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60 therapy dogs are listed in Elkins Park, PA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Elkins Park, PA
Gerbethe S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am very kindhearted and reliable mother of three. I have been working as a certified nursing assistant at Neshaminy manor for 17 years. While providing Cna service I have also been a restorative aid for 4 years. I love the work that I do and hope to help as many people as I can. I occasionally will also do private duties for...
Gerbethe can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She's so kind, respectful, she's lovable, caring and cleans"
Yola H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced house keeper for roughly the past 10 years. I specialize in common duties such as laundry, in depth cleaning, and organization. I also run errands, such as grocery shopping. I also offer pet sitting services to my clients who own any animals. I am excited to be part of the maintenance of your home.
Sandra can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker."
Steven J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 26-year-old college graduate who recently moved to Manayunk, and I'm looking for a summer position with the potential to continue into the fall. I'm a certified yoga instructor with aspirations to go back to school to obtain a Masters Degree in Yoga Therapy. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis in 2017...
Meredith can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is great! She has a warm and comfortable way with our boys, even when they aren't at their best. She is reliable and we are always glad to see her. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend."
Hillary E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is hard working, dependable, and trustworthy. "
Albany B.
Adriana S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hi! My name is Adriana and I live in Philadelphia. I have been working and providing exceptional service in the cleaning industry, with over 14 years of experience. I provide high-quality residential cleaning in which I take pride in the jobs I undertake. With efficiency, dedication and commitment I have built my career in this...
Adriana can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Honest, hard working and has common sense."
Joseph B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karen and I currently live in Hatboro, PA. My education includes a Bachelor of Business Admin. from Temple University and Associate of Science from Harcum College. I began my career with the Department of Defense after graduating from Temple. I was volunteering within the community assisting seniors, which...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Karen is currently helping me care for my 91 year old mom on hospice with some dementia. Karen is nothing short of amazing! She is kind, caring, smart and empathetic of her patients needs, both physical and emotional. She is always on time. Karen is dependable and...
Kevin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn and I'd love to provide support and care for your family. I have 3 years of experience as a professional caregiver and I have worked with children of all ages. I am also able to provide meal prep, transportation, pet, and cleaning services for your family. I am currently employed as a research...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn took care of my children who are ages 8, 9 and 11. She had helped out our family initially when I had to go away. She was early to arrive. She was wonderful with the children. She assisted my son in virtual learning which is quite the challenge! She took...
Kathleen F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring for children and children respond to me very well. I cared for 10 homeless children as their mother in Katmandu for 17 years, from 1999 to 2016. They responded to me very well and we continue to have mother-child relationships. I have also cared for a baby boy from 2019-2020. The parents loved my work, I loved it,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Shohva to take care of my 6 month old son full time while I worked. She is the best nanny I have ever had. She is so kind and helpful and genuinely loves and takes care of our son just as much as I do. Our son is SO happy to see her every morning and has...
Sania F.
Naomi G.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-30/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a postpartum doula, part of the service I offer its light housekeeping such as laundry, dish washing etc
Naomi can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, changing bed linens, dusting, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I never had to worry about my son with Kelly! She treated him as if he was her own. "
Katie O.
Maddison S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I have been babysitting for 11 years, have a clean driving record, and have all of my clearances. I am in the masters of occupational therapy program at Saint Joseph's Univeristy and plan on working with children who have disabilities. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, working with kids who...
Maddison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We...
Kristy P.
Josiane L.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning. I am sure you will be very satisfied with our services.
Josiane can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Very professional and on time do a very thorough job every time even help with the sheets ."
Courtney N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Available for organizing projects! For childcare see my availability calendar!
Will be available for a full time position in April/May 2025.
Hi parents, my name is Gessica and I am an experienced nanny/home organizer. Located in Fishtown area.
- 12 years experience working with kids, 9 years as a full-time nanny
- have...
Gessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gess is an absolutely wonderful human being. Our kids took to her so quickly & grew very fond of her. You couldn't ask for a better person to watch over your children. She is kind & very hands-on with them. Our son who is two has a great deal of separation...
Cherie A.
Walailak D.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 7. 5 years childcare experience. I'm comfortable taking care of infants, toddlers and preschool ages.
EDUCATION:
- I am currently a student at CCP majoring in Respiratory Care Therapy major in this upcoming fall semester
- I have a bachelor's degree from Thailand
EXPERIENCE:
- I have 7. 5 years of full-time nanny...
Walailak can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so incredibly grateful to have had Queen as a part of our family for the past few months. She worked wonders with our baby and is a generally delightful person. The only reason why she will no longer be working with us is because she found full time nannying...
Heather M.
5.0
(4)
My Experience with senior care, I care about my clients and I'm here to make life easier for you and your loved ones. My wide range of home care services are designed to meet all of your home care needs.
Rochella can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Reliable
Dependable
Well organized
Always has a smile when greeting us, just an overall joy to have her working with our family."
Queen N.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
44-year-old single mother of 4/Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience helping parents to raise happy, well rounded children.
I retired from child care last year to pursue a new business venture working with plants & flowers. My business is called Horticulture, located in the Brewerytown section of North...
Bahjah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Words alone can not describe how grateful we are to have met Bahaja. She was a wonderful caregiver to my two boys (newborn and 20month old). She was great at implementing my parenting style with the boys but also mixing her own childcare experience. My boys loves...
Malinda J.
Yeliane G.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
Yeliane can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years+ experience in education, and for the past five years, have learned to care for my Grandson, who has a Rare Brain Disease. I'm now experienced with setting up G-tube feedings, administering medications through a port, CPAP setup, Physical Therapy exercises for immobility, respiratory treatments including using a...
5.0
"Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has built a special relationship with my son where he is supported in school, and we are kept fully informed of his...
Rebecca S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"Steve is a loving, gentle compassionate man. He has a playful personality and cares deeply for those around him. He is a spiritually oriented person with a big heart. He is gifted with a healing touch which can be felt in a hug or a handshake or in his...
Peggy R.
Amber M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying.
I think its important to nurture...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and...
Caitlin M.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Elkins Park, PA
Gerbethe S.
5.0
She's so kind, respectful, she's lovable, caring and cleans
- Yola H.
Sandra V.
5.0
Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker.
- Steven J.
Meredith D.
5.0
Meredith is great! She has a warm and comfortable way with our boys, even when they aren't at their best. She is reliable and we are always glad to see her. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
- Hillary E.
Joyce S.
5.0
Joyce is hard working, dependable, and trustworthy.
- Albany B.
Adriana S.
5.0
Adriana has been cleaning my home for several months now and I'm very happy with her services. She is extremely dependable, always on time, and very polite and professional. I highly recommend her services. She does a great job cleaning and is easy to work with.
- Angela G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Elkins Park, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Elkins Park, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Elkins Park, PA, 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 Elkins Park, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Elkins Park, PA is $21.10 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 Elkins Park, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Elkins Park, PA. 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 Elkins Park, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Elkins Park, PA, 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 Elkins Park, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Elkins Park, PA, 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.