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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12. I have babysat for many different family and I have lots of references. I worked in a daycare for two years. I also have experience work with children that are on the spectrum scale. The past two years I was a nanny for a family with two little boys. Before they moved to South Carolina. I...
Macy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
My name is Lindsey and I am a student at WashU School of Medicine, working toward my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! I recently graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development. I have been working with kiddos of all ages for 9 years as a coach, camp counselor, and nanny. I have been a PCA...
Alexis S.
Belleville, IL
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Medical Assistant with CPR and Basic Life Support certification. I have babysat members of my family for extended hours and believe I would provide excellent service to another family. Thank you!
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Cheryl F.
East Saint Louis, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for relatives & friends' children since I was 12. As an adult I have worked for social service agencies in camp settings & youth program coordination. Also, I have provided substitute assistance at 2 home daycares. My skill set is very diverse to include some education assistance and culinary preparation. I enjoy...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I've been around pets all of my life. For the past 5 years, I have pet sit for friends and family. I have references available and am looking to gain more clients.
Back in my earlier years, I worked at a kennel in Saint Louis and really enjoyed it. These days, some pets do not fare well in the kennels and I am thankful to...
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting
My name is Lindsey! I graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development and I am working towards my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I absolutely love working with kids and have been working with kids since I was 14. I have coached gymnastics, been a camp counselor, and nannied kids of all...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a full time Mom, I have a 3-year-old who is autistic and has a feeding tube. I have a CNA background, but I no longer do that work. im looking to do something during the day while my sons in therapy, I would have to go feed him at 11 everyday so you would need to be comfortable with me taking your little one with me.
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
My name is Maria N. I'm a 52-year-old mother of 3 Grownups, and Grandma of 6 Amazing Grandkids 4-19 years in age. I live in Columbia, IL.. I do home healthcare for Seniors with Dementia. And I've babysat many children, over the years. But I've never done 'paid child care'.. I just wanted to offer my services to parents who may...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Taylor L.
East Saint Louis, IL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Former Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavioral Technician
Hello, I am a college student earning my associates in Business Administration at SWIC. I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Senior care given with such great compassion, care, detail, understanding, privacy and warmth. Services are delivered on time but making sure that they are not rushed.
Experience is vast ranging from working on hospital settings, assisted living, and home. The services rendered are companionship, housekeeping, medicine...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Tammy W.
Waterloo, IL
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I used the wrong as an MHP/DSP for Human Support Services in Waterloo. I have experience with adults in different capacities including medication management and blood sugar and pressure monitoring. I help my mother, who is visually impaired a lot also.
Tammy can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, creative and kind.
I like working with kids because I enjoy art, music and staying active. It's always fun teaching children how to be creatives and helping them learn new things.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to spend teaching children how to draw and be creative also other...
I have been a speech-language pathologist for 4 years, and I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals ages 4+. I am currently a teletherapist for public schools across Illinois. I recently started taking on private clients through my practice Authentic: Speech Therapy, LLC. I see clients in-home or via...
I am a veteran with 20 years of military service as a health services administration technician. I am currently married and am a stay at home mom to my 6-year-old daughter and special needs sister-in-law. My caregiving experience is with my sister-in-law to whom I provide bathing, toileting, dressing, meal prep, laundry and...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care, transportation
I am a Registered Medical Assistant with CPR and Basic Life Support certification. I have provided care for members of my family and others for extended hours and believe I would provide excellent service to another family. Thank you!
My name is Lindsey B and I am an experienced tutor in the STL area! I recently graduated from SEMO with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Child Development. I am currently attending WashU School of Medicine and working toward my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. In high school, I tutored elementary and middle school...
Lindsey B.
O Fallon, IL
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Lindsey and I am working towards my doctorate in occupational therapy at WashU in Saint Louis! I have experience working in an assisted living facility during undergrad and am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have also been certified to administer medication. I look forward to helping however I can!
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation
Karen F.
Belleville, IL
$16-17/hr
I am a military veteran and stay-at-home mom. I consider myself an easy going person that is follows directions very well and is thorough in my housekeeping services. Communication is key; therefore, I prefer to get an idea of what the client wants in order to provide the best service.
Karen can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
Debora P.
Belleville, IL
$25-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a senior caregiver for over 10 years in providing excellent care. I'm very patient and passionate about the care that I would be providing for you and your family. Im physically strong to better assist in high risk situations. My preferred availability is overnight care but that could be negotiable. I'm a Uber driver...
Debora can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"De is amazing! She is compassionate, experienced, reliable and great to work with.
We hired De to work with my mother, who had to be in a wheel chair after a bad fall. We were concerned because my mom is a larger woman who would require someone strong to be able...
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I completed Army Basic, and will be going to AIT after I complete my physical therapy. I am currently working at an assisted living center, but am also looking for a different job. I have 5 younger siblings, and two cats. I love dogs, hiking, cats, cooking, kids, and making people happy.
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Freeburg, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Freeburg, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Freeburg, 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 Freeburg, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Freeburg, IL is $20.00 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 Freeburg, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Freeburg, 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 Freeburg, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Freeburg, 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 Freeburg, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Freeburg, 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.