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60 therapy dogs are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Forest Park, IL
Armin R.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Armin, I am 34 yrs old male.
I have 5 years of experience with caregiving.
I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed.
I have experience with:
-Parkinson's disease
-ALS
-Dementia
-Stroke
-Quadriplegic
-Hospice Care
I assist with daily life activities; medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....
Dawn M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I'm Kelly, an animal lover, providing excellent care for all fur babies!
I LOVE animals and grew up surrounded by the love of cats and dogs.
I'm very passionate about caring for animals and enjoy being of service.
I am compassionate, reliable, and experienced.
I look forward to connecting and building a long...
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kelly was fantastic. Empathetic and very professional. I would absolutely recommend Kelly for care, especially for the elderly."
Care member
Payton H.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 2 yrs exp
College Student With Childcare/teaching/pet Sitting Experience :)
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago majoring in multiple writing studies. I'm dedicated to creating a caring and calm environment for kids and pets alike! I'm extraordinarily patient and accepting in moments of chaos and will always prioritize your child or pets safety. I have two years of experience as a swim...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Payton has a knack with people engaging insight on that person’s personality right away and approaching her interactions and communications in a way that makes them feel comfortable and easy. She also has this knack with animals as well. She teaches swim lessons to...
Care member
Yonaira D.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A graduate student soon to receive a masters degree. At the moment I am working full-time as a case manager at a non-profit mental health agency but unfortunately due to my internship I am unable to continue my full-time work and my current job does not do part-time. I am in class only on Tuesdays afternoon but my internship...
Yonaira can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yonaira has been a joy to have in our family. my son loves her! He is autistic and responds to her very well. She's an awesome communicator. If she's running behind, she let's us know ahead of time. She's been pleasant, dependable, and helpful."
Seccoyah D.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
4.0
"Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend...
Joni P.
Marissa R.
Chicago, IL
$46/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
In the last 10 years, I have provided babysitter/nanny services for a wide spectrum of clients (working moms to executives) ranging from overnight care, meal preparation, tutoring, etiquette, time management skills and etc. I am a nurturer and teacher by nature coming from a large multicultural family. I'm eager to share my...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Marissa has provided care for our two children for almost 2 years. She is fantastic, has a heart of gold, she loves children and teaching to them. She has child development and nutritionist degree and she is wonderful with my kids.
She is always very positive,...
Barbara C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 10 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I just left my Nanny Family after 3 years of service due to the children starting school. I work with infants-middle school age kids. I'm looking for another...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Destiny was wonderful ! She babysat my son & was amazing ! Great with time & has a positive attitude ! "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I recently graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I am pursuing a focus in pediatrics and mental health. I am currently studying for my boards for the next 2-3 months. I have worked with a variety of families short and long term.
I have worked with children between the ages of 2-17 for the past 7 years. I...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is fantastic! She took care of our 2 kids (age 5 and 1) regularly for 4 months. We highly recommend Alexis! "
Care member
Jessica F.
Chicago, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pre-School Teacher Who Is Bilingual In French And Loves Children!
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jessica.
I am a graduate of New York University, currently working as a French Instructor in a Private Preschool. I am punctual, energetic, and responsible. I am interactive and love to do crafts, go outdoors, and play games! Children are absolutely my passion and I do my best to make activities fun and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Jessica via Care.com. I was a little concerned to hire anyone via this platform as I had never done so before, but Jessica not only made me feel super comfortable knowing my son was safe, but she exceeded my expectations. I had just started my first job as...
Christine E.
Sarah R.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love caring for pets, especially dogs and cats. I've been an animal lover all my life, and would love to find house-sitting/pet-sitting jobs this summer. I also provide baby-sitting services, and in the past it is how I have come across many families that need a sitter for their pet while on vacation. I hope you'll consider my...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Angie was awesome to work with! She has a calming yet fun presence and my toddler loved playing with her! She followed all instructions and asked questions when appropriate. We will definitely hire her again for childcare in there future!"
Joanna Villacorta G.
3.9
(15)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Liudmyla. I am an experienced housekeeper with more than 15 years of experience. I can sweep, mop, scrub, dust, wax and polish furniture, window cleaning, furnishings, equipment. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including tub/showers, bedrooms, sort, wash and unload laundry. Remove soiled and contaminated...
Liudmyla can also help with: Changing bed linens, window washing, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"My husband and I hired Liudmyla more than 2 years ago through care.com and she has been cleaning our home every week since then. In 2 years, I believe she only cancelled once (due to sickness) and otherwise has been perfectly on time and reliable. We look forward...
Erica R.
Rosario V.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .
5.0
(2)
I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion and respite care, g-tube , feeding,...
Rosario can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rosario was very professional, took loving care of me when I had surgery and unable to perform any daily activities. She also took care of my husband, who has medical issues while I was disabled. We love Rosario and would certainly hire her again. She is like...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area.
I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others.
I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
Brigita can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two and have 20 years plus of experience with senior care. I have experience with Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer's care. I also have experience in g-tube feeding. I can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I'm also Covid...
Corazon can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Cora is a wonderful, kind and very understanding. I can’t thank her enough for her time, flexibility and compassion. It was a pleasure dealing with her. Thank you Cora very much for your understanding. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angela, I'm a second year Physician Assistant student in Chicago. I love working with kids and have done so all my life; I have experience working as a camp counselor and babysitter for several years, as well as tutoring, and teaching elementary school in Spain. As a former EMT and current PA student, I am CPR...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!"
Care member
Juanita O.
Chicago, IL
$30-57/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an 60-year-old grandmother of 6. . My youngest are 9 and 10 years old. I was a Customer Service Representative for over 30 years of my life. I was laid off after 15 years of service at AT&T . That's why I decided to do child care as a new found job. .. I been blessed to be a nanny for the last 7 years. I been with wonderful...
5.0
"Juanita has been a wonderful addition to our family she's been great with my 3 children who all adore her. She's also a great cook and helpful with light cleaning around the house!"
Shelly P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Anna to help us out with our daughter while we hosted several dinner guests. She was early and connected with Samantha the moment she walked in the door. We certainly appreciated her flexibility as our dinner party lasted a bit longer than originally...
Derek L.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Forest Park, IL
Armin R.
5.0
Armin was incredible. He worked just weekends for awhile but then we hired him for 24 hour care for my father. He was kind, compassionate and highly skilled. His calm demeanor was such a welcome energy during my father's last days and hours. He was a true blessing.
- Nancy B.
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly was fantastic. Empathetic and very professional. I would absolutely recommend Kelly for care, especially for the elderly.
- Care member
Payton H.
5.0
Payton has a knack with people engaging insight on that person’s personality right away and approaching her interactions and communications in a way that makes them feel comfortable and easy. She also has this knack with animals as well. She teaches swim lessons to young children from toddlers to...
- Care member
Yonaira D.
5.0
Yonaira was very professional and easy to work with. The children enjoyed playing with her. She was able to get them to listen to her without any yelling. She is always smiling and coming up with fun games. We will definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Rachel B.
4.0
Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend her!
- Joni P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Forest Park, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Forest Park, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Forest Park, IL is $31.80 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 Forest Park, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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.