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60 therapy dogs are listed in Mattapan, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Mattapan, MA
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I had really great experience with her, as employee, I continues to work with her.
She work with team work, alway on time.
Evelyn has a great Personality."
Sabbatina K.
Lily B.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily, and I have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in seventh grade! I have a deep love for children, and even before I babysat, I volunteered in classrooms for service hours. I love music, crafts, make-believe, baking, and anything that creates smiles. I am also experienced in ASL, am CPR and first aid...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at all. At first meeting, Lily got along instantly with...
Joman W.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"I have known Susan professionally for several years, and am confident stating that her dedication, professionalism, and compassion is rarely equaled in the field of care giving. Susan has been considered as one of the family to her clients. She is very well...
Brendan K.
Madeline C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Madi and I live in Wellesley, MA. I am currently a college student at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA as a Special Education major. I have always loved animals, big and small. I now have about 6 years of experience in pet care as my friend and I used to run our own service in and around the neighborhood....
Madeline can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Made a terrific connection with our Goldendoodle. Professional, courteous and trustworthy. We will recommend to our friends and family!"
Solomon B.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am a kindergarten teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I am certified in the areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, First Aid and CPR certified and am happy to provide tutoring services in addition to babysitting.
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy baby!"
Alexandra D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am excited to work with you. Here is a little about me. I have a degree in Biology from Northeastern University. I come with an extensive history of working with children of various ages. Specifically with infants as I was a Newborn Hearing Technician for quite some time. Throughout my career, I've worked at summer...
Laureen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laureen was a delight to work with. She was able to help my family out in my time of need. She babysat my infant on a few occasions. Her expertise with newborns really helped out in caring for our baby. I would recommend Laureen as a reliable and helpful baby...
Care member
Windy R.
East Boston, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for opportunities to help new mothers with their newborns. Infants are my specialty, and I just finished my last job where I was with a baby from 7 weeks until he was 6 months old.
I have my bachelors degree in psychology along with 2 years of masters classes in clinical psychology. I have been a nanny for multiple...
Windy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Windy!
She is an experienced nanny and genuinely enjoys caring for children. She’s been with us since my son was 7 weeks old, feels like part of the family and has always been patient and loving toward our little man. She was great at age...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in child development and trauma looking to provide babysitting services throughout the summer and into the school year. I have babysat for 3families through Care. com and multiple others outside of the service. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time and...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia has done an excellent job on our church's paid childcare team as well as the Sunday morning children's ministry team. It has been my pleasure to oversee her in both of these areas. The attention and care she displays for the children she serves with emanates...
Jen B.
Thalissa P.
Holbrook, MA
$28-42/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind , attentive and caring. As a Social Worker I have a passion for children.
I like working with kids because there is so much you can learn from them ! They bring a new meaning to life and give you a different lens and change your outlook. Their energy is empowering !
I started working with...
Thalissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was very respectful and professional. My nieces and nephews constantly ask me to bring her again over to watch them. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide loving and caring attention for the entire time period. Iv been doing this for about two years now. I'm comfortable with all breeds and different sized animals. most of my clients are dogs and cats, however if your Childs pet gerbil needs a home for your vacation time I can definitely do that as well. My daily schedule...
Kate can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Elizabeth. I work at a 7-12 educational institution and looking for part-time babysitting after work or on some weekends. I have experience with children of all ages and studied pedagogy in Denmark for 6 months. I love all kinds of outdoor activities, puzzles, and board games. I am also an avid runner. Likewise, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Justine J.
South Boston, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a former teacher, current higher ed professional with 10 years of professional experience. I started babysitting at the age of 15. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I began to run my own classroom at 22. When I left that position because I was moving, I took a nannying job working with a...
Justine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"
Megan K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...
5.0
"Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions."
Adora G.
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: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Victoria S.
Newton Upper Falls, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
Victoria can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet transportation, dog training, pet walking & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
4.6
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents, my name is Sarah I have 10+ years of experience in child care services around Boston and 4 countries. I'm excited to show you more about me and the details of my habilites to take care of your loved ones. As a Social Worker (my first degree) I worked for a Non profit in 3 countries, in the education environment,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I met Sarah when I was 7 months pregnant And no matter how much you think you know everything because there is information on the internet You are never ready for the birth of a baby I guarantee it! I am grateful to have met her and for all the love, care and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
CPR and first aid certified. Also have been in childcare for 5+ years and nannied an extra 3 years. Comfortable with any ages! I have over 2500 hours of caring for children of different ages. I like to make crafts, always coming up with new indoor and outdoor activities for the kids weather permitting. I love play dates and...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana was wonderful. Flexible, responsive, great with communication, and so fun. My kids loved her and keep asking to have her back. "
Care member
Ying W.
Quincy, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am young at heart, very healthy and active. I do professional care with many years experience. I have helped babies build up good eating and sleeping habits, and change the diet to help them resolve some issues. I also can teach Mandarin when they can speak. I have cared infants and all ages of kids. I am energetic, caring and...
Ying can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ying watched my daughter from 3 months - over 1 year. Ying was always on time (early every day), extremely reliable and my daughter loved her! She helped keep her on a great schedule with eating & sleeping, and was always singing songs and playing with her, and...
Christina L.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mattapan, MA
Evelyn A.
5.0
I ended up not being able to bring Evelyn on, but I wish I had. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. She clearly knew the job and had a wealth of experience. I hope to employ her in the future.
- Erika D.
Lily B.
5.0
Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at all. At first meeting, Lily got along instantly with my 5 year old daughter and started...
- Joman W.
Susan M.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother as if she were her own. We are...
- Andrea W.
Madeline C.
5.0
Made a terrific connection with our Goldendoodle. Professional, courteous and trustworthy. We will recommend to our friends and family!
- Solomon B.
Faith D.
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 is extremely smart. She didn't...
- Tugce K.
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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.