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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah!
I have been working with children since I was 16. I have been a children's pastor, youth pastor, Young life leader, and volunteered in an elementary school for five years. I am passionate about the mental and physical well-being of children for as long as I can remember. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I were new to Statesboro and didn't really know anyone we could trust with our 4-year-old. It was also our first experience with a sitter other than Grandma, and I must say, the experience exceeded our expectations! Sarah was phenomenal. She was...
Olivia D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
15+ years experience as an occupational therapy assistant in home care setting, skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. Care and assistance with activities of daily living, home safety, meal prep, home management, organizing, tech help and companionship. Working with the senior population has always brought me so...
Moyah can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Moyah is the most caring, patient, and knowledgable caregiver we have found! From the minute she met my mom, she was hands-on and gave us so many tips and tricks to get her more comfortable and help move her. My mom thinks the world of Moyah and asks for her even...
Lauren D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Senior services provider experience with housecleaning, organizing, laundry services and changing bed linens
Moyah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization
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(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Available for morning/afternoon shifts*
Hi there, congratulations on your little one! I am a compassionate, gentle and experienced caregiver. My goal is to help families transition into their new, exciting lives!
I'm a certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula and Placenta Specialist (I offer placenta encapsulation, placenta...
Jerika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love her! I am so happy we found Jerika, she is so sweet to my son. My husband and I were so worried trying to find a good fit for our baby and she did an amazing job, she is kind, patient and trustworthy. You will definitely not regret hiring her, I recommend...
Gabriela S.
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Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I take pride in providing top-notch care to my patients and future clients. Lots of first-hand experience with Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
Katrina can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Katrina helped with my dad during his final days in hospice. She is a soothing soul and her smile brightened everyone's day. I highly recommend her. "
Julia G.
Matthew W.
Maryville, TN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant:Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Med Distribution , And Meal Prep
4.3
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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced elderly caretaker , advisor and human service worker. I have completed a variety of training and professional development programs and have demonstrated abilities in supervision, organization and management. I am skilled in accommodating individuals with all needs, and I am confident in my abilities to be...
Matthew can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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"Matthew was hired to take care of my husband 24/7 for a week while I was moving our daughter up to Boston. He took the time to get to know our family, spent a day with my husband and I to see how the routine was. He kept in touch with me to give me updates. He had...
Anoula M.
Christina K.
Knoxville, TN
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Before School Care/Personal Assistant/Light Housekeeping
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Please Note: I am NOT accepting new families for nanny services.
I am a former Family and Consumer Science/Child Development teacher with 11 years of teaching experience. I enjoyed my classroom teaching experience, but was grateful to have the opportunity to set aside the hours of at-home planning and grading in order to spend...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is AMAZING! She's been with our family for the last year, and we are heartbroken that she moved away to Knoxville. Christina truly functioned as an extension of me. She took care of our kids, cooked, cleaned, ran errands, helped with homework/school...
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abigail. I have always had a passion for helping others and would love to provide you with housekeeping services whether it be weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly! I have been cleaning houses for about 2 years now and I am looking to add more houses to my line up. I have references and graduated from Pellissippi...
Abigail can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
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"Abigail is very thorough and detailed with her house cleaning. She misses nothing. In fact, she went beyond what I was expecting in areas cleaned. She is also fast, polite, energetic, and anxious to please the home owner. She does not bring her own cleaning...
Ken S.
I have vast experience with a variety of animals: Dogs, Cats, Small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
I live in Waynesville with my two border collies. One is a licensed therapy dog, and one is wild 1-year-old puppy. I am in nursing school currently, and would love to provide pet sitting for your pet!
I am very flexible, and look...
Sarah can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, grooming & more
I have years of experience walking and caring for dogs of various breeds, regularly walking neighborhood dogs and providing pet sitting services. At school, I also work for a professional dog-walking company, gaining additional skills in handling different dog temperaments. As a dog owner myself, I understand the importance of...
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Erica M.
Knoxville, TN
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, there! My name is Erica, however I go by my middle name, Kristen. I am currently a student for Occupational Therapy and have been working with children for 3 years implementing Early Intervention: Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy working with children ages 2-7 diagnosed with Autism. Due to my school schedule, I am not...
Erica can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
I have owned dogs most of my life and adore all animals! My favorite memory is when I helped deliver puppies with my family growing up! There is no better fulfillment than loving an animal and letting them love you!
Currently, I am a certified pet sitter through Pet care service and because I am so active on Care. com, I wanted...
Tiffani can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting
Jane S.
Knoxville, TN
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lifelong Golden Lover /owner Wants To Walk / Care For Your Furbaby In Your Home
I am a retired high school teacher who will provide pet sitting or walking services in your home. My only experience is with my personal pets and with the foster dogs I have worked with at Adopt A Golden. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have reliable transportation and I can also provide baths and light grooming.
Jane can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming
I've spent my whole life surrounded by animals, growing up with 6 dogs, 2 horses, and a barn cat! I take pride in connecting with any animal I meet, and I'll always treat yours like they're my own. In the future I hope to start my own dog rescue and equine therapy center!! I have around 5 years of experience of dog sitting as...
Danica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have over 12 years of experience working with dogs of all ages, including caring for medical cases, through my time as a foster in animal rescue. I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive pet care. I offer dog walking, basic training, bathing services, and sitting, ensuring your pet's needs are met with care and attention....
Rachael can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've have worked in multiple hospital units, but recently I have decided to be a private home health aide. I don't mind to do house services, or to work with pets and children. Please feel free to contact me for any kind of times and service you need.
Sheila can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Raegan F.
Oak Ridge, TN
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm an 18-year-old who just graduated High School, and will be attending UTK to study Physical Therapy. I am very hardworking, reliable, responsible, caring, adventurous, and I love kids. Looking for a summer job before I go off to college!
Hello I am seeking a part-time babysitting or nannying job. I also offer pet care services for cats, dogs, and fish. I can provide a car seat if needed.
I am flexible and can accommodate last-minute requests, including overnight care and date nights.
**Experience:**
- I have babysat for my best friend's 5-year-old child and...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning
Autumn H.
Oak Ridge, TN
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Caring for individuals with special needs requires a multifaceted approach centered on understanding and respecting their unique abilities and challenges. It involves providing individualized support tailored to their specific needs, whether physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental. This can range from assistance with...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have just graduated from an accredited occupational therapy assistant school. I have 5 years of work experience with diverse groups of individuals. I can help with pretty much everything, as OT has trained me in care ranging from self care to cognitive care. I am open minded and enjoy creating a positive light in peoples...
Holly can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Friendsville, TN
Sarah W.
5.0
Sarah helped us out for a couple of months with our 3-month-old. She was awesome. Very professional, prompt, and a great communicator. We very much appreciated her and the love she showed to our little one.
- Bailey N.
Moyah J.
5.0
Moyah is a genuinely loving and aware human who is very talented caregiver. She is incredibly dependable and always shows up, not just on time, but early, and with a good attitude. She has a calming presence, and is able to see what needs to be done and respond accordingly. She gives you very...
- Jessica M.
Jerika S.
5.0
We hired Jerika as an on-call babysitter for the birth of our third son. We also hired her as a postpartum Douala. She excelled in both positions! As a babysitter, she really connected with our two older boys and they loved her. She was immensely helpful watching them during our prenatal photography...
- Deborah H.
Katrina W.
5.0
Katrina helped with my dad during his final days in hospice. She is a soothing soul and her smile brightened everyone's day. I highly recommend her.
- Julia G.
Matthew W.
4.0
Matthew worked for me fulltime for three years caring for my father who is now in stage 6 Alzheimer's disease. During his employment, I found Matthew to be 100% reliable, trustworthy and capable! With Matthew at the helm, I could trust that my father would be clean, well fed, taken to appointments...
- Lori S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Friendsville, TN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Friendsville, TN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Friendsville, TN, 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 Friendsville, TN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Friendsville, TN is $15.00 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 Friendsville, TN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Friendsville, TN. 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 Friendsville, TN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Friendsville, TN, 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 Friendsville, TN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Friendsville, TN, 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.