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Sidney B.


Bethesda, MD

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Be Of Service

5.0

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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: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Belsy is one of the few people that has ACTUALLY taken the time to clean our house! Most people you hire make you feel like your on a time crunch and whatever they can clean in 2-3 hours is what they will clean, but not Belsy! She is very diligent and takes her...

Vee 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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As first-time parents, we were nervous about leaving our baby with a sitter but Kiana picked up on this right away, was super reassuring, and did a fantastic job keeping us updated. She was a good communicator, straightforward, and very caring with our little one....

Jason R.

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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, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing
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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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 walking, pet sitting
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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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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, 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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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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Esther E.


Washington, DC

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitting With A Caring And Loving Heart.

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esther, and I love working with children. I have a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and I'm aiming to become a pediatric occupational therapist or a school-based OT. I have a strong passion for creating positive experiences for children, whether it's at Build-A-Bear Workshop or ensuring their safety and...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids had a great time with Esther, and she put everyone at ease right away. "

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Julie J.


Bethesda, MD

$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a responsible Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrating by over 8 years of experience in health care. Using my qualifications in combination with my compassion for others to provide quality service to your loved one. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

4.0
"I recently hired Julie for a long weekend. Her references were outstanding and she was a pleasure to work with. She understood my instructions easily and did everything I asked her to. My only caution is that she seemed to lack experience in doing transfers....

Claude G.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter. I am a happy and upbeat person. A child's imagination, innocence, and playful energy give my day meaning. I am intrinsically motivated by providing services that require compassion, encouragement, empathy, and nurturing. Hence, I dedicated the majority of my professional experience...
Danitza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I observed Danitza numerous times when she was working as a kindergarten teacher and was always impressed how well she was able to relate to the kids and kept their attention with her imaginative and creative ways of interacting with them. She demonstrated this in...

Jan N.

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Damari M.


Washington, DC

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and reliable bilingual Nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children and their families. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as newborns to preschool. Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients, willing to recommend my services highly. Willing to take on household duties...
Damari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Damari worked with us for over two years watching our two young kids. When our youngest went to school full time, we continued to ask her to babysit occasionally because we trust her implicitly and our kids adore her. She is kind, patient, responsible, trustworthy,...

Lizzie K.

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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$25-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Great Tutor

Hello! I work at a local elementary private school in Washington, DC. I provide tutoring services for elementary, middle school and special education children.
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Magdalena S.


Arlington, VA

$12/hr • 1 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Magdalena, and I'd like to offer my babysitting services to your family. I love working with kids and providing a safe and fun space. While I have one year of professional childcare experience, I worked in a church that gave me experience with kids that were 3 months up to 6 years old. I understand the importance...
Magdalena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Extremely responsive and very caring towards my son. Great attitude and personality. "

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

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.

Belsy H.

5.0

Belsy does a great job. Arrives on time and cleans my house thoroughly. She also puts up with my sometimes annoying dogs.

- Judith T.

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