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Hi, I have been working with dogs and cats since I was 17, including working for multiple doggy day cars and pet resorts, animal hospitals, and have been using an app based pet walking and sitting service since I was 18. I have grown up with lots of different animals including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, fish, rats,...
Kinsley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet transportation
Hello, my name is Marlee! I have always loved animals and would be thrilled to help out with your furry (or scaly) friends. I have two lovely cats and a sweet bearded dragon. Growing up, my family always had dogs, so I am very comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and have watched dogs as small as chihuahuas and as big as...
Marlee can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities.
My experience includes working as a play based therapist for children with autism and developmental disabilities for 8...
Kelly P.
McKinleyville, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Evening And Weekend Hours - Can Care For Children W/ Special Needs.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities.
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages and can get along with just about any family and kiddo. I can...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I have many years of experience working as a caregiver. I started as an IHSS worker for a family member in a wheelchair and continued through my college days with a local company, Bungalow Support Services. I have provided care for a variety of people with different abilities and different ages. I have an affinity for the...
Jessica can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Jasmine M.
McKinleyville, CA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Currently working at a physical therapy center. Helping patients in and out of the facility & helping patients set up appointments. Also, my grandfather was living with me for 6 months & I helped him walk to and from the restroom, cooked him breakfast, lunch & dinner, picked up his medication, helped him in and out of bed &...
Jasmine can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
Tj V.
McKinleyville, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Elder Care Provider / Personal Assistant / Child Care Provider / HouseKeeping
I have 20+ years of experience in helping with Home Care with Elderly and Dementia. Patients / Previous long term care with Parkinson's / Dementia / MobilityAssist / Medication Time Management Documentation / Physical Therapy Follow Through Care / Preparing Meals / Provide Socialization via Creative Activity.
I am a loving...
Tj can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Kelsey G.
Arcata, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a grad student working towards a masters in marriage and family therapy. I'm looking for part time work to support myself while finishing up school. Providing adults with a supportive, trusting, safe, mutual relationship is a big reason I am drawn to becoming a therapist. I have experience working with adults with physical...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands
Madelyn J.
Arcata, CA
$18-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Madelyn, I have gotten experience professional cleaning for just as long as I can remember but specifically over the past three years. Growing up I would help my mom clean dentists offices, as well as help friends clean Airbnbs. I now clean Airbnbs independently as well as offer home cleaning and organization...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am offering Earthy/Waldorf-inspired, nanny-childcare!
Surrounding in the elements and joys of nature, arts and crafts, color, cooking, home life and purposefulness, singing, music, gardening, daily rhythm, connection to Earth and spirit, empathy, relationship and self-building, imaginative play, movement and more :)
I have...
Misha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Kelsey G.
Arcata, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a grad student working towards a masters in marriage and family therapy. I'm looking for part time work to support myself while finishing up school. Providing kids and adults alike with a supportive, trusting, safe environment is a big reason I am drawn to becoming a therapist. I have experience working with kids of all...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Description:
Hi there nice to meet you! My name is maggie and I am searching for a babysitting position here in Arcata, or in the surrounding area. I am a careful, exceptional individual and can alter my schedule to meet your needs. I have taken care of children my entire life, or for over 12 years, and have learned many things...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Folks,
I was a student attending Humboldt State University and majoring in psychology with a minor in child development. I am now working as a behavioral technician for a company called Autism Learning Partners where I do at home behavioral therapy for children with developmental disabilities (mostly autism). I have a big...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Personal Assistant/Project Manager available. I am smart, fast-paced, good-humored (fun to be around) and capable. I can handle projects, errands, kids, organizing, light cleaning and easy cooking. I have worked as a producer of art and circus shows at a major music festival, booked and hosted artists for events, been a...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started my caregiving career in 1989 starting with a couple in their home and knew I wanted to continue caregiving as my career because I love helping people and making a positive impact in their lives. I've work a lot with clients who have dementia as well as many other disabilities, and have worked with agencies but decided...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Patrice was hired to help my mother as her dementia began to get progressively worse and my mother did not want to leave her home. She was caring, helpful, and treated my mother very well. My Mom was not liking having someone come to the house but Patrice kept...
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I also have extensive experience dealing with learning disabilities, autism, and behavioral issues.
I love kids and animals and enjoy engaging with them. I enjoy teaching children daily living skills, as well as how to explore their world. I enjoy planning and supervising outings.
An excellent driver with a spotless record, I...
Paula can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Paula is awesome! Great communication, always punctual. Eager to go the extra mile to provide great service. We give her the highest recommendation!"
Care member
Brittany M.
Eureka, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Reliable Housekeeper (other Services Available, Also!)
4.1
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Like most people in this world, I'm simply trying to create a life for myself and to provide for my two teenage sons. I am a dedicated, hardworking, and and energetic individual who enjoys helping others. I find cleaning to be quite relaxing, and take great pride in my work. I do my best to make sure that each client is...
Brittany can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Brittany was awesome and did a great job of communicating, assessment, quoting her anticipated services/cost, and doing a fantastic job. Dependable and quality work. I will definitely hire her again in the future."
Alisa V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion for caregiving started with my grandmother. I lived with her throughout her 80s and 90s and experienced the ins-and-outs of caring for an elderly/ailing person. The last few years of her life (she lived to 99) I was very much by her side for whatever she needed. In addition to the caring for my grandmother, I have 3...
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Love Tiffany's upbeat and positive personality. Also her willingness to work at whatever I ask of her from assisting with safe showering, washing my hair, vacuuming my home, changing my bedsheets, laundry etc. Tiffany has also been willing to act as my personal...
Megan P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in house cleaning as I clean rentals. My work is efficient, clean, organized, detailed and have always liked to leave my clients happy with the service I offer. I have a flexible schedule and will be happy to start as soon as you need me. I Hope to hear back from you soon! Thank you!!
Sara can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Sara is fabulous :) Our house was pretty messy when she started, so she began with two days of deep cleaning. Now every week she does basic cleaning and ticks a few items off our "deep-cleaning" list. She arrives on time and works hard, and the house is beautiful...
Meg C.
I am a retired social worker who loves animals. A pet owner all of my life I have had dogs, cats, a rat, a kinkajou, a rescue bird, snakes, a turtle, hamsters, hermit crabs, and fish. I have tamed 3 feral cats and helped train a service dog. I hope you will consider me; I'd love to meet your pets.
I can provide a recent...
Paula can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in McKinleyville, CA
Patrice B.
5.0
We hired Patrice to help our dad (an older recent-amputee with various health problems) who needed some assistance getting up and going out for walk a few times a week. She has been so helpful, and wonderful to be around, that he asked her to come every day. :) He is unable to drive, and she drives...
- Brook M.
Paula H.
5.0
Paula is a wonderful carer and fun companion for my little two month old daughter. I trust her completely and admire her punctuality, strength, dedication and the joy she takes in the job. I love getting the photos and video updates Paula sends me during her carer time. I always receive a text...
- Rebecca M.
Brittany M.
5.0
Very thorough, great care of pets, left house clean and tidy.
- Care member
Tiffany B.
5.0
Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we have her on our care team :)
- Casey A.
Sara G.
5.0
Sara is fabulous :) Our house was pretty messy when she started, so she began with two days of deep cleaning. Now every week she does basic cleaning and ticks a few items off our "deep-cleaning" list. She arrives on time and works hard, and the house is beautiful when she's done :) On a personal...
- Meg C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in McKinleyville, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in McKinleyville, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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 McKinleyville, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in McKinleyville, CA is $17.29 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 McKinleyville, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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 McKinleyville, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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 McKinleyville, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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.