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Grace L.
Falls Church, VA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, my name is Grace and I have been taking care of children for 15 years!
I still work with children, however I also specialize in household organization projects!
If you'd like someone to come in and organize your closets, pantry, bedroom, and or kitchen, I'm your girl!
Please send me a Direct Message with any...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny since my teenage years for different families, part-time and full-time and different ages. I have many experiences with kids of all ages. I am currently a mother of two teenagers 14 and 15-year-old. I have been a stay at home mom for the last year. I volunteer with childcare at my church, ages newborn -...
Mirna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Hi! I'm so grateful with her , she did a wonderful job for me and my family.
She is a trustworthy person, is responsible, affectionate and loving with the kids, specially with small children and babies. I'm very happy to recommend her to other families. I'm...
Care member
Belky A.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started to work as a caregiver because I
realized servicing the others gave me a great satisfaction, specifically to the vulnerable ones like the seniors whose family and relatives are unable to take care of them.
I feel full of joy when I can give them attention, support, and make them feel happy.
I have good attitude, a lot...
Belky can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Belky was fabulous! She was efficient and hard working, very detailed and very thoughtful and great at communicating with me as she spent time with my 95 year old aunt! I highly recommend her!"
Monica P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"
Cheron B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in as an Early Childhood Montessori Guide (for children ages 3-6) for the past 10 years. I have over 16 years of experience working in the early childhood education field ranging from working at an in home child care center for over 8 years, nannying (one family and multiple families), and offering weekend...
Sindy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Geovana, I'm 25 years old and I am a dedicated and caring nanny with more than 3 years of experience working with kids with different ages (infants, toddlers and teenagers)
I am thrilled to offer my child care services, fueled by my love for sports, dancing, swimming, and crafts. With my diverse range of skills and...
Geovana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!"
Kathryn T.
Caity D.
Springfield, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Caitlin and I hope to work with you soon! I have over 10 years of experience working with children from infant to 18 years of age. I have a bachelors degree in Music Therapy and am currently working on my masters degree in Psychology. I am looking for consistent work for families with any amount of children...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Mannal and I'm currently a Senior at George Mason University. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, and...
Mannal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"Mannal has always completed her responsibilities on time. She worked for me last year and I have to admit I was so satisfied with her work. My children loved spending time with her. She gives very energetic and friendly vibes. My children loved seeing her again and...
Fozia S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Imoni! I have 11 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I also have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and previously worked at 2 outpatient pediatric therapy clinics. I currently work part-time and am occasionally...
Imoni can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kids love her, very reliable, dependable and helpful!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tina and I bring you 19+ years of well-rounded caregiving experience. I am a CNA, HHA, CPR and First Aid certified. I can also provide excellent references upon request.
Services are as follows:
Companionship/socialization
Alzheimer's and dementia care and reminiscing
Personal and oral hygiene
Give meds
Bed bound and...
Ernestina can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Tina is the best! She was hard-working, dedicated, gentle, and very knowledgeable about how to care for people, from the very ill and dying to those who simply need some help and companionship. She is great at reading the client's personality and giving them the...
Ann H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Simone, I'm originally from Germany and speak fluent German, English and some Italian. I've lived in the US for 20+ years, I am a U. S. citizen and live here with my husband and 10-year-old daughter. I'm trained as Certified Medical Assistant and I also have an Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant...
Simone can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We hired Simone to visit and take care of my 87 year old mother in law. She made lunch and took my mother in law on walks and assisted with baths. Simone worked for us for approximately 12 hours/week during 2021 and 2022. She is a lovely person, and an amazing and...
Amy J.
Maria D.
Annandale, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Detailed Oriented, Experienced, Energetic, And Flexible
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
35 years of experience housekeeping for families and companies. I worked for one family on a daily basis while I was also taking care of their children for 20 years and continue to clean their home 15 years later. To supplement my income from childcare, I started my own small cleaning business in the 1990s, providing light and...
Maria can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"The only reason Maria had no reviews is because she is new to Care.com. She is not new to providing excellent service, however. Well skilled, responsive, arrives on time, and gets right to work, wasting no time. She can use your cleaning products, but has...
Taylor Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. In 2020 I graduated with my BSN and work as a registered nurse in the DMV area. I BLS/CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.
I have over 7...
Shannel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Shannel is great with my 5 month old and 2 year old. She was able to do light house keeping, and keep the children occupied as I work at home. My 2 year old love her fun meals.
She's very attentive, always on time, if she isn't sure about something she asks me....
Janet B.
5.0
(2)
I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter. I am a happy and upbeat person. A child's imagination, innocence, and playful energy give my day meaning. I am intrinsically motivated by providing services that require compassion, encouragement, empathy, and nurturing. Hence, I dedicated the majority of my professional experience...
Danitza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danitza has spent all of her adult life teaching, mentoring, and motivating children. She has worked very hard in making sure that they get a great head start and are on the right path to a bright future. She is very driven and determined and most of all, she cares...
Dean A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariane, I'm an experienced nanny and I can guarantee professional and quality child care service. I have cared for children ranging from 2 years old to 14 years of age.
I am able to provide an array of services for families such as help with laundry and organization projects, cooking, run errands, taking...
Ariane can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariane is a wonderful helper. She is smart, punctual and thoughtful. She always has good solutions and great suggestions. I can't recommend her highly enough and I totally trust her! "
Barbara C.
Emmy K.
Potomac, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Hard Working Nanny Who Will Love Your Kids Like Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have been with my previous family for 4. 5 years since their 4-year-old was newborn. I gave the youngest care since she was born until 4years old when she started school and her 7-year-old sister. They are both in school already full time now am open to work...
Emmy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emmy has been with our family for over 4 years and we are SO heartbroken to lose her! Our kids will both be in school full time. Emmy has loved our kids like her own and they ADORE her. She is always busy with them, limits screentime, plays outside, makes...
Lauren P.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrating by over 8 years of experience in health care. Using my qualifications in combination with my compassion for others to provide quality service to your loved one. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
4.0
"I recently hired Julie for a long weekend. Her references were outstanding and she was a pleasure to work with. She understood my instructions easily and did everything I asked her to. My only caution is that she seemed to lack experience in doing transfers....
Claude G.
Hannah J.
Washington, DC
$25-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays And Weekends, Daytime Or Nighttime.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an incoming law student at American University in the fall. My schedule is very open until August 21st and I'm looking to work as much as possible until school starts. In the fall, I'll only be available about 10 hours per week. I'm open to date night babysitting or more regular care for the coming weeks.
I have been...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Hannah. My daughter ran in to our room and woke us up this morning to excitedly tell us all about how much fun her night was with Hannah. She wanted us to do something else so Hannah could come back!!! "
Suzanne S.
Gerry C.
Fairfax, VA
$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Engaged Housekeeper, Organizer, Cook, And Companion (when Needed).
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, engaging, outgoing, competent person who has a gift for organization and service. I truly enjoy all things domestic, such as meal planning, shopping, and cooking, and cleaning. My goal is to share my skills to assist a person or family in living a less stressful, uncomplicated life. I also have enjoyed...
Gerry can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
5.0
"Gerry worked for us for three years and she was an absolute gift to me and my family! She was always on time, very caring and listened attentively to what we needed.
She has a great work ethic with excellent cooking skills, extremely organized and just overall...
Janey C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am formerly a Kindergarten teacher (although I have completed requirements up to 3rd grade). Before COVID-19 I made the choice to move on from teaching and will be enrolled in a Masters program for Counseling. During this wild time, I am interested in providing tutoring services for children in Kindergarten through 3rd...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dunn Loring, VA
Mirna C.
5.0
Hi! I'm so grateful with her , she did a wonderful job for me and my family.
She is a trustworthy person, is responsible, affectionate and loving with the kids, specially with small children and babies. I'm very happy to recommend her to other families. I'm sure she will do a good an...
- Care member
Belky A.
5.0
Belky was fabulous! She was efficient and hard working, very detailed and very thoughtful and great at communicating with me as she spent time with my 95 year old aunt! I highly recommend her!
- Monica P.
Bervely E.
5.0
Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!
- Cheron B.
Geovana R.
5.0
Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!
- Kathryn T.
Mannal J.
5.0
Mannal has always completed her responsibilities on time. She worked for me last year and I have to admit I was so satisfied with her work. My children loved spending time with her. She gives very energetic and friendly vibes. My children loved seeing her again and again. If I would not have moved I...
- Fozia S.
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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.