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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Your pets home away from home! I have five years of pet sitting, pet boarding, and pet walking experience. I have three small dogs (very friendly, nutured, and spayed). If you choose my dog boarding service, I live near many trails, Which is where I will be walking your dog! I am able to take care of all dogs varying in sizes. I...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
Makena S.
Gig Harbor, WA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Makena, I am 20 years old. Things to know about me is that I am a full time student at Bates Technical College for fire service training. I am a certified EMT, which means I am CPR certified as well as infant/child CPR certified. I have a 1-year-old niece who I have watched on multiple occasions and I used to...
Makena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Theresa P.
Gig Harbor, WA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 22+ years of experience with children and elders. Including infants, Autism, Dementia, limited mobility, cerebral palsy and schizophrenia. I can help with Moving Services, General Errands, childcare, meal prep, feeding, incontinence, medication management, transportation, elder care, shopping, memory, bathing, dressing,...
I have 22+ years of experience with children and elders. Including infants, Autism, Dementia, limited mobility, cerebral palsy and schizophrenia. I can help with Moving Services, General Errands, meal prep, feeding, incontinence, medication management, transportation, shopping, memory care, bathing, dressing, making phone calls,...
Theresa can also help with: Dementia, respite care, companionship, hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Deionne S.
Gig Harbor, WA
$17-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Deionne and I am a college graduate from Central Washington University. I am currently in the process of applying for physician assistant school, which does not begin until next year if accepted. I am currently working at Allenmore Hospital in the emergency department as an Emergency Services Technician. I thoroughly...
Deionne can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Esther R.
Gig Harbor, WA
$16-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello to all the families and staff who request assistance both in cleaning the home and in caring for people with disabilities. I Esther have felt the pride and experience in the cleaning area. Environmental service. and assistance at home. I now have the experience and the ability to do independently what I like to do. I'm...
Esther can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Ruth S.
Gig Harbor, WA
$40-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Provided Care Giving For An 80 Year Old Woman With Dementia For 4 Years
I worked for my pastor's 80-year-old mother with dementia for 4 years until her daughter retired. She is now taking care of her mother full time. I have an excellent letter of recommendation. I took care of housekeeping, grocery shopping, cooking, doctor and hair appointments, showering, dressing, giving medication, engaging her...
Ruth can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Chloe B.
Gig Harbor, WA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Chloe. I am 24 years old, currently in college for Human Services minoring in Chemical Dependancy. I have worked as a nanny and pet sitter on and off for 4 years. When I am not caretaking, I have worked as a manager and small business owner and a Probation aide at the Pierce County Juvenile Courts. I am...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a proud mom of 7 children, being able to be a mom and grandma has been the greatest blessing in my life.
I love to help people in anyway that I can and also to help facilitate those that can do for themselves and just need some support in order to do so.
I have been providing care for both children and those up in age...
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I have 8 years of experience, much more if I included my mother. Experience working with Parkinson's, & dementia. As well as end of life care. I can help with Transportation Services and all aspects Home Care. Previously worked for a disabled couple. I moved in after the wife passed as her husband wasn't able to live alone....
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Diane H.
Port Orchard, WA
$40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Sensitive, Compassionate, Attuned, Skilled Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, Support, Respite
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver/CNA that is certified and skilled in Alzheimer's/dementia care and mental health care/support. I provide quality, tailored, patient, positive one-on-one care by employing freedom of choice, people skills, reassurance, comfort, encouragement, diversion, distraction, gentle deception, being in the moment,...
Diane can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Diane was amazing! She was great with the client and made the client feel very at ease. Diane went the extra mile. she was very dependable and was even willing to cover extra shifts."
Bob O.
Ashley B.
Lakebay, WA
$17-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello everyone! Ive had a lot of experience taking care of children! From volunteering 3 years to child care at my old church, to being a nanny for two families for 7 years, Ive always know children would be a core part of my life! Since moving in a new town and choosing to wait for children of my own, I have decided to open my...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Elena M.
Belfair, WA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8+ years of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning. General Cleaning. Weekly and Bi Weekly services. And satisfaction guaranteed.
Elena can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
I worked for a maid service for a year and a half and then another cleaning service for 2 months. I love to work in gardens and have provided weeding, pruning, harvesting and various other services for the past four years.
Sandra can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, dusting, kitchen cleaning & more
Courtney M.
Port Orchard, WA
$22-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I like caring for homes because I love seeing the customers face when they see their freshly cleaned home. It brings me joy being able to be of service to those who may not be able to get to those pesky tasks.
I'm looking for a job that needs to be done. I'm ready and whiling to do whatever is needed of my services.
I started...
Courtney can also help with: Changing bed linens, move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Do you need a hand with after school activities, shopping, or yard work.... no problem. I have done these services for the past 30+ years and would be glad to offer you my services.
Karlie S.
Belfair, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Cleaning is a form of therapy to me. Growing up my mom had her own cleaning business and I always thought that was neat. In high school, my best friend and I would put out ads online and we would clean houses after school. Now, I enjoy helping my family tidy up and look forward to helping you as well. Nothing better than coming...
Karlie can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
I am a hardworking passionate caregiver. I enjoy taking care of others, specially the elderly. Giving my time, patience, compassion and love are my highest form of service. Childcare available.
Marisol can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
Hi! I am freshly graduated from highschool and 18! I am a college student but I am fully online this quarter! I am looking for a daytime nannying job. I have a lot of experience with children, My brother is special needs and I have been his babysitter most of my life. I've also helped a family friend run a daycare. I am going to...
In June of 2019 I graduated from college with a B. A. in Psychology and a B. S. in Social Services. Starting in September I was hired as a psychiatric child care counselor for the state of Washington at child study & treatment center. I currently work with a diverse community that has an array of psychiatric diagnoses. I love my...
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Gig Harbor, WA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Gig Harbor, WA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Gig Harbor, WA, 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 Gig Harbor, WA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Gig Harbor, WA is $20.90 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 Gig Harbor, WA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Gig Harbor, WA. 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 Gig Harbor, WA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Gig Harbor, WA, 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 Gig Harbor, WA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Gig Harbor, WA, 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.