Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Aiken, SC
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Background-checked therapy dogs in Aiken, SC that you'll love
40 therapy dogs are listed in Aiken, SC
The average rate is $15/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Aiken, SC
Hi my name is Mary. I have worked with special needs in children and adults. My experience with youth has been with Down Syndrome and ADHD. I am very patient and I pride myself in learning from them and they learn from me. I also have a arts therapy certificate which adds in comfort and showing their characters. I am good with...
Abi S.
Aiken, SC
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Abi! I think it's fascinating being able to watch how children learn and grow, and I'd be happy to help your family! I pride myself on patience, kindness and communication so that everyone feels A-okay with my services. Please don't hesitate to reach out, and I can give you more information and references. I also offer...
Abi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Leonice P.
Aiken, SC
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 16 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. Personal care. Experience with alzeimer, Parkinson , etc.
Leonice can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with all aspects of in home care for both bed bound and ambulatory patients including med management, diabetes care, wound care, ADLs, meal prep, hygiene, supporting current therapies, safe transfers, companionship, and light house keeping. I have experience caring for patients with cognitive decline and...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was very attentive to my needs. She had to pick me up early, by early I mean 6:15AM, and she didn't mind having to take me to the Surgery Center so early. She stayed at the surgery center while I had a procedure done on my foot. She then drove me back home...
Granville S.
4.0
(1)
Responsible adult housekeeper available to keep your house neat and tidy. I am reliable, dependable and have great attention to detail.
Willing to work with you to complete service to your liking and specifications.
Kit can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, oven cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
Sherol C.
Aiken, SC
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a parent of two and a grandmother of one. I volunteered at all levels in the school system from 4-k to high school. I am seeking to provide transportation for students. I understand the dure need for this service throughout the community.
Sherol can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Rosa F.
Aiken, SC
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Rosa and most of my experience is from working with my grandma helping her clean homes around the Aiken area. I am dependable and professional, you will not be disappointed!
My services include but are not limited to:
-basic cleans
-deep cleans
-organization
-post construction
Rosa can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
Aymie L.
Aiken, SC
$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have a little over 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have an outgoing personality. I love caring for others and going above and beyond in everything I do.
Aymie can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Myechia B.
Aiken, SC
$13/hr • 5 yrs exp
My child care experience are with kids 0-8 months and 1-3 years old. My activities are coloring, painting and taking kids to the park. My interest are just loving to take care of kids and getting them ready to grow up. Also My family and friends call me MyMy for short. I have a great love for children, especially babies and...
Myechia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
College student in need of work. I have experience working for a professional cleaning service, however, I now work independently for my own clients in the area. Available to perform a variety of task that involve house cleaning. I am able to provide my own products and equipment. I also have reliable transportation. Available...
Leslie can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hello my name is Hunter!
I have over 7 years experience nannying for children from infancy to pre-teens.
I have two certifications to teach English as a second language and have over 7 years of experience doing so. I have taught every child I've worked with baby sign language and pre-k Spanish! I have experience helping potty...
Hunter can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Mary and I have 10+ years of housekeeping experience and most recently house management experience. I'm looking to find 2 families in need of my services. If you're just strictly looking for a housekeeper then I've got you covered. In addition if the sound some someone also helping with picking up those...
Mary can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Mary has been working with us for 2 months. We love her! First off, Mary is a great communicator, so I always feel like we are on the same page. Mary is fit and motivated and shows up ready to work. I've been looking for someone who would clean my house as if it...
Tina C.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have served as a private tutor since 2009 in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, GED prep, SAT/ACT prep, micro & macro economics, biology, English and writing. I have been a pet sitter since 1998, doing both daily walks and overnight stays of any length. I also have experience as a regular babysitter to a toddler and...
Kit can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
4.0
"Kit has been watching my girls for the last couple of weeks. She is always kind enough to think of leaving leftovers for me and always cleans the sink well if she's been doing dishes. Sometimes she has washed extra dishes that were there even before her. She has...
Andrea F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master's degree in long term care administration. As a nursing home administrator, my training included acting as a certified nurse assistant caring for patients on the floor. I have served as a private caregiver for an elderly woman who has Alzheimer's Disease, and for a young woman who was disabled in a car accident....
Kit can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care & more
5.0
"Kit has been with me since February 2020. As a person with advanced MS, I require extensive assistance with a wide range of personal care and ADL issues. Kit is reliable, prompt, brings her best to every task, and generously goes "above and beyond the call of duty"...
Annette N.
Mary O.
Aiken, SC
< $10/hr • 15 yrs exp
I've dedicated over 15 years to caring for children because I firmly believe in nurturing their growth and development. Being creative, friendly, and firm but kind, I enjoy outdoor sports, board games, and educational games with children. My college degree included coursework in early child development, and I am a certified...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Kind, Mature, Responsible Lady, offering my services as a Senior Companion/Helper . I am not a Certified Health Care Provider, I am however, Very experienced having spent the last almost 10 years caring for my Mom who was wheelchair bound, my Dad w Dementia, and my Cancer stricken Sister that we moved in for her hospice...
Carolann can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Carolann L.
Aiken, SC
$12-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, Responsible Sitter & Care Taker (Children/Pets/Household) With 30+ Yrs Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Carolann and Im a Kind, Responsible & Creative Lady that moved here to care for Family a few years ago, but am now happy to be able to offer my services to families in need of Child & Pet care. With over 30 years of experience as an Auntie & Sitter, Pet Owner, Sitter & Foster, and as House & Property Manager,...
Carolann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carolann is wonderful! I feel so lucky to have found her when my toddler and I were traveling to Aiken. She was endlessly energetic with him, took him out and about and kept him enriched and happy. Carolann went above and beyond the traditional role of sitter,...
Laura M.
Janice A.
Aiken, SC
$10-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Whisperer And Great Shopper And Care Giver To People And Their Homes
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with General Errands and Vacation Services. I was a pediatric and geriatric nurse for 30 years. Since retiring I had bilateral knee replacement and was bored at home. I did not want to go back to nursing but started doing crafts and found a great family to baby sit for. Mom has a new job...
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, genuine and hardworking.
I like caring for homes because there is nothing more satisfying than providing a family a safe haven at the end of the day.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to provide a family with a trusting and lasting relationship.
I started housekeeping when I was...
Kristen can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
Hello! I'm Yineth Lorena (I go by Lorena) a meticulous house cleaner with a passion for creating clean and organized spaces. With more than 5 years of experience, I understand the importance of a clean home and the impact it has on the overall well-being of a family. I take pride in my work and strive to exceed expectations with...
Yineth can also help with: Window washing, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Aiken, SC
Lauren R.
5.0
You won't find a more attentive caregiver than Christy. She is professional, trustworthy, compassionate, and treats your loved one with the utmost respect. She took my mother on day/evening/weekend outings, to PT and other doctor's appointments, and even stayed in our home when my husband and I...
- Kim D.
Mary B.
5.0
Mary has been working with us for 2 months. We love her! First off, Mary is a great communicator, so I always feel like we are on the same page. Mary is fit and motivated and shows up ready to work. I've been looking for someone who would clean my house as if it were their own and she certainly does...
- Tina C.
Kit B.
4.0
Kit has been watching my girls for the last couple of weeks. She is always kind enough to think of leaving leftovers for me and always cleans the sink well if she's been doing dishes. Sometimes she has washed extra dishes that were there even before her. She has been very flexible to accommodate to...
- Andrea F.
Kit B.
5.0
Kit has been with me since February 2020. As a person with advanced MS, I require extensive assistance with a wide range of personal care and ADL issues. Kit is reliable, prompt, brings her best to every task, and generously goes "above and beyond the call of duty" as the situation requires. And as...
- Annette N.
Carolann L.
5.0
Carolann is wonderful! I feel so lucky to have found her when my toddler and I were traveling to Aiken. She was endlessly energetic with him, took him out and about and kept him enriched and happy. Carolann went above and beyond the traditional role of sitter, playing outside and singing with him,...
- Laura M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Aiken, SC
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Aiken, SC?
To find a therapy dog near you in Aiken, SC, 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 Aiken, SC?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Aiken, SC is $15.52 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 Aiken, SC?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Aiken, SC. 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 Aiken, SC receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Aiken, SC, 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 Aiken, SC help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Aiken, SC, 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.
Ratings for Aiken, SC therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Aiken, SC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 40 listed therapy dogs.