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60 therapy dogs are listed in Dorchester Center, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Dorchester Center, MA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Diana, I live in Boston, I provide my services as a nanny, I am a kind and disciplined person with 16 years of experience in the upbringing and development of children of different ages. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make a positive change in children's lives. experience in...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Diana is an absolute gem! We are so happy to have found her for weekend help with our girls. She is energetic, creative, patient and SO loving with both girls (ages 16 months and 5) plus our dog. If we needed a full-time nanny we would hire her in a heartbeat- any...
Amy K.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative lady who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers which comes from caring for my adorable nieces, nephews and students.
With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks like grocery shopping,...
Nmesoma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Nmesoma as our babysitter. As first-time parents, leaving our infant in her care was initially nerve-wracking, but Nmesoma quickly put our minds at ease with her exceptional skills and genuine warmth.
Nmesoma is a true...
Lawrence P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"
Shauna D.
5.0
(1)
I have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects.
In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years.
I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
Justine J.
South Boston, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time
5.0
(1)
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"
Megan K.
Emma S.
South Boston, MA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...
Kate F.
5.0
(2)
I have years of both personal and professional experience. I offer In-Home Personal, Transitional and Companion Care. I will help your loved one maintain the Independence and Dignity they deserve while maintaining their safety at home. I'm energetic, friendly and outgoing.
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family."
Mary F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elisabeth and I love to create fun art, STEM, and educational experiences for youth. I have worked at my local Boys and Girls Club for five years. Currently I am a paraprofessional. I am looking to work with children and families on a more individual level. I have experience creating lesson plans, facilitating and...
Elisabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring,...
Crystal C.
Elaine D.
Malden, MA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Have 20 Years Of Experience With House Cleaning And House Sitting. Open Availability
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience cleaning houses and apartments. I also offer to organize and help clients declutter their homes as well as post construction cleaning services. Have helped during parties such as serving food, doing dishes and tidy up afterwards.
Elaine can also help with: Window washing, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Elaine is great. I was new to Care and it was very easy to coordinate with her on a cleaning schedule. She responded to my messages on time and actually made some arrangement to her schedule to make it to our appointment. Elaine did an excellent job on her first...
Graciela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I clean every house I nanny for as part of my responsibilities. Purely because I have on OCD personality and cleaning seems to soothe this job comes naturally to me. I clean my parents seasonal rental properties and additionally clean my fathers business offices and work vans.
Morgan can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning & more
Breia B.
Hyde Park, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently looking for a part time position 3-4 days a week. Time and day can be a bit flexible. I do have another part time job on weekends but mainly in the evening. I am 27 years old, graduated with a degree in human development and human services from Merrimack College. I have 8 years of experience...
Breia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very caring, respectful, and dependable. Great with kids! Would hire again immediately, but is not available during the times we currently need. "
Justin N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am a kindergarten teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I am certified in the areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, First Aid and CPR certified and am happy to provide tutoring services in addition to babysitting.
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy baby!"
Alexandra D.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!"
Samira E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Adrianna has been babysitting my daughter since she was an infant. She is responsible and reliable. She is always attentive and engages with my daughter."
Michelle C.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for a very long time. I owned and ran a family day care for 15 years in Maracaibo-Venezuela where I cared for children between the ages of 3 months to 7 years old. Therefore I have experience working with a wide range of needs. I am offering my professional services to families in the Greater Boston...
Nola can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I could not more highly recommend a nanny or caregiver than Nola. She has been absolutely amazing for my now 16 month old son. She has cared for him 5 days a week since he was 4 months old. She has so much experience, and love to give - I trust her completely and...
Becky E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in child development and trauma looking to provide babysitting services throughout the summer and into the school year. I have babysat for 3families through Care. com and multiple others outside of the service. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time and...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia is very dedicated and helpful. She is funny and loves to be outdoors and play with the children she babysits. She is always on time and is a very reliable person."
Adriana O.
Alline F.
Medford, MA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Alline, I'm 33 years old, I'm originally from Brazil. With over 8 years of experience, I'm committed to providing reliable and thorough cleaning services, ensuring a safe and spotless environment for your family.
I have my own business and our satisfied clients appreciate our attention to detail and trustworthiness,...
Alline can also help with: Dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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(1)
Hi, my name is Carla.
I have openings in my Cleaning schedule and I could clean your house Once a month, biweekly, or weekly'
I offer competitive rates and great reference's
If you have any question or wish to discuss further detail Call or text.
Facilities Serviced
* Homes
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* Apartments
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Carla can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dorchester Center, MA
Diana D.
5.0
Diana is an absolute gem! We are so happy to have found her for weekend help with our girls. She is energetic, creative, patient and SO loving with both girls (ages 16 months and 5) plus our dog. If we needed a full-time nanny we would hire her in a heartbeat- any family would be lucky to have her!
- Amy K.
Nmesoma O.
5.0
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Nmesoma as our babysitter. As first-time parents, leaving our infant in her care was initially nerve-wracking, but Nmesoma quickly put our minds at ease with her exceptional skills and genuine warmth.
Nmesoma is a true professional when it comes to infant...
- Lawrence P.
Francesca C.
5.0
Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!
- Shauna D.
Yanique B.
5.0
Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her.
- Dana K.
Justine J.
5.0
She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!
- Megan K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dorchester Center, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, MA, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dorchester Center, MA is $20.50 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, MA. 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 Dorchester Center, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, MA, 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 Dorchester Center, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, MA, 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 Dorchester Center, MA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Dorchester Center, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.