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Bri A.
Staten Island, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started caring for seniors when I was taking care of my grandparents I knew I had a passion to help wanting to give them the best of quality of life that I possibly could and happiness.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. They are young adults in college so I try to spend as much time with them as I can....
Bri can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Amazing Caretaker with a great personality. I am immensely grateful for the exceptional care provided by our father's caretaker. Her dedication, patience, and compassionate approach transformed our father's daily life. She not only managed his complex needs with...
Eugene H.
5.0
(1)
Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....
Eden can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming
5.0
"I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her...
David R.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment
2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care
3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...
Ranjanie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"She is very responsible and a great person."
Renuka K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I am a college student with 7 years of experience as a nanny, live in and part time live out. I also hold an advance child care training through the Red Cross with expiration of 2026. I drive my own car and I am willing to provide my services to take your kids to doctor appointments, school, play dates and more....
Lizzete can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"My daughters love Lizz. I hired her for the mornings to take my toddler to preschool. She always arrived on time and has a perfect attendance. She woke up my daughter, got her dressed, make breakfast and did light housekeeping before she left. My toddler loves her...
Leticia R.
Agnieszka J.
South Amboy, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...
Agnieszka can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie helped us take care of our mother with love and respect"
Juliet A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.
Caring Companionship
Personal Service
Personal Care Assistance
Household Cleaning
Vital Signs Management...
Magdolna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative and caring. She makes you feel at home. I am so comfortable leaving my mom with her."
Meridith T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures.
**Services:**
Daily walks and...
Marlaina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Marlaina is a very kind, caring and dependable caretaker! She has watched our dogs many times and is an so attentive to them. My dogs love her! I can enjoy my vacation knowing that they are with Marlaina!"
Kallie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home.
I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it."
Whitney F.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me.
I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...
Claudia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claudia had been working with our daughter since September of 2020. She is very punctual, caring and responsible. Our daughter loves her. We highly recommend her. If you are looking for some who is honest, caring and responsible then she's the one! She stays late...
Aisha N.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Rosalía, I'm Brazilian,
I'm a friendly, lovely , flexible person.
I like clean houses , I love my work.
I need complete my schedule. I need more jobs .
I stared in cleaning houses in 2003 .
In my spare time, I like to cleaning my house, and spend time with my childrens.
One thing you should know about me...
5.0
"Rosalia is THE BEST. Honest, hardworking, the epitome of the American Dream cause she earns it. And she does it because she is a good person and she likes helping others. All this is external of her cleaning skills which are meticulous. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"
Lucy S.
5.0
(2)
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding.
I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....
5.0
"Lauren is great for watching the kids! She’s fun, gets right down next to the kids to play while making sure that they’re safe, happy and engaged. "
Care member
4.0
(1)
I have two beautiful children ages 23 and 14. My 14-year-old has autism severity of , nonverbal and extremely behavioral! Inresult I had to stop working ti become his advocate to give him the services he was was lacking! Now that I finally have him in a stable school, provides me with the freedom to go back to work withing his...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced housekeeper who has been in the business for over 3 years. I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to ensuring excellent customer service. I'm very organized, efficient and detail-oriented. I'm also a very caring person who always puts the needs of my clients ahead of her own.
Brianna can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
"Brianna is great, she is everything she says she is, organized,effecient and detail-oriented, plus she is caring and gives you great tips on how to home school your children. "
Fragrance C.
5.0
(1)
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...
Cathi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia and Cathi really too the time to understand my Mom and developed a wonderful relationship with her."
Dawn V.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet. "
Courtney B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications
Assist my patients in the bathroom
I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them
Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to three granddaughters, and dog mom to our pitty mix. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I was too...
5.0
"Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of people as far back as I can remember. It started as a pre-teen taking care of children. Now, as an adult with adult children, I started helping out with my grand parents. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide now and I'm able to extend my love and services to other families that don't have the assistance at...
Yolanda can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Yolanda was an awesome help to my mother while I went on vacation. She made my mother feel very comfortable. Yolanda was caring, polite, and punctual! I'd definitely recommend her and will certainly reach out to her in the future!"
Michelle A.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Colonia, NJ
Bri A.
5.0
Sabrina is punctual, knowledgeable, hardworking and caring. She is attentive and engages our father in conversation during her time with him while also giving him great care .
- Steven C.
Eden G.
5.0
I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her response and I really felt like I had...
- David R.
Ranjanie W.
5.0
She is very responsible and a great person.
- Renuka K.
Lizzete R.
5.0
My daughters love Lizz. I hired her for the mornings to take my toddler to preschool. She always arrived on time and has a perfect attendance. She woke up my daughter, got her dressed, make breakfast and did light housekeeping before she left. My toddler loves her and is always excited for Miss Lizz...
- Leticia R.
Agnieszka J.
5.0
Angie helped us take care of our mother with love and respect
- Juliet A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Colonia, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Colonia, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Colonia, NJ, 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 Colonia, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Colonia, NJ is $22.50 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 Colonia, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Colonia, NJ. 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 Colonia, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Colonia, NJ, 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 Colonia, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Colonia, NJ, 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.