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60 therapy dogs are listed in Cary, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Cary, IL
I work full-time at Physical Therapy Aide at U Health - M Hospital. I have a degree in Neurobiology from UW-Madison with plans of attending physical therapy school in the future. I love working with children of all ages and have experience working with ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism, and I am also BLS certified.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare, geriatrics and home care services. My services can also help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am a mom of five grown children and I am currently studying Early Education and Youth Development online. Seeking close employment for families in need of a dependable caretaker.
Vicki can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Caitlin B.
Cary, IL
$37/hr • 9 yrs exp
I recently moved back to Illinois after graduating from UW-Madison with a degree in Neurobiology. For the past 5 years I have worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at a local hospital in Madison. Essentially I became my departments designated babysitter over the past couple of years. love working with children of all ages and have...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate skilled caregiver devoted to utilizing my 15 years experience to provide a safe, caring, comforting environment for the client which would allow the client to remain in their home . Assisting clients with activities of daily living, bathing, feeding, toileting, exercising, socializing. Light housekeeping,...
Dawn can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Dawn has a great heart and will do what the client needs with in the parameters of her capabilities.
She is responsible and follows up as needed."
Randall R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carli and I am 32 years old. I have a 10-year-old son and our family lives in Cary.
I am currently in school for massage therapy which I attend on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I was a former full time nanny from 2015 to 2021. Before that I have 8 years of babysitting experience. My availability would be Tuesday,...
Carli can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great...
John K.
1.0
(1)
Friendly, reliable Polish-American housekeeper with over 20 years cleaning service and 6 years of geriatric skilled training professional. Algonquin area resident.
Vicki can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Supervised group homes for developmentally disabled children and adults, writing and implementing Individual Service Plans to assist clients to reach highest potentials, implementing behavioral plans, supervising and training care staff.
Viviana N.
Cary, IL
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Summer Babysitter With A Passion For Child Development
Hi! My name is Viviana and I am a freshman at Iowa State majoring in Family and Consumer Science Education. Between babysitting, coaching cheer and tumbling, being a swim instructor, and working guest services at a public pool, I have lots of experience with kids. I am have worked with kids as young as a few months old to as old...
Viviana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia P.
Cary, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Julia! I am a responsible, reliable and very crafty person! I will be sure to keep your kiddos having fun while educating them. I bring energy and excitement to your kids and always care for them with manners and a smile.
Last summer I worked at Cary Park district as a summer camp consular where I worked with...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Lesia. I have more than 12 years of experience to take care of people with different needs. I can help you with meal preparation, reminder medicine, and helping with a shower. In addition, I can provide you with the services of a therapist. I cared for people with alzheimer's, dementia, dialysis, oxygen,...
Lesia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very...
Michael F.
I graduated with my Associates degree in music from McHenry County College in 2018. I've been a teacher at Marengo Community High School for 6, going on 7 years now. I teach percussion ensemble and drumline. A couple of years ago, I went back to school and will graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater in the fall...
Matthew can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Aldona N.
McHenry, IL
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a medical nurse in a hospital in Lithuania for 16 years. As a person and professional I am very responsible and devoted in my duties. I feel a need to help and care for others. My working experience as a care giver is 23 years. I am a long time worker and my clients becomes my family. During all these years I worked...
Aldona can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I will start by saying we were a family that was new to hiring caregivers. We had no idea what to ask/expect and after the first few we hired we definitely learned very quickly what we did and did not want/need for our family members. Then Aldona came along. What...
Care member
Lyubov S.
Barrington, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been doing house cleaning for 20 years now. Some of my recent clients have used my cleaning services for over 10 years. I have references. Due to move from California to Illinois, I am now looking for someone I can offer my housekeeping services to. I do great work, listen to what you expect of me, and very detailed. It...
Lyubov can also help with: Changing bed linens, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Lyubov has been cleaning for us now for about 6 months. She comes every 3 weeks and lets herself in and out. Her services are seamless and she does a fantastic job! Lyubov spent time with us before starting to understand where we wanted her to focus the most....
Tessa S.
3.5
(2)
I have been cleaning homes as a side job for the past 3 yrs. I love the feeling of a fresh, clean, orderly home and enjoy a job well done. I am a single mother as well as a gramma so keeping things organized and clean is what I am about.
Dawn can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come with cleaning experience of over 19plus years. I provide professionalism, high quality detailed cleaning, and free estimates for new clients. My references can be provided upon request.
Marzena can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Marzena has been helping out in our home since last year! I know that when she comes, our house will be immaculate by the end of her visit! She makes our house look so beautiful with the way she cleans. We truly appreciate everything that she does for us!"
Veronika W.
Robin F.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Wants To Help With E-learning/child Care
5.0
(1)
I've been a stay at home Mom/Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just graduated high school, and turned 18. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens....
5.0
"She is an amazing caregiver. Her patience and compassion is awesome. She goes above and beyond. I so appreciate her. "
Care member
Amy S.
Algonquin, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...
Amy can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Amy is outstanding at what she does. She connected with our mom who typically does not connect with most people. She guided us through a tough time while seeing that our mom was taken care of through the last few weeks in her life."
Ron M.
Elizabeth C.
Island Lake, IL
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Liz has been wonderful! She was instrumental in my daughter making it to soccer practice on time. Liz would pick my ten year old from school and camp, then transport her to her various soccer practice locations. She was warm and nurturing towards my daughter. We...
Carol L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began my career managing households for diplomats with the Nepali embassy, during which I had training in CPR, First Aid, Food Hygiene and Security. My last 2 years have been spent caring for a Parkinson's patient with dementia. provided professional 24 hour care man with Parkinson , disease, hypertension, anxiety, disorder...
Ram can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Ram was my 90 year old Mother's caregiver for 13 months and he did an excellent job. He was very kind and compassionate with her and understood her problems with progressive dementia. He took care of her medications, bathing and hygiene, cooking and...
Raija W.
Alia J.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dr. appointments and grocery shopping, I don't mind driving. I enjoy cooking and cleaning, doing dishes and laundry. Social conversations, love doing jigsaw puzzles, watching t. V. with the elders and making sure their medication are given on time. Help them exercise, physical therapy and read to them. Listen to music, take...
Alia can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Alia is a complete caregiver. She cared for my 89 year mother like she was her own. So caring, loving capable, friendly- there are not enough words to describe what Alia has done for our family in taking excellent care of our Mom."
Renee W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Cary, IL
Dawn B.
5.0
Dawn is a caring compassionate caregiver, she went above and beyond caring for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease. Dawn has taken care of my mother for several years until my retirement. She currently cares for her when we are in need of help on a as needed basis if she is available. As my...
- Karen C.
Carli H.
5.0
Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great attitude and is very dependable!
- John K.
Lesia B.
5.0
Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very capable of transporting my wife using a...
- Michael F.
Aldona N.
5.0
She is dependable, loving and a part of our family. She cared for my mom who had alzheimers. My mom passed away and she continues care for my 99 year old father. She is very trustworthy and always goes the extra mile for our family. You would be lucky to have her!
- Care member
Lyubov S.
5.0
Unfortunately Lyubov was completely booked and not able to take me on as a client. That being said, she responded to my contact immediately even though she had nothing to gain. This speaks to her professionalism and I would suspect she carries this into her work. I'm sure it is the reason for...
- James G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Cary, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Cary, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Cary, 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 Cary, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Cary, IL is $19.82 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 Cary, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Cary, 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 Cary, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Cary, 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 Cary, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Cary, 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.
Ratings for Cary, IL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Cary, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.