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Maria S.
Nashua, NH
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started my career as a LNA because my parents live in another country. Taking care of the elderly make me feel like I am doing it for them. I am a sensitive and dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of care service and client satisfaction. Adept at handling a variety of client issues and problems with compassion and...
Maria can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
I greatly enjoy cleaning and organizing. Living with a single parent means that I get more opportunities to do the laundry and pick up after ourselves. My room is exceptionally clean, I enjoy folding, and especially organizing items by colors. I have worked in which I was constantly cleaning and picking up after children. I can...
Lily can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Margaret P.
Hollis, NH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver For Special Needs, Any Age, Professional Behavior Specialist
Hello, and thank you for reading more of my profile! I am a 32-year-old perpetual student - I am currently working on my second Master's degree, switching my career and focus from applied behavior analysis (ABA, specializing in Autism services, ADHD, addiction, and lots more) to mental health counseling. I am currently looking...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sandy G.
Townsend, MA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/general Errands/party Planner available. I provide Great service and I am dependable.
Olivia K.
Westford, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs, ASL, NG &G Tubes, Autism Full Spectrum, Etc.
I have nannied for two families with children with moderate special needs. They have been the best childcare jobs I have ever had and inspired me to go onto graduate school after I finish my early childhood degree for a master's in speech therapy.
Hi! my name is Abigail and I am looking to provide housekeeping services. I have several years of experience in the housekeeping department and have provided full housekeeping services, including but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry, dishes, as well as pet care taking. I also have provided my...
Abigail can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, dusting & more
Valerie N.
Townsend, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I live in Townsend with my husband and 3 kids (1 high schooler, 2 college students). I have been working as a nanny since 2016. Prior to that I cared for the elderly as a CNA. I recently completed my degree in the field of occupational therapy. I have experience with all ages of children and special needs. Current on Flu/Covid...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am a 44-year-old mother of three grown daughters. I graduated from Umass-Amherst with a degree in Human Services. I was a PCA for both quad and paraplegic clients and spent time interning in nursing homes in the Amherst area. While raising my children I did occasional work as a senior caregiver, as well as become a certified...
Rebecca can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
I have a passion for working with children, which is why I pursued a career as a nanny. As a loving and dedicated mother to my own nearly 2-year-old child, I understand the importance of providing a nurturing and safe environment for little ones. With ample experience in caring for children of various ages, ranging from 5 months...
Marylou can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide animal sitting and or exercising services. Whether it be a dog, cat, or gold fish - you name it, I'm there for you. I have experience with many kinds of animals from chickens and ducks to cats and dogs. I am reliable, hard-working, and honest and I am always on time. I have looked after dogs, cats, and farm animals and...
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Absolutely great with my puppies! She always communicated when she got there and left for the evening. Would absolutely hire her again!"
Alexandria B.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 44-year-old mother of three grown daughters. I graduated from Umass-Amherst with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. While my children were young I often worked part-time providing child care for other families alongside my girls. I have worked with special needs children and also with twins. I am currently a exercise...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Dedicated and experienced housekeeper with 20 years of experience in providing efficient and comprehensive cleaning services
Marcos can also help with: Move-out cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, oven cleaning
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
After retiring I started a small pet care business. I have numerous daily dog walking clients along with additional overnight boarding clients who utilize my services for vacations and weekend get-a-aways. Have loved animals all my life and have had a wide variety in my home (hamsters, birds, fish, cats and dogs.) Currently...
Michael can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I have been Michael's veterinarian for 20 years. Michael is kind, patient and diligent about his pets medical and social needs. He is a very trustworthy and responsible individual with compassion and a good sense of humor"
Melissa C.
Michele M.
Berlin, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, I am a happy Pet Foster Mum, responsible, patient pet care services available temporary and long term positions.
Michele can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, grooming, pet walking & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
(1)
I grew up with cats and I had one dog. My parents had 2 dogs and my sister has 3 cats and 3 dogs. I have been around animals my whole life. Animals are my passion and they mean the world to me. I have always wanted to work with animals ever since I was a young girl! I have taken care of a cat before for about a week, dog sat as...
Nichole can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"She's very loving,caring,reliable, honest, hard working mother of 1. She's always doing fun things to help educate and keep him active. I have seen the rooms that she has worked in as an assistant teacher and she's very organized and always coming up with fun and...
Amanda A.
Samantha C.
Tewksbury, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children of all ages since I was 12 years old. I am now 29 years old. I have my Maters Degree in Elementary Education as well as Special Education. Working with children is my passion. I have my own reliable transportation and clean driving record. I offer occasional babysitting services and tutoring for...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Claudia P.
Marlborough, MA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult .
Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."
Karen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced household organizer with great attention to detail. I love transforming the functionality and vibe of a living space. Kitchens, bedrooms, closets, playrooms, dining areas, in home offices, and basements are all in my wheelhouse. Let me know how I can help you create a space you love to be in! Also offering...
Liza can also help with: Organization
5.0
"We love Liza! She has been working for our family for about a month. She helps with dishes, laundry, tidying up, and many other jobs. She is incredibly skilled at organizing, and re-working things to flow better in our house. She re-organized our kitchen in a way I...
Jill C.
Anny N.
Lowell, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare services. I have experience working in hospital settings, home settings, assisted living facilities, and group homes. My healthcare skills include assisting with ADLs, medication administration, CPR/First Aid, Alzheimer's, dementia, taking vital...
Anny can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Anny was an integral part in the end of my mother‘s life being as comfortable and pleasant as the end of one’s life can be. She was always on time, and quite often early. She would stay late on many occasions so I could run errands or go to my activities. she even...
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Stephanie A.
Nashua, NH
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning professionally for over 20 years & offer residential, small office space & new construction. I am fully insured & service NH & MA area. I offer a service that most cleaning companies do not I am very detailed & have a reputation for perfection. I treat your home as if it were my own. I also help take care of...
Stephanie can also help with: Changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Stephanie does a wonderful job cleaning for us! She has very high standards for the quality of her work-a friend (who referred me to Stephanie!) always joke that after she comes we are "Stephanie clean!". We are still relatively new clients of Stephanie's but...
Anne P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Groton, MA
Abigail M.
5.0
Absolutely great with my puppies! She always communicated when she got there and left for the evening. Would absolutely hire her again!
- Alexandria B.
Michael T.
5.0
We started working with Michael back in 2023, and are so happy to have found him. Our dog loves staying with Michael, and is always well taken care of. Michael will send pictures while we are traveling which is always great. Michael is our go to for our pup!!
- Mary B.
Nichole A.
5.0
She's very loving,caring,reliable, honest, hard working mother of 1. She's always doing fun things to help educate and keep him active. I have seen the rooms that she has worked in as an assistant teacher and she's very organized and always coming up with fun and creative ideas to keep the children...
- Amanda A.
Claudia P.
5.0
Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring.
- Karen D.
Liza K.
5.0
We love Liza! She has been working for our family for about a month. She helps with dishes, laundry, tidying up, and many other jobs. She is incredibly skilled at organizing, and re-working things to flow better in our house. She re-organized our kitchen in a way I never would have thought to. She...
- Jill C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Groton, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Groton, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Groton, MA, 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 Groton, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Groton, MA is $17.33 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 Groton, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Groton, MA. 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 Groton, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Groton, MA, 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 Groton, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Groton, MA, 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.