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60 therapy dogs are listed in Island Park, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 9 years
Therapy dogs in Island Park, NY
I have over 15 years experience working in an educational and home setting with children, both typical and with special needs. I am currently finishing my New York State teaching certification, projected to be completed by late December. I currently teach in an ABA setting with children from K-3rd grade, also doing home services...
Viorica G.
Island Park, NY
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hy! My name is Viorica! I have over 6 years experience in cleaning and housekeeping.
I am friendly, trustworthy, honest and hardworking.
I take pride in a job well done with a trained eye to detail.
I can also provide services that include laundry, running errands, food shopping/management, meal prep/clean up, transportation,...
Viorica can also help with: General room cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was a Nanny for a family in Lynbrook. I raised twin boys since they were 6 months old and had been with them 10 years. I also worked for another family in East Rockaway for twin toddler boys and their older brother. I am ready to love another family long term. I have my own transportation and I am reliable. I am CPR and First...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
Judy T.
Island Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in taking care of beloved seniors. In addition to caring for many of my elder family members, I have experience working for outside families. My most recent, relevant position, was when I was caring for a lovely senior woman for approximately two years. Unfortunately, she became very ill requiring 24 hour...
Judy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CPR
Khaled E.
Garden City, NY
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Khal living in Garden City N. Y .
I am looking for a job to take care of elderly man .
l have flexible schedule and can work day ,
night and weekends .
I am a great cook , indoors , outdoors activities and physical therapy are my specialty .
I administer medicine and take care of doctor's
appointments
I have 10 years...
Khaled can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"He was wonderful with my Dad who was end of life care! highly recommend! great person!"
Ellen E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Candice! I am a Special Education Teacher. This is my 9th year teaching. I currently teach kindergarten and first grade self contained. I have also worked as a reading specialist, and general education teacher, and an Inclusion teacher. I have extensive experience with students with various educational needs, English...
Candice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Very comfortable with my son, he loves her and she is available when I need her."
Leah M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very dependable and caring. She has gone the extra mile for our family and treats our dad like her own. A major plus in a time of need. You can't go wrong hiring her"
Pete L.
Loretta S.
Jamaica, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. certified nursing assistant compassionate and experienced nursing aid available to care for Alzheimer's, palative care dementia patient.. reference available..
Loretta can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Loretta has been my angel. She has risen to the occasion three times for me and my family. I first met Loretta in December 2017 when she provided my Dad with exceptional care while he was on home hospice. Three months after my Dad passed, concurrently my wife...
Michael A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a certified caregiver who is very dedicated and passionate about caring for and improving the quality of life of the elderly. I've worked in the Caregiving/ Healthcare Industry for 10 years, starting my career as a director in an Assisted Living Care facility where I delivered daily living assistance to 180+ resident...
Micci can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs...
Eddie F.
Denise P.
Jamaica, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Nurses Aide With A Background In Medical Assistant And Home Health Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Nurses Aide with background in Medical Assistant and Home Health Care. I have worked in several Physicians Offices. I have experience with Universal Precautions, Administering Medication (as ordered by Physician), assisting with Physical Therapy exercises, emptying drainage bags, positioning, and transferring. I have...
Denise can also help with: Hospice services, visiting physician, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Denise is extremely capable and patient and she's simply a lovely person to know. She has taken wonderful care of my mother-in-law and been able to develop a nice relationship with her. That's not easy with an older person who may not want to except help. I...
Margaret L.
Annmarie G.
Rockville Centre, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Service -focused Healthcare Professional With Excellent Patient Care,
5.0
(1)
healthcare professional with excellent patient care throughout the years of experience as a certified C. N. A. and home healthcare aide , attending to patients in diverse health care setting.
I you if anyone spoke with my previous employer or patient they would describe me as loving patient trust worthy kind and thoughtful ....
Annmarie can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I was introduced to Ann-Marie when my father became a resident of the Assisted Living facility in 2012. From the moment she was introduced to my father she treated him like he was her father. He never wanted for anything. A year after he moved to the Amsterdam it...
Mary S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Amber, a pet care professional dedicated to providing exceptional care for your beloved animals. With a profound love for pets and a wealth of experience, I'm committed to ensuring their well-being + happiness.
My journey in pet care has been marked by a genuine passion for animals of all kinds. From energetic dogs to...
Amber can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Amber is smart, patient and understanding. She has watched my pet cat several times, and is very attentive. She has never been late, and is clearly an animal lover! Thanks again Amber :)"
Girolama M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person.
I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding.
I am willing to work during night or day.
I have a car and pretty...
Alina can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Hameranie S.
Jamaica, NY
$23/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I have 11 years of experience with senior home care services. I take my job very seriously and I try my best to make sure that my patients is satisfied and safe. I have experience working with Alzheimers. I am passionate in what I do.
Hameranie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Hameranie for three years & she did an amazing job taking care of my mom. My mom would be excited on the days that she would be at work. To this day we consider Hameranie a part of our family. Hameranie is very dependable and self motivated. She is...
Raj A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 10 years as well as taught courses to early childhood, school-age, pre and teenagers. I am very flexible and can assist with meal prep, homework, crafts, and transportation. I will also be open to caring for your pets. I take pride in providing the best care and service. I look forward to helping you...
Toni Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Toni Ann is such a dependable young lady. She's caring, honest, have great timing and she have such a great sense of humor. My niece can't stop asking for her. If I didn't move, she would be my first choice as my niece and Snow (my Maltese) care taker. She's GREAT...
Lay S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a home aid and recently graduated nursing school with a bachelor of science. I love working with and talking with people and provide services including cooking, cleaning, superficial wound care, assistance into and out of bed, the shower, and with walking aids, ensuring medication adherence, and am always happy to converse...
Tara can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Tara is an exceptional animal caregiver. She is extremely reliable, providing the care and feeding we asked for for each animal (2 cats and 2 dogs). She clearly loves animals and they love her! We have hired her several times now and will do so again. "
Tom H.
Maya N.
Queens Village, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Senior Care Provider And Housekeeping Services Available Part-time
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified HHA and I do housekeeping part time and I love doing both. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and most of all trust worthy.... not forgetting responsible emphatic and loving. I'm very able bodied. I can work independently and take great pride in my job. I've dealt with all types of cases related to HOME...
Maya can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Maya took care of my mother for many years and I would recommend her highly. She is excellent at her job , but also anticipated and contributed to the care when things needed to be changed . Maya communicated and listened to both my mother and our family . She was...
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Jay U.
Wantagh, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm sensitive to the needs of the senior community. I've cared for my Grandmother. I'm a healthy minded pet owner with a background and interests including psychology, nutrition, the arts and sports.
Not sure why I received a review from Tracy, as I didn't provide any service for her. She requested care but was unable to...
Jay can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, visiting physician
5.0
"Jay is a very nice person kind and helpful, dependable."
Barbara C.
Hailyn C.
Hempstead, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
My commitment is your satisfaction. Keeping your home fresh, clean and spotless, I'm a dependable person with 5 years of experience and residential and offices cleaning service.
4.0
"I did not know she had a death in her family and was out of the country. That's why she didn't respond for five or six days to my voicemails or messages, so I really don't have a rating for her since I never interacted with her and she never came to work here. But...
Louisa T.
4.7
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
GREAT REFERENCES
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
CPR AED BLS CERTIFICATION
I have over 10 years experience.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschooler and preteens.
My services will include:
In-Home or Your home Childcare from a provider who is patient, loving and skilled.
Excellent driving record and have a safe...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very warm, great communicator and always on time. She loves to play games with the kids, read to them and she will even speak Spanish to them. Excellent addition to any family."
Michelle H.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Island Park, NY
Khaled E.
5.0
He was wonderful with my Dad who was end of life care! highly recommend! great person!
- Ellen E.
Candice P.
5.0
Very comfortable with my son, he loves her and she is available when I need her.
- Leah M.
Nancy L.
5.0
Nancy is very caring, and treats my mother like her own. She makes my Mother's Day! Anyone that needs help with their loved one should definitely hire Nancy...
- Robert G.
Loretta S.
5.0
Loretta has been my angel. She has risen to the occasion three times for me and my family. I first met Loretta in December 2017 when she provided my Dad with exceptional care while he was on home hospice. Three months after my Dad passed, concurrently my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and...
- Michael A.
Micci C.
5.0
Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs and sharing memories along with this...
- Eddie F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Island Park, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Island Park, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Island Park, NY, 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 Island Park, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Island Park, NY is $21.00 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 Island Park, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Island Park, NY. 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 Island Park, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Island Park, NY, 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 Island Park, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Island Park, NY, 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.