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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Miss Cindy goes above & beyond her expectations, having her in our families life has been a true blessing.
She is modest and trustworthy, a person who always puts others before herself. This woman can easily work with humans of all ages and individual needs."
Emily M.
4.0
(4)
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
"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....
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Kaleigh S.
North Franklin, CT
$17-30/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
4.0
"Kaleigh was wonderful with Charlotte. It is obvious she loves animals. She took her for a walk and then stayed and played with her a while. She updated me by text when she arrived and how she did on her walk before she left."
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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 sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
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: Window washing, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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: Home modification, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
Summer G.
Moosup, CT
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My objective is to find a job where I can practice and forward my dream of becoming a Professional Makeup Artist. At this time I am looking for any job that could help me on my feet!
Highly motivated and responsible outgoing person, with a strong work ethic, seeking full-time or part-time employment to gain valuable real-world...
Summer can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom 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 transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shannon cared for my mom for 4 plus years. She was knowledgeable, compassionate, encouraging, enjoyable and the ultimate choice, whenever mom was consulted on who should care for her. She engaged my mom in conversation and through her training/experience always...
Sherdene B.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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
(5)
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: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Kathleen was a wonderful caregiver to my 93-year-old father who had a hip fracture And required Hands on care during his recovery. She was kind knowledgeable and made both my dad I Very comfortable When I was unable to care for him myself. I would highly recommend...
Karen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Abena, CNA certified. I have 15 years of experience in home care services. I am compassionate, trusting, dependable and competent caregiver. I have much experience with Alzheimer, dementia and hospice patients. I am very out going and easy to talk to, and also take my job very serious, I also have experience with...
Abena can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"Abena has been a dream come true for us. She is extremely pleasant to be around and does an efficient, beautiful job with everything she undertakes. We cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Patricia P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Canterbury, CT
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.
Emily C.
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 parents. Emily's friendly and caring...
- Care member
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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.