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60 therapy dogs are listed in Martinez, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Martinez, CA
4.7
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, With a BSW degree from CSUS, an AS in Human Services, and a CNA license, experience in mental health, and 15 yrs in elder care, I'm looking for families who appreciate detail. Vaccinated and apply all cautionary measures to keep your loved one safe.. Understanding Dementia, Parkinson's, and other acute and chronic illnesses,...
Kathleen can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Kathleen to check in on my mom while I was gone for a week. My 81 yo mom is fairly capable of taking care of herself (so didn't need a lot of help) but was not good about answering the phone - so having someone check every other day seemed wise. Kathleen...
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Kelsie N.
San Pablo, CA
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am a super energetic, positive and creative 31-year-old who has 14 years experience caring for children 3 months to 12 years of age. I am currently a Special Education teacher for PreK/TK age students in Oakland, CA. I have worked in various school settings, private and public, nannied and babysat for several...
Kelsie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelsie was a total lifesaver for us this year. She has endless energy for kids, she was always on time and was super easy going and flexible. She worked for us full time for 6 months. She would prepare meals, clean up the house and take the kids out to the park or...
Erin C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Between growing up with three young nieces & a nephew and neighbors needing child care, I've been taking care of kids since I was young. Current working for family in Oakland, who will no longer needing my services past August, as their child will be attending school. I also previously was a personal assistant / nanny where I...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is a loving and caring person. She is reliable and dependable and great with children. She is patient and hard-working."
Sandy R.
Charlotte R.
Berkeley, CA
$26-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider With A Master's In Social Welfare
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare provider based in Berkeley, CA. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at UC Berkeley, with a focus on child and family wellbeing, and have just completed my first year.
This past year, I gained invaluable experience working at an...
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Charlotte worked for us one summer when our kids were 11 and 13 years old. She was reliable, on time, and highly dependable. She did whatever we asked her to do, including errands, chores, and meal preparation. She brought crafts and always had great ideas for...
Lisa L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brittany. I have cared for infants/toddlers for over 10 years (non-consecutively), including multiples and children with special needs. I also supervise elementary/middle schoolers and provide pick-up/drop-off services. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and also CPR and first aid trained. I have my own fully...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is a wonderful caregiver! She is super attuned to children, especially babies. She has watched my three children often. Brittany is kind, reliable, professional, and knows how to engage kids of all ages with developmentally appropriate activities. Highly...
Mere W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to take care old people alert/ not alert /Dementia/ Hospice/Alzheimer's /I can do also light house keeping for more comfortable for my client mostly I want my client more safe and happy my service too
Angelica can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angelica provided wonderful care for my father. He really enjoyed the days she worked with him. She was proactive and friendly and a hard worker."
Lena W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rinchen. I am from Tibet. I came to the United States in 2008 and I have been working as a caregiver for the majority of my time in the U. S. I have over 15 years of experiences as a caregiver. Currently, I am looking for a care-giving position either as daytime or nighttime. The position can be full-time or...
Rinchen can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"A wonderful and caring person. She has always been very compassionate to her clients. She takes initiative and always seeks to improve the conditions of her clients. She is very devoted in her care for the elderly. "
Julie C.
Kulwant C.
Hercules, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Dolly and have been working as a nanny since 2005 with over 10 years of experience caring for children in the San Francisco area. I have cared for newborns, toddlers and children up to the age of 10. Traditionally, I have helped with transporting children to school/activities, helping with house keeping and...
Kulwant can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kulwant is an amazing nanny who will quickly become a part of your family. She has cared for our son as her own, and he truly loves her! He literally jumps for joy every time he sees her. She's a natural with kids and knows how to entertain them for hours. She is...
Prerna G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I'm a fun loving, passionate, gentle and caring college student here to help you all out. I love working with children of all capabilities. I have years of experience working with both typically developing children and children on the spectrum. Before graduating high school I nannied for a beautiful growing...
Kyia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kyia is warm and kind and my little one instantly took to her. She played with him nonstop and took amazing care of him. We will definitely have her come back."
Krisztina L.
Senia H.
San Pablo, CA
$35-51/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Senia H.
I'm a wife and a mother of 2 amazing girls .
Caring for kids has been my pasión since before having children.
I have cared for kids in my local church since I was a teen and I'm always blessed to work with other Amazing families .
My goal is to create a special bond with each family as if there were my own...
Senia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Senia was so loving and wonderful with my 4 month old. She read his cues and helped him eat sleep and play perfectly. I would call her again!"
Annie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of Caregiving experience. I am a Certified Caregiver, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech, and First Aid/CPR. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care.
Gabriela can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gabriela is kind, patient, and thoughtful. She looks for ways to help, often finding things we didn't know to ask for but needed. She is also equable and straightforward, which has been really helpful through a stressful time.
We are very comfortable having...
Michelle L.
5.0
(1)
I am a dependable and dedicated professional nanny with close to eight years experience. Devoted to helping children grow into happy and independent individuals who respect themselves and others. Provided full-time & part-time nanny services for multiple small children; ages from 2. 5 months to 5yrs, both girls and boys...
Remy can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"It was a pleasure having Remy sub in for our regular nanny. She was always on time, great with our twin babies and easy to be around. She's very professional and trustworthy. "
Kristin D.
Jane D.
Benicia, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My previous services include caring for a 91-year-old Benicia woman, 2 clients with dementia, and a cancer patient. I assisted with shopping/other outings, personal care, emergency visits, post-surgery care including major eye surgery and other health conditions, prepared meals requiring special dietary needs, and arranged...
Jane can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I met Jane through my grandson after his mother died. As a recent resident of Benicia, he was living on his mother's property, he has no friends there, no support group, and at his mother's death, he was alone and lost. Then there was Jane, a remarkable lady. She...
Blanche N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Dear Hiring Family,
I'm excited to apply for the housekeeping position with your family. As a detail-oriented and organized individual with experience in childcare and event planning, I'm confident I can bring a unique set of skills to your home.
About Me:
As a former nanny, I've developed strong attention to detail, ensuring...
Josiane can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Jackie G.
Concord, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jacqueline , but I prefer Jackie. I am a 23-year-old with a big passion for children. My passion for children grew when I did community service at two different afterschool programs in high school. I decided to continue doing what I love & became a nanny. I have learned a lot, especially helping raise my...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie was great with our 3 kids (3,5,7 yrs old) she kept the house tidy, was punctual, did meal prep, helped with distance learning, & helped enforce all house rules."
Noe C.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone! My name is Parnia and I love animals. I'm very compassionate and enjoy bonding with animals through affection and fun! I'm patient and try to train dogs the best I can because I have a dog who has learnt many tricks! I have never worked with families for pet services so let me know what you think!
Parnia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristy , I am 42 years old. I have 20 years child care/nanny experience. I am CPR and aid trained. I received my Medical assistant certificate in 2003 and am a certified EKG technician. I have watched over children of all ages , disabled children as well. I drop my two off at 8:15 a.m. and pick them up at 6...
Kristy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristy is a very patient and loving child care provider. She was always on time. My children (14,13 and 9) loved how creative she was. I would highly recommend Kristy. "
Andriana Y.
Marlui F.
El Cerrito, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Professional House Cleaner | Trusted By High-Net-Worth Clients For 30+ Years
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 30 years of experience, I take great pride in providing meticulous, reliable, and personalized cleaning services to high-net-worth individuals, including CEOs and Executives. My approach goes beyond just cleaning--I create a welcoming, refreshed, and organized space that enhances comfort and well-being.
I believe that...
Marlui can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Marlui worked for me from 1997 to 2004. I retired in 2004 to another state and asked her if she would come along as we were worried about finding another house cleaner as great as her. She was the best house cleaner I've ever seen, and was extremely kind and...
Jeff G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate family oriented person and have expertise in caregiving to those in need from being my late husband's primary caregiver who's was paralysed with massive stroke and aphasia for more than a decade.
Since his passing I have been a trusted companion to some wonderful community members and continue this service of...
Kuldip can also help with: Transportation, errands, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kuldip was immensely caring and a wonderful companion with my mom both while she was in the hospital and skilled nursing. She saw my mom through some challenging health experiences and I always felt I could trust that my mom was in good company with Kuldip there...
Julia C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keyani! I have 5 years of professional experience. I can provide excellent references. I have experience with children ranging from a few days old to 15 years of age. I love working with children because I love to see how I can help them grow developmentally, socially, and emotionally. I would say the best part...
Keyani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyani has been caring for my child and another child through a nanny share, and she has been an absolute joy to work with. Her care and compassion with the babies has been so lovely, and I am so happy that we have gotten to know her! Keyani is a gem and any family...
Sophie H.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Martinez, CA
Kathleen K.
5.0
I hired Kathleen to check in on my mom while I was gone for a week. My 81 yo mom is fairly capable of taking care of herself (so didn't need a lot of help) but was not good about answering the phone - so having someone check every other day seemed wise. Kathleen came over prior to us leaving town,...
- Care member
Kelsie N.
5.0
Kelsie was a total lifesaver for us this year. She has endless energy for kids, she was always on time and was super easy going and flexible. She worked for us full time for 6 months. She would prepare meals, clean up the house and take the kids out to the park or other activities. She was so great...
- Erin C.
Courtney L.
5.0
Courtney is a loving and caring person. She is reliable and dependable and great with children. She is patient and hard-working.
- Sandy R.
Charlotte R.
5.0
Charlotte worked for us one summer when our kids were 11 and 13 years old. She was reliable, on time, and highly dependable. She did whatever we asked her to do, including errands, chores, and meal preparation. She brought crafts and always had great ideas for activities. You and your kids will...
- Lisa L.
Brittany F.
5.0
Brittany was absolutely wonderful with my 11-year-old son. She was always punctual and very communicative.
- Maria P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Martinez, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Martinez, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Martinez, CA, 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 Martinez, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Martinez, CA is $23.13 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 Martinez, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Martinez, CA. 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 Martinez, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Martinez, CA, 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 Martinez, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Martinez, CA, 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 Martinez, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Martinez, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.