Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Mattapan, MA
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Background-checked therapy dogs in Mattapan, MA that you'll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Mattapan, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Mattapan, MA
Kris T.
Mattapan, MA
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very interactive and fun with children. I am the oldest of 4 (I am 30 and the others are 27, 21, 14). I am experienced with newborns and kids between the ages 1 and 15. I have worked at a summer camp for 2 years taking care of 6-year-olds. I am great with fun activities, tutoring (math, literature, English, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Tia K.
Mattapan, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I just graduated high school June 5th, 2015 from Snowden International. There I took a few IB classes, theater class for 1 year, photography for two, Japanese for 4. Through my school I've obtained the chance to go to Rwanda, Africa for the Agahozo- Shalom Youth Village supported by the fund. I will be attending Massasoit...
Tia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I am a kind and dependable person who love my clients and take care of them as if they were my own family. I have 22 years of working experience as a certified nursing assistant. I presently work at the Mass General Brigham Faulkner. I have over 12 years of long term care experience, which includes, dementia care,...
Caralyn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well and CPR and CNA license. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking...
Aissatou can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aissatou was a great caregiver. She's very honest and polite. She truly cares about your well-being."
Alice M.
Hello there!
I am a current second-year English teacher at a school in Springfield, MA. I became a teacher because of my love for being around younger kids and teenagers. I graduated from college in 2017 and I am currently pursuing my M. Ed at Boston University in Curriculum and Teaching with a focus on English. I have been...
Kelley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Maureen H.
Mattapan, MA
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care; I am reliable and passionate about my job therefore I'll always work to the best of my ability.
Maureen can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Breia B.
Hyde Park, MA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently a nanny for three kiddos, ages 1, 6, and 8; 3 times a week and looking for another part time position 2 days a week/ My hours and days throughout the week are pretty flexible. I'm 24, living In Hyde Park, with a degree in human development and human services. I have 6 years of experience...
Breia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breia was our nanny for 2 years, starting when our son was age 2 months. She also helped watch our older girls during non school days. Breia is flexible, fun, affectionate, and caring. She is familiar with infant care and will follow the parents' requests about...
Elise R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola! Being bilingual can be difficult at first, I am here to help with that matter in order to overcome any learning obstacle that might be on the way.
I have been studying speech and language therapy for 3 years, and linguistics for 2.
Fellowship free to book your class!
Hasta pronto!
5.0
"Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!"
Jamie R.
Rafaela F.
Braintree, MA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings families,
I'm Rafa, a 30-year-old individual fully vaccinated against COVID, offering over a decade of childcare expertise. I pride myself on being responsible, calm, and cautious, providing care to children aged 3 weeks to 16 years. My extensive experience includes nurturing a special needs girl from her 3 months to...
Rafaela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's greats with kids, I would love hire her again !"
Sarah H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Male senior therapeutic engagement specialist with 15+ yrs exp. home health & long term facilities. Currently building a private practice of wellness support visits in home and facility including long-term, rehabilitation, assisted and independent living. Offering a keen eye on your loved one when you can't. By providing highly...
Andrew can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care, specialized care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My family and I were starting to become overwhelmed with caring for our ailing dad. We hired Andrew. Andrew stepped right in to the position with confidence and most importantly compassion! Andrew was dependable, loyal, organized, helpful and on top of all that he...
Nancy J.
5.0
(2)
My name is Zeina, I am 22 years old and I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I am looking for a babysitting job starting in September as I am in school. I currently live in the North End and am obtaining my doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at MGH. A little bit of my history: I was a babysitter for 3 siblings...
Zeina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zeina is someone who I would not only trust with my kids but also want my kids to grow up to be like. She is smart, playful, responsible, creative, and driven. Any family would be lucky to have her watch their children!"
Alexandra B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lizzy is the best. My kids beg for her. Not only is she patient and calm in the face of naughtiness but also entertaining. She sang to them and created an improv activity that they thought was so fun. It's really nice to leave my kids with someone whom I trust, has...
Gisele L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."
Alysia M.
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."
Marc H.
Cailin R.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Cailin Graduate From SUNY New Paltz Northeastern University Graduate School M.S. SLP
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cailin and I just graduated from Northeastern University with my Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a lot of experience taking care of more than one child at a time between working at The Center for Spectrum Services in Kingston, NY where I worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cailin did a fantastic job. She showed up on time and both my four year old and two year old loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Professional housekeeper with 10+ year of experience helping families in greater Boston. Great personality, punctual, responsible very easy to work with providing top notch service, Recommendations available upon request.
Beatriz can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Beatriz is wonderful! She dives right in and asks questions along the way, and she puts extra effort into every task. I have trouble keeping up with various tasks around the house, and having her help is already immensely beneficial. She's kind and thoughtful, too....
Adrienne B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 15 years experience as a certified nursing assistant/ CPR certified Health and fitness coach. Wide range of experienced care- I am able to fulfill tasks needed such as ; household tasks, meal prep, bathing, dressing, transport/ lift & assist with physical therapy. Attention to detail, organized and provide...
Marissa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Marissa was a pleasure. She helped my father getting ready for the wedding and helped him through the evening. She was a pleasure to talk with and my father thought that she was wonderful. I would absolutely hired her again."
Mark S.
Judith B.
Dorchester, MA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
5.0
(2)
Highly dedicated, caring, and trustworthy professional nanny with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional childcare services. Seeking a long-term, full-time position in early childhood care and education, where I can use my strong nurturing, developmental, and educational skills to contribute to the growth and...
Adela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adela started working with our son at 3 months old. She has been with us for the last year and has done a great job building a loving, safe, and fun relationship with our baby. Our son absolutely adores her. She brings a lot of joy and energy to her work with him-...
Care member
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.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mattapan, MA
Aissatou C.
5.0
Aissatou was a great caregiver. She's very honest and polite. She truly cares about your well-being.
- Alice M.
Breia B.
5.0
Breia was our nanny for 2 years, starting when our son was age 2 months. She also helped watch our older girls during non school days. Breia is flexible, fun, affectionate, and caring. She is familiar with infant care and will follow the parents' requests about sleep training, feeding, etc. She...
- Elise R.
Ana A.
5.0
Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!
- Jamie R.
Rafaela F.
5.0
Rafa is amazing. She love kids, is so dedicated and patient. Im so grateful whit her. My kids love her so much
- Care member
Andrew D.
5.0
Andrew has been a tremendous help to our family in caring for my Dad who has dementia. He's patient, attentive, communicative and extremely trustworthy. His expertise and experience in caring for dementia patients in particular has helped us learn new things and come up with new ways to keep Dad...
- Dave H.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mattapan, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mattapan, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mattapan, MA is $19.00 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 Mattapan, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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.