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Kwangu L.

Fort Washington, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
light cleaning
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is why I became a caregiver. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with five years of experience providing live-in home care, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also have experience in dementia care and medical management. I handle confusion,...
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Abigail G.

Abigail G From Newport News, Virginia

Fort Belvoir, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
transportation
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a positive and lively person. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I enjoy caring for elderly people and working with small kids. I have been working alongside the elderly and children for around 7years. I am current in the army reserves as a Dental specialist. During the school year I substitute at the local schools.

Raquel R. says "Abigail is very pleasant, personable, and professional. She was hired [June 2022] for disabled elder care that included attending from a home setting to a...

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Marlena C.

Friendly Loving Care

Bryans Road, MD

4.8(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a woman of Faith and integrity , trustworthy and honest with available references. I have been a Working as a certified nurse for 16 years. I've worked privately and for agency's throughout the years. I also have hospital experience working in the ICU and stroke units. I have Basic life support and CPR/first aid...

Care Member says "Amazing caregiver! Kind, prompt and thorough highly recommended! "

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Bervely E.

Arlington, VA

4.1(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. l started my experience in 2005 in a facility in McLean. It was the best experience I ever had and it taught me a lot. I cared for patients with Alzheimers and dementia, and Parkinson's disease, MS, NG tube, and trachea care, colostomy care. I also have hospice care experience. I have worked...

Barbara D. says "Bervely is an impressive caregiver and a wonderful person. She took care of my 93-year old mother with dementia. My mother needed everything done for...

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Diane D.

Reliable And Professional Home Health Aid, Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Waldorf, MD

3.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
personal care
dementia
I have worked in a long-term care facility for over 12 years. 10 years experience in home health care setting assisting with ADL, doctors appointment, meal preparations, light house cleaning and laundry. I can be recommending and very professional and reliable.

Mona W. says "Diane was hired to care for my elderly mother with dementia. She did a good job taking care of my mom while there, but she only worked the position for...

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Leticia G.

Certified Nursing Assistant, Caregivers That Provides Basic Care Needs, Such As Bathing,feeding Etc

Alexandria, VA

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
respite care
personal care
+ 1 more
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR & first Aid in MD. with 2 years experience in healthcare . Skills in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations, Loyal and collaborative team players. Patients & environmental safety, Proficient in basic skills of patient care, Vital signs & Patients observation,...
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Bernice O.

A compassionate, dedicated, trustworthy, Senior Care Provider.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Mobility assistance
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
I have been a caregiver for more than 20 yrs now, helping seniors live independently in their own homes. I have an associate degree in Nursing. I specialize in Alzheimer's / Dementia care, neurological disorders, hospice care and long term care. My hobbies are needlepoint, sewing , beading , painting, ironing , long walks and...

Care Member says "We reached out to Bernice for a last minute need when our father was battling late stage pancreatic cancer. She was phenomenal. She came in to cover a...

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David R.

Home Health Aide Available Almost Anytime I'm Not On Another Job.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
respite care
home modification
Hello my name is David. I have worked a little bit of everything including hospice, patient care, advocate, companionship, IDD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, heart issues, COPD, Parkinson's, deaf, blind, young and old. The list goes on and on. Id love to help you and your family member out in any time of need. Let me know how I...

Julie M. says "David is one of a kind. To have the opportunity to know him is a blessing. My Mom hired David to care for my 26-year-old, handicapped brother. We hit the...

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Rohama H.

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
I am a Certified Nurse Aide with more than 7 years of experience in various care settings. I am highly responsible, flexible, sociable and compassionate care provider. I am well organized, punctual and assertive individual. I have positive attitude and love what I do.

Care Member says "Rohama was excellent with my 85+ year old father with Parkinson’s. She’s very patient and kind and handled him with extreme care. "

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Ada B.

Elderly Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
personal care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a certified caregiver (CNA)I worked in Israel as a caregiver for more than 5 years in a nursing home. I also worked in Arlington Virginia for 2 years. Now I'm working two days in a week (Friday and Sunday)in Grand oaks assisted living as a private caregiver for more than four years . I'm loving, caring, passionate and...

Nina R. says "Ada has been a wonderful, loving, and caring person who took care of my mother until the end. Anybody who hires her should know their loved ones will be in...

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Kathy B.

Part-Time Caregiver For The Elderly And Children

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Lisa D. says "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...

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Lashell H.

Experienced Passionate Care Giver

Suitland, MD

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dementia / Alzheimer's experience, assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, transfer to from wheelchair, Patient, Observant, Compassionate, Very Good Cook, Communicator/ Listener, Organized, Cleanliness and Reliable.
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Phyllis M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
Hello, my name is Phyllis. I pride myself on being honest, respectful, dependable, and punctual. Caring for seniors and ensuring their wellbeing is extremely important and rewarding. I have provided long term cared for both men and women who have had mobility issues as well as dementia/Alzheimer's. My experience includes...

Cindy K. says "Phyllis assisted our family periodically over the past two years while our primary care provider was unavailable. She was responsible for companion care...

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Marilyn N.

Experienced Caregiver/Companion

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
I am a vaccinated, experienced caregiver and patient advocate with a strong background in the healthcare field. I am kind, caring with lots of patience and a big heart for helping others. I have worked as a medical assistant and other healthcare roles in my career. I have a good understanding of the challenges that patients and...

Care Member says "We hired Marilyn to help my mom (65 yo) as she began to get weaker and less mobile from a long battle with cancer. Unfortunately, her health declined...

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Jeaninah N.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jeaninah, and I thoroughly enjoy having meaningful conversations and building relationships with those I care for. My previous experience includes two years of caring for an elderly couple with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's. I am a patient, compassionate, and kind individual. Originally from Uganda, I enjoy...

Marie H. says "Jeaninah worked for 2.5 years taking care of my parents. She is a great employee, dependable, fun, smart, and my parents loved her! She is trained to...

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Tsion A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Compassionate nursing professional experienced in providing quality patient care in a variety of settings. I have been working in the health care center over 8 years. I speak English and Amharic languages. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have assisted clients with their...

Beth M. says "Tsion time oriented and team player. Respect patient keep there dignity."

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Anchanece H.

Bubbly Companion/Caregiver

Clinton, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
personal care
dementia
Hello, my name is AnChanece. I'm a bubbly, outgoing, patient, reliable, creative and passionate caregiver/babysitter. Additionally, I'm Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED certified.

Terri J. says "I hired Anchanece to care for my father as a last minute family emergency required me to be out of town for a week. I was nervous as I've been the only...

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Tania C.

Personal Care Attendant Available For Companionship, Meal Prep,

Alexandria, VA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
personal care
visiting physician
visiting nurse
+ 1 more
15 years in senior care have shown me the profound impact compassionate support has on individuals and their families. I hold a PCA Certificate and am fluent in both English and Spanish. My passion stems from empowering adults and seniors to maintain their independence and well-being. I offer respite care, hospice services,...

Sara K. says "She is very hard working and a caring individual."

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Alicia B.

Companionship

Waldorf, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Alicia I have nine years of experience in Adult and Senior Care. I have additionally worked with elders that have Alzheimer's and dementia. I am a very patient person and my priority is always the care and comfort of the adults and elders that I care for.

Amy B. says "We hired Alicia to help my Dad care for my Mom who had dementia. The details in a previous review, by K, is 100% accurate. Alicia has worked for our family...

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George Boadu O.

Fun Sitter

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
errands
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping, Very patience and understanding CNA.
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Recent home care reviews from local parents in Fort Washington, MD

Home Care in Fort Washington, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home care

Abigail G.

Abigail is very pleasant, personable, and professional. She was hired [June 2022] for disabled elder care that included attending from a...

- Raquel R.

Marlena C.

Amazing caregiver! Kind, prompt and thorough highly recommended!

- Care member

Bervely E.

Bervely is an impressive caregiver and a wonderful person. She took care of my 93-year old mother with dementia. My mother needed...

- Barbara D.

Common questions about home care in Fort Washington, MD

Home care in Fort Washington, MD refers to non-medical or supportive care provided in a senior’s home to help with daily activities and independence. Many families compare caregiver profiles based on experience, availability, and reviews to find the right fit. Home care is often part of a broader range of senior care services depending on the level of support needed.

Home care services in Fort Washington, MD typically include help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. Some caregivers also assist with mobility support and transportation. Depending on the situation, families may also consider more specialized support like home health aides for additional care needs.

The average rate for home care providers in Fort Washington, MD as of May, 2026 is $20.00 per hour. Costs can vary depending on the level of care needed, the number of hours required, and the caregiver’s experience. Families often review factors like scheduling and how to pay for in-home care when planning ongoing support.

In addition to hourly rates, home care in Fort Washington, MD may include additional costs such as overtime, transportation, or specialized care needs. Families should consider total care needs and scheduling when budgeting. Understanding potential hidden home care costs can help avoid unexpected expenses.

Choosing between part-time and full-time home care in Fort Washington, MD depends on your loved one’s needs, schedule, and level of independence. Some seniors only need a few hours of help per week, while others require daily or around-the-clock support. Many families compare options like part-time vs full-time care to determine the best fit.

Live-in care and 24/7 home care in Fort Washington, MD both provide extended support, but they differ in structure. Live-in caregivers typically stay in the home and provide care throughout the day with scheduled rest periods, while 24/7 care involves multiple caregivers working in shifts to provide constant coverage. Many families compare live-in vs 24/7 home care when deciding which option fits their needs.

Home care in Fort Washington, MD allows seniors to remain in their own homes while receiving support, whereas nursing homes or facilities provide care in a structured residential setting. The right choice depends on the level of medical care and supervision required. Families often compare options like skilled nursing facilities vs nursing homes when evaluating care options.

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