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Hello! My name is Kristin. I am a full-time marketing professional in the financial services industry. I'm looking to babysit part-time; date nights, weekends, you name it. I have 10+ years of experience babysitting children with ages ranging from 3-16 years old.
I am reliable, organized, and easy-going. My hobbies include...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Dressing. I am a retired Occupational Therapy practitioner who worked in a rehab setting in an assisted living setting as well as 20+ years with special needs students. I took care of parent with dementia. Willing to drive to LOCAL doctors appts or errands. Require flexible...
Holly can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed social worker and have been in the field for 8+ years! I have worked in a range of settings, clinical, recreational and in community based family therapy. I primarily love working with youth and families and supporting the family dynamic. I love being outdoors and exploring the creativity and imaginations of...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily has been great working at my summer camp. She is great with kids."
Greg B.
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree and I have worked in health care for over 25 years, currently as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. I have provided care for individuals including assisting them with daily activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing and dressing, and companionship. This...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lisa is outstanding! When I found out my Mom was going to need care/assistance and someone to "check-in" and spend time with her on a weekly basis, I was nervous I wouldn't be able to find a trustworthy and reliable resource. I was wrong! Lisa was able to help...
Sarah J.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Emily and I am a certified K-6 Elementary School educator. I received my undergraduate degree from Endicott College in 2018 and obtained my masters of education from Boston University in 2020. I presently am a passionate educator working as a 4th grade teacher in Reading, MA. Given my years of in classroom...
5.0
"We were looking for help with daughter after schools closed because of the pandemic. Emily was exactly what we were looking for and more! She is kind, professional, punctual and makes learning fun. Our daughter counts down the days to her visits!"
Alissa S.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi pet parents! I love animals, I have always had a cat or a dog since childhood. I have many years of professional experience as well. I have been a housecleaner for over 30 yrs and during that time many of my clients had trusted me to care for their beloved pet when they were too busy or away. I also worked for a professional...
Robin can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"Robin is diligent, responsible and caring. She took on the challenging task of taking care of our two senior cats (who are high maintenance and require multiple visits per day) with patience and gratitude. Robin goes the extra mile - she is attentive to the...
Catherine O.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sue. I have two children ages 11 and 14. I have had the privilege of staying home with them for the last 11 years. I have been very active in the school PTO committee at the elementary and middle school level. I have many hours of classroom volunteering as well. Previous to having children I owned a successful...
Sue can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, wall washing, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Sue has been cleaning / organizing our house on a weekly basis for the past year. She is very reliable, trustworthy and has such a positive personality. My family adores her - she is such a huge help and a pleasure to be around. In short, she is amazing - I...
Peter O.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rachel , I am 19 years old , I have been helping and taking care of my handicapped grandmother since I was 5 years old. I have helped her with her daily challenges. Last year she had a stroke and no longer can feed her self or bath her self or go to the bath room she loss movement in her hands and I help feed her,...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Rachel has been working for me for the past couple of weeks helping with my 90-year-old mother. My mother who does not take to new people easily has taken to Rachel. She feels extremely comfortable when Rachel is with her. Rachel is a very kind and compassionate...
Rose C.
Pamela D.
Topsfield, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience with children. I have three grown children daughter graduated assumption 2020 and my twins just graduating Clarkson university 2022 with Honors in engineering management and dual degree global supply chain as well as 2nd lieutenants in the us army. I've worked for 25 years as occupational therapy...
Pamela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pam was a part time nanny for my toddler son for 1.5 years. She is amazing, energetic, caring and reliable. My son loved every minute with her. They were always busy on adventures to the library, hikes, parks, etc but she also got down on the floor and played...
Kim K.
Catherine R.
Amesbury, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Upbeat, Reliable, Collaborative, Engaging, Creative, Mature, Dedicated Nanny With Great Experience.
5.0
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I'm a mature, experienced nanny who is professional, collaborative, educationally minded, conscious of the ages and stages of childhood development.
I have a lot of great experience as a nanny with infants, toddlers and older children. I can share some terrific references.
I also have had a long history of working in human...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is great with kids. Very gentle and compassionate and approaches care with such grace! "
Marie M.
I am a 35-
year-old professional with a B. S. in Psychology and went back to school to become an occupational therapy assistant. I have always loved animals since I was young. I have had cats my entire life and two dogs. I have pet-sat for people that have cats and or dogs who need some attention while their owners are away for...
Cyrilla can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Hi! I have been a Nurse for 20 years and have experience with children and adults. I am certified in Alzheimer's and Dementia and also a certified hospice and palliative care nurse. For the past 10 year's I have been a home health and hospice nurse, but decided to branch off privately so I could spend more time with my patients...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Occupational Therapy Assistant for seven years, CNA for five years prior.
CPR and first aid certified.
Comfortable with dogs, clean driving record.
Jacqui can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Lauren F.
Haverhill, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 33-year-old female currently living in western NH. I have a bachelors degree in Art therapy and psychology from Lesley university and have been working as a nanny for over 10 years. I also have experience working with kids with autism and special needs doing behavioral therapy and applied behavioral analysis. I...
My name is Kelley, I am a 59-year-old female looking to help someone in need of errands, meal preparation, shopping and Dr. appointments. I live in Haverhill, Ma. I have some experience with seniors, I. volunteer at a Nursing facility with a therapy dog. I also volunteer at a therapeutic horse farm helping assist the riders with...
I currently live here in Amesbury with my husband, 3 teenage sons and 2 dogs. I have worked with the Senior population for about 20 years in different settings and truly have enjoyed it. I've worked as a homemaker providing light cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and running errands. I've also worked as a Physical Therapy...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, respite care
I provide day time dog walking/ pet sitting services for your home. I can also care for you animals while you and your family may go out of town or on vacation. I love animals of all ages and sizes & I would love to spend some time with yours! Can also help out with other needs for your family, running errands, etc.
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Cleaning homes is my favorite type of therapy! I enjoy it and I will ensure that every corner will be clean.
Crystal can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning
I currently have a golden retriever of my own. I love working with animals of any kind. In the past I have working at the local animal shelter grooming the dogs, walking dogs and cleaning the cats. In high school, I would walk dogs in my neighborhood. I love all animals and look forward to working with yours!
Haley can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Cyrilla B.
Ipswich, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced College Educated Caregiver Looking For One Time Only Opportunities
I have a B. S. in Psychology and I am also a certified occupational therapy assistant to assist, adapt and modify activities of daily living to improve ability to complete activities of daily living such as bathing or dressing with increased independence. I have worked as a caregiver since 2010 primarily with adults and the...
Cyrilla can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Georgetown, MA
Emily B.
5.0
Emily has been great working at my summer camp. She is great with kids.
- Greg B.
Lisa C.
5.0
Lisa has helped me tremendously for the past 6 months in my healing journeys, including laundry, shopping, showering, house cleaning, grocery shopping, doctor appointments etc. I found Lisa to be dependable, energetic, flexible, trustworthy, kind and thoughtful. I would not hesitate to recommend...
- Betsy S.
Emily H.
5.0
We were looking for help with daughter after schools closed because of the pandemic. Emily was exactly what we were looking for and more! She is kind, professional, punctual and makes learning fun. Our daughter counts down the days to her visits!
- Alissa S.
Robin W.
5.0
Robin is diligent, responsible and caring. She took on the challenging task of taking care of our two senior cats (who are high maintenance and require multiple visits per day) with patience and gratitude. Robin goes the extra mile - she is attentive to the needs of the cats and the house when we...
- Catherine O.
Sue M.
5.0
Sue has been cleaning / organizing our house on a weekly basis for the past year. She is very reliable, trustworthy and has such a positive personality. My family adores her - she is such a huge help and a pleasure to be around. In short, she is amazing - I can't recommend her highly enough!
- Peter O.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Georgetown, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Georgetown, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Georgetown, MA, 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 Georgetown, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Georgetown, MA is $22.50 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Georgetown, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Georgetown, MA. 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 Georgetown, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Georgetown, MA, 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 Georgetown, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Georgetown, MA, 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.