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60 therapy dogs are listed in Greenbelt, MD
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Greenbelt, MD
4.9
(15)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Ife and I love children. I have over 4 years' experience with Children's Ministry. As a team lead, I oversee the planning and coordination of childcare activities for all Sunday services and weekly events.
I've also been privileged to independently manage a STEM-based summer camp targeted at introducing...
Ife can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ife is wonderful with my 5 and 7 year old son and daughter. She is reliable, as well as, flexible. Whatever situation arises (pickups/dropoffs/changes in plans, etc.) I trust Ife will be helpful. I highly recommend her."
Kelly J.
5.0
(1)
I like to help elderly people because I can see Them as my Parents or Grandparents. Help Them make me feel good since They can not do somethings for Themselves. Also, I am a compassionate person who enjoy helping others.
I have worked taking care of elderly in different tasks such as preparing meals, taking shower, therapy...
Yola can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"To Whom It May Concern
It is my pleasure to recommend Yolanda L. for employment. Yolanda took wonderful care of my Mom and I can fully vouch for her suitability and ability to work well, especially in personal care capacities and other household duties
Yolanda...
Chris I.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm able to give them a chance at Hope!! I Have over 10 years of experience working with the elderly and children dealing with disabilities. I have a few Certificates. They are: MANDT TRAINING, Dysphagia and Specialized Diets and Basic Nutrition, Wheel Chair Safety, Hoyer Lyft Training, DDA Training, Cultural Competency...
Monyae can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Monyae helped us with my dad after had a stroke. He was rehabilitating in our house and he hated all of his caregivers except for her. She held his hand when he was upset and told us when we needed to do something differently to help him. She took notes on his day...
Gaby C.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...
Vernae can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vernae restored our faith in doulas. We had a very complicated post-partum experience and our hired doula was not tracking or responding well to mama’s needs and worsening signs of infection. Vernae was covering for her one day and it was clear that she was the...
Care member
Michelline A.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a CNA/HHA assistant with 10+years work experience in care environment, administering medication, providing support and other quality patient care services. I think myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 10+years working with and caring for...
Michelline can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
I have also been tutoring for six years, and I am now expanding my services and am looking for more customers.
I was a dual enrollment student throughout high school and I graduated with my associate's degree at the age of 17 years old. I am currently a senior in college and am pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
I...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Deborah.
I have experience providing care for a Senior, who was a family member. He was unfortunately confined to a wheelchair after he suffered a stroke. I did help with his feedings, administering medications, and mobility assistance. Due to his confinement to a wheelchair, I did often provide...
5.0
"Deborah responded to my add requesting someone to be my ride home from my colonoscopy. (I am 50 but checked the senior care box because my colonoscopy appointment seems like the kind of thing a senior might need.) She communicated with me before, which was...
Jennifer P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 yrs experience in working with the elderly. I am CMT and CNA CERTIFIED well verse in assisting my patients with all types of activities to suit their daily living. I am very compassionate, focused and trustworthy. I have a strong desire to work for the elderly. I love meeting new people while providing care and...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer cared for our mother for over 6 months before she passed. She was an amazing caregiver who was incredibly caring and professional. Our mom needed a lot of care including wound care and ostomy bags. She was always on time or early for work and didn't...
Donna A.
Gisela G.
Beltsville, MD
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Housekeeper Is Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Job
4.8
(25)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Gisela, Business owner of Gisela's Housekeeping Services. I have been a housekeeper ever since 2011. In the beginning, I started this trade as a part-time occupation due to its flexibility, and at the time it was necessary due to my family and education. Over the years. I have embraced the power of personal...
Gisela can also help with: Changing bed linens, window washing, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Gisela does a wonderful job cleaning our house each week! She's dependable and thorough. She communicates with us and lets us know if she needs to make any schedule changes ahead of time. We always look forward to house cleaning days!"
Katie P.
5.0
(1)
HAPPY NEW YEAR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS,
Here are some fun facts about me. I am a college educated individual, who has experience working with multiple age groups. Previously, I worked as a private school teacher and daycare instructor before deciding to return to college in pursuit of a doctoral degree. My expertise includes: all...
5.0
"Very good with kids. My nephew loves her. Super helpful and smart!"
Ashia M.
Zufan M.
Silver Spring, MD
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Zufan cared for my wife from 2019-2021 during the day while I worked. My wife is partially paralyzed and Zufan helped with dressing, grooming, preparing meals, giving medicine, and light chores. My wife liked when Zufan came and especially appreciated little...
John K.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I tutor 4 private students and I volunteer my services to 2 foster children. I have more than 30 years experience working with children and families. I can motivate and assist your child with learning and retaining new skills. I am familiar with state testing, self-confidence issues and learning disabilities. I provide services...
5.0
"Mrs.B was a GOD sent for my son and my family. she helped my son gain confidence in reading & we could not have done it without her guidance and patience. She truly has a special way of connecting to children."
Hayat A.
5.0
(5)
I have worked in senior living facilities as a nursing assistant, medication technician, and dietary services provider. I am passionate about it because it's very personal to me, and my own mum lived up to 93. I have over 9 years experience now as a caregiver, worked in the facilities as Certified nursing assistant, Geriatric...
Richard can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Richard is a great caregiver. He is caring, reliable and very knowledgeable. He is highly recommended."
Care member
Alice A.
Riverdale, MD
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
CNA/CMT/first Aid/ CPR; I Want To Live-in With The Clients And Assisted Them With ADLs.
5.0
(3)
8 years experienced caregiver , well experienced in Dementia , Alzheimer's, and hospice care. Skills are; Activities of Daily Living, Medication management and reminders, toileting, companionship, Bathing, exercise assistance, Grooming, meal Preparation, feeding, Light housekeeping, Laundry management and Escort Services like...
Alice can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very diligent and helpful
Experienced and proactive "
Care member
Aminatu C.
Washington, DC
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over 6 years of child care services. Friendly, empathetic and caring personality. I take a different approach with all my kids to best fit each encounter. Safety and satisfaction guaranteed!
Aminatu can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"We posted a job and she responded promptly. We needed her to run an errand for a senior adult, and she did everything as asked. Excellent communication and very personable!"
Dana M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have over 8 years of experience with children. I have been known to be energetic, caring, and patient. I am a recent graduate of the Psychology program at the University of Maryland. My past jobs include babysitting/nannying and camp counselor for the YMCA summer camp. I love to incorporate nature, music, and art into...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke is very dependable, great with kids and pets! She has helped with my son since he was a newborn through current (4 1/2 years old). I have also hired her to pet sit/house sit while I've gone on week long vacations. When I came home, the house was spotless,...
Jordan M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm excited to offer my babysitting services to your family. With 3 years of experience in childcare, I have a genuine passion for creating safe, engaging,& nurturing environments for children of all ages. I'm experienced in caring for children & I'm comfortable with tasks such as meal preparation, homework help, & bedtime...
5.0
"Clare engaged my children in fun games and activities and kept them occupied without screen time . She’s a very lovely and energetic young lady and I was very pleased with her work and would work with her again "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about senior care, Kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...
Tahira can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Tahira was punctual and very professional. I recommend her highly."
Akif Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Home health Aid major with home care more than 10 years, experience with maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by followingSupporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks.
Mekeya can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Mekeya is very kind and gentle, which is wonderful for my mother. She is very nice caregiver."
Lori K.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Greenbelt, MD
Ife O.
5.0
Ife is wonderful with my 5 and 7 year old son and daughter. She is reliable, as well as, flexible. Whatever situation arises (pickups/dropoffs/changes in plans, etc.) I trust Ife will be helpful. I highly recommend her.
- Kelly J.
Yola L.
5.0
To Whom It May Concern
It is my pleasure to recommend Yolanda L. for employment. Yolanda took wonderful care of my Mom and I can fully vouch for her suitability and ability to work well, especially in personal care capacities and other household duties
Yolanda is an honest and diligent young...
- Chris I.
Monyae O.
5.0
Monyae helped us with my dad after had a stroke. He was rehabilitating in our house and he hated all of his caregivers except for her. She held his hand when he was upset and told us when we needed to do something differently to help him. She took notes on his day and even stood outside in the rain...
- Gaby C.
Vernae R.
4.0
Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she cared for our newborn while me and my husband rested. She took exceptional care of our son and cleaned/sanitized bottles, folded laundry, and kept...
- Care member
Deborah S.
5.0
Deborah responded to my add requesting someone to be my ride home from my colonoscopy. (I am 50 but checked the senior care box because my colonoscopy appointment seems like the kind of thing a senior might need.) She communicated with me before, which was important because if I did not have a ride...
- Jennifer P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Greenbelt, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Greenbelt, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Greenbelt, MD, 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 Greenbelt, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Greenbelt, MD is $20.44 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 Greenbelt, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Greenbelt, MD. 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 Greenbelt, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Greenbelt, MD, 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 Greenbelt, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Greenbelt, MD, 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.