taking care of my 4 kiddos, pets and light cleaning. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter! The kids keep asking about her and miss playing games with her the most."

Amy R.

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Belsy H.


Fairfax, VA

$29-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi , I have over 10 years of cleaning experience , I'm very trustworthy, reliable transportation. You will experience a new level of clean. I love to clean, and I work to Customer's satisfaction. I provide all the cleaning supplies needed to leave your home sparkling clean. I offer the following services: Deep cleaning Basic...
Belsy can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"Belsy was punctual and did a thorough job cleaning my apartment. The communication was excellent and she was easy to work with."

Mark M.

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Beverly H.


Washington, DC

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kiana B.


Bethesda, MD

$36-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kiana! I have 16 years of nanny experience and 26 years of babysitting. Prior to being a nanny I was a preschool teacher at an immersion school. I have experience with preemies, newborns and all the way up to teenagers. I am highly experienced with twins and triplets/multiples as well as working for high...
Kiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We wanted a kids free weekend and hired Kiana to do overnights for us. We arrived to happy kids who had done projects and painted with her. She had done the neatest arts and crafts with them. She kept us updated with pictures and let us know how the kids were doing...

Sarah O.

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Yoselin G.


Alexandria, VA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Housekeeping

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have 7 years of experience cleaning apartment houses and commercial locations. I charge for my services, but please feel welcome to message me to receive a quote. Thank you.
Yoselin can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens
5.0
"she went above and beyond and was fairly priced, of course I tipped her because she deserved it she worked hard We will be using her again we're so grateful we found someone who treated our home like we do."

Deedrah H.

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Noxee M.


Springfield, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over a decade of professional housekeeping experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every job I undertake. My background spans a variety of settings, including prestigious hotels, luxury resorts, and private residences, providing me with a unique and versatile skill set that I adapt to meet the needs of...
Noxee can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
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Naomi T.


Alexandria, VA

$20-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

Smile! You Just Met Your New Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Naomi I'm a military kid and an educator in the DMV looking for some summer work. I have experience with taking care of younger and older kids. I ran a summer program in Europe for youth aging from 11-21 years old. I also have experience with taking care of kids during our summer at church for VBS, being a Sunday...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Naomi was truly a blessing sent to our family. She was so patient and kind (but also firm) with our two toddlers. She worked WITH us to help babysit our kids while my husband and I worked from home. Watching the kids just for a few hours after school and helping...

Caroline C.

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Hope T.


Alexandria, VA

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I have worked in childcare for almost 7 years. I provided full-time and part time childcare services for kids ranging from 6months to 12 years old. I am dedicated to ensuring safety, well-being, and development through communication with parents/guardians. I followed a structured daily routine/schedule that included...
Hope can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hope was great with our infant son. She was dependable and very warm and nurturing. I was naturally worried about leaving him with someone I don't know but Hope completely put us at ease with her sweet disposition and by providing great care for him. She even...

Courtney I.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$100/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My hospital experience includes the ICU, surgery, interventional radiology, and dialysis, each of which afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....

Helen H.

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Caity D.


Springfield, VA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Caitlin and I hope to work with you soon! I have over 10 years of experience working with children from infant to 18 years of age. I have a bachelors degree in Music Therapy and am currently working on my masters degree in Psychology. I am looking for consistent work for families with any amount of children...
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Elena F.


Chevy Chase, MD

$18-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Elena took care of our guinea pigs while we were out of the country for two weeks. She was responsive and responsible. She sent us a photo at every visit and left a note with a print picture of our guinea pigs! I will hire her again."

Tomoko A.

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Luiza R.


Washington, DC

$27-32/hr • 8 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, 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.

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Kathy B.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care of many family members over the years,...
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We worked with Kathy for 8 months on a weekly basis, and she was really excellent. She was friendly and helpful with our 1-year-old boy. Our family circumstances changed, but we will definitely keep Kathy in mind for future opportunities. She is really an...

David And Jacqueline R.

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Hailey F.


Washington, DC

$18-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I do a lot of testing, therapy, and parent/teacher collaborative work for students with anxiety, autism, , and learning disabilities. I am passionate about improving the health of students :) . In the meantime, I am looking to find a family to work with! I love kids of all ages, and have the expertise to work with children with...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Always on time. Flexible. Great energy. Very pleasant personality. Our little one has had lots of fun with her and has learned so much!"

Melissa J.

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Alexis V.


Arlington, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alexis (Lexi) and I am a graduated student from ODU now living in Arlington, VA. While in my undergrad, I received a double Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Now that I am Post - Grad, I am working in Cybersecurity. I have 10+ years of experience in child care which includes teaching (Pre-K),...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was wonderful. She took care of my 3 kids all summer and did a wonderful job. I would definitely hire her again!"

Robyn V.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$90-150/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Tutor/Teacher

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I studied biochemistry at UCLA and continued on to nursing school in 2015. I relocated to the DC area in 2019 and am currently offering tutoring services & bulding my business in private patient advocacy/care navigation. I have experience tutoring K-12 & college students, and also have extensive experience with neurodivergent &...
5.0
"Adriana served as a tutor for my son when in-person schooling closed for the pandemic. She was incredible. She built a curriculum that met my son, who was in Kindergarten, right where he was. She gave him thoughtful lessons that helped him build confidence and...

Catherine W.

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in DHS, VA

Sheila V.

5.0

Sheila is wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. They have so much fun together and she looks forward to seeing her every time. Sheila has been available in advance and with short notice which I truly appreciate. She is very kind, responsive and communicative. I would recommend her!

- Lauren M.

Sidney B.

5.0

We hired Sidney (Cathy) in Spring 2022 as a home aide for my sister who has Early-Onset Alzheimer's. Cathy provides many supports. She helps my sister take her medication, makes her meals, takes her on neighborhood walks, grocery-shopping, and any other errands that are needed. She is amazingly...

- Megan M.

Felicia P.

5.0

I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the incredible care provided by Felicia when it came to overnight/date night coverage. It was evident that she had a connection with our 5-year-old. Her nurturing demeanor and ability to put our child at ease was truly remarkable. She handled bedtime...

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Livia D.

5.0

Livia is simply great when it comes to taking care children. Having her as nanny for our son gives us a peace of mind. She is very detail oriented and super professional, and our son likes her very much! Livia is always punctual (always 10 minutes early as a matter of fact) and constantly finds fun...

- Ye Z.

Katie S.

5.0

Katie was great at taking care of my 4 kiddos, pets and light cleaning. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter! The kids keep asking about her and miss playing games with her the most.

- Amy R.

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