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I love walking and I will take any breed as I love all animals. I offer a dog walking service and a pop in service but would consider any work offered (including pet taxi for vet runs etc.) so please call me and ask.
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I am a hands-on person with a strong sense of order and cleanliness. I work quickly and thoroughly, and always with a smile.
Katherine can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Karli (22 y/o). I am a recent graduate of Towson University class of 2015, receiving a B. S. in Deaf Studies and Human Services. Yes, I know American Sign Language! I have been babysitting and pet sitting since the young age of 12. Good with watching one child or multiple children!
Karli can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
I provide assistance and support with activities of daily living, which include, but are not limited to: personal care/hygiene, ambulation/transfers, housekeeping, meal prep, and transportation.
Other services provided:
Check vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and pulse, document information...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Shelby F.
Havre de Grace, MD
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver And Sitter That Can Meet A Variety Of Needs
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, positive and outgoing caregiver with years of experience of working with children with special needs I love taking care kids in their home:) . I currently am a Related Services Facilitator for an elementary school, my job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started this job, I did...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly...
Kimberly T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently Maryland State Certified to teach grades Pre-K thru sixth grade. I work in an elementary school and provide services to mainstream students as well as students with IEP's. I've been employed by Harford County Public Schools since 2009 and have extensive experience within all subjects matters especially with math...
5.0
"Jill is an amazing tutor and has helped my child learn how to figure out math problems. She is so positive and excited when my child gets the problem right! She makes my child feel better about his learning abilities too! I will keep Jill coming back as long as I...
Patricia F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have five years of experience caring for my two pets, as well as two years of dog-sitting for a close family friend. My pet-sitting service consists of me coming/staying to/at your house to look after and care for your pets; which includes feeding, giving oral medication, walking your dog(s), making sure they get an adequate...
5.0
"She is detail oriented when it comes to caring for pets. I never knew cats needed their water to be placed in a drastically different location from their food until Olivia told me so. So expect her to understand all the little quirks that may come along with caring...
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with over 20 years experience. I have worked with all ages but recently have done infants and young children. I also have taken children on walks and to parks or the mall for story time. I love to read and do puzzles and just play and have fun. I will also wash the child's laundry. I am CPR certified, a...
Reeca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Reeca was a great caregiver candidate to interview! She seemed confident and comfortable interacting with our 5 month old. We felt she truly cares about taking care of kids! She made us feel comfortable and was very engaging!"
Katie M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I just graduated from Towson University and now have my bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education. I will be starting my teaching career in the fall and I would like to find some babysitting gigs or a nanny position for the summer! I am available anytime Monday through Friday and I am open to date...
Illyanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She comes from a large family with kids of all age groups that she has help care for since birth. She hopes to eventually mentor them in her career as a music teacher."
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've always been a lover of animals even at a young age, and although at first I wasn't allowed anything furry in my home, every year, every birthday, holiday and etc. I wished for and asked Santa for my very own kitty. Eventually, I was blessed to have adopted from a shelter my very own furry baby boy who was my pride...
Elle can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
4.7
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a new family to work for on a PT (min 30 hours/week) or FT time basis. I was with my last steady family for 3 years until they the the youngest boy was old enough to go to regular school, and my services were no longer needed (summer 2024). I have a recommendation letter from the family that I will be happy to...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Heather watched my 2 children ages 4 1/2 and 1 1/2 for approx 25 hours per week for 6 weeks. She was always on time, extremely reliable and flexible. My children love her. She engaged them, played with them, did fantastic crafts, danced, made cards, etc. She...
Jennifer M.
Melissa B.
Edgewood, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Melissa and I have been a nanny for 15 years and am looking to expand my services to make some extra money.
I have lots of cleaning and organizing experience. I have worked part time for a commercial cleaning service as well as helping several of the families that I have worked with prepare for moves. I have...
Debbi W.
Abingdon, MD
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I ran my own cleaning and organizing service. That consisted of basic cleaning, spring cleaning, organizing and rearranging. I also ran errands as in grocery shopping, driving to appointments for my senior customers and provided care for pets as well.
I enjoy it all and have the energy for it all.
Debbi can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
I would describe myself as friendly, energetic, positive, caring, reliable, and dedicated.
I love being with animals, enjoy their company & love taking care of them.
I have over 20 years of experience with dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. Can also care for other animals.
My skills include pet care, pet sitting, dog walking,...
Melanie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
1.0
(1)
I have a passion for helping those with special needs. I am currently a Related Services Facilitator at an Elementary School. My job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started working in this field, I was a caregiver for a lady with intellectual disabilities. I can provide transportation,...
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services , meal preparation , feeding, dressing, repositioning, mobility assistance and Light Housecleaning. I can also help with bathing and laundry .
Marion can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Kayla R.
Havre de Grace, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hiya! I've been taking care of cats and dogs for a decade.
I've never worked for a commercial business. I work with private clients and find more mostly through word of mouth. I volunteer at the Humane Society.
My services include pet sitting (I'm willing to stay overnight when needed), walking, nail clipping, feeding, playing,...
Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet sitting
I am a CNA/GNA with home care experience. I also provide daycare services for children. I am CPR an first aid certified.
Shauna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Skilled professional private duty nurse dedicated to providing Superior quality Care and wellness management. I worked many years through the Johns Hopkins hospitals international service to care for the dignitary and celebrity that came into the Hopkins system.
I have expertise in ventilators Burns wound Care hospice...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Dedicated LPN for 17 years with extensive experience with strong foundation in patient care and private duty nursing. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, individualized care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being. Known for excellent team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent focus on...
Mabinty can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Aberdeen, MD
Shelby F.
5.0
Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly finding ways to keep him entertained...
- Kimberly T.
Jill D.
5.0
Jill is an amazing tutor and has helped my child learn how to figure out math problems. She is so positive and excited when my child gets the problem right! She makes my child feel better about his learning abilities too! I will keep Jill coming back as long as I can. Her communication skill and...
- Patricia F.
Olivia G.
5.0
She is detail oriented when it comes to caring for pets. I never knew cats needed their water to be placed in a drastically different location from their food until Olivia told me so. So expect her to understand all the little quirks that may come along with caring for your beloved. She sees animals...
- Care member
Reeca K.
5.0
Reeca was a wonderful option for our family. She is so sweet and we felt so much comfort leaving our son in her care. Our son is usually very shy of strangers but he went right to her.
- Jp R.
Illyanna H.
5.0
Yanna is wonderful with kids of all ages. She's sweet, caring and very trust worthy!
- Meagan B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Aberdeen, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Aberdeen, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Aberdeen, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Aberdeen, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Aberdeen, MD is $15.50 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Aberdeen, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Aberdeen, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Aberdeen, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Aberdeen, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Aberdeen, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Aberdeen, 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.