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I volunteered at the Christian Healthcare Center's assisted living center in high school and feel passionately about extending my warmth and service to the help of seniors in the area. I am hard-working, professional, gentle and supportive and would hope to make your client feel comfortable and at home.
Tina can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in daycare and preschool. I drove a school service for the daycare. I am raising my 5-year-old granddaughter. I have babysat 3 children in Pa.
I'm Venezuelan, I've been living in the states for almost 2 years as a live-in-nanny. During this 2 years I've been offering my services for all the people who is interested in learning Spanish as a second language. As is my native language and I have an advanced English level, its very easy to me to provide my knowledge in a...
Jacqueline M.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism studies. I have worked in private school and public school settings serving individuals with special needs. I also have experience providing home ABA services.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love the children. I am a good person, friendly and a collaborator. I have a lot of patience. I am a physical therapist in my country Colombia but I worked as physical therapy aide in this country, and I like helping people!
Nurys can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom, raised my son mainly solo, owned a successful yoga studio and training school for 17 years. Have semi retired but still too young and active to just sit around. I spent the past 6 months taking care of a lovely gentleman who had stage 4 cancer. I was with him right until the end. Besides his physical needs, like...
Mandy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."
Sonia K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a hardworking, patient, and creative newly-graduated individual with a love for children, teaching, and working on arts and crafts to help little ones express themselves and use their imaginations. I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Art Studio. I am currently trying to save up some...
Lenka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lenka was our after school sitter for the school year. She was reliable, flexible, patient, lovely, and engaging with two high energy boys! She continues to be our date night sitter and my kids ask us to do date nights just so they can see her!"
Melania N.
Sara H.
Haledon, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for 20 years. I transitioned a year ago to home health services assisting adults and their families with activities of daily living. I've worked with individuals and as a live in with progressive diagnoses, those with limited physical abilities as well as those recovering from...
Sara can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and a dependable person. She goes above and beyond and she gives the best care. I would highly recommend Sara ."
Joanne P.
5.0
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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time pet sitter who is reliable, detail-oriented, and funny. I have been providing professional pet care services for dogs and cats for the past 8 years. I am available for both short-notice and regularly scheduled walks. Should you require overnight visits, I am also available to provide care for your pet in your...
Kristy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Kristy is absolutely wonderful with our cat Zooey! I have used Kristy as a cat sitter 3 times already and plan on using her for any future cat sitting needs. She is comfortable giving insulin injections and always sends daily updates while you are away to keep your...
Elizabeth C.
Wei N.
Westwood, NJ
$30-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...
5.0
"I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care of these things very well and as a bonus she also taught my child some mandarin during this time. My child was...
Richard L.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working in hospitals nursing homes and hospice care. In addition I am also a child care provider (nanny/babysitter). I have worked in day care centers, and providing child care services in the home of many families. I have worked with infants, and I also sometimes do on-call work for families. I have cleaned up...
Keisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She very kind and sweet but gets her work done... I would always recommend her."
Tasha N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature, competent, experienced mother of 3 . I worked as a teacher's aide in a nursery school, and a nanny, prior to starting my own family. While raising my children, I extended my services to many local parents. I cared for up to 6 additional children daily (10 years) in my home. The majority of my career has been spent...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenny looked after my three young (at the time) children when our family was going through a rough time. Jenny is absolutely wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, always arrived on time and has an open and honest communication style.
She is reliable...
Kim W.
Jackie P.
Pompton Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Took Care Of My Mom For 2 Years. I Cared For Her By Feeding, Doctor's Appt, Entertainment, Etc.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years experiences caring for elderly clients (male and female) as a Professional Personal Care Assistant. I have worked with clients that had Dementia, Diabetes, Bedridden, Mental Issues, Brain Injury,
Stroke and Mobility problems. I have taken care of a client with Down Syndrome. I took care of a man that was a...
Jackie can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is super kind and loving! She’s so easy to talk to and get along with! I highly recommend her!!"
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...
Keisha can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha is the best, she takes great care of my dad. He was diagnosed with Parkinsons earlier this year. She gets him up and moving and makes sure his every need is met. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
My name is Julie I am a mother and have experienced with children. I am experienced in childcare. I have a few years of experience in the school system. I am a certified substitute teacher and a paraprofessional. I am also experienced in behavioral children as I am experienced with children of special education. I am also a...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"During the years when my mother was sick Julie A. was a great companion and caregiver. Always caring and loving and had empathy for my mom. She took my mother out to places when she felt good. She took her to her Doctor appointments and to the hospital to get chemo...
Maria A.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon, and I am thrilled to offer my babysitting services for the upcoming summer! With several years of experience in childcare and babysitting, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for your little one
Safety is always my top priority, and my CPR and First Aid training ensure that...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nurys and I have been an active care giver for 10 plus years. I can be described as a compassionate and understanding person. I pride myself in my job and perform it with the upmost responsibility. Taking care of others is truly a calling of mine as I love to spend quality time with others engaging in everyday...
Nurys can also help with: Personal care, transportation, errands, companionship, light cleaning
5.0
"Had Nurys on several occasions and always satisfied with her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Emily and I have been caring for children, elderly and pets for my whole life. I was a preschool teacher and a teacher's assistant for Bergen County special services for years while I was attending college part time. I have many references and can supply them to you upon request. I love to help people and tend for...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been amazing with watching both my kids. I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old. She is so attentive, communicative and overall sweetheart. I would recommend her for anyone. Great child care is hard to come by, so I'm glad I was able to find her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent grad from the University of Pittsburgh for my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. I am in New Jersey for a few weeks before moving for work mid August. I am looking to babysit while home! I have clinical experience working in pediatric hospitals and schools, as well as childcare in general!
I have childcare...
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melanie was wonderful with my son. She was very intentional during her time with him. He really enjoyed her and was always happy when she would arrive. I felt very comfortable with her being with him! I would recommend her!"
Kerri A.
5.0
(1)
I possess a flexible, trustworthy, and detail-oriented personality, coupled with substantial experience and a compassionate nature.
I'm actively pursuing a local job opportunity where I can leverage my expertise in caregiving, customer service, and personal assistance. My journey in the workforce commenced during my teenage...
Jasmin can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Nurys B.
5.0
We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter. She even managed the meal portion...
- Care member
Mandy G.
5.0
Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her.
- Sonia K.
Lenka K.
5.0
Lenka was our after school sitter for the school year. She was reliable, flexible, patient, lovely, and engaging with two high energy boys! She continues to be our date night sitter and my kids ask us to do date nights just so they can see her!
- Melania N.
Sara H.
5.0
Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and a dependable person. She goes above and beyond and she gives the best care. I would highly recommend Sara .
- Joanne P.
Kristy B.
5.0
Kristy is unbelievable! My mom would visit or overnight sit my four cats for years; we didn't realize how good she was until she could no longer due to illness. I tried Rover, pet sitting services etc., with mediocre to a sitter losing two of my cats while on vacation.
Then we had the...
- Judi S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Franklin Lakes, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ, 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ is $23.00 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ. 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ, 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Franklin Lakes, NJ, 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.