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I am an older female adult who is looking to provide Senior Care and run errands of most types. I have 28 years of care giving experience with a quadriplegic. I continue in that job by helping the person into bed and proper positioning to avoid bedsores. I also help in re-positioning once during the night before I leave. I am...
Mersida S.
Arnold, MO
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part Time -housekeeper, Running Errands, Pet Sitting, Care Taker
I am looking for a part time job as a house keeper. I am also available for any pet sitting and running errands. I have over 15 years experience in customer service. Let me know what you need and I will be happy to help.
There's a saying that a clean house is a sign of a wasted life. While this may not exactly be true, it's certainly true that there are more important and enjoyable things to do than worry about keeping your home clean! With all your other responsibilities, you should be able to enjoy your free time as you please. My cleaning...
Donna K.
Waterloo, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I raised 2 boys worked full time and know what it is like. Took care of my Mom her house. Worked for Client services out of belleville retired now but looking to help
Donna can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Jenna L.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver | Certified In ABA Therapy | CPR & First-Aid Certified
4.4
(16)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jenna, an experienced caregiver in St. Louis available on weekends or date nights! With 10+ years of babysitting and 4+ years as a nanny, I offer specialized expertise in working with children with diverse needs. As a Registered Behavior Technician, I provide support using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. CPR...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"100% recommend her, if you are lucky enough to book her!!"
Eva S.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm an extremely Caring, highly energetic medical care assistant that will assist in many fields. Such as...... Distributing medication
M/T, O/T, P/T, Meal prep, Showers,
Management of appointments ....
Communicating with patient physician if need be amongst other great comfort measures!! I take much pride in
Assisting...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I interviewed this young lady for my parents and she appeared to be the perfect fit for The job...... However my parents (loved her energy). however didn't want to pay the price ......on the other hand had no problem for my siblings and I ...as she seems very much...
Wendy L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied two young girls for eight years, and was responsible for pet-sitting, along with driving the children to activities when necessary. Additionally, I have led a volunteer group made up of college students would where we would go to an elementary school once a week to lead them in positive, confidence-building group...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lisa is warm and professional, attentive and competent. I feel she can step-in and follow our house rules and guide my daughter with playing and routines. I have hired her a couple of times and we would love to have her over again. Thank you, Lisa!"
Koreen W.
Aarika S.
Saint Louis, MO
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Do You Need A Full time/ Part time/ Date Night/ Last Minute Nanny?
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently relocated to Fairveiw Heights, IL from Ohio. I have an awesome 8-year-old nephew that I now have custody of. I volunteer at a history museum in the children's department. I also attended college for child education/child psychology/fine art at University. When I was 12 years old I started my own babysitting service. I...
Aarika can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aarika is a very experienced Nanny."
George G.
5.0
(1)
Dementia, Alzheimers, wheelchair bound. safety and well-being of the person is my priority.
participate in social, emotional, and intellectual development. reliable and trustworthy, flexible to follow family rules. Adaptable and flexible to change my routine to accommodate family needs.
assist with movement and mobility...
Lorna can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a college degreed empty nester, mom of four. I was a stay at home mom, who also ran two businesses with my husband. Now my husband takes care of the businesses, the kids are in college, or are new adults in the work force, and I am continuing to develop my caregiving and house management positions.
When my children were in...
Sarah can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Sarah has been wonderful. She is responsive, trustworthy, and able to help with basically anything around the house. She has helped me with everything from laundry to mail to errands, and I never worry about leaving her with my credit card. Plus, her cooking is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name Nicole! I have a lot of experience with children. I started out babysitting when I was 14 years old for many different families. In late high school and early college I worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher in the 3 and 4-year-old classrooms. I worked there for about 2 years. I then was a nanny for a family...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
(1)
As a dedicated childcare and pet care professional, I provide personalized in-home sitting services, leveraging my experience working with diverse age groups, from infants to school-aged children, at establishments like Crouther's Academy, where I served as lead teacher and kids club supervisor. Currently, I'm employed at Home...
Tricia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.0
"She does a great job cleaning my families home and my dogs love her which is a must! She cleans my house weekly and it always looks great. The review would only let me pick between pet care and child care but everything else is accurate."
Christina K.
Nadia F.
Saint Louis, MO
$12/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Stay at home mom with nothing but extra time to do what I enjoy the most, nurture! Every since I can remember, I've always loved babies/kids. I am looking to start my own care service but in the meantime, I'm sitting out of home with my 3-year-old toddler boy who really enjoys company. I'm a perfect for the job because I...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Nadia was amazing, I'm new to the city and she filled a need to pick up my kids that made work easier for me. Very kind and dependable!"
Kristie S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My love for care giving began when I was very young. At age 12 I began babysitting for many local families (with children of all age groups) who then would recommend my services to their friends. I worked for many of them throughout all my teen years. I have since worked as a full and part time Nanny for several families, as...
Naomi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I found ourselves in a bind, immediately in need of a nanny for a short term period. Naomi was a lifesaver as she met our two biggest needs - adaptable to our short notice and trustworthy in providing safe and quality care. Naomi was accommodating to...
Brian A.
5.0
(2)
I once worked for a fire restoration company Marie had to go in and clean the smoke from each nook and cranny in the house and belongings that survived the fire. Prior to that I worked for a independent house cleaning Service located in Brentwood, Missouri. After that I went and got some college under my belt with early...
Angela can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, window washing, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"She is very detailed, trustworthy and a hard worker. Feel free to contact me for a reference. "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver over 10 years' experience providing for in-home patient needs. Exceptionally sensitive and dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of senior care service. Adept at handling client issues and problems, with kindness and professionalism.
Venicia can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Venicia is an amazingly warm and diligent woman with an uplifting approach to life. I am recovering from two broken hips and I really could not have coped without her. She has been cheerfully running the household like clockwork. I have no hesitation in heartily...
John K.
Megan B.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
1. Helped with day-to-day and long-term management of personal affairs
2. Assisted with physical therapy, exercise, and general health
3. Administered and managed medication
4. Performed housekeeping duties including
laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning
5. Planned and prepared meals according to dietary restrictions
6....
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was amazing with my mother in all regards. She really cared and went above and beyond and my mom so enjoyed her time with Megan. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Clean freak alert! Have clean mirrors without streaks and an effortlessly managed home. I avoid using unnatural/ toxic chemicals as much as possible and have a knack for organizing. I'd love to use these skills to help improve other people's lives. I'm friendly, reliable and ready to take on a part-time job while attending...
Andrea can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Andrea has been providing after-school transportation for our high school freshman (transportation was not an option on this survey, so "housekeeping" had to be selected despite her providing a different service). She is prompt, reliable, friendly, flexible, and...
Karma E.
Elizabeth C.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey friends! I am a nanny in the St Louis area looking for a new family to care for! I have 6 years of experience working with kids doing everything from swim instructing, camp counseling, and even assisting art therapy! I love dance parties, coloring, reading books, and playing outside! I can help kids out with lunches, doing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lizzie has babysat our 2 toddler boys several times over the past year or so. They both love her! I'm so grateful that she makes our boys feel so comfortable. She is fun and playful, but also is capable of being firm when needed. She always asks about things she...
Caroline H.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Shannon. I will be completely honest here, I have never worked for a cleaning company. What experience I do have with house keeping is working for home health care agencies that have required me to provide dusting, mopping, laundry, and things of that nature for clients. I have cleaned for my aunt, which I am...
Shannon can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
" She is super sweet and I enjoyed having her over because afterwords the house looks amazing! She's completely trustworthy and one would be lucky to work with her. "
Kristen B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Columbia, IL
Jenna L.
3.0
Jenna was hired to transport my daughter to and from dance twice a week on the same days. Jenna missed picking her up several times. Just completely forgot her. This caused my daughter a lot of anxiety. Jenna is great with interacting with her. She babysat my infant one time and seemed to do well...
- Nikki C.
Christina S.
5.0
Krissy filled a need in caring for my mother when I had to travel out of town. She was calm, gentle, understanding, and very willing to help my mother. She willingly provided updates while I was away and offered to help me fill in some gaps as well. I appreciated that she understood the situation...
- Rhonda H.
Lisa B.
5.0
Lisa is warm and professional, attentive and competent. I feel she can step-in and follow our house rules and guide my daughter with playing and routines. I have hired her a couple of times and we would love to have her over again. Thank you, Lisa!
- Koreen W.
Aarika S.
5.0
Aarika is a very experienced Nanny.
- George G.
Sarah F.
5.0
My family absolutely adores Sarah! She is kind, professional, and a pleasure to work with. As small business owners, my husband and I often struggle to keep up with our daily personal errands, but Sarah has been a lifesaver. She is incredibly dependable and always willing to assist with whatever we...
- Amy S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Columbia, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Columbia, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Columbia, IL is $29.00 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 Columbia, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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.