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I have over 10+ years of experience working with children of most ages. I have worked within the community at my local YMCA, nannying for multiple families, working as a behavior technician in a school, house manager and working with children who have been diagnosed with ASD. My most recent experience was with Ally Pediatric...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Itzel and I have been working in the housekeeping industry for over 12+ years. I understand how Important it is when it comes to doing an amazing job with what is asked of me weather it's deep cleaning , office related or a busy home. I am very well oriented, organized , and professional. I also do provide my...
Itzel can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing
5.0
"Itzel comes on time every week and does a great job! She is friendly and is great with my dogs! She even saved me the other day when I locked myself out of car by bringing me my second set of keys! Wonderful!"
Rebecca D.
5.0
(1)
I am willing to provide pet-sitting and/or dog-walking services. I have been around dogs since I was very young, and currently have a young Shepherd mix back at home. I have experience sitting for dogs (puppies-elderly), as well as cats. I am comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes. I volunteered at the Naperville Area...
Amy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat. "
Rob S.
5.0
(1)
Professional experience house manager and nanny, providing services for families, 6+ years of experience working with kids from 3mo-12yo. Providing cooking services, light cleaning and running errands. Bilingual Spanish and English available to teach kids if required, skilled in computers, quickly learning and committed. Send me...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Treisy is an exceptional babysitter . She does a great job with my 5 and 10 year old, sends me updates, and they always tell me how much they love her "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am a professional cleaner with two years of experience in the industry. I have always been passionate about keeping spaces clean and organized, and I am thrilled to have turned my passion into a profession.
Throughout my year of experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and an efficient cleaning process...
Ludmila can also help with: General room cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Ludmila is fantastic! Our home is sparkling clean every time. She is very responsive, on time, and does a very thorough job. I'm very glad we found Ludmila and I highly recommend her!"
Sarah L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...
Ellen P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 23 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease care, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations,...
Tania can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that it is OK to contact me directly for a detailed reference."
Genoveva H.
Nicole B.
Glencoe, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Reliable. Trustworthy. Faith Driven. Flexible.
CPR/AED certified.
Hi, welcome to my page! My name is Nicole and I am 27. Lover of anything outdoors, all sports, lattes and exercising.
Serving Chicago, New Buffalo, Saint Joseph, Holland and South Bend areas.
I have experience with various animals including: cats, dogs,...
Nicole can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, dog training, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"Nicole took great care of my 3 dogs. She played with them, gave them their medicine and cleaned up after them. She was friendly and responsive. I will definitely hire Nicole again!"
Robin L.
Jasmen J.
Wheeling, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I experienced working with Dementia, Cancer, Alzheimer, Depression, Parkinson, fall risk, bathing male or female any size, some with broken hips, arms legs neck. I can do light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery shopping and pick...
Jasmen can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jasmen helped care for my mom for about a month following her kidney transplant. She provided assistance around the house and also ran errands as my had limited mobility during her recovery. Jasmen was extremely punctual, dependable, and followed instructions well....
Henry M.
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Laila H.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, friends.
this is Mukesh M. I am certified nursing assistant from 2012 Licensed CNA, expert care giver for seniors, compassionate, gentle and understanding matters related to aging. As a primary health care provider, I have first hand experience in managing issues and concerns of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease...
Mukesh can also help with: Errands, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Mukesh is very helpful and a hands on caregiver. He meets every expectation for caring for our loved one. We would recommend him for your family.
If you are reading this review. Please feel free to reach out to him. He helped out for a few months for us. It would...
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
Darleena W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, patient, dependable & compassionate caregiver. Enjoy helping others which is why I find this career especially rewarding. Dedicated to enhance the life of my care mentally and physically & hope to make their life more meaningful, spending quality time trying to share their interests & finding out their...
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Pat took care of a family friend and did a great job. She loves her clients and always gives tender loving care. She is very dependable and flexible. I loved spending time with her and trusted that she would provide top notch care even when no one was watching."
Karen K.
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
5.0
(1)
Past 4 1/2 years I have been working with retired priest from Glenview helping him with many daily routines, and helping him to get around as easy as possible so he can enjoy life like we are
Our daily routines where
Wounds care, oxygen and nebulizer, catheter change, bed wheelchair, wheelchair bed transfer, medications...
Artur can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Empathetic, caring, punctual, highly recommended"
Monika W.
Emanuele O.
Highland Park, IL
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Dedicated Housekeeper: Expert In Creating Clean And Comfortable Spaces
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience as a housekeeper, where I excel in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming spaces. My skills include thorough cleaning, efficient time management, and attention to detail. I am dedicated to providing high-quality service and take pride in ensuring every room meets the highest standards of...
Emanuele can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing & more
5.0
"We have had Emanuele help us for a couple of days now. She is very polite and thorough with her job. We are happy with her and we plan on extending her help."
Samy P.
Charina M.
Northbrook, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Filipina Certified Nurse Assistant whose experiences varies from hospital works, nursing home and presently doing private duty care. I had private duty clients from hospitals, nursing facility, rehab, and private residences. Services depends on the need of the clients.
Charina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"One of the most fabulous caregivers we have ever met! You must hire her!. My mother was struggling with self care with both mental & physical limitations. Charina made it a point to find ways to keep my mom going from reading to & with her, to encouraging daily...
Care member
Hello, I'm Agatha, and I hope you're having a PAWesome day! I currently have 3+ years of professional dog sitting, walking, and overnight experience. Personally, I have 25 years of knowledge about dogs and dog behavior. I have worked at a doggy daycare for 3 years and dog sit/walk/overnight care for 4 years. I am dog...
Agatha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Niaja L.
Wheeling, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Niaja, and I specialize in transforming
homes into spotless sanctuaries. With years of experience, I take pride in delivering top-notch cleaning services that go beyond your expectations. Cleaning homes is definitely an escape therapy for me and I love to see the looks on customers faces when I finish cleaning...
Niaja can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Highwood, IL
Itzel A.
5.0
Itzel comes on time every week and does a great job! She is friendly and is great with my dogs! She even saved me the other day when I locked myself out of car by bringing me my second set of keys! Wonderful!
- Rebecca D.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat.
- Rob S.
Treisy S.
5.0
Treisy is an exceptional babysitter . She does a great job with my 5 and 10 year old, sends me updates, and they always tell me how much they love her
- Care member
Ludmila S.
5.0
Does a fantastic job, very thorough, flexible, and willing to work with our family's needs. Also incredibly punctual and very responsive to any texts or messages.
- Jennifer L.
Precent M.
5.0
Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital
And was able to stay with him
As long as he...
- Toni W.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Highwood, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Highwood, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Highwood, IL is $25.00 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 Highwood, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Highwood, 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.