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I am an experienced caregiver. I have been in childcare for 7 years and I have taken care of families with dogs and have been able to provide giving services to the dogs/cats by transporting them to vet appointments or grooming appointments or walking, etc. I love all animals. I do not mind learning or taking care of more than...
Mariachiara can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training, boarding & more
Emma J.
Farmington, MN
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a passion for active play and love the carefree nature of a children. As a 22-year-old college graduate going into physical therapy in the fall, watching children is the perfect job to escape a busy school year and truly enjoy my job.
I have a history of caring for children ages 4 months to 11 years old. I love being...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have done house, office, cabin and hotel cleaning. I am available Monday-Friday.
I have a clean background and can provide a recent background check if you would like
Jessica can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
Tanna B.
Farmington, MN
$29/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Tanna I am a nursing assistant at twin cities orthopedics! I am going back to school starting end of January to get my entry level masters degree in nursing to become a RN. I currently have a degree from UW- Madison school of education in Communication Sciences and Disorders. (I was pre speech therapy but had a...
Tanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Tanna is a passionate, patient, and caring individual! My kids absolutely loved her and can’t wait for her to watch them again! Highly recommend her!!"
Kelly W.
I am now 40 and I have been in the child care service sector since I was babysitting at the age of 10. I have worked as a nanny, an after school teacher, a Montessori school teacher's assistant, a substitute teacher and I now have 2 children of my own. Throughout the years I have spent many hours helping children one on one with...
Mabel A.
Saint Paul, MN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi,
I am looking forward to cleaning up your house. I am a student at Normandale Community College and the only way how can I pay my tuition is by providing my cleaning services.
I have references from the Houses that I am cleaning up. Please reach me out and I can go to your place and give you an estimate. thanks.
Mabel can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(6)
Hello!
I have been providing care to people in need for over 25 years now.
I have experience with a variety of cares/medical treatments and I'm skilled and confident in my medication set up/administration.
If there is a need I have not yet experienced, I am willing and able to learn how to meet it!
I work hard to provide my...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Excellent care provided by Lauren. Her compassion, dedication, and expertise truly set her apart from others. Highly recommended."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I worked as a Nurse for 5 years in Argentina.
I came as an Au pair to the USA. Now, I'm working on my Masters degree in Health and Human Services Administration and working on my RN license.
Mabel can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Mabel is sunshine. She is fun and adaptable and a hard worker."
Lauren L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Courtney and I am 27 years young. I have a laid-back personality with an immense amount of love and patience for all kiddos. I have been a nanny since 2016 and I've had the blessing of meeting and working with 3 different families from care. com! My experience includes ages newborn to teenager and special...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are privileged to employ Courtney as our nanny. Courtney has been a reliable, flexible, fun, loving, and hard working nanny for our family and son since he was 1 year old. Courtney has a natural ability to understanding my sons needs and abilities of children in...
Meg U.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am available for weekly/biweekly home/office cleaning, organization & interior feng shui/decorating. I am also available for PCA services. Please message me with any questions you may have.
Nicole can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Nicole was a godsend for my family. We have a messy home! My extended family stops by a lot, and I have pets. Needless to say, my home needs constant TLC. I found Nicole on Care.com and could not be happier. We spoke and scheduled a walk through. After the walk...
Simone B.
Monica T.
Lakeville, MN
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Monica. I am interested in your job posting!
A little about me, I am a recent nursing school graduate from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I am looking for a job while I study for my nursing license exam and transition into my nursing career. I am fun, active, creative, and enjoy all things outdoors!...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Best. Nanny. EVER!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️"
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Mallory. I am currently wrapping up my bachelor degree in Business Management at Capella University (online college). Throughout obtaining my degree, I have always been employed full time and adjusted my school work load accordingly to ensure it will not affect my work. I am also a United States Air Force...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our sons loved Mallory! We were confident in the care she gave to them. We would hire her again in a heartbeat :)"
Mcmahon S.
Linda T.
Lakeville, MN
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher/therapist Looking To Help With Seasonal, Short Term, Or Respite Care
I am employed as a full-time early childhood special education teacher during the school year. I also have an occupational therapy degree. In both fields, I have enjoyed working with a wide array of children, adults, and families. I am looking to complement my school year job in a way that both helps families needing care and...
Terri C.
Rosemount, MN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part- Time senior care giver, will help with pets and light house cleaning and also transportation.
I have 3 dogs and cats. I have always had pets and enjoy them. I have only taken care of my own pets and have watched friends pets for them if they needed me. Never have been paid for the services. But I am interested in the new opportunity to help out with pets. I can give seniors personal care, light housekeeping and...
Terri can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, daily feeding
I have dog sat for multiple days at a time providing services such as feeding, walking, and giving medicine.
Sadie can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Linda T.
Lakeville, MN
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Health Professional Available To Help With Temporary Or Respite Care Needs.
I am currently working as a full-time early childhood special education teacher. I also have a background in occupational therapy. Throughout the years, I have worked in a wide variety of adult and pediatric settings. To coordinate with my current school year schedule, I am looking to help with temporary or respite care needs.
Linda can also help with: Transportation, respite care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep
Greg D.
Lakeville, MN
$25-40/hr
I have worked with special needs for the last 15 years. In recent years I have seen the demand for senior care rise and would like to extend my services to caring for seniors.
Greg can also help with: Respite care, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Linda T.
Lakeville, MN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Professional Looking To Help With Respite Or Temporary Child Care Needs
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work full-time as an early childhood special education teacher and also have a background in occupational therapy. In both fields, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with a wide array of children, adults, and families. I am looking to compliment my school year job in a way that both helps families needing care and utilizes my...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda's work with our son is such an asset to our family. Her enthusiasm, skills, and kindness are absolutely priceless!"
Sharlene W.
Jessica B.
Hampton, MN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an agriculture teacher by trade but have done tutoring services and babysat while growing up. With my job I have gotten CPR and First Aid certified and am not afraid to be around pets. I have my own car.
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Lauren V.
Saint Paul, MN
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Lauren and I have been providing care of all kinds for over 25 years. Over the years I have worked in a verity of settings, some of them being: family homes, residential programs, day services facilities and school settings. I base my rates on a case by case basis, dependingon the details of the position; That being...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Farmington, MN
Tanna B.
5.0
Tanna is a passionate, patient, and caring individual! My kids absolutely loved her and can’t wait for her to watch them again! Highly recommend her!!
- Kelly W.
Lauren V.
5.0
Excellent care provided by Lauren. Her compassion, dedication, and expertise truly set her apart from others. Highly recommended.
- Care member
Mabel A.
5.0
Mabel is sunshine. She is fun and adaptable and a hard worker.
- Lauren L.
Courtney R.
5.0
We are privileged to employ Courtney as our nanny. Courtney has been a reliable, flexible, fun, loving, and hard working nanny for our family and son since he was 1 year old. Courtney has a natural ability to understanding my sons needs and abilities of children in general, she is warm,...
- Meg U.
Nicole V.
5.0
Nicole does an amazing job with house cleaning. we hired her 3 months ago and every time she has been here the whole family can tell, the house sparkles! she uses products that don't irritate any of the sensitive skin issues we have. We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for help with...
- Jill H.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Farmington, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Farmington, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Farmington, MN, 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 Farmington, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Farmington, MN is $25.40 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 Farmington, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Farmington, MN. 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 Farmington, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Farmington, MN, 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 Farmington, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Farmington, MN, 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.