Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Gilbertsville, PA
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Find therapy dogs in Gilbertsville, PA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Gilbertsville, PA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Gilbertsville, PA
I enjoy providing quality care for people within their home and offer a range of services from companionship, personal hygiene, post-hospital convalescence, dementia care and hospice support services.
I had a 30-year career in community-based services and employee training and then made the rewarding choice to care for my aging...
Carol can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Dawn P.
Douglassville, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver, Pet Sitter, Household Assistant, Yard Care, Babysitter
I am a dedicated and experienced housekeeper with over 20 years of hands-on experience in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming environments. I have a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all areas of the home are well-kept and properly maintained.
I take pride in providing a reliable and trustworthy...
Dawn can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
I have over 35 years of experience with caring for children. My background education is in Early Childhood Education. I have worked at multiple schools, YMCA's, childcare centers and pre-schools.
I have been a nanny to over 25 families through the years. I have worked in many Main Line, PA households as well as a few in NJ in...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Linda F.
Pottstown, PA
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am happy to help relieve some of the stressors that may take you away from more important times responsibilities. I have raised and managed a family and home for more than 26 years and would be happy to share my experiences in servicing yours!
With the busy holiday season approaching I am able to help with store pick-up,...
Rachel C.
Spring City, PA
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been working with the elderly for 3, almost 4 years as a Recreation assistant and director at a skilled short term rehab unit. I have also worked in long term care. I am looking to leave my job as a director because a lot of my job is now about paperwork and I want to get back to what I love the most: just taking care of...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, respite care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years of experience in facilities, home care, and group homes. I have a passion for caring for people, especially adults, because they have already served the community and environment in one way or another, and now they can't do many activities of daily living by themselves. Now, they need people like me to...
Modinat can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Hello! I am a senior nursing student with three years of clinical experience. I have current documentation of a background check, finger-printing, drug test, and CPR/BLS certification. I have been working in private home care since July of this year. While my experience with home care is limited, I have 3, almost 4 years of...
Taylor can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care
Courtney D.
Royersford, PA
$40-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
The Math Whisperer: Empowering Students, One Equation At A Time!
Hi there! I'm a dedicated and certified middle school math teacher with a Level 2 math certification. I have taught for 6 years, including at Perkiomen Valley School District, where I honed my skills in guiding students through the fascinating world of mathematics. However, when my daughter came into this world, I made the...
I am a recent college graduate with a degree in speech therapy. I love working with children and have been babysitting on and off for the past 7 years. I have been a Mon-Friday nanny for a family and absolutely loved it I even went with the family on a cruise to be with the kids. I have a reliable car, clear background, years of...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I went to school for cosmetology.
I use to work in a physical therapy office. Front desk care coordinator. Assistant to PT.
I care about investing into your life.
Will watch animals at our home.
Amy can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:
CPR
Lots of kids in the family, finished rotation at pediatric therapy clinic, friendly, easy going, flexible, eager to work
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Mary G.
Boyertown, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Companion Care Provider Weekday Appointments Available
I am a State of North Carolina Certified Activities Coordinator with extensive experience in recreational programming. As Program Services Director at an assisted living community, my primary responsibilities were the coordination, development and implementation of daily activities focusing on the arts and healthful living for...
Mary can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care
Jamie S.
Pottstown, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mother Of 3, Looking To Provide Full Time/part Time Childcare
I am a mother of 3 children, ages 26, 22 and 12 with a 4-month-old granddaughter. I am looking to provide services in my home or yours for your loved one. I have been in Nursing School for the last year part time as I thought that was my desired career. After having our last son and returning back to work second shift, I...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Leah S.
Pottstown, PA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Full Or Part Time Personal In Home Care- Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal-prep. 5+ Years Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Leah and I am a current student at West Chester University studying for my major in speech therapy specialized in the field of geriatrics. I have had passion for helping our elderly friends for my entire life and began volunteering in retirement homes as a middle schooler. My work came to a screeching halt when I...
Leah can also help with: Personal care
5.0
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-I am very much interested in helping you with your pets. I can help with daily exercise and walks, feedings, grooming, pet pick up and delivery to vets, etc. I have extensive experience walking dogs, cats, fish. I've taken care of a wide range of dogs from German Shepherds to Pugs and I love cats, too. I attended St. Joseph's...
Janice can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"I recommend Janice as a caregiver and dog walker. She worked at my home as a babysitter for a few years. She took care of my son and daughter, ages 2 and 6, during my time at work. She made nutritious meals, took them to outings, walked my dog, and kept the house...
Lauren P.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
5.0
"Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter."
Care member
Moriah B.
Souderton, PA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had many years of experience babysitting, due to my large family and many friends I have helped along the way. I have experience with children with autism. I am in school at the moment for Occupational Therapy and am looking for a great summer job. My hours are very flexible, however I would not be able to work anytime...
Moriah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Moriah is an incredible young woman. She took extraordinary care of my two very energetic boys--they had daily summer adventures that she would organize & pack food for, not one moment was phoned in or wasted. They couldn't wait to tell us about their day when we...
Rachael H.
5.0
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I am a former nanny with a background in preschool education. I am creative and love to do arts & crafts and kitchen activities with children.
I adore cats and dogs and am more than happy to assist around the house with pets and chores. I work with a rescue and have fostered so many dogs that nothing surprises me anymore where...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Alexis exceeds expectations for general care of a child. She is dynamic in her skills and knowledge. She cares to foster learning and character building. She is creative and adaptable. Highly recommended after experiencing her service last school year with my...
Stephanie L.
5.0
(2)
Every person is unique and so are their needs. I have 3 years of experience as a Certified Direct Care Home Aide providing personal care to clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's; assisting with ADL'S and IADL's to improve their quality of life. Providing compassionate care and personalized attention to each client...
Flor can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Flor provided excellent, compassionate care for my mother. She was kind, patient and treated my mother with respect. My mother suffered with mobility issues- confined to a wheelchair. She also was non verbal. Through her patience and caring ways she knew what...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate In Your Home Pet Care Services since 2010!
I provide frequent check-in visits, daily dog walks, and overnight stays in your home for the unique needs of all types of pets and situations, i. e. seniors needing extra attention, multiple feedings, puppy playtime, anxiety issues, special medical needs/ unusual...
Sandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Sandy has cared for my two cats on an as needed basis for 4 years. She has been punctual, tidy and we always find everything perfectly in place and our cats happy when we return. I can tell from the notes that she leaves daily about her visit that my cats enjoy...
Susan R.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Gilbertsville, PA
Janice B.
5.0
Janice has been walking my Beagle every day for nearly a year and a half! She has been excellent! She lets me know every day how the walk went and is incredibly flexible if I ever need her to make 2 visits in the same day due to work events in the evening. I would highly recommend Janice to anyone...
- Emily W.
Margaret R.
5.0
Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter.
- Care member
Moriah B.
5.0
Moriah is an incredible young woman. She took extraordinary care of my two very energetic boys--they had daily summer adventures that she would organize & pack food for, not one moment was phoned in or wasted. They couldn't wait to tell us about their day when we got home from work. Moriah was...
- Rachael H.
Alexis R.
5.0
Ms. Alexis exceeds expectations for general care of a child. She is dynamic in her skills and knowledge. She cares to foster learning and character building. She is creative and adaptable. Highly recommended after experiencing her service last school year with my at-home kindergartner!
- Stephanie L.
Flor A.
5.0
My mom Betty had become bedridden. My mom had different care givers from an agency but Flor was by far the best. She seemed to Really Care! She washed & styled her hair. She rolled my mom over to get bed pads under her, clean & wash my mom. She helped w/ myself to get her hooked up to a hoyer, then...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Gilbertsville, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Gilbertsville, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Gilbertsville, PA, 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 Gilbertsville, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Gilbertsville, PA 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 Gilbertsville, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Gilbertsville, PA. 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 Gilbertsville, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Gilbertsville, PA, 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 Gilbertsville, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Gilbertsville, PA, 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.
Ratings for Gilbertsville, PA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Gilbertsville, PA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.