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Chloe L.
Saco, ME
$15-25/hr
Hello, my name is Chloe. I have extensive experience with dogs and cats, having cared for various breeds and personalities throughout my life. As an avid animal lover, I am eager to assist you with any needs related to your pets. I have four dogs of my own each with their own behaviors and personalities
I am particularly...
Chloe can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated, compassionate caregiver, I take pride in my ability to provide both skilled support and a joyful presence for those in my care. I'm a licensed and insured RN. Caring for my own mother who had dementia in her 90s gave me my best experience. I lived with her the last three years; kept her active; conversant; hired...
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Martha has been great at seeing what needs to be done to keep my mother safe and getting her out in the world. My mother would tend to stay home even though she is, by nature, very social. Martha is very reliable and has been very willing to work with us on...
Care member
Lisa L.
East Baldwin, ME
$15-25/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to help out with your fur babies, I can promise you they will have great care just as if they are my own. I have always had aninmals and always will, they have my entire heart, I am a dog mom to a few dogs and 1 cat currently. Other than my own dogs all my life I also have a few friends and people who I have...
Lisa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Our dogs were so tuckered out when my husband and I got home from work and we're so much happier for having her visit and play with them. She is a great communicator and kept us updated the whole time. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Denise. I have my degree in Human Services. I have 20 years of experience working with the elderly. I am outgoing, kind, friendly and compassionate. I am a certified Home Health Aide and experienced End of Life professional. I will care for your parents/ grandparents as if they were my own. My duties include,...
Denise can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Denise was wonderful with my grandmother. She took great care of her while my husband and I went away for a night. My grandmother E is 100 and is just a few months out from hip surgery. It was wonderful knowing Denise was there to ensure E's safety and help her...
Amy L.
Dasia S.
Sanford, ME
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to help you with all of your house keeping needs! I am available for cleaning on Monday-Wednesday 8am-11am! I am detail oriented, diligent, reliable, and absolutely happy to help! I understand everybody's lives are specific to them and cleaning is hard to attain all of the time, I speak form experience with my own home....
Dasia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can provide general house cleaning, laundry, organizing and more for you so your time can be spent the way you want. I cleaned homes for about 6 years with my longtime friend Lu(for which I can provide a reference). My service area covers Portland/Cape Elizabeth to Wells. I have my own proven cleaning products and equipment to...
Michele can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Michele was fantastic. She just came in and cleaned what needed to be cleaned."
Erin F.
Cj K.
Biddeford, ME
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing pet care services for 12+ years! I offer a variety of solutions for your Pet Care needs and I would love the opportunity to talk w/you!
Cj can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Crystal is reliable and personable. She has a great attitude and is someone you can depend on. I trust Crystal implicitly."
Courtney T.
Denise W.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care Provider/End Of Life In Home Care Specialist
5.0
(2)
I have my associates degree in Human services. I am a certified home health aide. I have worked with the elderly for over 20 years. I am a compassionate, friendly out going person. I have excellent credentials. I have a spotless driving record and you can check my background on care. com My schedule can vary upon job. I am also...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every...
Modupe C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra and I graduated from college with a degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and currently getting my Bachelors in Nursing! I have always been passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with teenagers with autism. I also worked with an individual with a...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Danah!
Here is a little bit about me:
I am currently in Graduate school at Springfield College to get a Masters in Occupational therapy. During my undergrad at Springfield I was also a member of the women's gymnastics team.
I have a strong passion for working with Kids with tons of experience! Since the age of...
Danah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danah was great with my 6 year old daughter. She played games with her, took her for a walk and cooked her meals. I would definitely recommend Danah for babysitting!"
Katherine H.
Erin M.
Kennebunk, ME
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Summer Nanny And Tutoring Services Available Full Or Part-time
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Erin. I am an elementary teacher looking for a summer nannying and/or tutoring job. I have taught third grade, kindergarten, Title I/RTI, worked as a teacher's assistant, and a substitute teacher. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and Dance from the University of New Hampshire and my Master's in Education...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Erin truly enjoys being around babies. She enjoys all aspects of baby life from playing to feeding to bedtime and everything in between. I should mention, at the time, we had twin 18 month olds. She had a double dose of toddlers and handled it with the grace of a...
Heidi K.
5.0
(4)
AVAILABILITY: start part time March 2024
I started out working as a CNA in 2014 and then received my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in social work in 2017 and started transitioning my care from personal 1:1 to social work.
I've taken a step out of the nursing home setting and would like to transition to home...
Nicole can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"My contact with Nicole was in an institutional setting that is both a rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Over this past year Nicole has been an invaluable support for me in coordinating the care of my sister, who is elderly and has severe mental illness....
kahtleen G.
Amelia T.
South Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at UNE. I graduated from Lesley University with my Bachelors in Children, Youth, and Family Studies in 2023. During my gap year between undergrad and post grad, I worked as a Developmental Specialist doing Early Intervention therapy with children 0-3. My long term goal is to become...
Amelia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia is the best with kids of all ages! I have a 3 year old and an 8 month old and trust Amelia 100% with them. She is responsible, smart, loving and treats my kids as her own. We love Amelia!"
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Aliya S.
Biddeford, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aliya. I'm very experienced nanny. I am energetic and positive person who will provide full care, safety and development of any child ages 1 through 10. I teach my baby skills of self-service, writing, spelling, reading, drawing. I can properly organize the daily routine of the child: walks, cooking and feeding,...
Aliya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I know Aliya for a few years. She is one of the people I can trust my child. Highly recommend."
Ludmila M.
Gabrielle C.
Windham, ME
$24-25/hr
Experienced And Caring Pet Sitter Providing In-Home Services And Drop-In Visits
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Gabby, and I am a reliable and compassionate pet sitter offering in-home pet sitting and drop-in visits for your furry friends. With a lifelong love for animals, I have experience caring for various pets, including dogs, cats, and small animals.
My services include:
- In-home pet sitting: I will stay at...
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide personal & professional senior services, physical therapy, nutritional education, physical fitness and I'm a sincere caretaker; insightful & intuitive! I have extensive experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, scoliosis, CP, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Your mind and heart will be completely secure with your personal...
Kellyann can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Kellyann responded quickly to my request and called me before arriving the first day.
She was very professional and knowledgeable and helped me with shopping and nutritional guidance.
I definitely recommend her."
Paul M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services -
Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available.
I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA.
I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated.
I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade.
My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"It is my pleasure to provide a review of Jodi, who cared for my father diagnosed with mid-level Alzheimer's. Jodi is an exceptional caregiver who displayed a great sense of humor, patience, and creativity in finding activities that my father enjoyed.
Jodi's...
Matthew M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided in-home support services to seniors for the past two years. I really enjoy learning what I can do to make the care receiver's day-to-day life be as comfortable and interesting as possible. For example, one of my past experiences was with a man who had Alzheimer's and we would spend a 10 hour day together while...
Pat can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Pat was wonderful with my grandmother Eva. Eva broke her hip a few months ago and needed some extra help as she healed. Pat took over her morning routine so that I could work, and we were all quite grateful for her kindness and attentiveness. She was great at...
Amy L.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Buxton, ME
Martha D.
5.0
Martha has been working with my mom for about a month now. She’s always prompt, kind, compassionate, and very gentle with her. We’re very pleased.
- Care member
Lisa L.
5.0
Great communicator, super sweet with our dogs!
- Annie F.
Denise W.
5.0
Denise was wonderful with my grandmother. She took great care of her while my husband and I went away for a night. My grandmother E is 100 and is just a few months out from hip surgery. It was wonderful knowing Denise was there to ensure E's safety and help her with dinner and bedtime. E told me...
- Amy L.
Dasia S.
5.0
She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!
- Care member
Michele J.
5.0
Michele was fantastic. She just came in and cleaned what needed to be cleaned.
- Erin F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Buxton, ME
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Buxton, ME?
To find a therapy dog near you in Buxton, ME, 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 Buxton, ME?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Buxton, ME is $24.00 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 Buxton, ME?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Buxton, ME. 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 Buxton, ME receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Buxton, ME, 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 Buxton, ME help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Buxton, ME, 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.