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Kathy B.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy was very attentive to my baby's needs and went above and beyond to make him comfortable. She was always reliable and very...

Merna Y.

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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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Esther E.


Washington, DC

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitting With A Caring And Loving Heart.

Hired by 23 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Esther was on time, and immediately put our kids at ease. You can tell that she genuinely enjoys spending time with children, and takes the time to get to know them and their needs. We've worked with Esther twice now and have had a great experience each time. I...

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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 is saving my life. My daughter is home schooled due to anxiety. Adriana has developed an excellent rapport with her in order to tease out the issues that are holding her back and encourage her strengths. Adriana's wide variety of experience makes her ideal...

Sara M.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexis is great! She is timely and responsive. I hired her to come play with my 2 1/2 year old for a few hours in the morning while I work. She is helpful, kind and patient with him! I also have two boxers who she is so sweet with and loves on as well!"

Emily C.

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danitza has spent all of her adult life teaching, mentoring, and motivating children. She has worked very hard in making sure that they get a great head start and are on the right path to a bright future. She is very driven and determined and most of all, she cares...

Dean A.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

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Edom A.


Alexandria, VA

$28-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate And Loving Full Time Caregiver At Your Disposition

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have tremendous knowledge/experience interacting with the elderly population. I worked as a senior care provider for 6 years now. I worked with patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's disease, Spinal cord injury, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar disorder. I assisted and enabled them to complete their ADLs such...
Edom can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Edom worked with my 90 year old mother for 3 years. She was dependable, kind and caring. She had a wonderful relationship with my mom. Not only did my mother come to love her, but all my mother's friends were fond of her too. I would highly recommend Edom as a...

Kathy W.

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Mariama J.


Falls Church, VA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Certified nursing assistant with 18 years of experience, and I've worked in a nursing home for the past 10 years, a dialysis technician for 2 years, and in a hospital for 2 years. I have excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills. I can assist seniors and those recovering from illness or injury with activities...
Mariama can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is very proficient, punctual and task oriented. "

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Simone S.


Springfield, VA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Senior Caregiver/support

Hi! My name is Simone, I'm originally from Germany and speak fluent German, English and some Italian. I've lived in the US for 20+ years, I am a U. S. citizen and live here with my husband and 10-year-old daughter. I'm trained as Certified Medical Assistant and I also have an Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant...
Simone can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Simone to visit and take care of my 87 year old mother in law. She made lunch and took my mother in law on walks and assisted with baths. Simone worked for us for approximately 12 hours/week during 2021 and 2022. She is a lovely person, and an amazing and...

Amy J.

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Lensa A.


Alexandria, VA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lensa, I am 23 years old, and I am the youngest of my two sisters! I started playing basketball and volleyball when I was 5 years old and will forever love the two sports. Fun fact: My parents met on a co-ed national volleyball team in Ethiopia. My father is a preacher, so I spent my entire childhood in church and...
5.0
"Lensa was a wonderful nanny for my toddler daughter. She provided kind care for her and a firm foundation that provided much needed stability as my toddler began testing limits. Lensa was able to keep her on task and help her transition well between activities...

Evan J.

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Kathy B.


Alexandria, VA

$25-37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For The Elderly And Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I retired from United States District Court after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (95 nieces & nephews) and I have raised 5 children. I have 2 grandsons. I love kids! I have cared for many family members over the years, including my mother, my father, my father in law, and siblings. My mother had COPD and my father...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, home modification, errands & more
5.0
"Kathy is the best care-provider we've ever had! For my aging parents!!! She's been an incredible help to our family. She is our trusted 'go-to' person for everything from personal companionship, to patient advocacy with their assisted living facility staff, to...

Lisa D.

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Brynn A.


Washington, DC

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Brynn, and I have a huge heart for working with children. Here's some information on my background: Throughout my career, I've worked with hundreds of kiddos of all ages, from as young as 2 weeks, up to 12 yrs. I grew up outside of Portland, OR, where, in H. S., I took classes in Early Childhood Ed, volunteered at a...
Brynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Our kids love Brynn! They can't wait for her to come back! She is so patient and sweet! We would definitely recommend her and will continue to use her! "

Loghan C.

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Dianne T.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Former Teacher Available For Part-Time Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am formerly a Kindergarten teacher (although I have completed requirements up to 3rd grade). Before COVID-19 I made the choice to move on from teaching and will be enrolled in a Masters program for Counseling. During this wild time, I am interested in providing tutoring services for children in Kindergarten through 3rd...
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Kelvin N.


Alexandria, VA

$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Am A Certified Personal Care Assistant

Am a certified care giver. I took classes and am qualified to offer the following services Cleaning Ambulation Feeding Cooking Companionship
Kelvin can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"He's caring, dependable, and time conscious."

danson K.

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Gabrielle S.


Alexandria, VA

$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabi and I'm so glad you're considering me as an option for your childcare needs! While I haven't done paid childcare services, I do have experience with all age groups. I am a dog mom so, I am also very open to caring for your fur babies. I will note that I am a registered nurse and am certified to provide...
5.0
"This was our first time using care.com and we booked Gabrielle. She was very responsive during the process and communicative while she was babysitting our son. She followed all the instructions we provided her and we would love to hire her again!"

Devin A.

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Kailey M.


Vienna, VA

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kailey is wonderful! She has been our nanny for 3 months and is nothing short of a godsend. Our lives are like many of yours...two working parents, long hours, tons of kids activities, etc. and Kailey keeps everything running smoothly. She has a great rapport with...

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Stefie T.


Washington, DC

$16-27/hr • 3 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Stefie, and I'm a responsible and animal-loving pet sitter with experience caring for a wide range of pets. I understand that your pets are part of your family, and I'm committed to providing them with the love and attention they deserve while you're away. Whether it's feeding, walking, playtime, or just keeping...
Stefie can also help with: Boarding

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

Kathy B.

5.0

Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy was very attentive to my baby's needs and went above and beyond to make him comfortable. She was always reliable and very passionate about working with children....

- Merna Y.

Hailey F.

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.

Esther E.

5.0

Esther was wonderful! My kids loved her, we would love to have her come back. She is also hilarious and so friendly.

- Care member

Adriana E.

5.0

Adriana is saving my life. My daughter is home schooled due to anxiety. Adriana has developed an excellent rapport with her in order to tease out the issues that are holding her back and encourage her strengths. Adriana's wide variety of experience makes her ideal to deal with complex situations.

- Sara M.

Alexis V.

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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