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Mackenzie H.
DHS, VA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a current adapted physical education teacher in the Fairfax County Public school system. I love working with children of all ages and abilities. I have provided child care services for over 10 families for eight years. I enjoy helping children learn and grow both in and out of school!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Caity D.
Springfield, VA
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a pet owner and animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and rodents. I have worked with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I am an energetic Music Therapy undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting...
Caity can also help with: Administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an easy going, fun loving, hardworking person, and I love working with people (especially kids). My love for children and education led me to becoming a school psychologist. In my spare time I enjoy doing yoga, reading, exploring the outdoors, and traveling. I have training in parent-child interaction therapy, cognitive...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting services, I was apprehensive about trusting my son with anyone. Samantha really helped put our anxieties to rest."
Priya A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it if she babysat him again. Win!"
Olivia K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a genuine love for children and serving others. I am at George Washington University for my doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I am organized, creative, flexible and competent. I have over 10 years of extensive experience with children. I am BLS/CPR certified. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was fantastic. My two year old son is typically shy in front of new people, but he warmed to Emma right away. She radiates kindness, patience, and professionalism. Highly recommend."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jackie and I have my own dog training business. I offer in home training for all ages and breeds of dogs. Anything from basic behavior issues to desensitizing to certain triggers, I can help with it all! Feel free to inquire about the services offered as well as check us out on our website and IG. Besides the dog...
Jackie can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of my bunny. I would hire her again and totally recommend her to others!"
Lauren R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Paula , I have 10 years experience with cleaning. I provide monthly, weekly, biweekly and move in/out cleaning. I am a very reliable and detail oriented person. I can also provide other services like laundry and closet/office organizing. You name it, I can clean it. My references are available upon request....
Paula can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Paula has worked for us for several months. She is very hard-working, thorough and does an excellent job. She was very easy to communicate with. Our circumstances have changed, but we would definitely hire her again.
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Annette P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
LET ME DO THE DIRTY WORK! I'm a seasoned cleaning professional that takes pride in sparking joy in my customers' homes. I provide all types of cleaning including, top to bottom, move in and move out, laundry, and organizing services that are suggested by the customer. My goal is to build a consistent and reliable home cleaning...
Oyunjargal can also help with: Basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Dona is awesome! We had to clean the apartment before we move out, and landlord was asking very detailed cleaning. Dona is really detail oriented, and cleaned the apartment really well. I was able to get my full deposit from the landlord. Highly recommended."
Eddie G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
. I'm originally from Brazil and have been living in the US for the past six years, working full-time as a nanny. I have extensive experience caring for children as young as 3 months and older. Over the years, I've gained valuable skills in areas such as speech delay therapy, potty training, and I'm also a strong swimmer. I'm...
Fernanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Fernanda is amazing! For the first day we contact her she was here about 30 minutes after we called. We hired her after the first day! She is very engaged, careful and very creative playing with my son. I can trust in Fernanda to take care of my son all day long."
Maria W.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for families for over 9 years. Custom cleaning services to fit you and your busy life. I offert a deep cleaning, light cleanings. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly service. Always, looking out for the customers needs are. I have references.
Anelva can also help with: Attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"She was a pro. I in fact asked her to come and help again!"
Min P.
Aminatu C.
Washington, DC
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over 6 years of child care services. Friendly, empathetic and caring personality. I take a different approach with all my kids to best fit each encounter. Safety and satisfaction guaranteed!
Aminatu can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is finding herself as a young adult and loves to help wherever she can. People oriented so she works well with kids and adults (clients). It was my pleasure to hire her, I would keep her on but I am moving across country. Take care of her!"
Donell B.
Narry C.
Annandale, VA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate, patient, good listener, and client centered caregiver. My priority is to provide safe handling of clients with dignity and respect. I aim at making clients engage in everyday life activities in a safe manner. If needed and desired, I can assist with modifying tasks in order to help client to be as...
Narry can also help with: Companionship, home modification, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Narry cared for my mom who was in her nineties. Narry is very knowledgeable, skilled, honest, caring and capable of handling any situation. I would highly recommend Narry as a caregiver."
Suzanne B.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...
Vernae can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vernae restored our faith in doulas. We had a very complicated post-partum experience and our hired doula was not tracking or responding well to mama’s needs and worsening signs of infection. Vernae was covering for her one day and it was clear that she was the...
Care member
Zeina F.
Washington, DC
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Experienced Occupational Therapy Student
5.0
(2)
My name is Zeina, I am a licensed doctor of Occupational Therapy, I am 26 years old and I have worked with children for the past 10 years. I am looking to pick up some babysitting hours on weekends! I currently live in DuPont and work at a special education school in DC. A little bit of my history: I was previously a babysitter...
Zeina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!"
Laina D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...
Daisy H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home."
Joanna G.
Chanaporn S.
Springfield, VA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Provide child care services with good experience. Also have CPR certificate and references if needed.
Chanaporn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Chanaporn, who we call "Nam", is one of the best child care providers we've ever had. I have a rambunctious, very active 3 1/2 year old boy and an 8 month baby, and I've left them both under her care many times, with my mind and heart completely at ease. She is...
Angela H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Home health Aid major with home care more than 10 years, experience with maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by followingSupporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks.
Mekeya can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mekeya is very kind and gentle, which is wonderful for my mother. She is very nice caregiver."
Lori K.
Ansley J.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!
Ansley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"
Caroline S.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABLE DURING HOLIDAYS!
Hello my name is Ariane, I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule and a massive love for animals! I am searching for an opportunity in DMV area. Services: I can take care of pet feeding, providing long walks, and animal care, litter clean ups, cleaning, house light arranging/cleaning, pet...
Ariane can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Ariane was the perfect person to rely on for taking our dog out for midday walks a few times a week. She was always on time, easy to communicate with and gave him plenty of exercise to leave him tired out for a few hours after her departure. She was patient and...
Meghan R.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in DHS, VA
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting services, I was apprehensive about trusting my son with anyone. Samantha really helped put our anxieties to rest.
- Priya A.
Jessica M.
5.0
Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it if she babysat him again. Win!
- Olivia K.
Emma S.
5.0
Emma was fantastic looking after my 2 year old boy while I went to work. When she arrived, my son immediately took a liking to her. While I was gone she made sure he was occupied with games, toys, and kid approved tv shows, and fed him dinner before I got home. Wholeheartedly recommend Emma.
- Adrian W.
Jackie M.
5.0
Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of my bunny. I would hire her again and totally recommend her to others!
- Lauren R.
Paula T.
5.0
Paula is so great, very responsible cleaner and cleans good. I will always choose her over anybody else and will recommend her to everyone.
- Kelly L.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in DHS, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in DHS, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in DHS, VA, 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 DHS, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in DHS, VA is $15.00 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 DHS, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in DHS, VA. 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 DHS, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in DHS, VA, 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 DHS, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in DHS, VA, 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.