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5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Have worked in the corporate job. I retired in 2017 and started a small pet care business. I have nine regular daily clients along with 5 additional clients who utilize my services for vacations and weekend get-a-away. Have loved animals all my life and have had a wide variety in my home (hamsters, birds, fish, cats and dogs.)...
Michael can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We started working with Michael back in 2023, and are so happy to have found him. Our dog loves staying with Michael, and is always well taken care of. Michael will send pictures while we are traveling which is always great. Michael is our go to for our pup!!"
Mary B.
Proscovia L.
Holliston, MA
$28-36/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
A trained Nursing Assistant/HHA, reliable, caring, patient, self-driven, and passionate about caregiving. I have 4+ yrs of experience caring for seniors and 6+ yrs' experience in social work. With me, my clients will receive appropriate care depending on their needs because I have sincere concern about their physical and mental...
Proscovia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Prossie is a very loving and attentive caregiver. She is well trained and very skilled. Prossie took care of my mother for a year and I feel we were blessed to have her in our lives. I can’t recommend her enough. "
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5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Celyne I'm a house cleaner for 7 years I do every type of cleaning windows carpet bathroom and all the other needs of a house. I would be happy to do it for you.
I'd describe my personality as happy, talkative
I like caring for homes because it's always good to come home with a clean house and be able to be...
Celyne can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Very good cleaner thanks celyne "
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5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner(CDP), Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) and Certified First Aid. I did a volunteer services for 3 years in a Nursing Home. I'm a positive and energetic person I worked with Alzheimer's people on a Nursing Home as a Life Enrichment Director and as a Alzheimer's...
Jacilene can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jaci is an excellent professional, very lovely and and extremely caring. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Definitely recommend her services!"
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated and detail-oriented house cleaning professional with 20 years of experience in providing exceptional cleaning services for residential spaces. Known for my strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization in every home I service. I take pride in my ability to tailor cleaning approaches to...
Marcilene can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"We LOVE Marceline! Why? - she is dependable, punctual, easy to communicate with, listens to my needs, flexible, trustworthy, and a truly kind person. On top of all those wonderful qualities she is a fabulous House Cleaner. Walking into my home after Marceline has...
Meredith A.
5.0
(2)
With over 9 years of experience in acute psychiatric care, I've honed invaluable skills in de-escalation, emotional support, multitasking, and managing diverse needs simultaneously. My journey in this field has instilled in me patience, empathy, and the ability to navigate through challenging situations with ease.
Additionally,...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie has been sitting for my 3 kids since they were infants. She is caring, energetic, creative and completely reliable. She is also just an all-round great person. You will love having Sophie on your team!"
Tina H.
Claudia P.
Marlborough, MA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult .
Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."
Karen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children with ages from newborn to 18 years of age with a wide range of abilities and needs. I am currently working as a social worker for Marlborough Public Schools. Prior to that, I spent 5 years as a social worker for Early Intervention. In this role I provided in-home services for families of children...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...
Cassandra G.
Dircilene D.
Framingham, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience with Senior care dates back 10 years when I started caring for my grandmother during her final years. My responsibility included bathing, taking out for activities, medical appointments, medicine management.
During my time with her l became more passionate about caring for the elderly and providing companionship....
Dircilene can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I had the pleasure of hiring Dircilene to take care for my mother. I can say wholeheartedly that every smile that came from my mother was because of Dircilene. During their time together they went grocery shopping, they went to the park, they even went to the...
Peter H.
Shannon H.
Framingham, MA
$10-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible And Experienced Pet Care Provider For Hire At 30% Off Company Cost!
5.0
(1)
I offer 30% off the local companies! I'm an experienced pet care provider from the Framingham area. I have worked for companies, caring for all types of house pets since 2008, including dogs, rabbits, cats and birds. I have experience as a dog walker, trainer, groomer and boarder in the Boston area, as well as a cat sitter and...
Shannon can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Shannon has been a great help and a relief for me to help take my dogs on walks during her scheduled times and even when I need help last minute! She's very helpful and wonderful to communicate with. Very cheery and bright!"
Kara C.
5.0
(1)
I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
5.0
"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."
Peter B.
Lea A.
Marlborough, MA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lea. I am 26 and have had a passion for babysitting since 8th grade, when I attended the Red Cross Babysitting course including child CPR. My first job was watching two active boys ages 2 and 4. My babysitting services were in high demand throughout my high school years at Waldorf. I've worked for many families and my...
Lea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lea is such a sweet young woman. She was punctual Our 11yo daughter really liked her , she wanted to hang out with her the following day.
I would definitely recommend Lea and will ask her to babysit again if i return to vegas. "
Zohra Z.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can leave your house clean and shiny, it will be a pleasure do all your house services for you.
Dayane can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Dayane's services-which are literally always immaculate-is the only reason why I stay sane most days. She is professional, but so nice and clearly takes a lot of pride in doing a fantastic job because whew, she doesn't miss a spot. I've hired her twice a month for...
Mikey M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sula and I am a dedicated and experienced Nurse Aid/Home Health Aid with 14 years of valuable experience in providing compassionate care to individuals in private homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. I am highly motivated and trained to deliver the highest standard of care, encompassing tasks...
Sula can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Sula is wonderful! Great with my 3 kids, always brought very creative art projects and kept them busy with games. She also was terrific at keeping the house neat- managing laundry, dishes, and toy clean-up. Sula is very dependable, flexible, hardworking, and happy!"
Kim G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a housekeeper / house cleaning so that I can show my organizational skills and cleaning experience to keep a house well cared for and organized. I like to help families / people with the daily tasks they don't do, the people I work for are very happy and grateful. I am punctual, responsible and full of...
Karine can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
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"Karine is easy to deal with, is always on time, is flexible when needed and does a great job!"
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Alexis R.
Natick, MA
$15-30/hr
Hi! My names Alexis and I'm 24 years old. I'm looking to pick up some side jobs here and there during the summer and this fall while I am getting my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I am a pet lover! I grew up with a dog and have lived with cats during college for a couple of years.
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Hello! My names Paige and I am an experienced pet sitter that is comfortable with all types of animals. I grew up around animals my whole life and have a passion for working with and taking care of them. If you are looking for someone to care for and look after your pets, that's me! I am very trustworthy and tend to bring a nice...
Paige can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
I have had dogs and some exotics my entire life. I currently have (2) dogs (Yellow Lab and Pug) and a Tortoise. I really enjoy all animals and provide plenty of affection and love. I provide in home part-time or one-time pet sitting or dog walking services as long as they can be fit into my schedule.
I love to serve and make my clients happy! We have the best cleaning services in the area! Thank you!
Gisele can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Hello, everyone I have worked in residentials with seniors, special needs, ADHD, autistic, down syndrome and physically disabled people for many years. I also have an adult son who is autistic and lives independently a grandson who is autistic. I have always had the passion to bring joy and quality to these beautiful...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ashland, MA
Michael T.
5.0
We started working with Michael back in 2023, and are so happy to have found him. Our dog loves staying with Michael, and is always well taken care of. Michael will send pictures while we are traveling which is always great. Michael is our go to for our pup!!
- Mary B.
Proscovia L.
5.0
Prossie is a very loving and attentive caregiver. She is well trained and very skilled. Prossie took care of my mother for a year and I feel we were blessed to have her in our lives. I can’t recommend her enough.
- Care member
Celyne D.
5.0
The quality of cleaning was evident, and the use of high-quality, eco-friendly products was a nice touch. They even managed to tackle some challenging areas that I hadn't expected to see so clean.
- Care member
Jacilene S.
5.0
Jacilene is a caring,compassionate and responsible person. She worked for me in a memory care environment. Her creativity and insight to people's needs is remarkable. I highly recommend Jacilene.
- Care member
Marcilene B.
5.0
She did a wonderful job helping me organize and clean out some spaces in my house. Very kind and hard working.
- Jennifer S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ashland, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ashland, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ashland, MA, 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 Ashland, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ashland, MA is $21.00 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 Ashland, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ashland, MA. 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 Ashland, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ashland, MA, 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 Ashland, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ashland, MA, 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.