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Tykisha T.


Washington, DC

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Great Tutor

5.0

(1)

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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/hr1 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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She came on such short notice, my daughter loved her. I would hire her again! "

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Edom A.


Alexandria, VA

$28-40/hr6 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: Dementia, transportation, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & 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/hr10 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, companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Mariama is compassionate, optimistic and love her job."

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Lensa A.


Alexandria, VA

$20-25/hr5 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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Simone S.


Springfield, VA

$25-30/hr3 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: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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Kathy B.


Alexandria, VA

$25-37/hr10 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: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Kathy is able to make independent decision for the good of the client, uses critical thinking skills cares deeply, and engages with the client. She helps with routine tasks, and is also mature enough and has the background to be able to be trusted with more...

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Brynn A.


Washington, DC

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Available 6-10 p.m. for weeknight sitting in NOVA! 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...
Brynn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Kelvin N.


Alexandria, VA

$30-35/hr1 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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Dianne T.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr3 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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Gabrielle S.


Alexandria, VA

$10-50/hr1 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

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

3.8

(3)

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...

Rose G.

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Teblez H.


Alexandria, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Experienced And Deeply Caring Caregiver

I am a honest, flexible and professional individual who wants to make a difference in people's lives and create a relationship. I have taken care of seniors for 15+ years and open to provide references and contact info of families previously worked for. Experience includes: - Companionship and conversation - Light housekeeping...
Teblez can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Titi is an amazing person and a blessing to have as she took care of my husband who had Parkinson's. She also became and still is a good friend of mine."

Roberta R.

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Abigail G.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Excited And Supported Caregiver!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby and I am currently a senior at American University. I am offering child care services! I love being a babysitter and have lots of experience working with children. I took child education courses all through high school, have been a swim instructor for children for the past 3 years, and have been babysitting...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abby babysat for us last summer and was an excellent sitter and help around the house. I have two children, 8 and 5, who got along very well with Abby. She was always on time, engaging with the kids, got them to their activities, and put my husband and I very much...

Donna H.

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Shaanti N.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."

Candy S.

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Bervely E.


Arlington, VA

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Highly recommend and will definitely use her again!"

Jessa B.

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Jessica C.


Vienna, VA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I'm Jessica and I'm a dog person. I have a dog who lives in Brazil and I miss playing and having fun with him so much. I have been taking care of the dogs since when I lived in Brazil, so I have experiences with dogs and when I came to United States I started taking care of my friend's dog/ cat. I can walk, feed, play and I also...
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Elizabeth V.


Annandale, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I assist client in taking medications as prescribed, provide personal services, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. I prepare and served healthy meals and snacks according to schedule provided by family members. I engage clients in physical and mental exercises prescribed by their physicians. I record patient information and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Beth has been an amazing caregiver for our mom! She is attentive, resourceful and extremely caring. Beth has been a much needed asset in our daily struggles with mom's progressing dementia and physical regression. She comes up with ideas and alternatives that best...

Mary P.

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Alexis S.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run. I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"An absolute professional. She was willing to conduct an interview over video chat before babysitting for us and made us feel absolutely comfortable. This was the first time I’ve ever had anyone babysit my 6 & 4 year old boys so I was naturally nervous. The boys...

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Angela N.


Alexandria, VA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Life Guardian

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Angie. I am 26 years old and absolutely love working with children. I have tried a few different career paths after my last nanny job. Real estate, customer service, retail etc. and nothing was fulfilling to me because it wasn't involving children. Let me be clear, I would still be nannying for my last family but...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angela has been a wonderful nanny to my daughter. She has been with us for the past 18 months and my daughter has thrived. Angela has introduced my daughter to many fun, learning based activities and as a result her skills have greatly expanded. O. looks forward...

Jenna D.

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

Magdalena S.

5.0

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

- Care member

Edom A.

5.0

We hired Edom while we were visiting DC for the holidays - she was a great companion to my mother and kept a watchful eye on her and helped orient her in unfamiliar surroundings. Edom was also lovely with the kids, my dog and rest of the family, and she is very responsible, communicative and...

- Laura K.

Mariama J.

5.0

Mariama is compassionate, optimistic and love her job.

- Care member

Lensa A.

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 throughout the day. She also brought...

- Evan J.

Simone S.

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 capable caregiver. My mother in...

- Amy J.

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