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Wanda B.

Alexandria, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
respite care
mobility assistance
My calling is to support the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. For the past two years, I've provided respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. I adapt to changing routines and handle confusion with a patient and calm demeanor. I am detail-oriented and communicate...
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Sado G., PCA Certified

Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
errands
respite care
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Sado. I currently work as a Personal Care Assistant for elder care, and I'm also CPR trained. I'm looking for part-time and one-time elder care roles. I can help with self-care maintenance, housekeeping, dementia care, companion care, and respite care. I'm compassionate and have years of experience working as a...
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Yanet N.'s Photo

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
It's a privilege to offer compassionate support to adults and seniors. My journey in care began with a deep desire to positively impact lives, building on enriching experiences in previous roles. With three years of experience, I provide respite care, live-in home care, transportation, hospice services, and more. I'm skilled in...
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Lizbeth Gisela L.'s Photo

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With four years of experience providing home health, respite, and live-in care, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My skills include mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medical management. I am also...
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Binturabe C.'s Photo

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
With seven years dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I am a Certified Home Health Aide committed to providing compassionate and reliable care. My background includes experience with respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, errands and shopping, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation,...
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Lamiae N.'s Photo

Alexandria, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My background includes experience in home health, respite care, and live-in care. I provide services such as transportation, errands, light housekeeping,...
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Senior Care

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
Errands
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Mia, and I'm an educator who mainly specializes in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Having two siblings with severe mental illnesses and another with autism, I learned caretaking from a young age. By high school, I was part-term respite care worker for children with...
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Olivia C.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
home modification
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing five years of experience in adult and senior care, I am passionate about supporting well-being and independence. My goal is to provide a reliable care option for families. I am patient, compassionate, and friendly. I communicate with families using their preferred method, including written reports and verbal updates....
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Benjamin B.'s Photo

Arlington, VA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Errands
personal care
home modification
respite care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what truly matters to me. Having initially graduated college in 2008, I am in the final semester of my second bachelor's at the George Washington University School of Nursing. I provide respite care, transportation, errands, personal care, medical management, and mobility assistance. I'm...
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Kerri S.'s Photo

Mount Rainier, MD

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$20/hr
Dementia
meal prep
errands
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Compassionate care is my calling. I'm deeply committed to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors with dignity and care. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I am able to assist with organizing to optimize space and ease frustration. I can help your loved ones with respite care,...
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Enijah B.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT! Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With three years of experience providing home health, respite, and hospice care, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is rooted in patience, compassion, and a friendly demeanor....
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Senior care

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
home modification
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to enriching the lives of adults and seniors through compassionate care. My journey began with a deep-seated desire to support well-being and independence, fueled by positive experiences in previous care roles. I hold a high school degree and certifications in CPR and First Aid. I...
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Beverly H.'s Photo

Annandale, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
home modification
respite care
light cleaning
With a decade dedicated to adult and senior care, I'm deeply committed to supporting well-being and independence. My graduate degree complements my hands-on experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aid. I am also trained in CPR and First Aid. I offer respite care, run errands, provide light...
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Both Part-time And Full-time Availability Along With Out Of State Or Country

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
For seven years, I've dedicated myself to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care. My motivation stems from a deep-seated passion for supporting adults and ensuring their well-being and independence. I offer respite, live-in, hospice, home health, personal care, dementia, and medical management services. I'm...
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Mohamed A.'s Photo

Arlington, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and peace of mind to families is my priority. With five years of experience in adult and senior care, I'm passionate about supporting well-being and independence. I'm patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I adapt to changing routines, create comfortable environments, and follow families' preferred...
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Clement O.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Errands
personal care
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of seniors is my calling. For the past 10 years, I've been honored to provide compassionate care to adults, and I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with current CPR and First Aid Training. I offer respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and can assist with errands and...
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Madelyn H.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at Gallaudet University and I recently moved to DC from Birmingham, AL where I received my BS in Neuroscience. I have experience with kids of all age groups and abilities and love playing outside, doing crafts, and reading. Throughout undergrad, I worked in...
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
personal care
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. I strive to support families by offering dependable care. My approach is patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I adapt to changing routines and handle confusion with care. I can de-escalate stressful situations. I follow the family's preferred...
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Doula And Companion Available In The DMV

Washington, DC

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$50/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
meal prep
errands
respite care
light cleaning
My name is Lolonyo and I am a certified end-of-life planner, death doula, and companion. I provide many levels of non-medical care to seniors and those approaching the sunset of their lives, at any age. I am also available for respite care and daily life assistance. Call on me when you need a hand. I'd describe my personality...
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Maghan L.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$28/hr
Errands
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
I am happy to assist with shopping, meal prepping, light housework, medication management, and providing respite care for primary caregivers. I use public transportation and live in DC proper, so ideally clients will live within reasonable walking or biking distance of public transport. I am also happy to use your vehicle for...
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  • 60 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Alexandria, VA

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 6 respite care providers near you in Alexandria, VA carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Alexandria, VA fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Alexandria, VA can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Alexandria, VA is $19.00 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Alexandria, VA.

To safely hire respite care near you in Alexandria, VA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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