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Hello!
I am currently in school for physical therapy, and work at a rehab office. I am well versed in caring for the elderly and love doing so. I'm able to provide a safe and caring environment with my skills. I'm outgoing, personable, and a fast learner! I hope that my skills can help suit your needs.
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
4.9
(15)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years senior care experience in care-giving. Experience with cooking, errands, grocery shop, light housekeeping, transport to appts, wheelchair transfers, feeding, bathing, medication .
I worked for a woman for 10 summers. I cleaned her house every week, did special projects for her, grocery shopping and appts. I...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
4.0
"Sue is AMAZING, she has helped our family transition my father into long term in home care. She is great energy, has positive attitude and was amazing at stepping up to help making my Dad feel comfortable with the new level of care he needs. We look forward to...
Willey H.
Cindy B.
Windham, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have many years experience as a CNA, hospice, physical therapy. I am a very hard worker, compassionate, reliable and outgoing. I have many references . Please consider me for this .position. Look forward to speaking with you. Thank You, Cindy.
Cindy can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Cindy is a Very sweet and outgoing person and patient advocate. Personable and outgoing caregiver as well. I would trust her to take care of any of my beloved family members, and at any age - infant to elderly!"
Kristen A.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I hired Shannon to watch our 10 year old boy and two year old girl, we had a great experience with Shannon, she’s professional and courteous, and our kids absolutely loved her, I highly recommend Shannon"
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Kaleigh S.
North Franklin, CT
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
I am a reliable college student. I provide dog sitting and walking services and just dropping in to play with them for 30 minutes. I provide dog sitting services at my house where I have 2 cats and a dog. I am looking to grow my knowledge and provide your animals with the extra love or attention that your busy life may not...
Kaleigh can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Absolutely live animals and it shoes in her actions. She is very dependable and punctual and will make sure your animals are well taken care of."
Tristy H.
Samantha B.
Wauregan, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a current Nanny taking care of children who also have Dogs and Cats. Looking to expand my weekly hours and services to pet care. I have previous experience in pet sitting alone in both house sitting while pet owners are on vacation, as well as pop ins during the day to make sure your fur baby's are safe.
Thanks I'm...
Samantha can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Executed a wide range of cleaning duties and delivered top-notch cleaning services to clients, ensuring all their needs were met.
Tashariahn can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
Courtney P.
North Franklin, CT
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Available Summer 2025
Hello! I'm excited to offer childcare services and am looking for work for the summer of 2025. I'm currently a paraprofessional at a CT high school, so I'll be available this summer and eager to work. I'm starting early to find a great match.
I have years of experience caring for children, including working as a party hostess,...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Deanna M.
Danielson, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced and reliable caregiver with over 10 years of experience caring for children and their families. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old. Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients, willing to recommend my services highly. Willing to take on household duties and work with...
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Stacey T.
Baltic, CT
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a Certified Medical Assistant and was a CNA for 7 years. I do medicine reminders, prepare light meals, help with grooming and bathing, do light housework (sweep, mop floors, laundry, dishes, etc).
I'd describe my personality as caring, gentle and patient.
I like caring for seniors because I love to hear about their...
Stacey can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification
Skills:
CPR
Sarah K.
Jewett City, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I can also help with some errands and lighthouse keeping.
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Experienced pet owner of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets.
Love all animals and if I could have a houseful I would.
I currently only have my ferrets and would love to help out with pet care of other families.
I am able to provide services such as feeding, walking, basic grooming and basic training.
Naomie can also help with: Pet walking
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have worked with disabled, epileptic, cancer, dementia, Alzheimer as well as hospice clients. I am medical and CPR certified. I study the side effects for each medication they are taking, and take detailed notes for their day. I provide...
Tiffanie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I am a graduate student studying counseling at the University of Saint Joseph.
I have worked with students in Montville Youth services after school and summer programs for several years. I have experience working with students with disabilities, specifically autism as a paraprofessional. I also have experience working with...
Abby can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Deanna and I am an experienced caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing top-notch care to seniors. I have a passion for helping others and take great pride in being able to make a difference in the lives of those I care for. I possess excellent communication skills, which allow me to easily build...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hannah S.
Jewett City, CT
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I am looking for a reliable job where I can show my housekeeping skills and attention to detail. I have over a years experience providing cleaning services to a client that I was caring for in her home. My duties included doing the laundry, cleaning up after meals in the kitchen and eating area, vacuuming, mopping the...
Hannah can also help with: General room cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
I am able to provide pet care in your own home. I have experience with dogs of a variety of breeds, cats, and small animals. I myself have a cat, a Lab/Husky Mix, and Australian Shepard puppy, and two rats. I can provide services of feeding, walking, litter box/cage cleaning, and light grooming (brushing, etc.)
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon and I am a Certified Advanced Caregiver based. I have over 20 years of experience as a caregiver and offer respite services to families tasked in the care of their loved ones.
In my years of service, I also have experience with individuals returning home on rehab and can assist with the rehabilitation...
Shannon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She was amazing. Kind, considerate and a pleasure to be around. We all loved her"
Suzanne O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I am a compassionate caretaker who knows how to engage in creative play and how to set firm boundaries. I understand the importance of mutually respectful relationships, how laughter and fun bring joy to our lives, and how structure is necessary for healthy development and the achievement of goals. After 20 years of...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Emily as a babysitter while traveling with friends, and she was fantastic with our four kids, aged 2 to 7. She was extremely communicative and arrived well-prepared, which helped ease the kids' hesitations about staying in a new environment without their...
Care member
Kathleen M C.
North Stonington, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services, limited lifting and transferring, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, conversation and etc. I am flexible with my hours and will do overnights.
My hobbies include cribbage, yoga, crocheting, gardening and Zumba, to...
Kathleen M can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
5.0
"Kathy was the health aide to my father during my wedding. My father has mobility issues and she did a great job helping him as well as my mother getting my father to the right places at the right time. She took a lot of pressure off of my mother so she was able to...
Ryan S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Canterbury, CT
Susan H.
5.0
Sue was great working for my mom who has advanced Parkinson’s and it required an awake at night caregiver to help with person care needs as she was up several times at night. Mom liked her, which was important.
- Care member
Cindy B.
5.0
Cindy is a Very sweet and outgoing person and patient advocate. Personable and outgoing caregiver as well. I would trust her to take care of any of my beloved family members, and at any age - infant to elderly!
- Kristen A.
Shannon B.
5.0
Shannon is an amazing woman filled with empathy! She shows compassion, kindness, and playfulness, always caring for the kids. Her dedication and determination to better the lives of the kids she works with are unmatched, always putting their needs and wants first. I would recommend her to anybody in...
- Care member
Kaleigh S.
5.0
Absolutely live animals and it shoes in her actions. She is very dependable and punctual and will make sure your animals are well taken care of.
- Tristy H.
Shannon P.
5.0
She was amazing. Kind, considerate and a pleasure to be around. We all loved her
- Suzanne O.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Canterbury, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Canterbury, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Canterbury, CT, 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 Canterbury, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Canterbury, CT is $17.00 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 Canterbury, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Canterbury, CT. 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 Canterbury, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Canterbury, CT, 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 Canterbury, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Canterbury, CT, 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.