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60 therapy dogs are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Dorchester, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...
5.0
"Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions."
Adora G.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
5.0
(4)
I have 10 years of experience and am highly motivated and skilled in senior care. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have worked with patients from various backgrounds.
Birie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Birie took wonderful care of my mother for two years at home, which allowed her to continue living independently and stay in her apartment for much longer than would have been possible without her help. Birie was a blessing to our entire family and we felt very...
Care member
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: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents, my name is Sarah I have 10+ years of experience in child care services around Boston and 4 countries. I'm excited to show you more about me and the details of my habilites to take care of your loved ones. As a Social Worker (my first degree) I worked for a Non profit in 3 countries, in the education environment,...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was great! She was warm, patient, and fun. My son felt very comfortable with her right away! Definitely recommend her!"
Jeannie K.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
Victoria S.
Newton Upper Falls, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
Victoria can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Cailin R.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Cailin Graduate From SUNY New Paltz Northeastern University Graduate School M.S. SLP
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cailin and I just graduated from Northeastern University with my Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a lot of experience taking care of more than one child at a time between working at The Center for Spectrum Services in Kingston, NY where I worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cailin did a fantastic job. She showed up on time and both my four year old and two year old loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Bathing, toileting, eating (GI tube feeding), other personal care, household care like laundry, light dusting, vacuuming and light meal preparations, companionship, transportation, appointments and physical therapy.
Background
Transplant from Miami. Started as a PCA during college 16 years ago. Pursued a non medical bachelors....
Natalee can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Natalee is a wonderful Caregiver. She is caring and goes above and beyond the call of duty . The family was blessed to have Natalee care for our aunt who had Dementia and needed 24/7 Care. God bless you Natalee on your future endeavors. Keep smiling and continue to...
Anna W.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
Madeline C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Madi and I live in Wellesley, MA. I am currently a college student at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA as a Special Education major. I have always loved animals, big and small. I now have about 6 years of experience in pet care as my friend and I used to run our own service in and around the neighborhood....
Madeline can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Made a terrific connection with our Goldendoodle. Professional, courteous and trustworthy. We will recommend to our friends and family!"
Solomon B.
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(13)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I...
Gleisiany can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Glazi Is amazing, punctual, trustworthy and very calm. She makes you feel at ease and takes great care of your loved one.
Highly recommend!"
Voula 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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
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
"Extremely professional, patient, and caring. Emma has watched my 4 children (from toddler to school aged) for years and is like a member of our family.
You would be lucky to have her!"
Alexi C.
Darkia A.
Quincy, MA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Mental Health Therapist - Loves Working With Kids Of All Ages
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Darkia (Dar- key- ah). I would describe myself as outgoing, kid at heart, dedicated, passionate, caring and open minded. I graduated from Wheelock College with my BSW, did a non profit program and then graduated with my masters in mental health counseling with a focus in dance/movement therapy and have been...
Darkia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Darkia is a wonderful person and would make an ideal sitter. She is extremely caring, reliable and attentive with plenty of energy. She knows how to keep children engaged in fun activities and occupied all day long. Hire her and you will be more than pleased to...
Tiana H.
Caitlyn M.
Somerville, MA
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 24 years old with roughly six years of nannying experience! Ive also worked as a preschool teacher mainly in the toddler classroom while also helping out in the infant room for about one year. As well as my long experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlyn started with us when our daughter was just 3 months old and was with us for a year until we started daycare! Our daughter absolutely loves Caitlyn and would screech in the morning every time Caitlyn walked in the door. They always spent time outside at the...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been known for my empathy and skills with little ones since I was a kid myself and after 20 years of providing care, I have not lost my silly charm, only gained the experience necessary to help raise confident and conscientious children. I have experience with kids aged birth through elementary school, but my superpowers...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was a nanny for my daughter E. from 3 months to 2 years of age. She was exceptionally good at taking care of her and very well organized. E. is now 5 and still asks about her to this day. I would recommend Sarah to any parents who are seeking childcare."
David J.
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: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jadeline, I am a professional dancer and a junior at Salem State University studying Physical Therapy in the Sports Movement Science department with a concentration of Pre-Rehabilitation track.
I'm an experienced and reliable babysitter dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. With a...
Jadeline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jadeline was amazing!! Our son felt right at home with Jadeline. She arrived promptly and checked in throughout the night with updates.
We’d be thrilled to hire her again!"
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dorchester, MA
Faith D.
5.0
Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions.
- Adora G.
Yanique B.
5.0
Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her.
- Dana K.
Birie B.
5.0
Birie took wonderful care of my mother for two years at home, which allowed her to continue living independently and stay in her apartment for much longer than would have been possible without her help. Birie was a blessing to our entire family and we felt very fortunate to have had her as mom’s...
- Care member
Sarah D.
5.0
Ms. Dias came to our family since J. (my newborn) was 2 weeks old. She provided safe environment, help us with night schedule and day. My baby didn’t sleep through the night, but she was very patient and nurturing and every situation. 4 months working together!
- Care member
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dorchester, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Dorchester, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Dorchester, 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, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dorchester, MA is $19.87 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, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dorchester, 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, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Dorchester, 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, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dorchester, 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.