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I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate and friendly.
I like caring for seniors because seniors deserve to have the quality of care that I am able to provide. I enjoy getting to know and care for those who need a hand.
I started caring for seniors when I was very young.
In my spare time, I like to craft, read...
Teresa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, respite care, meal prep
Brittni M.
Saint Augustine, FL
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm deaf and I own a hearing dog service.. I love dogs so very much.. they are like a family to me. in the past I had Yorkie, bull terrier, Yorkie mixed w jack Russell, and lab..
I love to take dogs walking.. park, spoil them so much. whatever dogs want to have some fun and happy. not stay in the crate the whole time.
Brittni can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Attentive, punctual, caring, dependable. Brittni did an outstanding job taking care of our pets while out of town. Will certainly rehire Brittni in the future."
Miguel O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for people is a lifelong passion & brings me fulfillment, joy, & feeling of purpose. I am looking to provide quality, genuine care by using my experience as a CNA and a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I will strive to improve the quality of life, while putting your mind at ease, knowing you or your loved one is...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Linda is wonderful caregiver and companion. She's observant of my mom 92 young mom daily needs. She keeps my mom engaged the entire time she is caring for my mom. She journals how my mom did during the day which helps me to understand how my mom is doing mentally...
Elia O.
I am a caregiver when I'm home from school for my 85-year-old grandmother. She has dementia. I also am in occupational therapy school specializing in older adult care.
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Caitlyn W.
Saint Augustine, FL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I'm a recent Human Development and Family Science graduate of the University of Georgia!! (Go Dawgs!). I am currently in my 4th term of occupational therapy school. I love all things kids and am looking to find a nannying job to fill my afternoons and weekends! I have about 8 years of babysitting...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been a caregiver in Gainesville, FL for over 10 years. I have also been a housekeeper for most of my life. I love cleaning. I am 62 years young and love to stay active. I recently moved to Winder, Ga(I lived in Gwinnett County for 30 years.)I loved the lady I worked for in FL.(She died 02/02/2020) I would like to be of...
Mary can also help with: General room cleaning
5.0
"Mary is pleasant to be with. Honest has good work ethic. "
Violet H.
Anthony V.
Saint Augustine, FL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10+ years of providing excellent services for friends, family and the community at large. I love learning new things and I feel change can be good.
I'm a friendly, intelligent, married woman with a great demeanor, can-do attitude and a means of transportation. I have almost 10 years experience in customer service & I am constantly complimented on my respectful but engaging attitude. I'm in-between employment because I left a dead-end job to get training for my dream job....
Linda M.
Saint Augustine, FL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Friendly, Caring, And Trustworthy Caregiver Available!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Caring for people is a lifelong passion & brings me fulfillment, joy, & feeling of purpose. I am looking to provide quality, genuine care by using my experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I will strive to improve the quality of life, while putting your mind at ease, knowing you or your loved one is receiving...
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping, Light housekeeping, Companionship and actives. Worked with parents with walkers and needed help with every day bathing, dressing and most importantly, keeping them happy and not feeling alone. Live in the Shores St. Augustine
Susan can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning
Known for a resilient spirit and a positive outlook, this individual brings warmth to every interaction. Their friendly and approachable demeanor makes them a natural connector, while their adaptability and open-mindedness shine through in navigating life's diverse experiences.
Luke can also help with: Pet sitting
Jessica K.
Saint Augustine, FL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
- Engaged with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, feeding, G-tube, lifting and transferring.
- Helped treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain through physical therapy.
- Ran errands, cooked healthy meals, and drove client to appointments...
Conchi S.
Saint Augustine, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Good morning my name is Conchi S. and I am 22 years old. I graduated from Flagler College with a degree in Sport Management. I'm currently doing my masters in Organizational Leadership in Jacksonville University where I work part time as a Graduate Assistant for student-services. I am looking to find I family where for...
Conchi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Conchi was able to help me out on short notice, and was wonderful with my children. I would definitely hire her again :)"
Care member
Monica K.
Saint Augustine, FL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant, Also Available For Companionship, House Keeping, And Other Helpful Task
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
All of my life I have been in the hospitality/service Industry. My seventh grade school teacher contacted me and asked me to help her because her health was failing. I began running errands for her, helping prepare meals and do light housekeeping. As her health failed, I began to help her shower, to manage and administer her...
Monica can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have regularly hired Monica for myself as a Parkinson's disease patient and for my mentally and physically disabled step son. She is a superb caregiver and an even better person with character and integrity. "
roger G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
A professional Certified Nursing Assistant with over 15 years of experience providing quality care and assistance for senior's, quadriplegics and vulnerable adults. I am extremely passionate about my career choice which is reflected in the compassionate care I provide. My work history has been through referrals from very...
Tina can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Our family would absolutely recommend Tina and would rehire her in a heartbeat! Tina is a highly qualified, compassionate, and dedicated caretaker.
Our father experienced a number of ischemic strokes over a 3 month period. After one month of inpatient...
Jennifer C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in patient care. I am CPR certified amongst other health care certification. I enjoy taking care of others. I am dependable, knowledgable, caring, professional and kind. I am able to provide care which includes maximum safety, positive energy, in a warm and loving environment.
Specializes in a...
Simone can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Simone is a very caring person who expresses interest in her client. She is dependable, professional, and knowledgeable about patient care. We enjoyed having Simone in our home."
Karen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Caregiver for patients of Alzheimer's/ Dementia. I also cared for an elderly woman who was diagnosed with ALS disease. I was in charge of physical therapy. Administering feeds through feeding tube. Giving her breathing machine sessions and cough assist. Bathing. My patient was unable to walk so I did her...
Mariel can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am seeking opportunities to care for your dog/or cat. I am a mature individual who loves dogs. I have been a pet owner of dogs and cats for nearly 30 years. Presently, we only have dogs since our son is allergic to cats. We have two Lab mixes, a 10-year-old Black Lab male, and a 1-year-old Lab hound mix. Our dogs are...
Catherine can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Cathy has been caring for our dogs for some time now. She is absolutely fabulous. She gives detailed updates and is sincerely concerned when something is not right. For example, she was concerned that our new puppy had very soft stool, so she offered to bring a...
Jessica S.
Mary G.
Palm Coast, FL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and highly competent registered nurse with over 30+ years. I took a leave of absence to take care of my elderly mother suffering with dementia. I am now looking to provide my services of at home care for others in need.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Mary Beth spent the better part of fourteen months doing in-home care for our mother and we could not have been happier with her. We grew quite fond of Mary Beth and our family could not have cared for Mom at home without her care and assistance.
Mary Beth has a...
Kim M.
Michelle K.
Saint Augustine, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver With Tons Of Experience In The Field!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services , doctors, errands, light housekeeping and Meal Preparation. I have been working with the elderly for multiple years through established home care companies. I can provide references as well. I am a fun, nurturing and caring mother of three adult children.
Michelle can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Michelle made it possible for my Father to be at home with my Mom for the last year of his life. She has a great personality and truly cares about what she does for people in need. Reliable and professional. Michelle is awesome!"
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Elkton, FL
Brittni M.
5.0
Attentive, punctual, caring, dependable. Brittni did an outstanding job taking care of our pets while out of town. Will certainly rehire Brittni in the future.
- Miguel O.
Linda M.
5.0
Linda is a very reliable and helpful woman. I am appreciative for the help she has given me. I would absolutely hire her again. When i need a fill in i always call Linda and she is so quick to help me. thank you Linda
- Amy P.
Mary H.
5.0
Mary is pleasant to be with. Honest has good work ethic.
- Violet H.
Conchi S.
5.0
We were visiting in St Augustine and needed a sitter for a few hours. Conchi was amazing with our son. She was very caring, highly communicative and interactive. I strongly recommend Conchi and wish she lived closer to us as our son loved her! I would definitely hire her again. Conchi is...
- Tennille P.
Monica K.
5.0
I have a medically fragile-severe special needs 15 y/o. He functions at approximately 18 months. He is non-verbal and does not always understand what you are saying. He wears diapers, and needs help with feeding. He also has epilepsy, abs, & cp. Monica was very knowledgeable about how to treat and...
- Joyce P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Elkton, FL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Elkton, FL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Elkton, FL, 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 Elkton, FL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Elkton, FL 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 Elkton, FL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Elkton, FL. 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 Elkton, FL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Elkton, FL, 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 Elkton, FL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Elkton, FL, 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.