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Laura W.
Elkton, VA
$17-25/hr
Just moved back to this area , looking for a couple house to clean each week :) thanks so much , let me know if your interested & what cleaning services I can provide for you zz I have references .
Laura can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
Maureen M.
Elkton, VA
$14-18/hr
Hello, my name is Maureen. I have a lot of experience with many different kinds of animals, as I grew up with many of them all of my life. I have also worked at a pet boarding service for a brief period of time through my high school years and loved it and I would love to be considered!
Maureen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of Senior care giving experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing.
Lourdes can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature compassionate caregiver/assistant. I have a medical assistant diploma and worked in medical field for 7 years. In addition I have a kinesiology fitness degree and have 10 experience with physical therapy and exercises to improve quality of life. I have 10 plus years as part time caregiver
Katherine can also help with: Personal care, home modification, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!"
Donna N.
5.0
(6)
I have many years of experience with helping families . I provide cleaning, organizing and personal assistant services for families or individuals in need of help in their daily lives or for events and gatherings. I can act as another set of hands and assist in errand running, laundry, cooking and baking, private catering,...
Heather can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"We absolutely love Heather! She is so kind and so positive and has a great sense of organization and does not need to be supervised. Heather has completely helped us organize our house to be much more efficient and easier to maintain. Heather also loves our dogs...
Breton F.
Deborah F.
Crozet, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Offering Companionship, Laughter, Cognitive Stimulation, Med Management, Fabulous Cooking, Etc..
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a female with a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology and over 35 years experience providing cognitive, communication, swallow therapy, caregiver education and end of life care in nursing homes, home health and clinic settings. My passion is meaningful client centered elder care. I have an excellent background in...
Deborah can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Very happy to have found Deborah to help out when needed."
Leigh G.
Amy F.
Harrisonburg, VA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Excellent References, Senior/Elder Caregiver, Fully Vaccinated
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*** Vaccinated***
I have over 20 years experience caring for the elderly with various issues. I am a reliable and compassionate Home Health Aide.
Some of the services I provide are as follows:
*Dementia/Alzheimer's Care
*Companionship
*Personal care/hygiene/grooming and feeding, etc. (ADLs)
*Assisting with...
Amy can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Amy worked for my mother in law who suffered with increased memory issues for 6 years as the primary caregiver. She was always thoughtful, kind, supportive and gentle with her. She oversaw the management of the full time help. Amy worked daily with my mother in law...
Curtis M.
Leah D.
Harrisonburg, VA
$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Pet Care Provider, Full-time Animal Lover :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting and walking services for one time, re-occuring, and overnight stays. I have 10+ experience working with animal shelters, foster care for animals, and petsitting for extended periods. I would love to help care for your furry loved one :)
Leah can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love Clean , I am very organized and I have years of experience. You will be very happy with my service.
Laudicea can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Jennifer M.
Ruckersville, VA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full/Part Time Work. Assistance With ADLs, Meal Prep
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 24 years experience as a Certified caregiver. I am also a Certified End of Life Doula.
CARENEEDS- I can help with ADLs, incontinence care, dementia support, medication reminders, appointments, and cooking healthy meals. I also train new or existing caregivers in areas they find difficult; such as, bathing, exercise, or...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer has helped improve my health, attitude and perspective. Needless to say Jennifer is a very hard worker; she is extremely efficient and thorough. Jennifer has helped me to access safely things in my home as that is difficult for me. I am now exercising...
Deb H.
5.0
(2)
Hi!
My name is Sarah and I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Music Industry and Jazz in 2015. I have been a nanny for some time and have acquired a great amount of experience. For two years, I worked as a full-time nanny for two boys ages 4 and 7. I also care for infants every Sunday during a church...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is calm, nurturing, and kind. She's especially gifted at working with infants and young toddlers. She's very dependable and conscientious."
Jane O.
Laudicea P.
Madison, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Cleaning, bathing, outings, dressing, cooking, medication. Well give your love ones best care possible.
Laudicea can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laudicea has been such a blessing to our Mom Carol. She has become such a part of our family. Lala (her nickname) is kind and compassionate. She is very flexible with the needs of our Mother and always willing to fill in where ever needed. Our Mother was admitted...
Tracy S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good Day! I am a nanny, educator, caregiver, personal assistant (PA), housekeeper, house sitter, pet sitter, elder caregiver, home organizer, personal chef and vacation rental property manager. I have been a small business owner, foster parent and master gardener. I love and get along with all pets and farm animals especially...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Dawn Marie was a gem of a find! She was warm, intelligent, talented and was a pleasure to work with. She took care of my housekeeping and pet sitting and I would hire her again whenever I needed her assistance."
Jonathan S.
Ellie B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$17-22/hr
Compassionate and hardworking psychology major at James Madison University, with an occupational therapy minor. I'm looking for a role that will help me gain valuable work experience
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
* Available by Appt *
I offer my services as a (PA) personal assistant, home organizer, house sitter, pet sitter, vacation rental assistant, personal chef and respite elder caregiver. I have been a small business owner for many years, foster parent, cared for both parents, restaurant manager and master gardener. I have good year...
Hello! I have a BA in Elementary Education, and have been a lead supervisor of classrooms, field-trips, daycares, summer camps, volunteer projects, mealtimes, and shifts in retail and food service. Lately I've hosted visitor centers and trails as a park ranger, but it all started with babysitting about 15 years ago! Since then...
Matilda can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet sitting
Compassionate and hardworking psychology major at James Madison University, with an occupational therapy minor. I'm looking for a role that will help me gain valuable work experience.
Victoria N.
Harrisonburg, VA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Of Experience In Dogs, Cats And Horses! I Would Love To Pet Sit For You:)
Hello! I am currently enrolled at JMU and majoring in Kinesiology with hopes of going to grad school for physical therapy! I'm home in northern VA for the summer and would love to take on some pet sitting full time while I'm here! Although I am new to
CARE. com, I have 10+ years of experience working with many types of animals...
Victoria can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I have been an undergraduate teaching assistant and a tutor for the Techniques Center through the TTU Student Disability Service. I have tutored in classes ranging from math, science, communications, and English!
My service areas are from:
Ruckersville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Crozet, Waynesboro, Staunton, Zion Crossroads, Scottsville, Lovingston and parts of Buckingham.
Serving the Counties of:
Albemarle, Orange, Greene, Augusta, Nelson, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Buckingham.
I love all animals and get along well with all dogs, cats,...
Dawn can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Elkton, VA
Katherine K.
5.0
Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!
- Donna N.
Heather C.
5.0
Her cleaning rate is $35 per hour. She will text you if an appointment needs to be changed to another day of the week or if she cannot make it the day scheduled. She deep cleans as well which is hard to find in a house cleaner.
- Sarah J.
Deborah F.
5.0
Very happy to have found Deborah to help out when needed.
- Leigh G.
Amy F.
5.0
The best thing I did was to hire Amy to be part of our care-giving team. I am so thankful for all she did for us and for our senior lady. She had a wonderful, calming influence on her that was evident whenever she was around her. Thank you for this opportunity to review an outstanding and...
- Cheryl T.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer looked after my father who had Parkinsons for years and she was the lead for the team of caregivers. She is very knowledgeable and caring making sure everything that he needed was taken care of like doctors appointments, medications and physical therapy. She always kept him clean and happy....
- Leesa K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Elkton, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Elkton, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Elkton, 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 Elkton, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Elkton, VA is $15.50 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, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Elkton, 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 Elkton, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Elkton, 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 Elkton, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Elkton, 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.