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Find therapy dogs in Kensington, MD that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Kensington, MD

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years

Therapy dogs in Kensington, MD

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Emma S.


Washington, DC

$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Emma!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a genuine love for children and serving others. I am at George Washington University for my doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I am organized, creative, flexible and competent. I have over 10 years of extensive experience with children. I am BLS/CPR certified. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emma was fantastic looking after my 2 year old boy while I went to work. When she arrived, my son immediately took a liking to her. While I was gone she made sure he was occupied with games, toys, and kid approved tv shows, and fed him dinner before I got home....

Adrian W.

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Dianne T.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Former Teacher Available For Part-Time Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am formerly a Kindergarten teacher (although I have completed requirements up to 3rd grade). Before COVID-19 I made the choice to move on from teaching and will be enrolled in a Masters program for Counseling. During this wild time, I am interested in providing tutoring services for children in Kindergarten through 3rd...
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Megan S.


Rockville, MD

$32-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Expert Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families through childcare and other services. I have over a decade of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner because I enjoy...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient. "

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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"There are two things that I would like prospective employers to know about Zufan. First, she is caring and kind. Second, she is extremely responsible. I will turn first to Zufan's personality, which is both caring and kind. These traits are evident even after...

Steve S.

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Ludimila C.


Rockville, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love Be Nanny ;)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello family :)) My name is Ludimila I'm 26 years old, I came from Brazil, I have a lot of experience with children I've been working with them since I was 18 years old, I became I kindergarten teacher in my country and since I arrived here I just worked as a nanny. I have some great references whom can talk better about my...
Ludimila can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ludimila instantly made my daughter (who is typically shy) feel comfortable. She is reliable, caring and fun. We highly recommend her! "

Michelle S.

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Aminatu C.


Washington, DC

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over 6 years of child care services. Friendly, empathetic and caring personality. I take a different approach with all my kids to best fit each encounter. Safety and satisfaction guaranteed!
Aminatu can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"We posted a job and she responded promptly. We needed her to run an errand for a senior adult, and she did everything as asked. Excellent communication and very personable!"

Dana M.

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Ted G.


Rockville, MD

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant For The Elderly

3.3

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated professional CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) with more than 10 years experience who provides comprehensive home health care services, including overseeing physical therapy, use of varied medical devices, administering medication, monitoring vital signs as well as meal preparation and light housekeeping. I am...
Ted can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Teddy worked with my father for over six months, and in that time he consistently acted in a professional manner, with great respect for my father and a lot of patience with his difficult disease. Teddy exceeded the requirements of the job, ensuring my dad had...

Andrew M.

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Jessica B.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service. During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
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Sarah D.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable House Cleaner

I am a professional and experienced housekeeper with 10+ years of experience in household cleaning services. I provide light house cleaning to heavy deep cleaning and move in/move out cleaning services. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. I provide all my own supplies and equipment or I can use the supplies you prefer.
Sarah can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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Ife O.


Beltsville, MD

$22-32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Professional Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Ife and I love children. I have over 4 years' experience with Children's Ministry. As a team lead, I oversee the planning and coordination of childcare activities for all Sunday services and weekly events. I've also been privileged to independently manage a STEM-based summer camp targeted at introducing...
Ife can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ife is wonderful with my 5 and 7 year old son and daughter. She is reliable, as well as, flexible. Whatever situation arises (pickups/dropoffs/changes in plans, etc.) I trust Ife will be helpful. I highly recommend her."

Kelly J.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$90-150/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Tutor/Teacher

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I studied biochemistry at UCLA and continued on to nursing school in 2015. I relocated to the DC area in 2019 and am currently offering tutoring services & bulding my business in private patient advocacy/care navigation. I have experience tutoring K-12 & college students, and also have extensive experience with neurodivergent &...
5.0
"Adriana is saving my life. My daughter is home schooled due to anxiety. Adriana has developed an excellent rapport with her in order to tease out the issues that are holding her back and encourage her strengths. Adriana's wide variety of experience makes her ideal...

Sara M.

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Christina B.


Washington, DC

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Tutor Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With extensive years of childcare experience under my belt, I'm more than equipped to provide references upon request. Currently seeking part-time evening and date night babysitting opportunities, I bring the expertise of an educator, allowing for increased availability throughout the summer months. Additionally, I offer...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christina was an absolutely *wonderful* after-school babysitter 4 days per week for the whole spring semester plus part of this last summer for our 2 girls (ages 4 and 9 at the time) -- she picked them up from school, drove them to after-school activities, made...

Elisa C.

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Sidney B.


Bethesda, MD

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Be Of Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a youthful retiree who still wants to work! I spent 12 years caring for my mother, with dementia, and found that I love being a caregiver and would like to offer my services to other families in need. . I am in good, strong health, I have a 2021 Subaru for transport to appointments or to run everyday errands, I love animals...
Sidney can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"I'm proud to say that I've known Sidney for decades. I witnessed first hand, the full-time care she gave her mother in her final years, as she provided medication, hygiene, and feeding, following a stroke and decline. The apartment was always spotless and...

Barry W.

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Richard C.


Washington, DC

$28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked in senior living facilities as a nursing assistant, medication technician, and dietary services provider. I am passionate about it because it's very personal to me, and my own mum lived up to 93. I have over 9 years experience now as a caregiver, worked in the facilities as Certified nursing assistant, Geriatric...
Richard can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Richard was an incredibly wonderful, patient and attentive caretaker. He was never on his cell phone. He was always so focused on my father. He gave him baths, kept him clean, shaved him, drove him to doctors appointments and to go to Starbucks. He cared for my...

Care member

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Iara S.


Washington, DC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Housekeeper/cleaner/laundry

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a house cleaning professional, I am known for my ability to provide high-quality cleaning service. I am quick and efficient, ensuring that every corner of the residence is meticulously cleaned. My organized approach, combined with strong time management skills, allows me to manage cleaning tasks systematically, making the...
Iara can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
4.0
"Iara helped with cleaning in my home for 2 days and when she was here she did a great job. She washed, dried, folded, and hung laundry and even helped organize my husband's closet. She did a great job cleaning our bathrooms and kitchen and tidying up. Overall a job...

Randi G.

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Reena J.


Potomac, MD

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Interactive And Imaginative Sitter!

I have 10 years of experience being a babysitter/nanny, from helping raise my younger sister, to nannying for people in my community, as well as providing babysitting services to a local church. I love being able to listen to all the interesting things kids say and make up stories and games with them. The main reason I began...
Reena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Reena is a very kind and thoughtful nurturer. Whether it is with children, parents, or pets, she is able to engage and make them feel comfortable and safe. She excels at keeping a watchful eye on children of all ages, making sure they are cared for, and meeting...

Derek H.

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Kameka P.


Burtonsville, MD

$25-31/hr • 10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through over 12 years of experience as a CNA
Kameka can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kameka worked with us for over 10 months dealing with a very difficult and challenging medical situation - a neurological terminal disease, ALS. From the moment I met Kameka, I knew she was the right individual to care for and support my significant other and...

Les S.

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Yadira S.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Yadira Loving Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Service-focuse, profesional Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant with 8years of experience in patient care. Assisting patients with activities of daily living . Bilingual medical profesional skilled in communicating effectively to patients and family members while ensuring the integrity of medical care.
Yadira can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Yadira is an excellent care giver. She is patient, efficient and totally reliable in caring for my 98 y/o elderly mother with dementia. I would definitely hire her again."

Carol B.

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Katie S.


Arlington, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I am a doctor of physical therapy who recently graduated and have a few months off! Aside from babysitting, I have experience with kids from healthcare and education opportunities. I was an English as a Second Language Teacher in Prague for 15 children aged 4-11. Although I did not know Czech, I was...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie was great at taking care of my 4 kiddos, pets and light cleaning. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter! The kids keep asking about her and miss playing games with her the most."

Amy R.

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Kenia V.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello- I can help with your home cleaning needs. I am a detailed, reliable, and dependable person. My prices are fair and can work around your budget! Cleaning supplies/vacuum are provided with my service, feel free to contact me back and I can provide references from clients.
Kenia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"My home smells wonderful! Thank you so much."

Victoria A.

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Kensington, MD

Emma S.

5.0

Emma was fantastic looking after my 2 year old boy while I went to work. When she arrived, my son immediately took a liking to her. While I was gone she made sure he was occupied with games, toys, and kid approved tv shows, and fed him dinner before I got home. Wholeheartedly recommend Emma.

- Adrian W.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient.

- Care member

Zufan M.

5.0

Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.

- David G.

Ludimila C.

5.0

Ludimila instantly made my daughter (who is typically shy) feel comfortable. She is reliable, caring and fun. We highly recommend her!

- Michelle S.

Aminatu C.

5.0

We posted a job and she responded promptly. We needed her to run an errand for a senior adult, and she did everything as asked. Excellent communication and very personable!

- Dana M.

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