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Katherine H.

I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services

Accokeek, MD

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...
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Syre T.

Accokeek, MD

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and positively impacting their lives. With two years of experience, I've developed a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. I believe in open communication with parents, whether through verbal updates at pickup, text messages, or phone calls, and I...
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Edom A.

Compassionate And Loving Full Time Caregiver At Your Disposition

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
mobility assistance
transportation
personal care
companionship
+ 1 more
I have tremendous knowledge/experience interacting with the elderly population. I worked as a senior care provider for 6 years now. I worked with patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's disease, Spinal cord injury, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar disorder. I assisted and enabled them to complete their ADLs such...

Laura K. says "We hired Edom while we were visiting DC for the holidays - she was a great companion to my mother and kept a watchful eye on her and helped orient her in...

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Monica M.

Almost Empty Nester

Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi I'm Monica. I'm looking for a way to expand my childcare services from date nights to before/after care 1-3 times a week. I have two adult children so I have wealth of child rearing experience as well as child care and tutoring experience. I also do light housework, dinner prep and homework assistance. I have access to...

Carly M. says "My boys love Monica. She is caring and understanding of all of their needs. She is the best and she is trustworthy."

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Angelita S.

Angelita-

Lorton, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
I like to be punctual in my job with my clients. I'm reliable person, organized. Focused and dedicated to high standards of cleaning services. I have experience with the cleaning services and I have high references.
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Kathy B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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Kelvin N.

Am A Certified Personal Care Assistant

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
Am a certified care giver. I took classes and am qualified to offer the following services Cleaning Ambulation Feeding Cooking Companionship

danson K. says "He's caring, dependable, and time conscious."

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Toreza J.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bryans Road, MD

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Home modification
personal care
visiting nurse
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
18 years in the medical field. I have experience in a wide range of services such as dementia/Alzheimer, diabetes, dialysis, paralysis, Parkinson's, stroke and so on...... I am dependable and reliable on top of being a caring and compassionate person. I have never had a client that was disappointed in my care or services. I have...
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Tamia C.

Mobile Nanny/sitter At Your Service!

Fort Washington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! my name is Tamia, I am located in Fort Washington MD, willing to travel. I've been working and caring for young children for over 14 years, with an 9yr track record of professional teaching. My love for children, teaching, and care giving is unmatched. I obtained my CDA in preschool, however, I have experience working...

Mitali V. says "Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we...

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Ariane C.

Part-Time Pet Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
AVAILABLE DURING HOLIDAYS! Hello my name is Ariane, I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule and a massive love for animals! I am searching for an opportunity in DMV area. Services: I can take care of pet feeding, providing long walks, and animal care, litter clean ups, cleaning, house light arranging/cleaning, pet...

Dana S. says "Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal...

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Brieana M.

Summer Babysitting And Weekend Babysitting Available

White Plains, MD

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Brieana. I am 30 years old. I am a current graduate from old dominion university , there I studied Human services and child developmental psychology. I currently work as a behavioral therapist with children with special needs. Before this position I worked at a Child Development Center on the Military Naval Base for 5...

Care Member says "I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional care our babysitter provided while looking after my six children, including a special needs child and an...

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Naya W.

Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...

Joseph G. says "She was kind and patient with our son and made us feel very comfortable leaving him for the first time. Will definitely hire her again."

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Donna S.

A Certified Provider of CHILD and ELDERLY Care!!

Clinton, MD

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! My passion is working with the elderly as well as children! I think it is a blessing to take care of our elders in this community and society. I was listed and licensed as a Maryland child care provider for five years. I love working with children (and I don't mind pets). I volunteer regularly for Bridging Gaps Outreach...

Care Member says "Working with Donna was great! The family she worked with, the kids loved her, they still ask about her to this day. Her passion for childcare really...

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Kathy B.

Part-time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care of many family members over the years,...

Merna Y. says "Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy was very...

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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
Dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
+ 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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Cecilia O.

CNA Full Time Caregiver Available

Lorton, VA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Cecilia. The services that I can provide: *Bathing *Personal hygiene & incontinence care *Dressing assistance *Transfer and walking assistance *Feeding *Monitoring of vital signs *Medication reminders *Light meal preparation *Laundry *Housekeeping *Errands/shopping *Transportation to doctor's appointments...

Teresa F. says "Came up for an interview. Still waiting to hear if she accepted the offer. No response yet. Can't figure out why she hasn't responded."

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Kyana H.

The Cleaning Queen

Clinton, MD

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience. In the past I have cleaned homes ranging from a general clean to an in depth clean. I have cleaned refrigerators and have them looking and smelling clean as well as organized. Then there are the kitchen cabinets. I'm able to clean and give them a glow on the outside and organized and efficient in...

Gina M. says "I hired Kyana a few years ago and she started out cleaning our first home and moved with us to our next home. I really enjoy coming home to a clean house...

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Ariane C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Hello! My name is Ariane, I'm an experienced nanny and I can guarantee professional and quality child care service. I have cared for children ranging from 2 years old to 14 years of age. I am able to provide an array of services for families such as help with laundry and organization projects, cooking, run errands, taking...

Barbara C. says "Ariane is a wonderful helper. She is smart, punctual and thoughtful. She always has good solutions and great suggestions. I can't recommend her highly...

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Angela N.

Life Guardian

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Angie. I am 26 years old and absolutely love working with children. I have tried a few different career paths after my last nanny job. Real estate, customer service, retail etc. and nothing was fulfilling to me because it wasn't involving children. Let me be clear, I would still be nannying for my last family but...

Maggie S. says "Angela has an extraordinary heart especially when it comes to caring for children. Her patience is unmatched because she truly knows how to bring out the...

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Hope T.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hello there! I have worked in childcare for almost 7 years. I provided full-time and part time childcare services for kids ranging from 6months to 12 years old. I am dedicated to ensuring safety, well-being, and development through communication with parents/guardians. I followed a structured daily routine/schedule that included...

Courtney I. says "Hope was great with our infant son. She was dependable and very warm and nurturing. I was naturally worried about leaving him with someone I don't know...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Accokeek, MD

Therapy Dogs in Accokeek, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Edom A.

We hired Edom while we were visiting DC for the holidays - she was a great companion to my mother and kept a watchful eye on her and helped...

- Laura K.

Monica M.

My boys love Monica. She is caring and understanding of all of their needs. She is the best and she is trustworthy.

- Carly M.

Kelvin N.

He's caring, dependable, and time conscious.

- danson K.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Accokeek, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in Accokeek, MD, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Accokeek, MD is $20.50 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Accokeek, MD. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Accokeek, MD, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Accokeek, MD, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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