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I have15 years of education experience. My work with kids began as a babysitter when I was in high school. Since then, I have cared for and worked with kids as young as newborns to as old as 19.
In college I studied Education and Sociology. I worked as a tutor, classroom assistant, summer camp counselor, and babysitter. After...
I am an experienced educator and babysitter with about 15 years of experience. My work with kids began as a babysitter when I was in high school. However, as the oldest of 4 I had to do my fair share of helping out with kids around the house my whole life. Since then, I have cared for and worked with kids as young as newborns to...
Asia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tshering B.
Albany, CA
$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am Tshering and I have experience taking care of a sweet Autistic child for the past 7 years. I do have knowledge about behavioural analysis therapy and speech therapy though u am no expert in that field. But I know how they work. Looking forward to getting in touch with you soon. Thank you.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am currently offering childcare services, however I have experience with seniors, and if you think I would be a good fit, feel free to message me. Thank you.
Kelley can also help with: Companionship, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelley has been our nanny for two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she came into our lives. She has taken care of our now almost 3 year old son and 9 month old daughter regularly, and we all absolutely love her. Kelley is not only dependable,...
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5.0
(4)
Dedicated and experienced nanny with 5 years of experience providing care for children from infants to 12 years old. Skilled in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, managing daily schedules, and providing after-school pick-up services. Passionate about fostering the development and growth of children through...
Manika can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Manika looked after my 3 yrs old for a year and I couldn’t be more content and confident on her. She has that aura which helps her to bond with kids fast. I would definitely recommend her."
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Irina S.
Lafayette, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a childcare professional with a B. A. in Early Childhood Development with a Music School Diploma (Piano) and more than 30 years of work experience. I practice the Montessori Method of education, speech-language therapy, rhythmic movement training, game therapy, and music lessons.
I enjoy spending time with children of all...
Irina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Irina was a godsend to our family during busy times with lots of traveling, when one or the other parent had to be away. She became irreplaceable from the start, and kids fell in love with her right away. She cared for our two children, and our hard to please 1...
Andrey P.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Moving Services , random errands , event planning, event coordination, floral design, home design, shopping and more.
5.0
"I have hired Alexandra several times to care for my baby son when his daycare was closed and for an occasional weekend day.
She has done a great job! She is very punctual, and takes great care of the baby (feeding, diapering, taking him for walks to the park in...
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Amelia C.
Richmond, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Caring for your loved one isn't just a job to me but also my extended family! I have been working for In Home Support Services since 2014. I can be a companion for your loved one. Take care of daily needs like dressing, bathing, cleaning, meal prep, and, most importantly, staying on top of their meds. I have experience with...
Amelia can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Awesome! So helpful and and great communicator with seniors."
Faithe L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. As long as I could remember I've always been good with children even when I was a child myself! I was always mature for my age so I often looked after little ones. That followed me as I grew up into my adult life where I began working with children for...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"She was wonderful with our son who was excited to have her watch him for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, she cancelled the second week on short notice and left us in a bind."
Thomas O.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! As an experienced nanny of 11+ years, I am eager to extend my services to another family. My expertise in early childhood education and dedication to providing attentive care has been honed through years of tending to children aged 2 months to 12 years. I specialize in creating a nurturing environment, tailoring...
Naita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I just want to take the time and thank Nai for taking care of my wonderful twins from the age of 3 months til they were 3. Both my husband and I are so appreciative of her for coming in everyday and arriving early to help. We love her so much and are still using...
Polly T.
Kulwant C.
Hercules, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Dolly and have been working as a nanny since 2005 with over 10 years of experience caring for children in the San Francisco area. I have cared for newborns, toddlers and children up to the age of 10. Traditionally, I have helped with transporting children to school/activities, helping with house keeping and...
Kulwant can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kulwant is an amazing nanny who will quickly become a part of your family. She has cared for our son as her own, and he truly loves her! He literally jumps for joy every time he sees her. She's a natural with kids and knows how to entertain them for hours. She is...
Prerna G.
Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$17-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karessa was an amazing sitter for my son and his best friend during a preschool shut down. She explored new adventures for them, basing her choices on what the boys expressed and liked. My son still talks about the story time they went to together.
She was...
Kevin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families
My name is Serina. I am a childcare provider and 1:1 Aide for Neurodivergent and ASD children. I have 9 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children at private residences, schools, summer camps, literacy programs, and homeschools. My practice is informed by my study of Neurodivergence, Nature-based...
Serina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Serina was very energetic and planned lots of fun activities for our children. She is very enthusiastic and the kids loved the scavenger hunts, fairy games, and baking they did with her. She's a lot of fun!"
Hanna M.
Tiller W.
Oakland, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Tiller from Oakland , Ca. 65 Yrs Old 3Yrs Exp. I Have 3 year of experience In adult and senior care State of California health and human services agency in home supportive services Ihss I have work with elders who have dementia I can help with doctor appointments transportation and some work around the housing
Tiller can also help with: Light cleaning, errands
5.0
"He arrive 10 minutes early to his in-person Interview. New hire, the few days he's worked he's been consistent and reliable; his care giving service is good, he's pleasant to work with; nice, joyful, upbeat personality, easy to communicate with and is a great...
Zandile C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience and many of them working for regular clients. I'm good following directions at the beginning and after that I can be totally independent. Provide excellent cleaning services for all areas of the house. I'm trustworthy and committed to my job.
I have references to provide.
I live in Oakland and...
Francisca can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Francisca has been a wonderful help to me. She cleans my house regularly and does a great job. She is thorough, detail-oriented, reliable, and trustworthy. I recommend her highly."
Eleanor A.
Amber G.
Emeryville, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Amber, thank you for viewing my profile. I have been working exclusively as a personal cook for folks throughout the Bay Area going on six years now, offering both in house and delivery services, and the occasional catering job.
I already have several clients who I work for but am looking to take on other...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amber has babysat for my two young kids (3.5 and 1) several times and we love her! She is dependable and fun for the kids and always takes the crazy in stride. We come home to peacefully sleeping kids and hear the next day about the games they played and how much...
Stephanie S.
Manuel S.
San Pablo, CA
$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Home Health Aide - Offering Green Cleaning Service
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and compassionate home health aide with six years of experience, I have worked with various senior care agencies and provided tireless care to my clients. My passion for helping seniors is unmatched, and the fulfillment I receive from making a positive impact in their lives is indescribable.
I am proud to have...
Manuel can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"We hired Manuel at the end of December 2022 to care for our father who had been sent home on hospice care. He had multiple strokes, now bedridden and we needed extra hands to help care for him. Manuel has the warmest presence and instantly became a part of our...
Vernell D.
Gabriela A.
Oakland, CA
$30-49/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professional House Cleaner With A Focus On Detail, Organization, And A Passion For Cooking
5.0
(1)
Hi! my name is Gabriela, I am a dedicated and passionate house cleaner who pays special attention to detail. My greatest strength lies in my ability to organize and keep spaces spotless. I believe in the importance of a clean and tidy home, and I take pride in helping my clients achieve this. My first language is Spanish and I...
Gabriela can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing. She genuinely loves children and you can tell. She takes wonderful care of our son. She us punctual, and so incredibly helpful. She has made such an amazing impact as new parents transitioning back to work."
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Monicalaire P.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a senior caregiver for 6 years, I have flexible availability during the day and night and come in weekends! I can assist with mobility assistance, feeding, changing , showers, transportation, lifting and therapy.
Monicalaire can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"So blessed to find a nurse as nurturing as her!!! there's been so many times that we had to turn away caregivers because our dad didnt want them around ... but my father loved her! He used to call her his ANGEL because she made him feel alive every single day. Even...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently available for a live-in care and also I do have 30 years of experience caring for senior patients from Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, MS, cancers, bedridden patients and of course Hospice.. I learned from day one that it's all about patients and their families, their wishes are my commands.. For me,...
Kaufoou can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kaufoou did an excellent job of caring for my mom under Hospice Care. Her years of experience were evident in her knowledge and assistance educating me on Hospice meds. Her caring nature comforted me and my mom as it was clear she was able to move and manage my...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Albany, CA
Kelley K.
5.0
Kelley has been our nanny for two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she came into our lives. She has taken care of our now almost 3 year old son and 9 month old daughter regularly, and we all absolutely love her. Kelley is not only dependable, trustworthy, structured, and has always...
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Manika T.
5.0
Manika worked with us for over 10 months and she has been awesome with our daughter. My daughter is on the spectrum. She actively engaged in her therapies and she found and researched new ways to work and play with her. My daughter absolutely adored her.
She drove her to school and to and from all...
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Irina S.
5.0
Irina was a godsend to our family during busy times with lots of traveling, when one or the other parent had to be away. She became irreplaceable from the start, and kids fell in love with her right away. She cared for our two children, and our hard to please 1 year old was running towards her every...
- Andrey P.
Oana Nela Alexandra R.
5.0
I have hired Alexandra several times to care for my baby son when his daycare was closed and for an occasional weekend day.
She has done a great job! She is very punctual, and takes great care of the baby (feeding, diapering, taking him for walks to the park in his stroller). I am confident that he...
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Amelia C.
5.0
Amelia is a very hard worker. She always shows up on time or lets me know ahead of time that she'd like an adjustment in her schedule. She is VERY dependable.
Her job is not easy - my friend has an old dog who makes messes daily, and Amelia cleans up after her, takes her for walks, and gives...
- Kate S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Albany, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Albany, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Albany, CA, 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 Albany, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Albany, CA is $28.33 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 Albany, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Albany, CA. 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 Albany, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Albany, CA, 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 Albany, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Albany, CA, 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.