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Violeta P.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Claudia P.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...

Lanai S. says "I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very...

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Alice S.

Caring Hands And Heart

Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Alice I have over 20yrs experience in senior care I provide numerous services for family members, close friends, neighbors and co-workers. I am able to provide work references upon request. long and short term care. my services include personal care, meal prep, feeding, medicine management, doctors visits,...

Care Member says "She is a very goodl worker , she took care of my father 4yrs before his transition , I would hirer her again "

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Rosalía T.

CLEANING SERVICES.

Newark, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, My name is Rosalía, I'm Brazilian, I'm a friendly, lovely , flexible person. I like clean houses , I love my work. I need complete my schedule. I need more jobs . I stared in cleaning houses in 2003 . In my spare time, I like to cleaning my house, and spend time with my childrens. One thing you should know about me...

Lucy S. says "Rosalia is THE BEST. Honest, hardworking, the epitome of the American Dream cause she earns it. And she does it because she is a good person and she likes...

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Brianna C.

Let Me Clean So You Can Relax!

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
I am an experienced housekeeper who has been in the business for over 3 years. I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to ensuring excellent customer service. I'm very organized, efficient and detail-oriented. I'm also a very caring person who always puts the needs of my clients ahead of her own.

Fragrance C. says "Brianna is great, she is everything she says she is, organized,effecient and detail-oriented, plus she is caring and gives you great tips on how to...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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Yafrany G.

Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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Michelle B.

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
With over three decades of unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals in need, I am a seasoned Home Health Aide committed to providing exceptional care. Throughout my 25 years in this noble profession, I've diligently supported patients with compassion, empathy, and expertise. I have dealt with various types of...

Tangela S. says "Michelle B is a gem! She was wonderful with both of my parents. Her patience and care for them were truly appreciated, as well as her knowledge of their...

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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Lizzete R.

Your Kid's Best Friend!

Elizabethport, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello families! I am a college student with 7 years of experience as a nanny, live in and part time live out. I also hold an advance child care training through the Red Cross with expiration of 2026. I drive my own car and I am willing to provide my services to take your kids to doctor appointments, school, play dates and more....

Care Member says "Lizzete is amazing! She is caring, responsible and loving with my kid, she is a big help! "

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Liliam C.

Lily

Roselle, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
dusting
attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lily, I'm from Brazil. I offer a service with more than 8 years of residential experience on a regular weekly and biweekly basis. I have a valid drive license. I am a trained worker with a lot of experience in cleaning and organizing. My service is fast, efficient, flexible and affordable. It is designed to meet your...

Care Member says "She is a very honest and detailed professional. She left my house sparkiling. She is the best! 😊"

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Latacha B.

Babysitter/Nanny/Housekeeper

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Certified Baby Care Specialist with 10 (10) plus years' experience in infant and child care. Very responsible, trustworthy, mature, punctual, emotionally intelligent, excellent educational and personal background, friendly personality with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills. Baby or infant will be in safe, capable...

Care Member says "Latacha was referred to me by friends she worked for and I am so grateful they did. I have two children and Latacha has cared for both of them from...

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Jennifer W.

Reader Leader

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...

David M. says "JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed,...

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Mzia I.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...

Care Member says "Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as long as she...

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Veronica W.

I Can Help Take Well Care Of You

East Orange, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Veronica and I am willing to help all in need that are in need of immediate help and future services. I am a Senior care aide available for hire . I am well mannered and can take on multiple task . I am also a Medical Assistant / Administrative Assistant also a CNA ( certified nursing assistant) and I've also done...

Katrina P. says "Dependable hard working and she has great communication skills."

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Coco B.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
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Margaret A.

Experience Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Newark, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...

Care Member says "Maggie is a wonderful caregiver that becomes part of a family right away. She is very smart, honest and thoughtful and helps make recommendations to...

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Mary J.

Dog Sitter

Cranford, NJ

from
$20/hr
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Mary and I am a college student studying occupational therapy. I am available for pet sitting / dog walking. I live in Beach Haven during the summer but willing to travel!
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Wendennes C.

Proficient,thorough And Trustworthy House Cleaner. Dog Sitting And Miscellaneous Duties No Problem

Newark, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
I love animals , animals are my therapy, they give me peace, I take care of them like they are my own kids
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Garwood, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Garwood, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Violeta P.

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties...

- Lisa Z.

Claudia P.

I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late....

- Lanai S.

Alice S.

She is a very goodl worker , she took care of my father 4yrs before his transition , I would hirer her again

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Garwood, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Garwood, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Garwood, NJ is $17.50 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Garwood, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Garwood, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Garwood, 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.

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