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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lived and worked in Northern Virginia for over 30 years. I am a grandmother of 6 and enjoy working with families. I can offer you a custom schedule and I hope to make your cleaning experience great. My services include: cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, bathroom, kitchen and bedrooms. The extras will include windows, laundry,...
Blanca can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am currently a senior at American University. I am offering child care services!
I love being a babysitter and have lots of experience working with children. I took child education courses all through high school, have been a swim instructor for children for the past 3 years, and have been babysitting...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby babysat for us last summer and was an excellent sitter and help around the house. I have two children, 8 and 5, who got along very well with Abby. She was always on time, engaging with the kids, got them to their activities, and put my husband and I very much...
Donna H.
5.0
(5)
My name is Musu. I am a very pleasant, compassionate, punctual and caring person. I am an LPN with 17 years of experience in pediatric and geriatric nursing. I respect one's religion, beliefs and their wishes. I am skilled LPN offering expertise in ventilators, tracheotomy suctioning and care, wound care, J-Gtube feeding and...
Musu can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Musu is a wonderful human being who has a great gift for taking care of others, cheering them on and being understanding! She is fun to be with and very caring."
Care member
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: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Very detail oriented and very very efficient. Would definitely hire again. "
John E.
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: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recent Occupational Therapy Grad who is seeking a childcare job until August, when I begin my first OT job in the pediatric field. I have multiple years of experience with children ages 1. 5-18, but am willing to work with younger children as well. Rate is $20-25 an hour, depending on duties and amount of children. Full...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was very knowledgeable and gladly offered help to our family. She is friendly and easy to get along with. Would certainly rehire."
Frank B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have two years of experience as a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College PA. No matter the size of your home, I specialize in deep cleaning services and house management:
Garage
Bathroom
Laundry
Vacuum
Mopping
Organizing
playrooms
Errands
Etc.
Marlene can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Marlene is incredible!!! She replied right away. Showed up early. Was very kind to my anxious dog. Oh, and my house has never looked so amazing! Everything was spotless and she actually organized 2 playrooms that 3 little ones use. Will definitely be asking her...
David A.
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
"Nam (Chanaporn) is wonderful! She used to nanny my nephew and daughter when they were less than a year old. She is cheerful, playful, dependable, and truly loves children. She is now babysitting my daughter, who is 3. I never have to worry about Nam's punctuality...
May R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I studied biochemistry at UCLA and continued on to nursing school in 2015. I relocated to the DC area in 2019 and am currently offering tutoring services & bulding my business in private patient advocacy/care navigation. I have experience tutoring K-12 & college students, and also have extensive experience with neurodivergent &...
5.0
"Adriana did an excellent job in tutoring my daughter in college chemistry. She was personable, empathetic, and knowledgeable."
Karl H.
4.9
(37)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
*FULLY VACCINATED SINCE FEBRUARY 2021* Hello everyone! My name is Sheila, I am a recent Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate looking to babysit/nanny for you! I get to thank my big family for being around children all my life. Growing up as the oldest sibling, I was always in charge of looking after little siblings and...
Sheila can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Sheila is absolutely amazing! I have two high needs children and she jumped in eagerly and cared for them. She is kind, dependable and amazing with children. She changes diapers, helped with showers, medication, and through it all helped clean up our space!
If...
Sarah V.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Elena took care of our guinea pigs while we were out of the country for two weeks. She was responsive and responsible. She sent us a photo at every visit and left a note with a print picture of our guinea pigs! I will hire her again."
Tomoko A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Certified nursing assistant with 18 years of experience, and I've worked in a nursing home for the past 10 years, a dialysis technician for 2 years, and in a hospital for 2 years. I have excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills. I can assist seniors and those recovering from illness or injury with activities...
Mariama can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is outstanding in taking care of my parents. I’m glad I selected her for looking after my parents. A satisfactory performance and will choose her anytime to care for a family member "
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 1 family in your neighborhood
I've taken care of dogs and cats of all sizes and ages for 12 years with both high and relaxed energy levels ! Book me if you want your animal to feel at HOME !!!
I currently work full time but I am free all evenings and sometimes mid day! If you need your sweet pet fed, walked, and/or let out in the early morning and in the...
Ashlyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding
5.0
"Ashlyn has taken care of my dog Dunkin numerous times and I cannot recommend her enough. She’s so sweet and always treats Dunkin as her own. I would highly recommend Ashlyn to anyone I know."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care.. I'm a very caring & loving person.. I love my job because when my clients smile I smile just a little more.. I have the skills that are needed for your loved ones day to day activities & need, I also have a great eye for detail!!
Caitlin can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My relative's personal aide didn't come to work due to snow, so I contacted Caitlin, asking for a quick necessary daily task which help was needed for. Caitlin got back to me within minutes, set out minutes after we agreed to terms, and braved the hazardous road...
Fred A.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(3)
I am a honest, flexible and professional individual who wants to make a difference in people's lives and create a relationship. I have taken care of seniors for 15+ years and open to provide references and contact info of families previously worked for.
Experience includes:
- Companionship and conversation
- Light housekeeping...
Teblez can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Titi is an amazing person and a blessing to have as she took care of my husband who had Parkinson's. She also became and still is a good friend of mine."
Roberta R.
5.0
(2)
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
"I highly recommend Fernanda! She is extremely reliable and on time and always has a positive attitude! She is great with kids, following their interests and teaching them along the way. She really takes the time to connect with each child."
Samantha C.
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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dunn Loring, VA
Brooke W.
5.0
Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer.
- Care member
Abigail G.
5.0
Abby is really amazing! She is energetic and plays with my 2 boys ( 4 and 2) straight for 5 hours. They walk to the park, draw on this sidewalk, play in the backyard, building house and boys favorite time with her is playing the floor with lava. They also read books, play Lego, and toys in the...
- Peiting W.
Musu O.
5.0
Musu was wonderful. She is a very competent nurse and is able to take care of any medical needs. She is very dependable and fun and easy to be with. I felt very safe leaving my mother in her care and would not hesitate to hire her again.
- Care member
Oyunjargal S.
5.0
Very detail oriented and very very efficient. Would definitely hire again.
- John E.
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 Dunn Loring, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Dunn Loring, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Dunn Loring, 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 Dunn Loring, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dunn Loring, VA is $20.00 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 Dunn Loring, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dunn Loring, 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 Dunn Loring, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Dunn Loring, 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 Dunn Loring, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dunn Loring, 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.