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Jennifer L.
Lanexa, VA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Jennifer, and my background has been in preschool. I love the littles! After homeschooling my son for 5 yrs, I had initially planned on returning to the preschool environment. However, caring for several elderly clients and my dear friend who is battling stage IIII cancer these past 5 years, I've developed a heart to...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love any opportunity and very grateful for your consideration. I have great references and described as friendly, outgoing and most of all.... dependable. I know what it takes to make your home sparkly clean.
I offer my services at your convenience and truly hope to be a good fit.
I look forward to impressing you soon!
Sabrina can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Sabrina showed up early, prepared and tackled my project. She has a great eye for detail and impressed me. I highly recommend her."
Teal W.
Dabney K.
West Point, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Greetings, I am pleased to offer housekeeping services to my West Point and Williamsburg neighbors!
I have over 20 years of professional experience and I am willing to learn whatever skills are needed to get the job done! References available!
Dabney can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Do you need someone to help with day to day activities? I would love to help! I can run to the post office, pick up groceries, walk your dog and even give the dog a bath! I have over 10 years of experience. I can even help you organize and decorate your home!
I can provide pet sitting in your own home (overnights included), or drop-in visits for walking, feeding, watering, or some play time! I'm experienced with dogs of all sizes/ages, cats, birds, fish, and snakes. I've volunteered with the Peninsula SPCA and have many friends and family who trust me with watching their pets. I'm a...
The majority of my professional life has been in service of children. Yet, I have enjoyed applying my "mothering" skills in assisting senior folks with daily living, including with dementia, and food preparation. I would now like to find someone on a regular basis that would benefit from my nurturing, empathetic, and engaging...
Dabney can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Penny. A little about myself, I am married with 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. My husband is retired after 24 years in the Army and I retired in 2017 from Social Services. I have two sweet pets, my dog Kai and my cat, Coco Chanel. I worked as a caregiver many years ago prior to Social Services. I am now...
Penny can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Penny has been amazing for my mom. She is punctual and if anything comes up has been great about communication. My mom and I think she is the best. I definitely would recommend!!!"
Care member
Hello!
I am a trustworthy, Christian woman looking to offer my services to a family with the care of their elderly family member during a special time in their life. As a previous teacher of students with disabilities, I understand the importance of having a positive relationship with both the individual and their families. I...
Lorie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Penny C.
Toano, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Penny, I am retired from Social Services-CSE in Richmond Virginia. I have raised three wonderful children and have plenty of experience caring for a child. I am caring, trustworthy and very dependable and will care for your child with love and respect.
I am married and we are a military family, stationed here...
Penny can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nurse for over 30 years. I have worked in the areas of elderly care, medical and surgical care, hospice care. I have worked home care with Disabled Veterans and Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I am Dependable, caring and take pride in my services.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Lisa was so much help with our mother during her transition from hospital care to hospice care . She was the best for me and our family in our time of need with the house and the care of our mother ."
Christianna G.
Danielle M.
Williamsburg, VA
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Professional Nanny, Sitter & Preschool Teacher
5.0
(26)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a fun, active, and energetic childcare provider looking for a kind, fun, and loving family I can preferably provide long term nanny care for OR open to a summer only position with hours ranging close to 30 hours to no more than 40 hours per week or coming up with a fair weekly rate that commensurate my...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is amazing with our kids. We have a 4 yo, 2 yo, and 6 mo. If we leave her a schedule for the night she's able to follow it with all the kids and she keeps me updated on our baby. We completely trust her to care for our kids and they love spending time with...
Ryan L.
Kelly P.
Williamsburg, VA
$35-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have my own company about cleaning services, I started to clean in hotels and after apartments in actuality I clean houses not just in Williamsburg around virginia beach, hampton, newport news, yorktown.
Kelly can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Thank you for the wonderful job. Everything looks amazing I will definitely be requesting future cleaning services from you. I highly recommend your cleaning services."
John C.
5.0
(2)
I've worked as a N. A. (C. N. A.) in an assisted living facility for 14 yrs/6 months helping to maintain up to a 54 bed occupancy as a supervisor on the 11-7 shift. I also have experience in a home health setting through a home health agencies for 15 yrs/4 months as a caregiver to a client for 7 yrs, one for 6 yrs preparing them...
Iris can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Iris is a excellent caregiver. She gives personal attention to her patients. Iris often spent her own funds to provide items she thought her patients would like. She is caring and compassionate and lights up the room. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. She is...
Brenda D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in caring for all age that are in need of there Vitals, Meds, any type of Aid, Transport, Care assistance, Home Visits, errands or just company or in need of anything. I am more than happy and willing to be of service.
Lucena can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Lucena was extremely helpful with multiple tasks after an operation. She was so helpful from being with me after the operation to ensuring I got home alright to taking care of me for a few days to ensure I had a speedy recovery. She made my meals, ensured I took...
Mary B.
Angela A.
Williamsburg, VA
$15-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fill-In Caregiving From A Reliable, Trustworthy Person, senior caregiver
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old, prior Air Force, woman available now to provide light care giving services in and near Williamsburg. I helped my mother with my grandmother who had Parkinson's Disease. I was my uncle's full-time caregiver when he had stage 4 cancer. I helped a 92-year-old lady with bathing, dressing, medication management,...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
4.0
"Angela is always early, if not precisely on time, dependable, happy, flexible, trustworthy, caring and willing to undertake any reasonable request. She has been a pleasure to have in our home and it is schedule conflicts that now cause us to seek another...
Susan E.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced house cleaner & caregiver with 20+ years experience in new construction cleaning making it move in ready. Also have 3 years of caring for my mother (terminal with cancer) in my home as well as my father in law.
Have worked for many local families keeping their home clean.
We will work together & map out a...
Norma can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Norma really means it when she says she cleans your home as if it were her own. Today was our second cleaning with her, and she left the house shining and clean!"
Care member
Erin P.
Saluda, VA
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've grown up with pets. I've owned and watched small and large dogs, cats, fish, and birds.
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation
I have provided dog-sitting services for up to three dogs at a time. I can do feedings, walks, and playtime. I love interacting and caring for dogs of all sizes and ages, and will do so in the comfort of your own home.
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was with the company for 5 years where I moved into a supervisor position for my last 3 years. I was trained in basic life support, first aid, customer service, autism awareness, and had countless opportunities for growth as a professional and person. I left the company 9 months ago with much love in my heart for my time...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I graduated William and Mary and am currently watching children at Walsingham's After-School program. I'd love to babysit your child as well! I'm patient, full of energy, and great at multitasking. I'm open to additional services, and I have a plethora of experience working with pets.
When watching over your family, my...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lanexa, VA
Sabrina D.
5.0
I was beyond impressed by the service Sabrina provided. She was communicative when scheduling, was prompt and followed social distancing. She worked fast and extremely thorough and she was very professional. She was also respectful of my home and my family. I would definitely hire her again and...
- Kenika J.
Penny C.
5.0
We recently hired Penny to help my elderly father with meal prep, errands, and housekeeping. He was resistant to give up some personal freedom, and Penny has made this a smooth transition for my Dad. He also enjoys her cooking.
- Rose R.
Lisa R.
5.0
I am writing this to express my deepest gratitude for Lisa, the nurse who took care of my Dad, Billy, for several years after he had a massive stroke that left him disabled, then as he developed congestive heart failure and eventually passed recently.
Lisa was a true Godsend to our family. Her...
- Dorothea A.
Danielle M.
5.0
Danielle has been such a help with our daughter. It is clear that taking care of children is her passion and she cares for our child as if she was her own. She is constantly engaged in enriching play and activities. I have been impressed by her knowledge of various age appropriate activities within...
- Emma B.
Kelly P.
5.0
Thank you for the wonderful job. Everything looks amazing I will definitely be requesting future cleaning services from you. I highly recommend your cleaning services.
- John C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lanexa, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lanexa, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lanexa, VA, 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 Lanexa, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lanexa, VA 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 Lanexa, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lanexa, VA. 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 Lanexa, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lanexa, VA, 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 Lanexa, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lanexa, VA, 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.