Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Apollo, PA
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Background-checked therapy dogs in Apollo, PA that you'll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Apollo, PA
The average rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in Apollo, PA
Christine R.
New Kensington, PA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I I enjoy taking care of elderly patients I also enjoy prepping meals, preparing medications, minimum cleaning, bathing and communicating with residents. I also have first aid and CPR certifications. I will treat them like my own family. I...
Christine can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Hello,
My name is Mrs. W.
I carry a B. S. and M. S. in science.
I have been working for Mt Lebanon School
District for two years.
I am pursuing a M. S. in K through 4th grade.
I specialize in remote learning assistance
and tutoring.
I am currently available all hours everyday because
I am on maternity leave till June.
I am...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced with caring for individuals with Alzheimers, Dementia, Hospice, Paralysis, Parkinson's, Cancer, Mobility difficulties, ALS, and MS.
CPR, CNA, MSCP (Master's in Counseling Psychology), LBS (Licensed Behavior Specialist), and Occupational Therapy.
Experienced in managing medications, managing nutritional needs, and all...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Suzie took excellent care of my dad. She came into his home and helped me figure out what was needed to care for him. She is trustworthy and reliable. She guided me through how to get equipment and supplies through his physician and through his insurance. She took...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love caring for others and helping them to be as happy and as healthy as possible.
My experience includes a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. I can use and maintain feeding tube, tracheostomy tube, IV's, respiratory equipment, suction equipment, physical therapy equipment and aids.
Theresa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Theresa has been serving clients in her field for many years now and her dedication, knowledge, and skills reflect greatly in her work. "
Lester M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate honest person who loves people of all ages and regardless their needs I am always willing to do whatever is needed when I can .
Considering the field of being a child care provider for others I feel I could be a fit for just about anyone. I am a mother of three girls and a grandmother of 6 . I have 5...
Mellissia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She is a kind, caring, loving, honest, clean, I would trust her with any of my possessions,or Grandchildren, if I was to get down physically, I would call on her first, If I was bed fast or in a coma, or had dementia I would want family to have her take care of me...
Joyce B.
5.0
(1)
Pamela G Pittsburgh Pa I have 27 years of experience in Healthcare. I am a positive and motivated and worked in various of hospitals and nursinghomes and assistedliving environment, I am energetic, passionate person. I Have been working in elderly and mental health in homes and hospitals, setting healthcare/customer service/case...
Pamela can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She's an excellent caregiver love people very personable but yet professional.And consider others above herself. she goes above and beyond to assist in whatever area is needed. Excellent team player works well with others. I would definitely recommend her.."
Care member
Ashley K.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and reliable house cleaner with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a spotless, organized home environment. Proficient in a wide range of cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, sanitizing surfaces, and deep cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. I take pride in delivering thorough and...
Ashley can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"This was our first time hiring someone to clean our home. Ashley went above and beyond our expectations. My house looks and smells great!!! We look forward to and will continue to use her services every other week."
Kayla J.
Helen P.
Trafford, PA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Promise: The Best Pet Care Services for Your Fur Kids and Your Peace of Mind
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for our family pets for over 35 years. I have often been called upon by friends to care for their pets while they travel or are working extended hours to care for their pets. I have found that many times, I've had the same need for exceptional pet care services and had nowhere to turn! I'm a single parent and...
Helen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"Helen cared for my two dogs while I was out of town for the weekend. I have a great dane and a chihuahua, and they are usually pretty leery of new people. Helen came over to meet the dogs prior to watching them and they loved her! She is great with both large and...
Tim D.
Tonya O.
Pittsburgh, PA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Personal Care Attendant And I Am Looking For A Full-time Position!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tonya , I am 39 years old. I have over 10yrs of Home health experience! I've worked with all sorts of clients from young to old some that even lived with dementia and even some of my clients were bed written or some may just needed a little companionship! I've done various job tasks throughout my home health aide...
Tonya can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tonya cared for our 92-year-old mother with end-stage cancer. She not only attended to our mother's care needs, but she also became a dependable, competent member of our family team. She has enough experience to advise us when our mother broke her hip and we...
Rosemarie P.
Mary M.
Turtle Creek, PA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Education, high school, associates degree Pitt . St Francis school of Nursing, CNA. . Caretaker of a elderly patient in her 80's, duties included supervision of medicines, daily, hygiene, exercise in and out of the home light housekeeping, errands, sometimes with or without the patient, I try to get my clients outside if...
Mary can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She was a great caregiver for my father he loved her knew what she was doing and just a caring personality "
Care member
Caroline S.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of pet service experience ranging from sitting to walking! I can't wait to meet your furry babies :)
Caroline can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, let me start by saying I absolutely love all animals, but cats are where my heart is at! I provide drop in services for your kitty or kitties. Please feel comfortable in knowing your kitty or kitties are in good hands.
Tiffany can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Tiffany is so caring and loves cats. She did twice daily drop ins with our five indoor cats. Your fur babies will be in good hands with her. :-)"
Holland M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany. I am seeking a fun part time job with animals. I am dependable, honest, and loving. If you need services shoot me a message to discuss any further information! Have a great day! =)
5.0
"Professional, personable, and all around outstanding service! From cleaning to communicating, Brittany covered everything...excellent service provider!"
Stephanie F.
5.0
(1)
I am a professional nanny with many years of experience, caring for infants and children of all ages. I have provided services including but not limited to all aspects of infant care, toilet training, homework monitoring, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. I enjoy helping children to develop both physically and mentally....
Pamela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Pam for a nanny position for our 3 month old daughter. Pam showed up for the interview on time with work history and several reference letters in hand. Being new parents, we had a long list of questions and she answered every one with thought and...
Sarah H.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 28 years old and graduated from IUP with a sociology degree in human services! I have been babysitting children since I was 14 years old. I worked as a group supervisor at a daycare for a few years while also babysitting, and have been a full time nanny for the last 6 years! I have experience in ages infant to 14 and...
Kaleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaleigh started with our family during a rough transition for the kids and I. She was exactly who we needed in our lives. Kaleigh worked for me part time for about a year and was always on time, never called off and was always willing to stay late and help me out...
Sarah S.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Anne. I have been a teacher, a tutor and a nanny for over 15 years.
The majority of my work right now is tutoring in Spanish. But I miss nannying and I'd love to get back into that on a part time basis.
Spanish, English, Reading, ADD Children As Young
When I tutor your child in his or her classes know that...
5.0
"Anne is as kind and helpful as she is knowledgeable. She makes learning Spanish fun and understandable. She is such a deal at her $50 rate."
Sharon B.
Joanna W.
Greensburg, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I put 110 percent into my clients. I'm full of energy and love. Caregiving is rewarding and brings me joy. I believe I'm the best person for the job because of my love, compassion, and dedication to their well being. I enjoy cooking so I can prepare and serve home cooked meals. Laundry and house cleaning are part of my services....
Joanna can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Can't say enough about Jo and the care she provides my 95 yr-old mother. My mother is pretty much immobile these days. Jo has been taking care of my mother now for nearly two years. I think that alone says how much my mother depends on her and what we think of Jo....
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning and caring for my home for 35 years. So I would guess it would be much more accurate to say 25+ years of experience vs. 10-15 years, but they do ask for "paid" experience here.
Since moving back to Pittsburgh, I've been rebuilding my client list and transitioning this to be full-time! I'd like to add only 2...
Helen can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, move-out cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Helen is a marvelous human being! I have not had the pleasure of having her clean my home because she cannot accommodate my every other Saturday time slot in her very busy schedule. However, she has been so kind and helpful to me in my search. She is warm,...
Dana R.
Kimberly H.
Pittsburgh, PA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time, Flexible Personal Assistant, Caregiver, & Housekeeper
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.
A few facts about me:
Pittsburgh native
Wife
Mama & bonus mom
former Office Coordinator (16yr in corporate)
How I can help you-
Pro Organizer/Chaos Coordinator- I provide professional home & small office organizing, purging, move-in & out, and cleaning services...
Kimberly can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"We have been working with Kim for over 3 years. She always does a great job for us! We would highly recommend Kim. "
Lauren K.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Aubry and I am studying medicine - I will receive my doctorate in June of 2025. I love to make use of my evenings, weekends, and time off by nannying and babysitting. I am incredibly organized and efficient! I am always up for a challenge. I love to clean and do additional tasks like cooking or laundry, as I...
Aubry can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aubry is an exceptional choice for a childcare provider or tutor. She is smart, engaging, and very dependable. Kids of all ages love her! I highly recommend Aubry and will continue to utilize her services every chance that I can."
Meghan K.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Apollo, PA
Suzanne L.
5.0
Suzie took excellent care of my dad. She came into his home and helped me figure out what was needed to care for him. She is trustworthy and reliable. She guided me through how to get equipment and supplies through his physician and through his insurance. She took such good care of him, she sponge...
- Care member
Theresa W.
5.0
Theresa has been serving clients in her field for many years now and her dedication, knowledge, and skills reflect greatly in her work.
- Lester M.
Mellissia D.
5.0
I highly recommend Missy. She is caring, kind, capable and professional. She cared for my Parents for over a year, and was always willing to work with our family and the other care workers to solve problems...and always with a smile. Missy is very dependable and capable and we were blessed to have...
- Care member
Pamela H.
5.0
She's an excellent caregiver love people very personable but yet professional.And consider others above herself. she goes above and beyond to assist in whatever area is needed. Excellent team player works well with others. I would definitely recommend her..
- Care member
Ashley K.
5.0
We hired Ashley to help us with our final move out clean. She was communicative, quick to respond and incredibly flexible. She was on time and kept me updated on any openings and schedule changes when she was able to squeeze me in lasts minute. We walked into the apartment and my husband said, "It's...
- Alison B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Apollo, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Apollo, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Apollo, PA, 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 Apollo, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Apollo, PA is $25.00 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 Apollo, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Apollo, PA. 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 Apollo, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Apollo, PA, 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 Apollo, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Apollo, PA, 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.