Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Cicero, IL
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Find therapy dogs in Cicero, IL that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Cicero, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Cicero, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years experience. I started caring children at age 13 and ever since I been a mother s helper. Throughout my life, I found myself either at neighbor s baby sitting or working as a caregiver regularly or on weekends. I really enjoy relationships that I developed with these families as the children grow. It is a joy when a...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She takes excellent care of whomever she works with."
Lashunda S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am internally fulfilled when assisting sick and or elderly in all needs and providing care and companionship. Some of the services I have provided are: Companionship, preparing meals and assisting with activities of daily living. Help with routine household/maid duties, monitor medical conditions of patient on a daily basis...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, companionship, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Very caring and professional. Know how to keep kids entertained."
Iren L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect.
Previously work with Patients with following conditions:
Alzheimers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Kristelle can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Chicago to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasize on children and adolescents, and am looking for opportunities to continue working with children while I study. Happy to provide recommendations and referrals.
I hold a Master's degree in psychology and have three years experience in...
5.0
"Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came once a week and was super helpful in engaging my children, entertaining them, while also pushing them to...
Coney P.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Branndi watched our two children for almost 3 years. She was with us from when my daughter was 3 months until my son was 2. In that time she truly became part of the family and took care of my children like they were her own. Branndi was great about taking the kids...
Kate C.
5.0
(2)
I am a creative and considerate caregiver with COVID vaccines, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I have 10 years of experience, caring for children 2m-12years, and have kept animals for many years and also offer pet sitting services. I have managed households of up to 4 children working through homework...
Celeste can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"From the first time I met Celeste I knew she would be a great for our family! She is compassionate, caring, and very competent! She always texted me a few days before babysitting just to make sure the time worked and always showed up early. She was very responsive...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an absolute lover of pets. I have grown up with pets caring for them overall, so I know the works to keeping your pet healthy, clean, and happy.
Over the years I have owned four cats and two different dogs, all different breeds. I have also house sat numerous times for families, along with taken their pet in for sometimes...
Syuzanna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I just graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy looking to work while in studying for my boards! I am 29, CPR and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. Many years of experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Also have worked with children with Autism. Have a car and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!"
Tessa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I walk several dogs in the area, I am very reliable, flexible, usually can do a last minute if something pops up on your end, obey any rules/guidelines you have set in place. I also will love on your dog! I don't just walk them. I greet them with pets and talk to them like they are a person and do the same when I leave--I don't...
Kristin can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I am very glad that I asked Kristin to take care of my fish and terrariums while I was overseas, including the unusual request of looking after my dart frogs. She is professional, caring, communicative and overall a very pleasant person to work with. Kristin did an...
Marjolijn B.
Shakira Q.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since I graduated out of high school; even in high school for community service I would do daycares since I loved being around them and always thought that they were so joyful and loved to see them grow as a person. I started being a nanny when I turned 20 years old, so I have been a nanny for 7...
Shakira can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shakira joined our family when my daughter was 4 weeks ago and my son was 2.5. For a year and half she cared and loved my children as her own. Parting ways was one of the hardest things my family had to do. I started my own business and no longer needed a nanny,...
Kassandra M.
Rosario V.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .
5.0
(1)
I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her.
Highly recommend. "
Care member
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
Zoe S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent speech-language pathologist grad, who is looking for gigs before the new school year!
I am very outgoing, playful, and energetic caretaker! I try my best to get kids off of their technology and up and moving. My specialty is a good scavenger hunt!
In undergrad, I also minored in educational services, so...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews."
Gillian G.
Sheree B.
Westchester, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available
5.0
(4)
Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL
August 2017 to Present
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Great place with awesome people. Highly recommended!!!"
Jerrel H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated teacher available for summer care! With experience from ages newborn to 13 - from my 5 younger siblings to my 30 students - I'm the caregiver you've been looking for! A licensed educator, I am up to date on all background checks and qualified for tutoring services (ask me about my rates while caring for your...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marissa watched my 2 year old nephew all day and my nephew and 1 year old son for 4 hours at night later the same day. She was on time and kept up with both boys and their schedules: dinner, play time, bed time. She even did some light pick up after play time which...
Rebecca W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience, I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a good...
Veronica can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Veronica. She has been working for us for two years and we are very pleased with her services. Not only is she hard working, she is also a great communicator, very trustworthy, and a pleasure to have in our home. While we use her primarily for cleaning,...
Sean C.
Talya T.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Honest ,Loving, Experience, Professionalism, Self-Motivated, Organized
4.9
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving wife and mother for a one child, accomplished child care provider and established world traveler. I have worked on 3 different countries as a child care provider and has extensive experience with Autistic children. An established speaker of Turkish, English and Spanish(learning) languages. I have diploma on...
Talya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Talya for 5 months. We are unfortunately moving out of Chicago. My son was 3 months when Talya joined us. Talya is an incredibly patient individual with a passion for children. She always arrived early or on time, giving me...
Jenni S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 23 years old and aside from serving, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through a local animal shelter that I have volunteered with for 2 years now. I grew...
Missi can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, dog training, pet walking, grooming & more
5.0
"Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful person, and gives the best love and care to my baby. She also stayed with Mollie and walked her and made...
Isa S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Cicero, IL
Annie K.
5.0
She takes excellent care of whomever she works with.
- Lashunda S.
Mary K.
5.0
Very caring and professional. Know how to keep kids entertained.
- Iren L.
Marian H.
5.0
Marian is awesome. I was looking for someone with experience with autistic children to spend some time with my twins who are on the spectrum. Marian came once a week and was super helpful in engaging my children, entertaining them, while also pushing them to develop the social skills and executive...
- Coney P.
Branndi C.
5.0
Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school.
Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for children. She has an innate sense...
- Care member
Celeste C.
5.0
The BEST decision you can make is to have your kiddos in the care of Celeste. Celeste tenderly cared for my daughter from ages 3 months to 8 months, and throughout that time they were stupendously reliable and considerate of our needs and desires, caring and devoted, deeply experienced and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Cicero, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Cicero, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Cicero, 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 Cicero, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Cicero, IL is $21.50 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 Cicero, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Cicero, 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 Cicero, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Cicero, 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 Cicero, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Cicero, 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.