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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years of experience providing nursing assistance and assisted living care to seniors and persons with varying physical illnesses and conditions such as Alzheimer disease, dementia and ...
I am a patient, warm, caring, energetic self-starter with a passion for helping those in need of living assistance. I am...
Fariba can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Fariba is amazing. She helped my dad on his last days and took great care of him and treated him with love and respect and like family.
My dad was difficult to please but he always said Fariba was his favorite caregiver. She is also very dependable, clean,...
Laura I.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 5yrs experience in care giving both memory and impaired clients. I have worked in different facilities like the nursing homes , assisted living and memory impaired units which has given me wealth of experience to take care of any private client. My clients are always happy with my services I render . I am...
Victoria can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, visiting physician, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Victoria is my colleague she pays attention to details and loves her calling of caring for people.she is passionate about what she do.I love working with her"
Emmanuella T.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Tanya! 31 years old, energetic and very organized I've in cleaning for 8 years , I'm trustworthy. I know having a stranger come into your home can be scary. I have experience in regular cleaning, deep cleaning, monthly cleaning, move out, move in , I can provided very good references and contact info. I provided high...
Tanya can also help with: Basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"We have had only excellent experiences with Tanya! She's been cleaning our house 2/month for the past couple of months. She's always on time, always professional and friendly, and is very detail-oriented. We have four cats, so there is a lot of fur everywhere. She...
Sarah K.
Marcia G.
Germantown, MD
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
20+ Years In Early Childhood Care/BA In Early Childhood
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
*** Criminal background check available upon request.
Hi my name is Marcia. I love working with children. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years, many of those years as a lead teacher. I have also worked as a nanny for over 5 years. I am a proud mother of 3 grown children and a loving grandmother of 4. I...
Marcia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marcia has been taking care of our 19 month old since he was 6 months old. She has been great! She is beyond reliable, has never been late once. She communicates really well and lets me know if there is anything to be concerned about and always gives a re-cap of...
Devon A.
Tyler M.
Reston, VA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator Ready To Nurture And Inspire
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Tyler, and I'm thrilled to offer my expertise as a private preschool educator through Care. com. With a deep passion for early learning and a degree in Early Childhood Education, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational support to young learners.
About Me:
I bring 10 years of...
Tyler can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tyler has been my son's babysitter for over 2 years. My son genuinely gets so excited to see him and frequently asks when he can have a "Tyler" night. Tyler is caring, kind, reliable and fun! He's always punctual and has helped me in many last minute babysitting...
Hilar H.
Lourdes F.
Rockville, MD
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
Hasmin P.
Sterling, VA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Respectful, Caring And Loving Personality, Happy And Very Patient, Hard Worker, Accountable, Ethical
5.0
(1)
I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services Errands/Shopping. Bathing, dressing, transferring, ROM exercise, medication reminders, cook meal, and very light housekeeping.
Fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Hasmin can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Hasmin is very, very kind. I found her to be patient, dedicated and very caring in service to my Mom. She also has a strong work ethic and has a positive attitude which is very supportive to those that need some help."
Kathy R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families through childcare and other services. I have over a decade of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner because I enjoy...
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I would love to clean your house for you. I'm very qualified as I've cleaned houses before. I'm very detailed-oriented and never rush and leave things unfinished. I strive to be as thorough as possible as I would in my own home. I have no problems doing any kind of housework from kitchens, living rooms, to bathrooms. No mess...
Miryam can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Miryam is meticulous with her cleaning and very trustworthy"
Melissa A.
Dominga E.
Sterling, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Hard Working Person, With More Than 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
I am Ms Dominga cleaning services with more than 10 years of experience, responsable and honest person who love my cleaning job and make sure to do all my clients happy with the results of my work 100% guarantee.
Dominga can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"I highly recommend her, is very professional and responsible."
Joel E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny since my teenage years for different families, part-time and full-time and different ages. I have many experiences with kids of all ages. I am currently a mother of two teenagers 14 and 15-year-old. I have been a stay at home mom for the last year. I volunteer with childcare at my church, ages newborn -...
Mirna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Mirna is a excellent babysitter. She would always Arrived on time and even helped on date nights. She really likes to take the kids to play outside and do crafts. I totally recommend her, my son was really happy with her."
Diana L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a Nanny to make your life easy ! That is me
Hello! My name is Sherrell and I have over 17+ years of nanny experience. Being a mother of two, I have hands-on experience and knowledge of juggling multiple tasks at one time to ensure that every project gets completed on time. I have experience with newborns to...
Sherrell can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sherrell is Amazing !! My kids and entire family adores her. From early morning to after school daily activities with the children and preparing meals. Sherrell does them so effortlessly without needing direction because she is Always Prepared. Oh by the way...her...
Care member
5.0
(4)
I have 10 years of experience being a babysitter/nanny, from helping raise my younger sister, to nannying for people in my community, as well as providing babysitting services to a local church. I love being able to listen to all the interesting things kids say and make up stories and games with them. The main reason I began...
Reena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reena is a very kind and thoughtful nurturer. Whether it is with children, parents, or pets, she is able to engage and make them feel comfortable and safe. She excels at keeping a watchful eye on children of all ages, making sure they are cared for, and meeting...
Derek H.
I provide pet sitting in your own home or walking services. My first job was at Vienna Pet Spaw where I worked with dogs of all sizes and ages. I have also volunteered or year at the Humane Society and have worked with a range of cats and dogs. I would to love on your furry friend!
I have experience petsitting dogs and cats. Services during this include walking/playing with the dogs, playing with the cats, changing litter boxes, feeding animals, etc. Have experience with big and small dogs.
Carena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am involved in animal related service work at Virginia Tech. I regularly walk dogs at the Virginia Tech Vet School. Through my service fraternity, I frequently visit the Humane Society to take care of cats. I currently have an 11-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, who I walk and play fetch with every day.
Claire can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, dog training
Lilly A.
Rockville, MD
$10-15/hr
Offering guidance and companionship services for special needs children and young adults. My services include improving communication skills, helping with daily tasks, and providing tutoring services. I have a car and am okay with pets. I do not smoke.
Serena P.
Potomac, MD
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a journalism student at the university of new haven home for the summer. I've had dogs all my life and have pet sat for friends and family many a time. I have a mini labradoodle at home who I have trained as a therapy animal. She is super friendly to people and other animals alike. I would love to provide love and care to...
I am a passionate animal lover with over four years of experience as a dog owner and one year of professional pet care experience. My service-oriented mindset drives me to create a safe and welcoming environment for every pet, ensuring they feel loved and well cared for.
Through my own experience as a dog owner, I've learned to...
Susan can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly and supportive!
I like working with animals because it feels like a kind of therapy for me. I love being able to give my full attention to a little one who needs it! They're also just really sweet and that's always a plus, of course. I have 3 cats and 4 dogs of my own and I love...
Iris can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Great Falls, VA
Fariba E.
5.0
Fariba is amazing. She helped my dad on his last days and took great care of him and treated him with love and respect and like family.
My dad was difficult to please but he always said Fariba was his favorite caregiver. She is also very dependable, clean, caring, punctual, respectful and all...
- Laura I.
Victoria H.
5.0
Victoria is my colleague she pays attention to details and loves her calling of caring for people.she is passionate about what she do.I love working with her
- Emmanuella T.
Tanya G.
5.0
Tanya is absolutely amazing! She is the best of the best!
- Allie D.
Marcia G.
5.0
Marcia is very responsible and caring. She treats her charges as her own. She always shows up for work and gives her all. She would be a good person to watch your children.
- Patricia M.
Tyler M.
5.0
If you are looking for an exceptionally reliable, caring and generous caregiver and teacher for your children, then look no further. Tyler is a natural with our infant (now toddler) son. He develops curriculum, creates educational activities and consistently assesses age-appropriate development of...
- Lesley T.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Great Falls, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Great Falls, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Great Falls, VA, 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 Great Falls, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Great Falls, VA is $19.00 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 Great Falls, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Great Falls, VA. 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 Great Falls, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Great Falls, VA, 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 Great Falls, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Great Falls, VA, 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.