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Hello, My name is Sheliya. I am a fun loving college student, currently attending online to achieve my bachelors degree in nursing. I'm furthering my education to become a pediatric nurse or nurse midwife! I started nannying professionally when I was 17 beforehand I was babysitting family members and friends of the family. The...
Sheliya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
Ginette R.
Takoma Park, MD
$28-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a full-time newborn-infant caregiver for children's ages 4 months-3 years old for over 10 years! While still seeking to remain in a full-time nanny position, I am in the process of beginning a transition to part time childcare in the new few years as I begin to to both teach yoga (prenatal, restorative, and gentle...
Ginette can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ginette is amazing! We hired her to babysit our infant and she took excellent care of him. She loves animals and was great with our dogs too! Highly recommend her! We plan to hire her again in the future!"
Florence J.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during the night and be prepared to take care of her on our...
Soha R.
Riayah C.
Washington, DC
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Riayah. I am the only child and have a degree in Health and Clinical Sciences. My mom is one of 12 so I have lots of cousins that I take care of all the time. Most of my experience is with newborns but I also have experience with ages 1-12 years old. I love children! In fact, I am currently saving up to get my license...
Riayah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olivia R.
Alexandria, VA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pospartum Doula And Newborn Care Specialist (soon-to-be CLC)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi There! I am a Postpartum Doula dedicated to supporting babies and their families. I am currently working towards my nursing prerequisites at NVCC with hopes to pursue a career in lactation consulting. I am passionate about providing care for families of all backgrounds and cultures. One of my greatest joys is helping new...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a blast with craft activities. She is very accommodating and I would definitely recommend her."
Lachelle J.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hello thank you for visiting my profile. I'm was a full time paramedic unfortunately got injured at work and haven't been able to go back due to the physical demands of the job . Before becoming a full time medic I was a full time nanny and infants sleep training specialist.
experiences:
4 years daycare teacher.
live-in nanny...
Rofida can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Rofida was incredible with our infant daughter. If my husband and I weren't both at home for the foreseeable future, Rofida would still be our nanny. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and very loving with the children she watches! We were also so thankful for her...
Brittany B.
4.9
(41)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Elaine, I am 32yo and I've been working with kids for over 10 years.
I am a newborn care specialist and I do enjoy working with kids, they are amazing.
I am responsible, dependable, patient, organized, smart, open minded, loving, caring, funny, and I am gonna treat your babies with as much love and...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"wonderful sitter who we have used on numerous occasions - including backup care when our child was sick or daycare closed and for evenings out. Extremely responsive, punctual, and responsible. Could not recommend more highly! "
Robert M.
Training and experience as postpatum doula and Newborn care specialist. Speak French and English. Great references.
Genevieve can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jennifer C.
Washington, DC
$17-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Jenny. I'm a career nanny with 20 years of experience. I was certified as a doula in March 2022! I do not charge 36 an hour!
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Greetings! I have more than 10 years of experience working with children ages 0-18, professionally and as a parent. I am a homeschool mama of two children, 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. I am a doula and would love to support in any doula or postpartum support role. I am a cheerful and positive professional with a...
Chirece can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ecaterina C.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm a wellness chef and doula! I help families with self-care management and healthy eating.
I am an empathetic and responsible person that likes to keep life simple and efficient.
Ecaterina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am a birth and postpartum doula with many years of childcare experience. As a postpartum doula, I work with families in the first few months of their babies' life to help them transition into parenthood! I offer practical help such as childcare while parents rest or catch up on life tasks and light housekeeping for...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Ashley T.
Arlington, VA
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ashley, a Mom, Certified Postpartum Doula, and an experienced Nanny with 10+ years of experience. I've cared for a variety of ages ranging from Newborn to Adolescent.
I'm CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified, a non-smoker coming from a smoke-free and pet-free home. I have a valid license and my own transportation.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
(I'm looking for a job I can bring my 3-year-old a long with 1-2 times a week in the Leesburg/Ashburn area.)
I am a certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist (now a stay at home mom). I love children and babies. I worked as a nanny before I was a doula for 10 years. I grew up with four younger siblings. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Greetings!
I am a certified postpartum doula with many years of experience. I particularly enjoy working with newborns and seeing them through all of the fascinating milestones of the first year of life.
I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation as well.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nanny who speaks Chinese (can tutor!) and is in the process of becoming a birth doula :)
Hello! My name is Annika and I am an experienced, responsible nanny who loves taking care of and playing with children! I recently graduated from American University, and during college I nannied quite a bit. I was a live-in nanny for a...
Annika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hello I am a certified doula and I specialize in postpartum care for mothers who have no additional support. I am well experienced in caring for children. I believe children to be their own individuals I believe in the importance of allowing them to grow and learn freely without strict expectations on growth. I worked as an...
Liena can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I am a Wake Forest University graduate where I got my B. S. in health and exercise science with minors in bioethics, humanities, and medicine. I recently completed my student teaching where I taught first-grade and will begin full-time teaching this fall.
In my previous roles as a nursery caregiver, trained doula, special...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Silindile M.
Washington, DC
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sly. I'm a positive, reliable and energetic person. Very organized, I'm a planner and multitasker.
Over the last seven years I've been working with kids. Started working with a Midwife as her Personal Assistant, then moved to being trained as a Doula, because she was doing her own home/hospital water births and...
Silindile can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Camille! I'm a nanny with 10+ years of experience, as well as a professional and certified doula with 2 years of experience. I have worked with children/families in many stages of development, from pre-birth to teenagehood. I have experience with housework, meal prep, tutoring, transportation to/from school, speech...
Camille can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for doulas in McLean, VA
Ginette R.
5.0
Ginette is amazing! We hired her to babysit our infant and she took excellent care of him. She loves animals and was great with our dogs too! Highly recommend her! We plan to hire her again in the future!
- Florence J.
Sharon P.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent, professionalism, nurturing compassion, good...
- Tiffany S.
Olivia R.
5.0
I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a blast with craft activities. She is very accommodating and I would definitely recommend her.
- Lachelle J.
Rofida K.
5.0
I honestly don't know how we would have made it through the first year with our fist born son without Rofida.
Rofida has a wealth of knowledge and experience with babies and children and has been an absolute life line to our family. When she first started working for us our son was only 3 months...
- Anna P.
Elaine B.
5.0
Hiring Elaine was one of the best things I've done for my family as a first time mom. She took excellent care of my son and also taught me a number of techniques that helped him sleep better. She taught him to take long daytime naps in his crib and taught him to sleep with his arms out of a...
- Sara O.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in McLean, VA
How much does a doula cost near me in McLean, VA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in McLean, VA is $20.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in McLean, VA?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in McLean, VA who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in McLean, VA safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in McLean, VA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in McLean, VA?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in McLean, VA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in McLean, VA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in McLean, VA, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.