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Arame M.

Babysitter/Personal Assistant

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello Parents! My name is Arame . I have been professionally babysitting for almost 8 years now, but been doing it years before being paid to do so, and I absolutely love it! I have experience with infants as young as 1-week-old, toddlers, and school-aged children. I love the interaction with children and seeing them learn new...

Arun R. says "Arame was a great babysitter for our son. She is very friendly, has a calm demeanor, and was easy to work with. We loved that she could expose our son to...

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Isata B.

CMT /CNA /HHA First And CPR

Greenbelt, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Isata. Home/ personal care attendant/ personal assistant. I have been in the field of personal care for a 15 years and have been responsible for helping folks remain independent at their home. I am certified as a personal care assistant PCA, as a certified nurse assistant CNA, and as a home health aide HHA. My...

Paul A. says "I had a very early morning surgery and Isata showed up on time to pick me up and take me to the VA Hospital in Baltimore. She was very friendly and positive...

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Elaine G.

Full Time Care Available

Bowie, MD

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated, non-smoking CNA/Certified Med Tech with over 8 years of experience. My specialties include Alzheimer's/Dementia care, CPR, First Aid, wound care, and personal assistance such as bathing, feeding, and transferring. I also provide light housekeeping, transportation, and pet care. Growing up in a military family,...

Madiha Q. says "Elaine came to our home as live-in caregiver to my mother during palliative and end of life care. She stayed with us for about two weeks and her presence...

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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
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 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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Larissa W.

Personal Care Aide / Direct Support Professional

District Heights, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
personal care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Larissa , Compassionate and Experienced Caregiver I am a compassionate caregiver with 21 years of experience in the nursing field, including roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA, Direct Support Professional DSP, Psychiatric Aide, and caregiver for individuals with dementia and mental health conditions. I am dedicated to...

Bill F. says "Larissa has been a wonderful caregiver for our mother in her home. She is thoughtful, kind, well-organized and tidy. She helped with breakfast and lunch as...

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Miriam I.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
respite care
personal care
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a warm, caring and patient person. I have worked in an assisted living home and also on a one-to-one care basis since 2006. I truly care about people and I believe my patience brings out the best in people I interact with.

Care Member says "Miriam cared for my mom with love & joy for two years, through ever-changing & challenging conditions of worsening dementia & physical decline. Miriam...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
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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Michael R.

Nursing Assistant

Odenton, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Errands
companionship
personal care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
As a skilled Certified Nurse Assistant with over 15 years of experience as a caregiver in homecare. Assisting with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication, light...

Reginald T. says "I am writing to let you know about the outstanding assistance I received. During the recent pandemic, I required multiple trips to the medical doctor...

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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
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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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
Errands
companionship
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
+ 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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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
Dementia
personal care
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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Annette K.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
Caregiver/RN degree 1985-Present Hello, My name is Annette and I am a fully vaccinated +boosted, caregiver who has an RN degree. I also am a board certified CNA, GNA and CMT. I have practiced for many years and worked with clients of different ages and gender. I work with clients with various mental, physical and emotional...

Care Member says "annette is the best. she’s reliable, easy to work with, and cares about the details, all of which makes her a great caregiver. i appreciate all she’s...

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Jayleen R.

Foreign Language Scholar And Teacher/Private Tutor

College Park, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently studying Arabic (UMD in College Park) and am working as a Spanish teacher in a Montessori school. My remaining availability are Wednesday afternoons from 6:45-9:45 p.m. or Saturday/Sundays from 1PM-9 p.m. *Weekends are negotiable* A little bit of my history, I am from Massachusetts but recently moved down here...

Martazsh H. says "Jayleen was nothing short of phenomenal. She facilitated online school for a nanny-share of 5 children who are all in a French immersion program. Not...

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Amara A.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hello I'm Amara! A wife of a veteran and mom of two awesome kids. I am very passionate about what I do. I am a reliable and a dedicated person who loves kids and want to assist in their growth. I truly prioritize the children I look after. Being a mom I understand how important it is to find the right person to trust your...

Care Member says "Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!"

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Martine Z.

Make Them Happy And Provide Them A Personal Care

Bowie, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Live-in home care
companionship
personal care
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a very patient, hardworking and outgoing person. I'm CPR certified and trained medical employee..(medication administration). I am graduated in college from my home country. I have more than 5 years experience working with children and families. I worked in innovative life solutions in Washington DC since 2019 as direct...

Jacke H. says "She's like a sister and a friend to me she's responsible and respectful and she helps me to calm down. Martine is a wonderful person in the apartment....

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Tyjhanae S.

Capitol Heights, MD

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Tyjhanae. I love to read as well as singing are hobbies of mine. I have a lot of experience with kids I'm the oldest of 5 siblings so I have been taking care of children all my life. I also worked as an assistant teacher in an infant room where their ages range from 1 month to 1 year. I then ventured into a new...

Alexis R. says "We interviewed Tyjhanae for a job and ended up hiring someone closer to our neighborhood, but she was so friendly and sweet in the virtual interview. I'm...

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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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Ravin C.

Animal Lover!

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
I have 10+ years of experience of paid pet care and over 30 years of personal animal caretaker experience with my own animals. I have owned many different animals from hamsters to aquatics. I volunteered at a Cat Rescue for over 5 years and have experience with cats ranging from pre-natal to feral. I have worked in the...

Alycia A. says "She sent me daily updates, photos, and videos. My cat loved her."

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Kamira R.

Babysitter/Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Energetic nanny/babysitter with years of experience in childcare and also a caregiver. I have cared children from infants to toddlers. I am excited to apply for these positions to share my love and care. I've gained so much in this childcare/senior care field and as a mother of a 10, 2 and 4-month-old as well. I love kids I...

Heidi H. says "Ms. Kamira is Awesome!! She arrived on time and was willing to stay later if needed. My son really enjoyed spending time with her and her son! She was...

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Mona K.

Am Very Passionate About Helping The Whole (senior) Person.

Silver Spring, MD

4.9(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! I am very experienced as a caregiver, have excellent references (and a clean background check), very reliable, a non-smoker, trustworthy, fully-vaccinated with a booster, have a comfortable, insured and safe SUV, and love helping people (and their pets when they have any). I can do anything that is needed from assisting...

Brie C. says "Simona was extremely reliable & doting on my parents, who both enjoyed her help and company in all aspects. She will go above & beyond."

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.40/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Lanham, MD

Personal Assistants in Lanham, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Arame M.

Arame was a great babysitter for our son. She is very friendly, has a calm demeanor, and was easy to work with. We loved that she could...

- Arun R.

Isata B.

I had a very early morning surgery and Isata showed up on time to pick me up and take me to the VA Hospital in Baltimore. She was very...

- Paul A.

Elaine G.

Elaine came to our home as live-in caregiver to my mother during palliative and end of life care. She stayed with us for about two weeks and...

- Madiha Q.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Lanham

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Lanham, MD on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $22.40 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 20 personal assistants in Lanham, MD. 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 Lanham 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 Lanham, MD 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 Lanham. 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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