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Camille B.


Sandy Spring, MD

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Success Coach, Tutor (English, Social Studies, SAT/ACT)

3 years of formal tutoring experience, as well as endless hours spent as student. Very comfortable and confident with individualized lessons. I am a role model and friend. My greatest skill is helping others recognize and revel in their capacity to succeed in whatever endeavor they so choose. Anticipating City Year of service...
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Victor M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...
5.0
"Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor...

Lisa E.

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Lawrence S.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver-CNA

Hello! I am a caregiver/CNA / CPR-/First Aid With more than 6years of experience in care. I am confident that I can provide you with the best care needed, I can also have gadgets knowledge and other small technical services. Can help with carpet cleaning, vacuuming, power washing drive ways and garages. Organize your garage and...
Lawrence can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lawerence is and excellent caregiver. He communicates immediately and is always punctual. The care for my father from lifting and cleaning to preparing food and cleaning up around the house have all been beyond what is expected. After having dozens of caregivers...

Care member

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Emmie C.


Burtonsville, MD

$20/hr2 yrs exp

My Bio Showcase Your Personality And Professional

Hi, my name is Emmie, and I am a second-year occupational therapy student. I've been working as a nanny for a year now; however, I've been watching kids for 5-6 years. I love observing kids and contributing to their growth through various activities, such as arts and crafts, going to the park, or my personal favorite-musical...
Emmie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emmie was awesome with my daughter. She is a baby whisperer honestly. I was weary of getting someone to care for my daughter while we went out. But Emmie is now our regular baby sitter for date nights. Definitely recommend:)"

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Elizabeth V.


Kensington, MD

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References

I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends. She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...

Preitha M.

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Megan S.


Rockville, MD

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Expert Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families through childcare and other services. I have over a decade of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner because I enjoy...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan was wonderful! She recently watched our 15 month old when our regular nanny was out for the day, though she met our older toddler as well, and both took to her immediately! She was great with communication and even thoughtful with planning ahead about what...

Sabrina F.

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Yadira S.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Yadira Loving Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Service-focuse, profesional Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant with 8years of experience in patient care. Assisting patients with activities of daily living . Bilingual medical profesional skilled in communicating effectively to patients and family members while ensuring the integrity of medical care.
Yadira can also help with: Dementia, home modification, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"I interviewed Yadira for mom's care. She is very professional, caring, loving and all she wants is for mom to be happy and making sure she is doing what makes her comfortable. She is very respectful, and mom loves her. knowing she does what we ask for, ask...

Riham S.

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Elizabeth K.


Gaithersburg, MD

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

College Student, Looking For Seasonal/summer Employment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always liked kids and have been told by other people that I'm very good with younger kids. when I was in middle school would occasionally babysit my neighbor's son, who about 8 or 9 years old, for few hours after school. During the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of high school I went on a service trip to...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely terrific. She sat our kids every afternoon during the summer, and we could not have asked for more. She was incredibly reliable, punctual, flexible, and was disciplined about making a healthy snack for the kids each day and keeping them on...

Kris K.

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Kameka P.


Burtonsville, MD

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through over 12 years of experience as a CNA
Kameka can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kameka worked with us for over 10 months dealing with a very difficult and challenging medical situation - a neurological terminal disease, ALS. From the moment I met Kameka, I knew she was the right individual to care for and support my significant other and...

Les S.

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Claudia A.


Columbia, MD

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Housekeeper

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a well experience housekeeper, detail oriented, reliable, accountable and very organized. I'm available to help you in your cleaning needs. I know you will be please with the kind of work you will receive because I like to do it with the best of my abilities and at the same time you are being such a great blessing in my...
Claudia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Claudia is great at cleaning and very accommodating to my extra requests (Like cleaning my oven that hasn't been touched in 3 years). She has a pleasant personality. She was so sweet and patient with my toddler who can impede the efforts of someone trying to clean....

Jennifer M.

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Angel R.


Derwood, MD

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Angel & I've got 5 years experience in paid childcare services. Ranging from children 3 months to late teens. I've recently been working with an infant and toddler & absolutely loved the year and a half with them. But I'm open to children of all ages. I've also got special needs experience as I've worked with...
Angel can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

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Silvia P.


Olney, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable Housekeeper Available For F/T Or P/T Job.

I started working as housekeeper helping my friend who has a housecleaning business. After years of good experience I decided to work by myself. Currently, I have clients in the área of Washington DC. and Montgomery County MD. They are very satisfied with my job. I clean houses, townhouses, apartments, offices. I offer a full...
Silvia can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Professional service, my house is spotless. Job well done, definitely will hired her again."

Laura I.

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Anika T.


Laurel, MD

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...
Anika can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was very dependable and I feel blessed to have her as a part of my children's lives. Anika has a kind heart. She...

Kelly M.

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Sally M.


Derwood, MD

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Waldorf & Montessori Educator

My passion for working with children started when I was a child myself and has blossomed into a rewarding career. My experience includes working in Montessori infant and toddler classrooms and a Waldorf nursery, as well as a nature-based parent-child class. I have worked for many years in the home supporting families with...
Sally can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sally is incredible organized and empathetic. "

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Yuly C.


Rockville, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Yuly, I'm Colombian and I'm 28 years old. I have been taking care babies since I was 16 years old. I am patient, kind, easygoing, friendly and reliable person and I love animals. I really enjoy going out with the kids, to explore and play. Taking kids to the museums, libraries and playgrounds. Also I like to play...
Yuly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Yuly is great! She has been helping us out on the weekends with our nearly 3 year old. She has been amazing at helping us with potty training. She is very self sufficient and caring, she and our son love to go the playground. "

Care member

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Jessi R.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Bubbly Jessi At Your Service .

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Greetings to all . Thank you for stopping by . My name is Jessi. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant , I am a bubbly person who is always cheerful . I love helping my seniors . That's my passion . It started in a adult day care in 2007 that's when I fell in love with what I do, I am Loving-Compassion and Excellent in...
Jessi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We hired Jessi to help with our mother's care in Feb. 2022 and I can't recommend her more highly! During this past year, she has given my family incredible peace of mind that Mom was well cared-for. She is nurturing, warm, and loving in addition to being very...

Cathy R.

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Tatiane K.


Montgomery Village, MD

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Top-notch Housecleaner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear family, My name is Tatiane. I am detail-oriented, trustworthy, organized housecleaner. I'm an expert in cleaning bathrooms, rooms, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning kitchen, and general cleaning. I have my own supplies and vehicle. I take pride at my work and I go above and beyond to deliver an outstanding cleaning...
Tatiane can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Tatiane is an attentive, organized, punctual house cleaner. She has done a lot of work in our home. She is a top-notch house cleaner. I would definitely recommend her services."

Deneval V.

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Shelley R.


Columbia, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personalized Midday Dog Walks & Pet Sitting

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter with over 20 years of experience! I love all Dogs! Tiny dogs and Extra Big dogs have my heart! I am an animal Lover! I absolutely love what I do! I love my furry babies and my clients! You will see the difference in the quality of care I provide and the love I give to your furry...
Shelley can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, grooming, dog training & more
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

NAPPS Certified

5.0
"Shelly was always on time and took great care of my three dogs. I don't know what I would have done without her I can't recommend her enough, she truly is the best!"

Joshua S.

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Anu A.


Rockville, MD

$22-26/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Reliable Babysitter/Nanny

I am currently working with a family who I met here on care. com. I take care of rambunctious 6-year-old autistic boy, who is non-verbal. He is getting home schooled and receives ABA therapy at home. I have learned a lot since I started September end last year. I thought I was patient before but I realized to have tons more....
Anu can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I met Anu more than 10 years ago in college, she was an RA and wonderful support to the floor of young women that she was assigned to. Her ability to support others has continued and broadened. She has always been a wonderful cook of Indian cuisine and able to...

Em J.

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Linda I.


Montgomery Village, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Assistant Available For Care Taking, Companionship, Help With ADLs/IADLs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am caring, respectful, and passionate about working with all ages, from young children to elderly individuals. I am a COTA (certified occupational therapy assistant) and work in a skilled nursing facility M-F. I am available weekends (and possibly some weekday evenings) and am able to help with ADLs, transfers, errands,...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Really helpful. Willing to learn how to take care of complicated medical issues. Hoping she will continue. Break was only due to patients hospitalization"

John W.

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Sandy Spring, MD

Victor M.

5.0

Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor had compassion for our situation...

- Lisa E.

Lawrence S.

5.0

Lawerence is and excellent caregiver. He communicates immediately and is always punctual. The care for my father from lifting and cleaning to preparing food and cleaning up around the house have all been beyond what is expected. After having dozens of caregivers over the last decade I can truly...

- Care member

Emmie C.

5.0

Emmie was awesome with my daughter. She is a baby whisperer honestly. I was weary of getting someone to care for my daughter while we went out. But Emmie is now our regular baby sitter for date nights. Definitely recommend:)

- Care member

Elizabeth V.

5.0

Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends. She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As parents, this allows us as to be...

- Preitha M.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient.

- Care member

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