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Find therapy dogs in Iowa City, IA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Iowa City, IA

The average rate is $16/hr as of July 2024

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years

Therapy dogs in Iowa City, IA

Hello! I'm currently a senior at the University of Iowa. In the fall I will be pursuing a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I hope to be a School SLP someday. I am passionate about working with children. I hope to be a bright light and positive role model for your children! I am a hard worker and will provide...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Barbara A.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Personal Assistant, Run Errands, Odd Jobs.

I am interested only in personal assistant part time jobs which would include errand running, odd jobs, and not typical house keeping positions though some limited cleaning and extra jobs are fine. I am an educated, active senior, a retired school teacher who has a flexible schedule who often can provide last minute services. I...
Barbara can also help with: Pet waste cleanup

Barbara A.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Personal Assistant Including Errands And Odd Jobs

Active, retired school teacher, test scorer, will provide personal assistant services including helping sort through paperwork, organization, errands and odd jobs. I am a compassionate, caring individual who enjoys most kinds of part time work including seniors, animals, and children. I am available most days except for...
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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
Christopher can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son was in great hands. Christopher was always on time,...

Dani R.

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Jessica C.


Coralville, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Fun Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with children of all ages. I have 1 year of experience working in early childhood education centers, 5 years nannying experience, and an additional 5 years of babysitting experience. I worked for 3 years in a public-school setting with SE children, general classroom, and speech therapy. I have a BS in...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Jessica to take care of our infant who was 8.5 months old. Jessica did an excellent job in taking care of our baby. She prepared meals, did light housekeeping and she would go extra mile to do something different that helped our baby developmentally....

Sandip S.

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Madeline V.


Coralville, IA

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

K-9 Trainer And Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey, my name is Madeline! For pet care, I am able to provide training, cleaning, in-home pet sitting, and exercise. I have worked at a the Van Meter Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary assistant for over a year. As well as Kawa Farms K-9 Training (and boarding), where I worked as a canine trainer and kennel technician. I have...
Madeline can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

DSP, Caregiver, Tutor, And Babysitter.

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety of disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
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Macayla C.


Coralville, IA

$8-20/hr3 yrs exp

Quality Care For Your Pets!

Hi, my name is Macayla and I would love to help take care of your pets! I have experience with pet/house sitting, drop-in visits, and walking services. I have reviews if that is something you would like to see! I have had pets my whole life and enjoy helping others with their pet family members. I have experience with dogs...
Macayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! My name is Macayla and I would love to assist you by providing care to your family and loved ones. My experience with child care unofficially started with taking care of my youngest sibling since 2014. Then I left home for undergrad in 2017 and have babysat, nannied, and been a camp volunteer since then! These experiences...
Macayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jenna F.


West Branch, IA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jenna . I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 with a bachelor's degree and started a cleaning and organizing business shortly afterwards. After 3 successful, rewarding years in business, I decided to close its doors and move onto a new career that better aligns with this next chapter in my life. While...
Jenna can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$10-15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
I have 6 years of experience with childcare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I'm currently in the Kirkwood Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. I also have a daughter who is 1. 5 years old. I'm looking for a few extra hours a week but nothing permanent as I'm going to start fieldwork next semester!
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a 3-year-old husky service dog that I trained. I'm also great with cats and birds. I absolutely love animals. Will tidy up house too.
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Sarah has been such an amazing help to our family and to our house. My husband and I both have been so busy with work, and unfortunately, we really lost control of our house. Having a multi-animal household can be difficult to keep up on cleaning! Within a week of...

Amelia H.

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Sarah L.


North Liberty, IA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

After 4+ years cleaning homes I have learned a lot! There is a wide range of tools in my toolbox I love to put to use. Everything from organizing, building, and maintaining a home. Meal prep? No problem I worked in the food service industry. Pet care? I have husky I know fur and noise more than most. Organization and I are best...
Sarah can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Sarah has been an absolute joy to have help me around my home! She is always punctual, polite, and eager to work. I know I can count on her to complete any tasks I have around that house."

Shelby D.

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Shirley S.


Tiffin, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Infant Care Provider, Looking For Part Time Position.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired Registered Nurse. Most of my career I was either assisting a family in bringing their child into the world or caring for those precious babies after birth. In addition to 38 years working as an R. N., I have had numerous experiences with the Nanny position.. I include vocalization goals, tactile stimulation, music...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shirl is amazing with babies! She is so loving and kind. My little one made so many developmental gains as a result of her guidance. It was incredibly helpful to have a peace of mind that my firstborn was in good hands while I was away at work. I would highly...

Care member

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Mirielle P.


West Liberty, IA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Pup Companion !

Hello ! I've worked with dogs for a few years now. I started off as a dog bather and spent a lot of time understanding and getting to know the breeds and personalities of each pup. I've also done boarding and dog sitting for those who leave town or go on vacation - including overnight. I'm very comfortable around small-large...
Mirielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hello! A helping hand at your service! How may I help you? I've been working with folks on Care. Com for over three years. I have experience in home care, food industry, and retail guest services.
Hello :) Cleaning is something I actually really enjoy doing ! My services include dusting, vacuuming and doing laundry and dishes. Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and organizing or general clean up if needed. I have products to clean windows and woods however my services do not include window washing or carpet shampooing. For...
Mirielle can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
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Molly K.


North Liberty, IA

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Recent Graduate Looking To Nanny

Hello! My name is Molly. Recently, I graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Social Justice focusing on sustainability. In high school and college I babysat and nannied for several families. I also have experience leading outdoor camping trips, and worked at a summer camp for 3 summers. I have always enjoyed...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Molly T.


North Liberty, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends And Wednesdays!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly and I am 25 years old. I am currently studying Social Work and Create Writing (and Spanish) and am interested in art and music therapy. I enjoy cooking and exploring the outdoors and I love animals. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages including teaching swimming and music lessons, and...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Iowa City, IA

Christopher N.

5.0

Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son was in great hands. Christopher was always on time, never late and very dependable. We...

- Dani R.

Jessica C.

5.0

We hired Jessica to take care of our infant who was 8.5 months old. Jessica did an excellent job in taking care of our baby. She prepared meals, did light housekeeping and she would go extra mile to do something different that helped our baby developmentally. Jessica brought up many thoughtful ideas...

- Sandip S.

Sarah L.

5.0

Sarah has been such an amazing help to our family and to our house. My husband and I both have been so busy with work, and unfortunately, we really lost control of our house. Having a multi-animal household can be difficult to keep up on cleaning! Within a week of reaching out, Sarah was already in...

- Amelia H.

Sarah L.

5.0

Sarah has been an absolute joy to have help me around my home! She is always punctual, polite, and eager to work. I know I can count on her to complete any tasks I have around that house.

- Shelby D.

Shirley S.

5.0

Shirl is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. Shirl was always attentive to our little one’s needs and constantly worked on age appropriate developmental / educational activities to help him get a head start. She is also very determined. When challenges came up that were out of everyone’s...

- Kelly H.

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