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5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping and more.
I have previously worked in the field of Social Services (now retired) for over 10 years providing various types of services and care, that consisted of; providing recreational activities for seniors in a nursing home, personal...
Lowry can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
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"Lowry has been providing elder care for my mother for over a year now and we are very happy with the service that she provides. She is overflowing with both attention and affection, and my mother benefits so much from her interactions. She volunteers to be on...
Karen C.
Kathy B.
Alexandria, VA
$19-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care many family members over the years,...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working with families in the cleaning service of your home. If you need help, you can contact me and it will be a pleasure to help you
Guadalupe can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, move-out cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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"Lupe cleaned my Home with such care. Being visual impaired.I can’t see too well. My place smell so clean. So I’m going to use her again! Thank Lupe!"
Care member
Lindsey S.
Woodbridge, VA
$60/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two degrees and have been working with children for 12 years now! This is an absolute passion of mine. I have taught Art classes for 4+ years now and have always been able to help in multiple other subjects as well. I am currently working alongside students at the middle high school level in various subjects as well as...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
18 years in the medical field. I have experience in a wide range of services such as dementia/Alzheimer, diabetes, dialysis, paralysis, Parkinson's, stroke and so on...... I am dependable and reliable on top of being a caring and compassionate person. I have never had a client that was disappointed in my care or services. I have...
Toreza can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, visiting nurse, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a high-energy and empathetic individual, I thrive on helping people live their best lives. I've provided care for varying levels of need from patients with mild health issues to those requiring at-home hospice care.
I derive great satisfaction in providing all that is needed to ensure a sense of comfort and well-being,...
Eve can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"We hired Eve to care for my mom. She was very friendly and helpful. Even though I was out of town we maintained communication. When my mom passed she helped me take care of some details until I could get into town. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Tamia, I am located in Fort Washington MD, willing to travel. I've been working and caring for young children for over 14 years, with an 9yr track record of professional teaching. My love for children, teaching, and care giving is unmatched. I obtained my CDA in preschool, however, I have experience working...
Tamia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun...
Mitali V.
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(2)
Am a certified care giver. I took classes and am qualified to offer the following services
Cleaning
Ambulation
Feeding
Cooking
Companionship
Kelvin can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"He's caring, dependable, and time conscious."
danson K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care of many family members over the years,...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
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"Kathy is a very upbeat, happy, talkative people person and exceptional care giver! She developed an immediate connection with my special needs daughter, H, who has autism. Even though H doesn't talk, Kathy continually engaged her in conversation and intuitively...
Kathleen T.
Estefania U.
Woodbridge, VA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi!
My name is Estefanía I've been babysitting
since I was 18, my mom used to be a nanny so I learned everything from her. currently I'm working as an receptionist in an autism therapy clinic for kids and I'm looking for a part time job in the mornings, my last job was babysitting a 7 months old baby until he was 2 years old and...
Estefania can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
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"We love Estephania she’s very gentle, caring, and reliable. We’re lucky to have her because she gives us peace of mind. We highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience with children. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I can cook, help with pet care, and provide other services with notice and communication. I have completed the online course in Adult/Baby/Child CPR, First Aid, and AED through American Red Cross. I own an SUV, so I am able to...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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"Makayla has been so great with our children, our schedule, and has been so reliable. We are extremely thankful to have found her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...
Naya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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"She was my daughter's teacher for two years. My daughter would always come home talking about Ms. Naya, so I decided to ask her if she did babysitting outside of school and lucky for me she did! She was great with meal preps and bedtime routines. She even did arts...
Kate W.
Lensa A.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lensa, I am 23 years old, and I am the youngest of my two sisters! I started playing basketball and volleyball when I was 5 years old and will forever love the two sports. Fun fact: My parents met on a co-ed national volleyball team in Ethiopia. My father is a preacher, so I spent my entire childhood in church and...
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"Lensa was a wonderful nanny for my toddler daughter. She provided kind care for her and a firm foundation that provided much needed stability as my toddler began testing limits. Lensa was able to keep her on task and help her transition well between activities...
Evan J.
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(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Active on app for pet services as well. Years of experience with animals of all varieties. Let's book!
Makayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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"We love Makayla! She is always very professional, dependable and trustworthy. Our son has fun with her as she is engaging, playful and understanding. We will certainly continue to hire Makayla."
Marie W.
5.0
(1)
Looking for a new job close to home (I live in Woodbridge, VA). Compassionate Home Health Aide, fully vaccinated for Covid and whose long experience working for an elderly couple in DC (primarily caring for the handicap wife whose husband was suffering from dementia) and other elderly people, would be very beneficial to your...
Arlene can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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"I have known Arlene for over four years. She is kind, considerate, punctual, dependable, caring and self-sacrificing. She puts the needs of others above her own. To have her as a care-giver is to have an addition to your family because she treats her clients...
Virginia S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time as a Home Health Aide for an elderly couple, one handicap & the other with early dementia. My 4+ years of experience with them primarily involves caring for the handicapped wife - bathing, dressing & grooming, preparing meals, driving to doctors' appointments and therapy sessions, preparing/organizing...
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"Arlene is a very responsible person. She has a wide experience on both baby sitting and senior care.She is highly dependable , you can put her to different on the job situations and surely she can do it well with or without instructions on what to do. She is a...
Josephen C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am available as a child care provider. I have 20 years experience. My qualifications include: Lead teacher (May 2013- January 2017) * Lead teacher in toddler and 2-year-old room. * SIDS certified. * ITERS training. * EDU-119 credentials. Assistant teacher (October 2008 - May 2013) * Assistant teacher in a day care facility for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"Helene is a treasure of a person and caregiver and you would be fortunate to have as your child's caregiver. Helene has been with our family since Sept of 2019. We were so lucky to get to snatch Helene up when she first moved to VA. We have had the joy of having...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I retired from United States District Court after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (95 nieces & nephews) and I have raised 5 children. I have 2 grandsons. I love kids! I have cared for many family members over the years, including my mother, my father, my father in law, and siblings. My mother had COPD and my father...
Kathy can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, hospice services & more
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"Kathy is the best care-provider we've ever had! For my aging parents!!! She's been an incredible help to our family. She is our trusted 'go-to' person for everything from personal companionship, to patient advocacy with their assisted living facility staff, to...
Lisa D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel. I began babysitting for children aged 7-10 while in high school, and continued to work with kids over the summers throughout high school and college, leading service trips at a local church for both middle and high school students, as well as working as a camp counselor for several years at a day camp...
Maku can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When your children ask about the babysitter everyday, it means the babysitter did a great job. Maku was really good with my children. She came on time and did what she had to smoothly. I came home to find all the children asleep. She left a positive impact on my...
Marina A.
Katherine H.
Accokeek, MD
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in La Plata, MD
Lowry M.
5.0
We hired Lowry as a companion for my elderly mother who cannot drive and has dementia and other health issues while I was traveling. She did a great job and we liked her so much we now have her come weekly to spend time with my mom. Lowry and my mom hit it off immediately and have a wonderful time...
- Wendy K.
Guadalupe D.
5.0
Guadalupe does an excellent job cleaning my condo! Her attention to detail and work ethic is the best!
- Sandra V.
Eve S.
5.0
Eve is just wonderful. We hired her to care for my 97-year-old mom while we were traveling and I cannot say enough good things about her. First off, her energy is amazing. She and my mom had so many things to talk about and my mom just loves her. She always went above and beyond to make sure my mom...
- Kathy W.
Tamia C.
5.0
Tamia is the best care giver we had until now. Me with my 2 friends hired her for our 2 kids- 8 years old and 2 kids - 4 years old in Washington DC. As we were there for a conference we wanted our kids not to get bored in hotel room and have fun doing some fun activities. Tamia not just brought some...
- Mitali V.
Kelvin N.
5.0
He's caring, dependable, and time conscious.
- danson K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in La Plata, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in La Plata, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD, 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 La Plata, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in La Plata, MD is $17.50 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 La Plata, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD. 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 La Plata, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD, 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 La Plata, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in La Plata, MD, 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.