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Hello my name is Joseph and I hope I can be of service to you .
I currently work with a post polio survivor two days a week in La Grange and am trained I'm such things as using Foley bags, infection control and tracheotomy care . I also have extensive experience with Parkinson's and dementia patients .
I currently drive a...
Joseph can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Joseph is an incredible human being. He cared for my father for several years and became a family member to us as well. I believe that with close family and Joseph by his side, my dad had the best possible quality of life before passing."
Jeffrey G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Harriet , I'm a 47yr old married woman, a mother of three, and grandmother of two!
I have over 12years of experience working with the elderly and other individuals with different life challenges such; Alzheimer's, sundowns, developmentally challenged, Parkinson's and those that need assisted living services.
As...
Harriet can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Harriet cared for my mother who was 93 with Alzheimer’s and dementia. I cannot say enough about the impeccable care my mother received from Harriet. I am a nurse myself and so, of course, my standards of care are extremely high. Harriet exceeded my expectations on...
Lisa P.
Iryna P.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hard working private housekeeper with 5 years of experience. Experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping services on live-in and live-out basis at families primary residences.
Highly skilled in sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, moping, washing, vacuuming and waxing
In-depth knowledge of modern cleaning methods
Hands-on...
Iryna can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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"Ira has been helping me for a few months now. She is very thorough and takes a lot of pride in her work. She is also very friendly and trustworthy. "
Sim G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nina, I am a nursing graduate in the Philippines and have experience taking care of seniors. I am highly capable and dependable professional with good values, compassionate heart and had a lot of extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly service/senior care which are personal hygiene care, meal...
Nina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Our family is very happy we hired Nina. She is very professional."
Diane E.
Jessica A.
Carol Stream, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a 5th grade teacher at an elementary school. I am in my 9th year of teaching and would love to provide my tutoring services to your student. I am very educated on the state standards and the requirements at each grade level. I also just completed my masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a...
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(2)
Currently looking for a full-time nanny opportunity!
A little about me :) :
-Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & Human Services
-Master's Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology w/ Certificate in Child & Family Studies
-15+ years experience as a child care provider
-Have worked with boys, girls, twins, multiples, max 3...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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"Rachel loves children. She is incredible with my son. She gives him the love and structure he needs. She sits on the floor and plays, takes him outside, and does age appropriate activities. (Preschool work). Rachel is highly recommended. One of the few people I...
Jessica T.
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(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of four, who are now all grown up. I am loving, fun, energetic, caring, and responsible person. I have worked with infants and toddlers and have over 18 years of experience as a lead teacher in daycare facilities. l so have experience working as a baby sitter. I work with 4 awesome families. l have a...
Shazia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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"Warm and caring. Always trusted that my daughter was safe with her"
Care member
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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, personal care, visiting physician
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"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
(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, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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"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
Darice W.
Wheaton, IL
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Seeking Part-time Work As A Caregiver For Seniors
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Darice, and I am a certified nurse assistant with 17 years of experience in the healthcare field. Throughout my career, I have worked in nursing homes, hospitals, and provided home care services. I have had the privilege of caring for numerous families, treating each individual with compassion and unconditional love...
Darice can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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"On the days Darice wasn't scheduled to be at my parent's house, my dad would ask, "Where is my angel?" We always knew he was talking about Darice. Throughout his final months, Darice truly was an angel to my dad, my mom and me.
First, Darice is a total...
Katrina P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience, I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a good...
Veronica can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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"We love Veronica. She has been working for us for two years and we are very pleased with her services. Not only is she hard working, she is also a great communicator, very trustworthy, and a pleasure to have in our home. While we use her primarily for cleaning,...
Sean C.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have completed an Associate's Degree in Human Services at Harper College. I am gradually working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University. In the meantime, I enjoy working as a nanny. I enjoy helping children grow in their developing stages and making a positive impact in...
Maira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maira is a fine example of how we should treat each other. Always happy to see you, exceedingly polite, never forgets your name and you look forward to seeing her the next time.
She does more than just help you with any questions or issues, she strives for you...
Pascalis S.
Camila U.
Wheaton, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi everyone!!! Pet lover here!! I would love to help you taking care of your child's (dogs or cats)
l been working walking dogs and taking care of dogs and cats when its owners are out of the town.
I'm super lovely and I really like cuddling them!! I know is like kind of therapy too
Wish to know more about you and your pet...
Camila can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Linda K.
Streamwood, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been taking care of dogs and cats of my own for over 25 years. Have two small dogs of my own and one who is a certified therapy dog. We go to visit patients in hospitals, nursing homes and children read to my dog at local libraries. I love to take care of dogs and cats.
Linda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Tony O.
Elk Grove Village, IL
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Ghost Writer Now Provides First-Class Caregiver Services For Your Father Or Husband
My first-class caregiver services for your father or husband include:
Bathing and personal hygiene, dressing, meal prep, taking him to his doctor and therapy appointments, exercise assistance to improve mobility, doing fun activities to keep him mentally sharp, dispensing medication, grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions,...
Tony can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
I am open to providing dog/cat sitting in your home and also dog walking services. While most of my past service experiences have been with children, I have always been an animal lover. I have grown up with dogs all my life and recently rescued a beautiful pit bull from waukegan animal control! I love animals of all breeds,...
Peyton can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
Stephanie G.
Hanover Park, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Stephanie, a passionate animal lover with a soft spot for dogs of all shapes and sizes. I offer reliable and loving dog walking and any animal or reptile pet sitting services tailored to meet the unique needs of your family members.
With 6 years of experience caring for dogs. I understand how important it is to have...
Stephanie can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming
Hey! My name is Pooja , I am a 22-year-old graduate student at Elmhurst University as an occupational therapy student. I have been babysitting for 8+ years. In addition l worked at a Child care facility for 2 years. I have nannied for two differwnt families of 4 children age range 1-9. Additionally I worked at Westside...
Pooja can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have raised three dogs (small, medium, large), two frogs, a chinchilla, a guinea pig and bred hamsters at one time in my life. I have had both a dog walking service and a dog sitting service. I have a dependable car, making it easy to provide care for your pet inside your own home. I am comfortable training, bathing, and...
Nora can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training
Abigail C.
Mount Prospect, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Passionate And Experienced Childcare Provider -- RBT Certified
Hello! My name is Abigail, and I am a nurturing caregiver with over five years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a degree in Human Services with minors in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Psychology. My hands-on experience includes providing therapy for children with autism as a Registered Behavior...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Itasca, IL
Joseph M.
5.0
Joseph is an incredible human being. He cared for my father for several years and became a family member to us as well. I believe that with close family and Joseph by his side, my dad had the best possible quality of life before passing.
- Jeffrey G.
Harriet K.
5.0
Harriet is compassionate, patient, competent, and loves what she does and it shows. I fully trust her with my loved one and know they are given top quality care and are treated with the highest regard for their well-being.
- Tiffany H.
Iryna P.
5.0
Ira has been helping me for a few months now. She is very thorough and takes a lot of pride in her work. She is also very friendly and trustworthy.
- Sim G.
Nina D.
5.0
Our family is very happy we hired Nina. She is very professional.
- Diane E.
Rachel H.
5.0
Rachel loves children. She is incredible with my son. She gives him the love and structure he needs. She sits on the floor and plays, takes him outside, and does age appropriate activities. (Preschool work). Rachel is highly recommended. One of the few people I trust with my son.
- Jessica T.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Itasca, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Itasca, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Itasca, 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 Itasca, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Itasca, IL is $20.00 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 Itasca, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Itasca, 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 Itasca, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Itasca, 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 Itasca, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Itasca, 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.