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60 therapy dogs are listed in Elmhurst, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Elmhurst, IL
4.9
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours).
I offer the following services:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Michelle was fantastic. She was responsive, patient, and punctual. She put me at ease about having to hire a carer to pick me up after surgery and was easy to chat with on my ride home. Would definitely hire again."
Jennifer F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am very responsible person, so I think you will be 100 % SATISFIED with my work! I have more than 5 years experience!!! I am honest, highly organized and efficient. DOG AND CAT FRIENDLY!!! I would like to have you as my next customer and I am always down to do free house estimates. Thank you so much.
Liliya can also help with: Dusting, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Liliya is our new reoccurring housekeeper and we are so happy with her. We have a lot of square footage to cover and she keeps up the same cleaning quality throughout the house. She is on time, thorough and very nice. We are extremely happy with the quality of...
Lauren C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up with a dog and now as an adult, have my own Newfoundland. I have cared for friends' dogs while they have been away. I love medium and large breed dogs and enjoy taking them for walks or to play at the park. I also owned a pet hedgehog that I inherited from the classroom, where I taught.
Mary can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Rashawnda P.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Vaccinated & Full Of Integrity CNA Looking For Fulltime Client.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Certified Nursing Assistant with over 15 years of training/ hands on experiences.
SKILLS includes- sit to stand lift & Hoyer lift. Repositioning, CPR, Personal care.
Physical therapy /exercise/ range of motion.
GI-tubes
Outings- park, doctor visits, special events & nurture walks.
Communication is key for me. Having an open...
Rashawnda can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Rashawnda for senior care needs. Rashawnda helped care for my father, a stroke patient. She is a caring, positive, dependable caretaker/CNA. She assisted with everything from cleaning/changing him to preparing food to engaging with him....
Donya M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked for 3. 5 years helping with a 93-year-old retiree who suffered from multiple strokes and early onsite dementia and Alzheimer's. My duties included grocery shopping, taking to doctor appointments, outings with family and friends. I also did light housekeeping, hygiene care, prepared meals and was a constant companion....
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our...
Diane S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Housekeeper position. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your houses. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter a home. I have experience for almost 10 years. I worked...
Magdalena can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Magdalena was great at scheduling a time to clean our home. She arrived on time and was able to use the cleaning items in my home to make the house look great. She worked on her own with little direction. We are so happy with the outcome and will be having her back...
Maria P.
Diane H.
Villa Park, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I have trained in in child development and art therapy. I love to help with crafts and school work, as well as some cooking/meal preparation.
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I interviewed Diane to help out with our 3 YO daughter and planned on hiring her; however, our family unexpectedly offered to help out, so we did not end up needing her. We did have lengthy e-mail/text conversations with her, had her over for...
Jeremy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience, I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a good...
Veronica can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Veronica. She has been working for us for two years and we are very pleased with her services. Not only is she hard working, she is also a great communicator, very trustworthy, and a pleasure to have in our home. While we use her primarily for cleaning,...
Sean C.
Jenna M.
Roselle, IL
$22-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time nanny for, has decided that come early June they will no longer be needing my services as the mom will be moving to stay at home. I will be available June 7th-August 1st as I anticipate the arrival of my first baby mid August! I work for 3 active boys ages 7 months, 5 years, and 7 years old. I will have been...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very trustworthy, friendly, respectful, and was amazing with my kids!"
Ella M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla. I am a recent college graduate for Xavier University of Louisiana. I graduated with a Degree in Biology & Spanish. I am currently taking a gap year before attending medical school. I love kids! I have plenty of experience of volunteering, teaching and mentoring with kids of all ages! In high school, I...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was great with our 3 month old. She showed up on time and seemed very engaged with the baby. I would definitely recommend her."
Ashley H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have completed light cleaning for my clients, retrieve mail, water grass, and make sure the home is ok if out of town
I can assist with organizing as well as cleaning closets.
Also, when I'm babysitting which is another service I provide. I usually have to take care of the families home too, as far as laundry if needed,...
Danielle can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning
Jacqueline N.
Carol Stream, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm An Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant Through The State Of Illinois.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Dependable, task-oriented, compassionate professional with 26 years of experience in the medical field. Driven to provide exceptional customer service/medical assistance. Demonstrates superior communication skills, and motivated by a challenging work setting. My years of dedication, determination, and enthusiasm clearly...
Jacqueline can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jacqueline was super easy to work with from the beginning! I wanted someone who could not only take care of my mom but be someone she can talk to , play games, help her with exercise and make sure her medication was given at the right times. I would highly...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My experience spans various roles within the healthcare and customer service industries. As an experienced Assistant Manager at Domino's, I have excelled in team leadership, problem-solving, and operational management. I am known for fostering collaboration, enhancing employee performance, and ensuring exceptional customer...
Brittany can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Brittany show great concern and care for me. Since she has started taking care of me, my life has become more relaxed and enjoyable. To lose the ability to care for yourself is hard to accept, Brittany reassures me everything will be ok and work out. I...
Dorothy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am currently a freshman 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...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Peiting W.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laura, was absolutely amazing in the care of my late mother. In the months leading to her passing, Laura treated her with such compassion, kindness and dignity. She was punctual in all aspects arriving on time, handling medication, log ins, sticking to bathing and...
Camiliana V.
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Adrienne and I am available for mostly pet care, but can also provide other services like cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, organization, childcare, errands, and open to other services, including painting, etc. I am an experienced certified veterinary nurse looking to help the local community! I have 20+...
Adrienne can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Adrienne is awesome! We hired her for a long weekend, and she stayed at our house. We have 3 dogs and 1 cat, and they all took to her immediately. She was very attentive, detail oriented, and kept us informed during our trip. We loved getting pictures while we...
Debi C.
Iselle C.
Berwyn, IL
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.6
(14)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Iselle and I'm 26 years old. I moved to Miami in January 2018 and I have been babysitting since before that until 2021. I am now working full-time and would just like to make some extra money on my spare time. Although most of my experience is driving children to and from school and other activities, I...
Iselle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Iselle babysat for my toddler while we were in Miami Beach for vacation. She is an excellent communicator in advance and did a great job with our daughter. She was obviously very very comfortable with babies and we felt so good leaving ours with her!"
Jen K.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Elmhurst, IL
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle was a joy to be around after my difficult recovery from surgery. She was neat and tidy, kind and professional, friendly and warm, and immediately put me at ease when we met. She helped me with meals, medications, repositioning, showering, getting dressed and light housework/picking up. I...
- Jenny D.
Liliya M.
5.0
Liliya is great! She is thorough, consistent and detail oriented. I am very happy I found her.
- Rosaura O.
Rashawnda P.
5.0
Rashawnda was a pleasure to have in our home. She engaged with my dad & assisted him with daily tasks & was friendly/kind throughout. She was helpful during a time that my family needed the help & we would be happy to have her again to help out with my dad.
- Lisa G.
Ann H.
5.0
Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our family. Ann truly acted and cared...
- Diane S.
Magdalena P.
5.0
Magdalena is amazing! She's very detail-oriented, and does a great job. My condo is sparkling after she's done. Plus, she's very pleasant and reliable!
- Natalie V.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Elmhurst, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Elmhurst, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Elmhurst, IL, 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 Elmhurst, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Elmhurst, IL is $19.10 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 Elmhurst, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Elmhurst, IL. 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 Elmhurst, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Elmhurst, IL, 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 Elmhurst, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Elmhurst, IL, 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.