Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Fairfax, IA
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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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shirl is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. Shirl was always attentive to our little one’s needs and constantly worked on age appropriate developmental / educational activities to help him get a head start. She is also very determined. When challenges...
Kelly H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 disabilities, in a variety of environments.
I...
Christopher can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chris watched my 4 year old son for few hours. My son instantly connected to Chris due to his warm and fun personality. My son had loads of fun and kept asking for Chris after he left. We highly recommend Chris."
Care member
Hello! My name is Molly. Recently, I graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Social Justice focusing on sustainability. In high school and college I babysat and nannied for several families. I also have experience leading outdoor camping trips, and worked at a summer camp for 3 summers. I have always enjoyed...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah L.
North Liberty, IA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! A helping hand at your service!
How may I help you?
I've been working with folks on Care. Com for over three years. I have experience in home care, food industry, and retail guest services.
Alissa A.
Marion, IA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Caregiver Including Special Needs Children.
I am a stay at home mother to my 2. 5-year-old daughter. I am looking to provide in home child care services to one child. I will provide learning activists, 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...
Megan B.
Tiffin, IA
$10-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher And Child Care Worker Providing Babysitting And Tutoring Services
Hello!
I am an elementary school teacher who is taking a year off of teaching in order to spend more time with my own girls. I have two daughters, a 15-month-old and a 3-month-old. My husband and I have been living in Tiffin, IA for a year now and we absolutely love it here. I have over 15 years of child care experience...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I have worked for 13 years in the human services field in various positions, involving direct care with clients. I supervised several group homes, including those with elderly clients. Before that I worked with children in daycare settings. I am currently a host home mentor and care for someone in my own home. My...
I've worked with kids all age newborns to 6 grade. Prepare meals and buy groceries.- Clean, organize, and restock household items.- Provide nanny services, including educational activities and care.- Manage household projects and supervise other employees.- Ensure a well-organized and smoothly run household.
Esmeralda can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning
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, dog training, pet walking
Sydney L.
Marion, IA
$20-30/hr
While I have never been paid for my cleaning services I have helped many people clean their home and set up organization systems that work for them. I can clean normal wear and tear or homes that need more love without judgement!
Sydney can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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
Hello,
My name is Charity and I am currently doing my BSN online. I am a licensed cna and I have 9 years of experience in the healthcare field. I love caregiving and in the future plan to open group homes that provide patient care to people. Through care. com, I have met and worked with wonderful families and I hope to work with...
Charity can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
- I am currently working as a Direct Support Professional at Abbe Health which is an affiliate of Unity Point Health. My role is to provide support and supervision for individuals with mental and physical disabilities in community-based service. I also assist clients with daily living tasks and skills.
- I am also working as a...
Mikolo can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi! My name is Emma, I'm 24, and I currently work as a gymnastics coach! I spent 2. 5 years studying elementary education at Iowa State, and worked at the ISU Child Center. I was an assistant preschool teacher, as well as worked as a child care provider for infants - 2-year-olds.
Homes with animals are a bonus! My fun fact is...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Kylie G.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Kylie! I love spending time outdoors, biking, reading and spending time with children and animals. I have experience with children of all ages, multiples and special needs. I have been caring for children for 15+ years. I enjoy encouraging creativity and playtime with the children I care for. Outdoor play, reading, crafts...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maranda H.
Iowa City, IA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have received my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Leisure, Youth, and Human Services, and I have experience with all age groups! I have worked in private child care, as a nanny and a babysitter, as well as public child care, as a summer camp counselor and for my college daycare! More recently, I have...
Maranda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello my name is Mckenna - I have my bachelors degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa and have been working as a travel nurse for the last few years but I am looking to transition to providing care in-home versus a hospital setting. I have years of nursing experience on a variety of floors including physical...
Mckenna can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Audrey B.
Iowa City, IA
$18-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up, I had the responsibility of completing several different chores around the house. These tasks consisted of doing the dishes, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, taking out the trash, doing laundry, cleaning up dog feces outside, raking leaves, and dusting. Additionally, I worked in the food service for multiple years in...
Audrey can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning & more
Hello! I have had a pet of some sort essentially my entire life so have had experience caring for cats, dogs, fish, and other small animals. I have watched up to 5 dogs at once before. I am happy to work on obedience training and grooming needs as well.
I do not offer boarding services.
Molly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fairfax, IA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fairfax, IA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, IA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fairfax, IA is $22.00 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 Fairfax, IA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, IA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, IA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fairfax, 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.