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Shirley S.
Tiffin, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Experienced Infant Care Provider, Looking For Part Time Position.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired Registered Nurse. Most of my career I was either assisting a family in bringing their child into the world or caring for those precious babies after birth. In addition to 38 years working as an R. N., I have had numerous experiences with the Nanny position.. I include vocalization goals, tactile stimulation, music...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shirl is amazing with babies! She is so loving and kind. My little one made so many developmental gains as a result of her guidance. It was incredibly helpful to have a peace of mind that my firstborn was in good hands while I was away at work. I would highly...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am the person you go to for the difficult things and for the time consuming tasks. Our services are one time or reoccurring. I have experience with all ages. I also do light house cleaning and light meal prep all for the kids. I am pet friendly. I am always willing to help in any way I can. I have strong abilities in specialty...
Leann can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Leann helped watch my 7 month old twins on two occasions - first was a short trial to see how she handles two infants at once, and also a longer period of time while I was at work. Leann is very playful, keeps a watchful eye, and does very well with keeping on...
Jaquelyn P.
Allison M.
Iowa City, IA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Need Someone To Check In On Your Fur-baby? Search No Further!
I have always been around pets, whether it was some of my own, or caring for friend's/family members' pets. I mostly have worked with dogs and cats, but open to other types. I provide services such as: dog walking, baths/brushing, checking in on animals during the day, and house-sitting. At this time, my services will only...
Sarah L.
North Liberty, IA
$10-15/hr
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a 3-year-old husky service dog that I trained. I'm also great with cats and birds. I absolutely love animals. Will tidy up house too.
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
I have experience caring for children of all ages, and I am very patient, trustworthy, friendly, and kind. I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I have worked as a medical assistant/CNA at an assisted living facility while I had a break from school. I am currently in the occupational therapy assistant program at Kirkwood...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Macayla and I would love to help take care of your pets! I have experience with pet/house sitting, drop-in visits, and walking services. I have reviews if that is something you would like to see! I have had pets my whole life and enjoy helping others with their pet family members. I have experience with dogs...
Macayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Heaven M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Heaven. I am finishing up my associates degree in applied science and, respiratory therapy. I have fallen in love with advocating and bonding with my patients. I am a firm believer of treating others the same way I would want- expect my grandmother to be treated. You can expect love, laughter, passion,...
Heaven can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
Marisa M.
Iowa City, IA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I am currently located in Des Moines, but am originally from Iowa City. I am in graduate school for Occupational Therapy. I have an immense love for children and have been babysitting ever since I was 12 years old. I have worked at a daycare since the summer of 2018, working with infants 6 weeks old to children the ages...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there! My name is Azariyah and I'm a dedicated dog lover with over three years of experience in providing top-notch care for many furry friends!
Also, with a 10-year-old dog of my own,
who's been with me since he was a puppy, I understand the special bond between a dog and their owner.
Services Offered
-Dog Walking:...
Azariyah can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
Shannon N.
Fairfax, IA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Shannon. I'm experienced in providing care for adults, including time spent working with adults with dementia. I also spent several years working in behavioral healthcare along with traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, including medication management.
I am skilled in de-escalation and providing compassionate care....
Shannon can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
Hello, my name is Amy. I have many years of experience caring for Seniors. I've cared for many seniors in their home with dementia as well. I provide services such as reading to individuals, laundry, food/meal preparation, light house keeping, bathing, walks, appointments, shopping, and personal hygiene.
I am a very caring...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety of disabilities, in a variety of environments.
I...
Macy A.
Iowa City, IA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am NICU RN at University of Iowa Healthcare. I am looking for jobs as a night nanny. As your night nanny, I am able to do any cares, feeding, additional house work and laundry, and everything in between. I am very responsible. I am BLS CPR certified, as well as NRP certified for infants.
If you feel you are in need of...
Macy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Jennifer B.
Iowa City, IA
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jennifer (or Jenny) and I have 6 years of childcare experience in a variety of settings.
-Daycare setting in a preschool as a lead teacher
-Preschool setting as a bilingual associate (Spanish)
-Special Education Paraeducator working one on one with children with autism in a school district (preschool...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! My name is Page, and I love kids! I have 7 years of experience caring for children at different capacities and of all ages I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have tutored students during online school for COVID, worked in after-school programs and preschools as a classroom aid, and have many...
Page can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a stay at home mother to my 3-year-old daughter. I am looking to provide in home child care services to one child. I will provide learning activities, lots of fun and all meals if needed. I am fully vaccinated, practice gentle parenting and absolutely love working with kids! I have a severely disabled/special needs brother...
Alissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Raeann P.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Used to babysit through high school but switched to working as a CNA after. I can provide babysitting or any other services.
Raeann can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Candace H.
Iowa City, IA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Reliable Nanny/Child Care Provider Available
I absolutely love children! I have been providing child care for numerous families of various sizes for the past several years. I cater to children's needs while providing a safe and secure environment in which they can thrive. I'm happy to help out every week, or here and there as needed.
I enjoy supporting children in their...
Candace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Makya B.
Iowa City, IA
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I currently clean my nanny family's home! I enjoy cleaning a lot and would love to make you and your family's life easier with my service!!
Makya can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, changing bed linens & more
Subi M.
Marion, IA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name subi know your kiddos mean everything to you and you want to find someone who can create a safe and fun environment for them. I would love to provide that for you. With 25 years of experience I have learned a lot about interacting with children in a variety of settings. Some of my experience including babysitting...
Subi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ely, IA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ely, IA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ely, IA, 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 Ely, IA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ely, IA is $17.00 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 Ely, IA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ely, IA. 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 Ely, IA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ely, IA, 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 Ely, IA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ely, IA, 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.