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Richard C.

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Maria Del Mar H.

Experienced, Loving And Fun Nanny Looking For Part Time

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Yesli M.

Dedicated And Compassionate Personalized Care

Washington, DC

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Karen J. says "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....

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Martina M.

Home Health Aide ,Personal Care Attendant Part-time, Available Meal Prep (I Can Cook Very Good)

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Very helpful, kind, and understanding. I would definitely hire her if I needed some errand done in the Maryland area."

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Logan G.

About Me

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, patient, and youthful. Just a teacher looking to assist families in my spare time. Also interested in a consistent summer opportunity. In my spare time, I like to travel other than that I'm pretty much a homebody.

Care Member says "She’s was awesome I definitely would recommend her for any job!"

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Zeiba N.

Home Health Aide Full-time Am Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
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...

Care Member says "Extremely helpful and compassionate caregiver."

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Samantha M.

Experienced Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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...

Sacha K. says "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...

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Christy L.

Full-Time Caregiver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
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...

Jimmie L. says "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...

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Lucy M.

Experienced Part-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Ginger H. says "We are so glad we found Lucy! We wish our time with her was longer. She was easy to work with and took great care of our 3 year old. She was attentive and...

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Stefie T.

Stefie T

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Stefie was very responsive and arrived on time. She awesome with our kids - they took to her right away! We will definitely be reaching out to her...

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Aisha R.

Washington, DC

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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,...

Ashley P. says "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...

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Sarah H.

Dog And Cat Lover

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
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...

Dave G. says "Sarah was thorough and flexible in her assessment questions to determine the needs of our high energy and smart Aussie Shepard mix... She sent lots of good...

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Luiza R.

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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,...

Cory P. says "Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again"

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Marta M.

Family Assistance/ Personal Assistance

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
7 years experience
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
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Deede C.

Executive Estate/Home Manager/Personal Assistant

Washington, DC

from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
personal care
dementia
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
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Delaney D.

Personal Assistant, Mother's Helper, And Personal Shopper

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
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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Nina S.

Elite Professional Personal Assistant

Washington, DC

from
$50/hr
FAQA: Compensation is tailored to the service provided. Bio: With over a decade of professional experience, Nina Bella stands as an Elite-level Private Personal Assistant. Rich in experience navigating the vast intricacies of multiple family dynamics, household management, and emergency medical knowledge as an EMT graduate,...
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Shelley R.

Personal Assistant Ready To Help

Washington, DC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I work part-time as a concierge in a luxury apartment building. I have assisted residents with various tasks throughout the years, from running errands to caring for furry friends, while the pet parents were away. I also assistanted with light cleaning, watering plants, bringing in mail/packages, baby-sitting, assisting elderly...
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Megan W.

Full Time Personal Assistant Available (No Sunday's)

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a young professional who loves to stay busy. I'm detail-oriented, anticipate needs, and go the extra mile. I'm happy to assist in anything you need help with around the house and day-to-day- operations so you don't have to worry about it. I live in the DC area and am available full time M-F, occasional Saturdays. I have my...
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Eleni G.

Personal Hygiene And Ambulation Assistance For The

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
Understanding the patient mental and physical condition before taking up the assignment, handing home management tasks , assisting elderly patient with companionship , talking recording vital signs and also excellent knowledge of CPR and first aid .
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  • 117 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.29/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.8

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Personal Assistants in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 68 reviews of the 117 listed personal assistants

Richard C.

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...

- Care member

Maria Del Mar H.

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...

- Care member

Yesli M.

The care and advocacy Yesli has provided in the care of my uncle has exceeded any of our family's expectations. She is knowledgeable,...

- Karen J.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Washington

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Washington, DC on Care.com as of August, 2025 is $22.29 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 117 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.

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.

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