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Hello, I have been providing companion care for a few years now for a family and their now 93-year-old mother. I have found this to be a very enjoying and wonderfully experience and would like to take on more part time work doing the same for others! I can provide...
Angela can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good Day! I am a nanny, educator, caregiver, personal assistant (PA), housekeeper, house sitter, pet sitter, elder caregiver, home organizer, personal chef and vacation rental property manager. I have been a small business owner, foster parent and master gardener. I love and get along with all pets and farm animals especially...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Dawn Marie was a gem of a find! She was warm, intelligent, talented and was a pleasure to work with. She took care of my housekeeping and pet sitting and I would hire her again whenever I needed her assistance."
Jonathan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature compassionate caregiver/assistant. I have a medical assistant diploma and worked in medical field for 7 years. In addition I have a kinesiology fitness degree and have 10 experience with physical therapy and exercises to improve quality of life. I have 10 plus years as part time caregiver
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services, visiting nurse
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!"
Donna N.
Jennifer M.
Ruckersville, VA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full/Part Time Work. Assistance With ADLs, Meal Prep
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 24 years experience as a Certified caregiver. I am also a Certified End of Life Doula.
CARENEEDS- I can help with ADLs, incontinence care, dementia support, medication reminders, appointments, and cooking healthy meals. I also train new or existing caregivers in areas they find difficult; such as, bathing, exercise, or...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer has helped improve my health, attitude and perspective. Needless to say Jennifer is a very hard worker; she is extremely efficient and thorough. Jennifer has helped me to access safely things in my home as that is difficult for me. I am now exercising...
Deb H.
5.0
(6)
I have many years of experience with helping families . I provide cleaning, organizing and personal assistant services for families or individuals in need of help in their daily lives or for events and gatherings. I can act as another set of hands and assist in errand running, laundry, cooking and baking, private catering,...
Heather can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, dusting, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Her cleaning rate is $35 per hour. She will text you if an appointment needs to be changed to another day of the week or if she cannot make it the day scheduled. She deep cleans as well which is hard to find in a house cleaner."
Sarah J.
I have babysat for many kids ranging from 6 months to teenage years. I am dependable, flexible, and CPR certified.
I also have a degree in occupational therapy.
Feel free to reach out if you have any part time sitting needs!
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I live near Charlottesville. I am the second youngest of five and have been cleaning houses for 3 years. I found that I'm very good at organizing kitchens and clutter and that I like doing it.
Simple instruction goes a long way with me and I thrive on constructive criticism so that I can fit into what you require from my...
Rebekah can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Tamyca B.
Ruckersville, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have a vast amount of working with children in the school system and through Intensive In Home Services. I have also worked with children doing therapeutic day treatment. I also have a 10-year-old nephew as well.
Tamyca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
* Available by Appt *
I offer my services as a (PA) personal assistant, home organizer, house sitter, pet sitter, vacation rental assistant, personal chef and respite elder caregiver. I have been a small business owner for many years, foster parent, cared for both parents, restaurant manager and master gardener. I have good year...
My service areas are from:
Ruckersville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Crozet, Waynesboro, Staunton, Zion Crossroads, Scottsville, Lovingston and parts of Buckingham.
Serving the Counties of:
Albemarle, Orange, Greene, Augusta, Nelson, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Buckingham.
I love all animals and get along well with all dogs, cats,...
Dawn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Cheairs F G.
Charlottesville, VA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Care Companion, Coordinator, And Advocate
My name is Cheairs(pronounced Chairs). I hold a Master's Degree in Gerontology and have worked in the field of aging for over 20 years. I have worked as a Dementia Services Coordinator, Service Facilitator, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and a Training Coordinator.
I have a passion for working with older adults and am seeking a...
Cheairs F can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
I started off babysitting like most people. I had a big church community so I would babysit multiple families at a time. Right after high school I started doing In Home Care for an 8-year-old boy with autism. My main priority was to socialize with him and get him to socialize with others. After that I went to a gym that had a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come with a wealth of knowledge in the field of private nursing and elder care. I graduated from LPN school in 1994. I worked as social services director in a local nursing home. I love helping and caring for the sick.
Amy can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
If you're like me, your pets have become family members. When you can't be home for them, whether because of work, vacation or other obligations, you want them taken care of with the same love and attention you give them. That's exactly what I do. I have 8 years experience, excellent references!
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I am a Certified/ licensed CNA and have a passion of taking care of the elderly. I have an experience of about 15 years and always happy doing what I do.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Ashley N.
Ruckersville, VA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ashley, children have pretty much been my entire life up until these past few months. Growing up I dreamed of being a teacher, so I volunteered in the church nursery and local elementary school. I became a JR coach in training for our swim team and proceeded to an actual coach once the age of 15. I worked full...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love Clean , I am very organized and I have years of experience. You will be very happy with my service.
Laudicea can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Ashley K.
Charlottesville, VA
$21-24/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QHMP-C) with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. Skilled in Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Psychology, and Special Education. Strong community and social services professional with a Master of Arts (M....
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Ashley was on time, kind and sweet to the kids. She took notes to make sure she remembered anything important. The children enjoyed her and we were able to enjoy our night out knowing they were in good hands."
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have 3 years of experience in Senior Care. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Preparation, Shopping/Errands, Light Housekeeping, Companionship and Medication Reminders.
Prior to working in Senior Care, I was a preschool teacher for 9 years, a stay a home mom for several years and worked in fundraising and program...
Lynn can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"Lynn is professional, compassionate, and positive; beloved by my mother (suffering from moderate dementia). She is a great communicator and is truly a partner in our care journey. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for great and affordable services, I am here to help you. I have good references and I have been cleaning for the past 5 years.
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Nancy has worked for me and several of my friends with great results."
Marlene J.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Barboursville, VA
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn Marie was a gem of a find! She was warm, intelligent, talented and was a pleasure to work with. She took care of my housekeeping and pet sitting and I would hire her again whenever I needed her assistance.
- Jonathan S.
Katherine K.
5.0
Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!
- Donna N.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer looked after my father who had Parkinsons for years and she was the lead for the team of caregivers. She is very knowledgeable and caring making sure everything that he needed was taken care of like doctors appointments, medications and physical therapy. She always kept him clean and happy....
- Leesa K.
Heather C.
5.0
Her cleaning rate is $35 per hour. She will text you if an appointment needs to be changed to another day of the week or if she cannot make it the day scheduled. She deep cleans as well which is hard to find in a house cleaner.
- Sarah J.
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley was on time, kind and sweet to the kids. She took notes to make sure she remembered anything important. The children enjoyed her and we were able to enjoy our night out knowing they were in good hands.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Barboursville, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Barboursville, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Barboursville, VA, 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 Barboursville, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Barboursville, VA is $16.00 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 Barboursville, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Barboursville, VA. 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 Barboursville, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Barboursville, VA, 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 Barboursville, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Barboursville, VA, 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.