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60 therapy dogs are listed in Lexington, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Lexington, MA
5.0
(1)
Hi families,
I am a recent graduate with a master's in occupational therapy. In addition I hold a bachelor's degree in child development and developmental psychology. I have about 9 years of experience working with children ages 1. 5 to 10 years old. My previous experience as a preschool teacher, lead teacher, after-school...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sophie was great! Our little boy loved spending time with her. Sometimes it's challenging for him to remain focused and engaged in one activity. When my husband and I returned from dinner they were finishing up a puzzle. I would definitely recommend her to other...
Beck J.
Naty M.
Malden, MA
$10-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I will give you the best price and best service guaranteed. I have been doing this for many years. My business stands out because when I go into a business or home I work from top to bottom getting rid of cobwebs, cleaning walls, baseboards, heating elements, cupboards, dishwashers, microwaves, kitchen counters and tables,...
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm a cleaning lady and I clean houses in Woburn, Medford, Somerville, Quincy, Malden and in more cities too, I wish I could clean your home. Some people need more or less time to clean and that's why I charge for the service. The value of homes from $ 100 I have excellent references.
Let me know if you are interested. I...
Maria can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a clinician at a therapeutic day school with a Master's in Drama Therapy from Lesley University. Fun fact about me: I have nine younger siblings! On top of my experience with children in therapeutic and school settings, I have ample experience caring for my nine mini-me's as well as babysitting and working with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Lizzy is fantastic. Our 15 month daughter loves her, both play all day long. She is super punctual. We would definitely hire her again."
Xabier L.
Caitlyn M.
Somerville, MA
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 24 years old with roughly six years of nannying experience! Ive also worked as a preschool teacher mainly in the toddler classroom while also helping out in the infant room for about one year. As well as my long experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Caitlyn is terrific!! We are so glad that she was able to take such excellent care of our daughter from the time the baby was approximately 4 - 9 months old. Caitlyn's passion for children was evident from our first meeting. Working with Caitlyn was a breeze -- she...
Laurel Z.
Alline F.
Medford, MA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Alline, I'm 33 years old, I'm originally from Brazil. With over 8 years of experience, I'm committed to providing reliable and thorough cleaning services, ensuring a safe and spotless environment for your family.
I have my own business and our satisfied clients appreciate our attention to detail and trustworthiness,...
Alline can also help with: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for a very long time. I owned and ran a family day care for 15 years in Maracaibo-Venezuela where I cared for children between the ages of 3 months to 7 years old. Therefore I have experience working with a wide range of needs. I am offering my professional services to families in the Greater Boston...
Nola can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I could not more highly recommend a nanny or caregiver than Nola. She has been absolutely amazing for my now 16 month old son. She has cared for him 5 days a week since he was 4 months old. She has so much experience, and love to give - I trust her completely and...
Becky E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
An experienced, positive, and motivated housekeeper. I am offering an array of services from quick clean ups to complete appliance restoration! I love what I do and am excited to start! Message me to find out more!
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
5.0
"Liz did an amazing job working for me. She was extremely organized and very meticulous. I would absolutely hire her again."
Jess I.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
With over 13 years of professional childcare experience in both London, UK, and Boston. I have a solid foundation in caring for children and infants across all age groups. I hold a childcare degree from Barnet and Southgate College in London, UK. I am also a mother of two who have earned their PhD degrees in engineering and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full time with our family when our oldest daughter (now almost 3) was 3 months old and our 2nd daughter is now 1 year....
Katherine W.
Nmesoma O.
Medford, MA
$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative lady who has 2+ years care experience.
With me, you and loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks like grocery shopping, meal preparation, light house keeping if required. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Nmesoma can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nmesoma is an educated cultured girl
Dependable loving work
Always smiling and well in work while lightly singing ( experience qualified)
Religious thinking makes our life upward
Very reasonable in asking for the remuneration
We had always enjoyed her...
Dhanjibhai P.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
Nathalia B.
Cambridge, MA
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Professional Offering A Blend Of Childcare Expertise And Household Management Skills!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I'm Nathalia, originally from Brazil, living in Cambridge for over 7 years now. I hold an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and a bachelor's degree in Journalism. With 8+ years of experience providing dedicated care to families, I offer a wide range of services, including newborn care, overnight care,...
Nathalia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nathalia took care of our twins for the past 2 years (starting when they were 2.5 years old). It's been truly wonderful having her: she's very sweet, caring, fun, and dependable (punctual and responsible). She established very quickly great bonds with our children,...
Candice D.
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A little bit about me, I'm currently pursing my nursing degree (in my 2nd to last year) and have worked with critical care in the home health setting for almost 5 years now. I started working with others doing simple tasks such as bathing and personal care and have gradually expanded my knowledge to many things as complex as...
Thay can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"She is attentive, caring, thorough and engaging. Fortunate to have her as a caregiver."
Susan R.
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, dedicated, reliable and flexible cleaning professional and I do my best to meet my customers expectations. I offer high quality service and reasonable rates in one-time or regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) arrangement. Cleaning supplies are negotiable, I have the basic to offer and we can discuss...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
Donnette can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donnette has been helping us care for our almost 90 years old mom who needs some help. She is an amazing person who has helped our family immensely. We are lucky to have her."
Care member
Maria D.
Brighton, MA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello. my name is Maria and I can say with certainty that I am a person who enjoys working in this area. I am pleased to be able to help people and see things clean and organized. I can describe myself as a responsible person, who likes to learn new things and who is always looking to do my best. I've been working in this area...
Maria can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Maria D. has been doing housekeeping for me for more than 6 months now and she's an excellent hard worker. She's always on time and very meticulous and thorough on the cleaning and in keeping my apartment looking great and organized. She's friendly and pleasant to...
Bert M.
5.0
(2)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I enjoy spending time with and...
Gleisiany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"That she is very respectful, out going and great."
Maria K.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lexington, MA
Sophie J.
5.0
Sophie was great! Our little boy loved spending time with her. Sometimes it's challenging for him to remain focused and engaged in one activity. When my husband and I returned from dinner they were finishing up a puzzle. I would definitely recommend her to other looking for help.
- Beck J.
Elizabeth L.
5.0
Lizzy is fantastic. Our 15 month daughter loves her, both play all day long. She is super punctual. We would definitely hire her again.
- Xabier L.
Caitlyn M.
5.0
Caitlyn started with us when our daughter was just 3 months old and was with us for a year until we started daycare! Our daughter absolutely loves Caitlyn and would screech in the morning every time Caitlyn walked in the door. They always spent time outside at the park, on walks, reading books,...
- Care member
Mbatudde B.
5.0
A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended.
- Buz L.
Nola U.
5.0
I could not more highly recommend a nanny or caregiver than Nola. She has been absolutely amazing for my now 16 month old son. She has cared for him 5 days a week since he was 4 months old. She has so much experience, and love to give - I trust her completely and have watched my son grow and...
- Becky E.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lexington, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lexington, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lexington, MA, 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 Lexington, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lexington, MA is $23.62 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 Lexington, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lexington, MA. 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 Lexington, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lexington, MA, 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 Lexington, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lexington, MA, 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.
Ratings for Lexington, MA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Lexington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.