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60 therapy dogs are listed in Blue Island, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in Blue Island, IL
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in the social service/healthcare profession for over 20 years. Having the opportunity to work in both these fields has truly made me a more compassionate, caring and patient individual. I give 110% to my clients and their families in every way that I possibly can. I also believe that like all relationship's...
Katrina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"She took great care of my father who had mobility issues and was a diabetic while we looked into a long-term care facility. She's caring, prompt and a very detailed oriented person with a heart of gold."
Calvin R.
Pamela S.
Blue Island, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Caring, Reliable, Mature Family Collaborator!
Compassionate, caring, reliable, mature mom with 20 plus years of child care both inside and out side of the home seeks to provide exceptional support to families. My experience in this area includes hands on child care and coursework in early childhood development and education. Currently, I'm working on a degree in Early...
Pamela can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimberly watched my son as a nanny/babysitter for years. She is reliable and takes her job very seriously. This is just not a 'job' to her, this is a career to her. Highly recommend her services. She is awesome with children of all ages!"
Mike M.
Iwona P.
Palos Hills, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience of come and go cleaning services on weekly or bi-weekly schedule. Love and enjoy cleaning/organizing homes and offices. Perform a variety of cleaning activities. Very detail oriented and pet friendly Adjust to the needs of my clients and their homes.
Iwona can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"After being recommended by a friend, Iwona has been taking care of our home once a week for 10 years. Iwona is always on time and typically completes our cleaning in the same amount of time each visit. Iwona's attention to detail is clearly noticeable, and on...
Christine S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Service-minded professional with experience in home management, decluttering and organizing. Champion first-class service in commercial/residential projects with experience at major hotels, business offices and single-family residences. I can ensure 100% compliance with safety and sanitary guidelines. Services include:...
Adeline can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Adeline, is very professional, she gives attention to detail, I am so pleased with her work. She has a great personality as well. You will not be disappointed if you choose her!"
Care member
Savina F.
Midlothian, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 11 Years Of Professional Dog, Cat And Exotic Pet Care Services
5.0
(2)
I grew up with lots of children and pets. I have also worked with animals professionally in New York for over a decade. I started out just walking dogs and doing cat and exotic pet visits. Eventually I became an experienced Dog and Puppy rehabilitator, dog/puppy Trainer and boarder. Now as a mother of two I am looking to...
Savina can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Savina was AMAZING with my pup Paris. She has a very calm demeanor which actually helped relaxed Paris. My Paris is a 6 pound teacup Maltese. Very small and very hyper. She has congestive heart failure and separation anxiety. So it was very hard to keep her calm...
Yvette V.
3.9
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a job that provides stability
and flexibility. I have 5+ years of experience in the housekeeping industry.
Jada can also help with: Window washing
5.0
"I have been working with Jada for multiple months now and she is professional, respectful, follows instructions well, and responds quickly to feedback. I would recommended hiring her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and I'd enjoy the opportunity to care for your children. No need to worry about qualifications, I have extensive experience working with youngsters. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am Red Cross Certified. I was a cheer coach for 4 years and I taught children from ages 3-16...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Paige was the best caregiver that we have ever come across. She watched our 3 children during the summer. Our schedule changes so much and she was very adaptable and trustworthy. If only she would come back to school in Michigan so we could keep her! She is an...
Josephine C.
Alisa K.
Whiting, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One
4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services.
I have 25 years collective experience in:
Camp counseling
Teaching art
Art therapy
Nannying
Sitting
Chauffeuring
PTA
Room parent
Music courses
Sign language
Mindful Parent Coaching
ECD
And more
I...
Alisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Alisa while in town for a wedding. We used her two evenings in a row! She was so easy to work with and a great communicator. We felt safe leaving our 15 month old with her and she was very happy with Alisa! She also brought extra books and toys since we...
Amanda W.
5.0
(4)
I was a junior high teacher for 16 years. In 2018 I transitioned to tutoring mostly online while also teaching STEM classes and providing petcare.
I primarily do dog sitting, but also provide drop-in visits and walks for all pets. I offer 30 minute, 60 minutes or extended drop in visits (3 hours).
The rates below are...
Eileen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Eileen was absolutely fantastic with our two dachshunds. She went above and beyond to send us photos and videos throughout the day and did an excellent job following instructions for their food and routine schedules. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Very Companionable, Patient, and Clingy , I like to care for my clients as if I'm caring for one of my own Loved Ones , trained In pretty much everything a CNA Needs to know Catheters, dementia , dialysis, bio polar, handicap, cleaning , meal preparation, bathing , doctor's appointments, hair / nail appointments, therapy,...
China can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"China is one of the sweetest people who you will encounter in this field. She is compassionate about her clients and is a dependable co-worker. While working with China, I never hesitated to ask for help when I needed assistance on how to perform tasks on the job."
Dinata H.
Obiageli N.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
I have 11 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Errands/Shopping, Cooking, Light housekeeping. My patient care includes... Hospice care, stroke care, Dementia, Alhzeimer, and medication reminder. Transferring skills include.... Hoyer lifting experience on transferring from walker to bed/wheel chair,...
Obiageli can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Punctuality, dedicated to duty, honest"
Care member
Solomon O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Solomon. I have 8 years experience in home care services with various medical conditions steming from CVAs, dementia, companionship, hospice and terminally ill elders and also knowledge about medical conditions having passed through medical college and awaiting my callup. I wish to be the caregiver that want...
Solomon can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Extremely reliable, self starter and makes good decisions. Wonderful caregiver."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I provide home visits for your sweet pets while you are away. I also provide daily walks. I do not board or stay overnight. I am insured and can provide references. I tailor my services to your needs. I received excellent experience as a volunteer with PAWS in Tinley Park, a volunteer-run animal shelter taking in cats and dogs....
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Lisa twice this summer to care for our cats. She was amazing. She was punctual and very reliable. She took excellent care of my cats while we were gone. I think my cats even missed her when we came home. I will be hiring her again."
Alexandra S.
Pam M.
Palos Hills, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Housekeeper/ Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant Available FT/PT/PRN
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE **
Hi! My name is Pam!
I am a very reliable, compassionate, responsible and trustworthy caregiver. My experience has included working for various families as well as a certified nursing assistant.
My goal is to keep people in their homes and provide a substantial quality of life! Above and beyond...
Pam can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My family hired Pam to assist our 65yr old mother as she had just returned home from an in-patient hospital facility; recovering from Guillian-Barre Syndrome. Our mother had made progress by the time she returned home but was still unable to walk. From the moment I...
Keaton M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I provide companionship on a daily basis by leading an ear or a shoulder to lean on.
Apollonia can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ms. A. is very professional and pleasant. She is an exceptional cleaner and person. We are so blessed to have her in our home."
Brenda M.
Rejane H.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , my name is Rejane I am a experience and excellent cleaning. Services:sweep , mop and floor polish:carpets vacuum cleaned carpet polish furniture change sheets as needed cleaning mirror , bathtubs showers glass surfaces beds cleaning metals and accessories empty load clothing , iron cleaning clothing cleaning toilets...
Rejane can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"Rejane is a wonderful home cleaning person. She did a wonderful job! I really had a sense of relief once she was done, because she really did a thorough job of cleaning. I recommend everyone to give Rejane an opportunity to clean any home. That is how great she...
Judith S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marta. I'm from Poland and have lived in the United States for 18 years. I'm a nanny for 9 years. I'm a patient, trusting and caring person. I am a very careful and responsible with children I take care off. I have a great passion for children and watching them learn and grow. I do everything to help raise them and to...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Marta has cared for my daughter for 3 years and also our 8 month old son for the past year. I cannot say enough about what Marta has meant to our family and how well she has cared for our children.
Marta takes our daughter to many classes around town and...
Rae D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Private care provided 15 years of experience, Bathing, feeding, Companion care. More services provided at a reasonable price. At this time I have Evenings and Overnights available.
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tiffany is a very conscious of my mom's situation and has been invaluable as a caregiver for her!
Her attention to details has helped me figure out how to get mom the best care. And mom loves her too!"
Erik R.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Blue Island, IL
Katrina W.
5.0
She took great care of my father who had mobility issues and was a diabetic while we looked into a long-term care facility. She's caring, prompt and a very detailed oriented person with a heart of gold.
- Calvin R.
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
Iwona P.
5.0
Very pleasant, responded back to my inquiry quickly. Unfortunately, my circumstances had changed .
- Care member
Adeline H.
5.0
Adeline, is very professional, she gives attention to detail, I am so pleased with her work. She has a great personality as well. You will not be disappointed if you choose her!
- Care member
Savina F.
5.0
Savina was AMAZING with my pup Paris. She has a very calm demeanor which actually helped relaxed Paris. My Paris is a 6 pound teacup Maltese. Very small and very hyper. She has congestive heart failure and separation anxiety. So it was very hard to keep her calm when she was alone and I was afraid...
- Yvette V.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Blue Island, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Blue Island, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Blue Island, IL, 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 Blue Island, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Blue Island, IL is $20.50 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 Blue Island, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Blue Island, IL. 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 Blue Island, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Blue Island, IL, 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 Blue Island, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Blue Island, IL, 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.