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5.0
(1)
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area.
I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others.
I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
Brigita can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science & a master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting and at a high school as a School Social...
Jtaia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia was wonderful! We had another sitter cancel last minute and I’m really glad we ended up with Taia rather than the other sitter because our daughter had a blast with her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
Danuta P.
Elk Grove Village, IL
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm offering my home cleaning service. I treat every home like it is my . Your satisfaction is my priority, I have been cleaning home for 10 years. I also always show up on time, and never miss on appointment.
Danuta can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Danuta to deep clean our house before a party. She did a fantastic job, given that our house is overrun by teenage boys. LOL! She is kind and very thorough. I highly recommend her."
Debbie R.
Hannah A.
Chicago, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am excited and have a passion for spending time with children & pets. I have experience watching and caring for multiple family's children in the past. The age range is anywhere from 3 months to 12 years. I'm available to babysit and provide pet and cleaning services after 4:30 p.m. during the...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Andelika S.
Chicago, IL
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Dedicated and meticulous housekeeping profesional with 3+ years of experience in maintaining cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for quests. Proven track record of efficiening managing task such as room tyiding, vacuuming and sanitizing. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to...
Andelika can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"She doing excellent job. She cleaning thoroughly and professionally."
Malimuja P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give!
Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting.
I treat all animals with the respect and kindness that they each deserve.
I have worked with dogs with high energy, separation anxiety,...
Mandy can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them
Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha ha)
All in all she's wonderful with my dog and others"
Karie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an absolute lover of pets. I have grown up with pets caring for them overall, so I know the works to keeping your pet healthy, clean, and happy.
Over the years I have owned four cats and two different dogs, all different breeds. I have also house sat numerous times for families, along with taken their pet in for sometimes...
Syuzanna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Urszula . I have over 12 years of experience taking care of Senior's including Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My Seniors care services include: personal care , medication management , meal preparation , groceries shopping and light housekeeping. I have a lot of patience with the elderly and treat them with kindness...
Urszula can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"It is with heartfelt gratitude that I provide this work experience and character reference for Urszula L.
Urszula was the sole caregiver for my mother for the past two and a half years. Sadly, my mother passed away in May 2020 at the age of 95 years. Urszula...
Loretta S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I also have 5 nieces and 2 nephews ranging from pre-teen to toddler, who I have cared for since they've been born, upon numerous occasions, so I have experience ranging from newborns to preteens.
I am a non smoker with my own vehicle. My boyfriend is a mechanic, so my car...
Kristine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is very good with children. She knows how to relate well with them. She helped me many times when I had daycare in my home and the kids liked when she was here. I trusted her with the children in my care. I would recommend her as a caretaker."
Linda R.
Alfredo R.
Skokie, IL
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears.
I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
Alfredo can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he...
Care member
Michelle A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
hi! michelle here, an experienced and reliable babysitter with a strong background in child development and behavioral management. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and recent graduate with a masters in clinical psychology.
with extensive experience as a behavioral therapist - my roles involved implementing...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Siubhan. I study Theater with a minor in American Sign Language, and I spent my last summer as a teacher and a camp counselor at a performing arts summer camp. During my gap year before college I was a nanny, I have experience babysitting and I worked for various summer camps throughout high school. As a nanny...
Siubhan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Siubhan is my sister and she is very responsible and has a great sense of humor! She's really fun and has a lot of good ideas and you could probably never be bored around her. She is also very present and engaged with all the kids that I've ever seen her babysit....
Konnie S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Phebe and I have been providing quality child care services from newborns, toddlers all the way to teenagers for over a decade.
I have extensive experience as a newborn photographer which I enjoyed quite a lot; not only did I tend to the babies during photo sessions, I also cared for mommy and her little...
Phebean can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Phebean’s warm and joyful demeanor immediately put us and our daughter at ease. Within 10 minutes of her arrival, my daughter’s laughter and delight could be heard from across the house as they worked on arts and crafts. Phebean listened intently to our...
Care member
Joanna S.
Chicago, IL
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of House management
, family assistant experience. I've worked in high end homes/estates as house manager; family assistant, nanny, personal stylist, executive housekeeper and chef.
I was in-charge of general up keep and cleanliness of large estate residences between 4, 000 sq. ft. - 28, 000 sq. ft. I did weekly...
Joanna can also help with: Attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a white dust cloth to find dirt after she left. The cloth is still bright white. I'll call her again!"
Gwynne B.
Imani F.
Forest Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun + Professional - Looking To Help Out Where I Can :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm comfortable with anything from babysitting, pet sitting, party...
Imani can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Imani is very attentive and reliable. This comes with her positive and bubbly personality that is great to be around!"
Jenae S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Your parents or grandparent or even a sick relative is someone that you wish you had time to take care of or visit more often for companionship. I understand that it is rough for you to be in many places at one time. Let me help you. I am here to offer my services as a companion for your senior loved one. Let me take your...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 23 years old and aside from serving, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through a local animal shelter that I have volunteered with for 2 years now. I grew...
Missi can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking & more
5.0
"Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful person, and gives the best love and care to my baby. She also stayed with Mollie and walked her and made...
Isa S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Harwood Heights, IL
Jtaia M.
5.0
Taia is fantastic and a thoughtful communicator. I really appreciated the fact that she kept in touch with me frequently leading up to the date she came to watch our 8-year-old son. She brought a brand-new game for them to enjoy together which was such a treat! Our son loved spending time with her...
- Carla H.
Morgan G.
5.0
We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for someone that comes across as...
- Joan C.
Danuta P.
5.0
We hired Danuta for a deep cleaning prior to having a family gathering and will be continuing with her services monthly.
- Stacey A.
Andelika S.
5.0
She doing excellent job. She cleaning thoroughly and professionally.
- Malimuja P.
Mandy S.
5.0
Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them
Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha ha)
All in all she's wonderful with my dog and others
- Karie M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Harwood Heights, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Harwood Heights, IL, 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Harwood Heights, IL is $22.25 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Harwood Heights, IL. 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 Harwood Heights, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Harwood Heights, IL, 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 Harwood Heights, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Harwood Heights, IL, 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.