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Find therapy dogs in Lyons, IL that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Lyons, IL

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years

Therapy dogs in Lyons, IL

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Michelle H.


Lyons, IL

$22-50/hr13 yrs exp

Compassionate Companion/caregiver.

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Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a 52-year-old soon to be empty nester living in Lyons. I enjoy home projects, walking my dog, gardening and art. My professional career is deeply rooted in customer service with a focus in the hospitality industry. I started caregiving, a little over 10 years ago and have found that this is...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation & more
Hello, my name is Tina and I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming spaces. I take pride in my attention to detail, reliability, and ability to ensure every area is spotless and comfortable. Whether it's cleaning, organizing, or managing daily tasks, I approach...
Tina can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, window washing & more
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Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$23-32/hr6 yrs exp

Loving/ Family Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings, I have experience w/ children since my early youth; I took childhood education during college, then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into education & family care, which I've been doing several years - ranging from...
Joan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Charity H.


Lyons, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I believe every child is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs. With three years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm skilled at engaging children in a...
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Carolynn T.


Lyons, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Artist

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her...

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Joan C.


Lyons, IL

$16-26/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable and experienced Housekeeper with over five years of experience maintaining the cleanliness and organization of residences and offices. Skilled at performing basic cleaning duties, deep sanitation, organizing spaces, and tending to general housekeeping tasks in a time efficient manner. Committed to providing clients with...
Rasa can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Very helpful and good in cleaning"

Manju G.

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Hannah K.


Elmhurst, IL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Animal Loving Young Adult Seeking Pet Sitting Jobs

I m 22 years old and I have a huge passion for animals. I begged my parents for a dog ever since I could talk and would cry any time we would go into a pet store because I was always told no. years and a 55-slide PowerPoint presentation later I have 3 guinea pigs (Pippa, Callie & Lady) and 2 labradoodles (Lila & Otis). Lila has...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!"

Anne D.

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Dania G.


Melrose Park, IL

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Diane H.


Villa Park, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience. I have trained in in child development and art therapy. I love to help with crafts and school work, as well as some cooking/meal preparation.
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My wife and I interviewed Diane to help out with our 3 YO daughter and planned on hiring her; however, our family unexpectedly offered to help out, so we did not end up needing her. We did have lengthy e-mail/text conversations with her, had her over for...

Jeremy H.

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Jennifer M.


Summit Argo, IL

$16-26/hr10 yrs exp

I m easy going understanding and multitalented in many avenues of working. I hold a perc card have security licenses . First Aid and AED Certified caregiver license working with many seniors with many Long term health issues. Enjoyed house sitting with animals for years , for traveling families. References upon request. Have...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her."

Deborah K.

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Jtaia M.


Brookfield, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science & a master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting and at a high school as a School Social...
Jtaia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Taia was wonderful! We had another sitter cancel last minute and I’m really glad we ended up with Taia rather than the other sitter because our daughter had a blast with her! "

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Sheree B.


Westchester, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available

Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL August 2017 to Present Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Great place with awesome people. Highly recommended!!!"

Jerrel H.

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Dorota G.


Justice, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Dorothy. I've been a cleaning lady for over 10 years. I do weekly, by-weekly and monthly services. I clean rooms, bathrooms, change sheets and much more. I also have references upon request. If you need an estimate please feel free to message anytime. Thank You
Dorota can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"She came to my home and explained what she would do for a deep clean and biweekly cleaning. She's friendly and accommodating."

Karla G.

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Alexis S.


Berwyn, IL

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Graduate Student, experienced in babysitting

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I recently graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I am pursuing a focus in pediatrics and mental health. I am currently studying for my boards for the next 2-3 months. I have worked with a variety of families short and long term. I have worked with children between the ages of 2-17 for the past 7 years. I...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I recently used Alexis to care for and drive my (2) 9 year olds to and from a weekend activity while we both had to work. She responded quickly to my online request; she took the initiative to ask for a video chat and was able to meet me in person prior to hiring...

Elaine S.

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Danielle D.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny

Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...

Madlen W.

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Cami B.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!

28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"

Dan K.

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Destiny P.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Teacher Looking For Part-time Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"

Thanairy A.

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Emily Q.


Chicago, IL

$25-45/hr12 yrs exp

Super Fun, Creative, And Energetic Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily and I just graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy looking to work while in studying for my boards! I am 29, CPR and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. Many years of experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Also have worked with children with Autism. Have a car and...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!"

Tessa P.

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lyons, IL

Carolynn T.

5.0

We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her company.

- Care member

Rasa D.

5.0

Very helpful and good in cleaning

- Manju G.

Hannah K.

5.0

Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!

- Anne D.

Diane H.

5.0

My wife and I interviewed Diane to help out with our 3 YO daughter and planned on hiring her; however, our family unexpectedly offered to help out, so we did not end up needing her. We did have lengthy e-mail/text conversations with her, had her over for dinner/playtime with our daughter, called...

- Jeremy H.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer is awesome! She is so kind and loving and took great care of my dog while we were on vacation. And my dog loved her.

- Deborah K.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Lyons, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.