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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, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Tanya is a wonderful pleasant and easy going lady. She has been coming to my home the past 4 weeks and does an excellent job with the cleaning and assists me with laundry. I will highly recommend her! "
Care member
Marcia G.
Germantown, MD
$23-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
20+ Years In Early Childhood Care/BA In Early Childhood
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tyler is amazing with all ages and loves what he does. He is extremely creative and your kids will never be bored. Do yourself a favor and give Tyler a chance to be a part of your family!!"
Brittney M.
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: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was wonderful! She recently watched our 15 month old when our regular nanny was out for the day, though she met our older toddler as well, and both took to her immediately! She was great with communication and even thoughtful with planning ahead about what...
Sabrina F.
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: Dusting, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Miryam is dependable and does a very thorough job!"
David B.
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, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing
5.0
"I highly recommend her, is very professional and responsible."
Joel E.
5.0
(5)
My name is Musu. I am a very pleasant, compassionate, punctual and caring person. I am an LPN with 17 years of experience in pediatric and geriatric nursing. I respect one's religion, beliefs and their wishes. I am skilled LPN offering expertise in ventilators, tracheotomy suctioning and care, wound care, J-Gtube feeding and...
Musu can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"Musu is a wonderful human being who has a great gift for taking care of others, cheering them on and being understanding! She is fun to be with and very caring."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Hi! I'm so grateful with her , she did a wonderful job for me and my family.
She is a trustworthy person, is responsible, affectionate and loving with the kids, specially with small children and babies. I'm very happy to recommend her to other families. I'm...
Care member
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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reena was amazing with my kids. She was warm, loving, and always punctual. She has prior experience working with kids from newborn to 18 at a pediatric clinic, and she's made me feel at ease from the start. She is the perfect babysitter for our family, and we...
Joanna L.
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 transportation, grooming, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
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...
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.
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: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, 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 walking, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have several work and volunteer experiences in working with children. I worked for two years doing one-on-one behavioral therapy with children aged 3 to 7 with autism. I worked at a summer camp in New York for children with social, emotional, and...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
My background includes serving as a registered behavior technician for a company that provides in-home behavioral therapy to children on the autism spectrum. I worked as part of a team to assist clients between the ages of 3 and 7 in developing functional communication skills, social skills, self-control, and play/leisure...
I am a pet owner and have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish. I am comfortable walking, feeding, playing with, and caring for your pets. I am a mature and reliable person with a warm and energetic disposition with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets! Please feel free to contact me to discuss my...
Carmen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Great Falls, VA
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.
Hasmin P.
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.
Megan S.
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
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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.