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60 therapy dogs are listed in Happy Valley, OR
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Happy Valley, OR
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience cat sitting. Ever since my family took in a stray kitten when I was 5 years old, I've shared my home with cats. Life without kitties would be a sad thing. To me there's nothing more soothing than a warm, purring cat on your lap or as entertaining as a cat at play. I've rarely met a cat who didn't...
Colleen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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"Colleen is absolutely the best! She really cares about the animals and goes way above and beyond."
Michelle V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...
Willow can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly made herself a huge asset."
Phillip L.
Hannah S.
Portland, OR
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since age 12 and have worked with a wide-age range of children, varying from 10 months to 13 years old. I experience in environmental education and have worked professionally in the childcare industry at The Resort at the Mountain by providing babysitting services to guests and also worked as a...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I felt so reassured having Hannah care for my 1-year-old baby in our home. She picked up on his cues extremely quickly and kept him to a solid routine. During his naps, she regularly cleaned up our kitchen and did laundry as well. She was an angel for us!"
Julie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was previously employed as a housekeeper at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches, Oregon for 3 years. The Resort is a huge property with a golf course, spa, pool, 2 restaurants, 147 guest rooms, 10 suites, and 3 vista house retreats. As a housekeeper my duties included top to bottom cleanings, turn over service, and...
Hannah can also help with: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
Kim A.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a homecare worker for DHS Aging & Disability for the State of Oregon and have been since 2016. I enjoy helping seniors in their daily lives and being able to provide one on one company and services. I'm available 4hr or more per day Wednesdays. Feel free to contact me for further questions.
Kim can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
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"I hired Kim to help me take care of my elderly Mom. I'm so glad I found her. My Mom really trusted and liked her. As did I and my brother.
No matter what the circumstance, Kim understands intuitively and otherwise. When she was with my Mom, I felt totally at...
Kerry C.
5.0
(4)
18 years experience providing Adult Care services, comfortable and skilled with all kinds of needs. Striving to make a difference in personal and physical care as well as emotional well being. I have great sense of humor, am reliable and very conscientious.
Angelica can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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"Having Angelica help us at my grandmothers end of life was an absolute blessing! She was so amazing with teaching us what to expect, and full of warm loving comfort while it was happening.
I don't know what we would have done without her."
Jenifer R.
Benjamin S.
Lake Oswego, OR
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Strong, Educated, Kind, Honest, Loving Husband And Dad.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caring senior care provider who has a passion for helping people. I am a family man with two lovely daughters and a wonderful wife. I am passionate about cooking and any sort of heavy lifting. I am a detail orientated, well read and interested in being of service to those who could benefit from my help. I have been...
Benjamin can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, live-in home care & more
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"Wow, Benjamin is kind patient and dependable. He is strong and able to manage heavy lifting, safer behind the wheel and the only person I have fully trusted with my beloved family member. I called him a multiple occasions knowing he was busy but he still dropped...
Alexandra S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kate! Since moving from Chicago to the PNW, I don't have the extensive network of young families I am used to.. so I am turning to Care. Com to connect me with the right family! I moved to SE PDX a year ago to be a rep for a pharmaceutical/non-profit. I found myself disenchanted by the direction my career took (sales!...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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"I have two boys 8 and 6 years and a 3 year old daughter. We met Katy before the baby was born and my boys were young and very challenging. She has a special way to calm and nurture kids all while keeping to my rules. Once the baby arrived, Katy was easily able to...
Alexis W.
Janna K.
Portland, OR
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Janna and I'm 25. I have always loved childcare and have plenty of babysitting experience. I was a Girl Scout for 13 years and volunteered for several Girl Scout summer camps so I know lots of fun songs, games, and crafts. I also helped my mom with her young Sunday school class for a few years during high school. I have...
Janna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Janna is a great up beat individual! My daughter absolutely loves her and calls her her best friend! Janna listens and asks questions when not sure! She is a keeper for life! :)"
Danielle J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Worked many years in social services with homeless, enjoy diverse personalities. Able to assist with chores, errands, groceries & meals. Pets OK. Non-smoker. Current CPR,
COVID VACCINATED & boostered. Reliable transportation.
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
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"Stephanie helped care for my mom at home following major surgery and nine days in the hospital. Stephanie was kind, thoughtful, and dependable, and the perfect caregiver and companion mom needed at the time."
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
I have 8 years experience in Companion Care. I have been Dementia Trained and CPR/AED qualified. I also am very proficient in Medication Administration. Will do light housekeeping, errands and Dr. appointments. All else is negotiable based on need and quantity of service needed.
Aleta can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
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"Aleta is one of the most hard working and dependable caregiver I ever had. She will go the extra mile for her clients and treats her clients with dignity. She knows what needs to be done and does it. I can't say enough praise for how she helped me and inspired me...
Sandie A.
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(9)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Worked many years in social services: I have experience working with children and adults who have disabilities or special needs. I am able to play games, can assist w/meals & homework, transportation & outings.
Home w/animals is OK.
* Pfizer COVID Vaccinated & boostered.
Oregon PSW
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Stephanie was very kind, patient with our kids, and seemed like she had a lot of experience. Our older son liked playing with her and was excited to see her on the second day.
Unfortunately we tried to hire Stephanie for a fixed 3 day period (which was agreed to...
Warren R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children for almost 20 years. I love working with children. I have my Bachelors degree in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon. I worked in a childcare center from 2015 to 2023. Since leaving the center, I am getting back into babysitting/nannying again. I have studied child development...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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"Rachel has been absolutely amazing with our little girl and our pets! She has watched our daughter since she was just about 7 weeks old and now she's just over 6 months old. She genuinely loved hanging out with our daughter and caring for her. She's very...
Kim B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
"Learning Should Be Fun!" is my educational motto. I believe that students who have fun while learning, will master needed skills, and become life long learners. Life long learners choose to learn because they want to (self-motivated), not only because parents & educators say they "have to learn." My 20 plus years of experience...
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"Kathy has been the best blessing to my family for the past five years. She has taught my two oldest children and supported our family through many rough seasons in life. Kathy taught via video call through the pandemic so that my kids wouldn't have a lapse in...
Kara D.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Mekia!
I'm a Medical Assistant looking for part time work. I am well educated and experienced to help assist you in many areas.
I have experience in Rehabilitation Nursing, Mental Health, Oncology, Childcare, Memory Care, Behavioral, Pre & Post Op care, Companion care, Medication Management, Phlebotomy,...
Mekia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"She's a very nice, hard-working individual. She helped a close friend of mine going through chemotherapy treatments and could not have been a better, more professional caretaker. "
Preston B.
Christine C.
Vancouver, WA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Animal Lover Available for Daily Walks, Pet Care, and Overnight Sitting
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! A little about me: I have been caring for pets since I was a teenager, pet-sitting for neighbors, friends and colleagues in the neighborhood. I also worked for a small dog-walking company in the DC Metro area, and as a kennel attendant at a veterinary clinic in Burke, VA. I've resided in Portland for 8 happy years now...
Christine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting
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"Christine is a warmhearted, caring individual who also happens to be one of the hardest working people I know. I often ask her for advice on projects I'm working on because she is highly skilled and reliable on so many fronts. She has an extremely keen eye for...
Nicholas L.
5.0
(1)
As a former teacher, Joseph understands the importance of genuine caregiving. Originally from Chicago, he considers his teaching years in Chicago's public schools a valuable life experience, the tenets of which he still embodies today. Since switching careers from teaching to pet care, he has worked with pets throughout the...
Joseph can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"On a fixed income and can't afford it. "
Debra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a mom of six children and the oldest daughter of 10 children, I have 30+ years of child care experience. I enjoy reading to children and involving them in crafts and activities. Aside from nannying, I have experience working as a lunch room assistant and monitor at a private school. In the last eight years, I have worked as a...
Mihaela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mihaela has cared for my daughter from age 10 weeks to 6 years. I’m very sad that with our child headed to kindergarten it will be time for her to work for another family. Mihaela truly became a member of our family. She is so very loving, kind and thoughtful, not...
Julie Ann S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!!
My name is Dina, I have been working as a caregiver for the past 8 years. I love what I do. I am patient, compassionate, reliable, I respect boundaries and I'd love to help take care of your loved one!
Dina can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Dina is very good with my father (senior). She is patient and kind. She has helped out in a crunch - last minute help at night. My mom was hospitalized and my dad couldn't figure out the new jitterbug phone we got him. She went over at night and patiently taught...
Edward C.
Dorothy A.
Portland, OR
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dorothy, I'm new the Portland and am looking forward to pursuing opportunities through Care. com that will help me get to know the neighborhoods in the city (and my neighbors!) better. In my current living situation, I take care of all domestic duties (cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, cooking, etc.) and find a...
Dorothy can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
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"Dorothy has been a lifesaver for our family! She comes weekly to clean and tidy our home and she's been such a huge help. She's responsible, punctual, organized and detail oriented! Highly recommend hiring Dorothy!"
Janelle F.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Happy Valley, OR
Colleen S.
5.0
Colleen has been dependable, flexible, communicative and we trust her with our kitty and in our home.
- Sarah S.
Willow B.
5.0
Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly made herself a huge asset.
- Phillip L.
Hannah S.
5.0
I felt so reassured having Hannah care for my 1-year-old baby in our home. She picked up on his cues extremely quickly and kept him to a solid routine. During his naps, she regularly cleaned up our kitchen and did laundry as well. She was an angel for us!
- Julie A.
Kim A.
5.0
I hired Kim to help me take care of my elderly Mom. I'm so glad I found her. My Mom really trusted and liked her. As did I and my brother.
No matter what the circumstance, Kim understands intuitively and otherwise. When she was with my Mom, I felt totally at ease.
For anyone considering hiring...
- Kerry C.
Angelica B.
5.0
Angelica cared for my mom in our home for 3 years. She is caring, kind, punctual, and knowledgeable about all levels of care. I would highly recommend Angelica as a caregiver.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Happy Valley, OR
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Happy Valley, OR?
To find a therapy dog near you in Happy Valley, OR, 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 Happy Valley, OR?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Happy Valley, OR is $24.29 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 Happy Valley, OR?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Happy Valley, OR. 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 Happy Valley, OR receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Happy Valley, OR, 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 Happy Valley, OR help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Happy Valley, OR, 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.