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Find therapy dogs in McLean, VA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in McLean, VA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in McLean, VA
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
LET ME DO THE DIRTY WORK! I'm a seasoned cleaning professional that takes pride in sparking joy in my customers' homes. I provide all types of cleaning including, top to bottom, move in and move out, laundry, and organizing services that are suggested by the customer. My goal is to build a consistent and reliable home cleaning...
Oyunjargal can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Dona is awesome! We had to clean the apartment before we move out, and landlord was asking very detailed cleaning. Dona is really detail oriented, and cleaned the apartment really well. I was able to get my full deposit from the landlord. Highly recommended."
Eddie G.
5.0
(1)
Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My hospital experience includes the ICU, surgery, interventional radiology, and dialysis, each of which afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities....
Helen H.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Elena took care of our guinea pigs while we were out of the country for two weeks. She was responsive and responsible. She sent us a photo at every visit and left a note with a print picture of our guinea pigs! I will hire her again."
Tomoko A.
4.9
(37)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
*FULLY VACCINATED SINCE FEBRUARY 2021* Hello everyone! My name is Sheila, I am a recent Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate looking to babysit/nanny for you! I get to thank my big family for being around children all my life. Growing up as the oldest sibling, I was always in charge of looking after little siblings and...
Sheila can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sheila is wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. They have so much fun together and she looks forward to seeing her every time. Sheila has been available in advance and with short notice which I truly appreciate. She is very kind, responsive and communicative. I...
Lauren M.
Kailey M.
Vienna, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.8
(3)
Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...
Kailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kailey has been a big help to our family and we appreciate her flexibility. Somtimes she did camp pickup and dinner preparation, sometimes she entertains the kids herself, other days she does errands and drives the kids where they need to be. She can do anything,...
Rose G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Service-focuse, profesional Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant with 8years of experience in patient care. Assisting patients with activities of daily living . Bilingual medical profesional skilled in communicating effectively to patients and family members while ensuring the integrity of medical care.
Yadira can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"I interviewed Yadira for mom's care. She is very professional, caring, loving and all she wants is for mom to be happy and making sure she is doing what makes her comfortable. She is very respectful, and mom loves her. knowing she does what we ask for, ask...
Riham S.
Narry C.
Annandale, VA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate, patient, good listener, and client centered caregiver. My priority is to provide safe handling of clients with dignity and respect. I aim at making clients engage in everyday life activities in a safe manner. If needed and desired, I can assist with modifying tasks in order to help client to be as...
Narry can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Narry is the very essence of how care should be defined! She took such excellent care of my father when his regular caretaker was away and my father absolutely loved her! He continued to ask for Narry for many months after his regular caretaker had returned. Narry...
Jacquie B.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience.
=>Assist patient when they want to their doctor.
=>Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming..
=>Providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirement; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Meka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Meka is nice, kind and considerate. She is also very caring."
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5.0
(9)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther, and I love working with children. I have a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and I'm aiming to become a pediatric occupational therapist or a school-based OT. I have a strong passion for creating positive experiences for children, whether it's at Build-A-Bear Workshop or ensuring their safety and...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were visiting DC and looking for someone to care for my 10 year old daughter who is on the spectrum. Esther responded quickly and was enthusiastic and asked all the right questions about caring for her. Esther brought a bag with arts and crafts. She was prompt,...
Care member
Allison S.
Washington, DC
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Home Health Aide And Personal Care Attendant Available For Part-Time Work
4.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
- Background overview: 7 Years working in living facilities as well as private home care
- Services performed: hospice care, management of medications, preparation of food, hygiene maintenance, etc.
- Types of patients: Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, physically disabled, etc.
- About me: I am a dedicated...
Allison can also help with: Home modification, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Allison is a quality care giver with special skills in working with the elderly. Her knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's diseases makes her an excellent support person not only for the patient but also for the family. Allison is very talented in the kitchen and...
Carol B.
Emmy K.
Potomac, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Hard Working Nanny Who Will Love Your Kids Like Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have been with my previous family for 4. 5 years since their 4-year-old was newborn. I gave the youngest care since she was born until 4years old when she started school and her 7-year-old sister. They are both in school already full time now am open to work...
Emmy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmy has been with our family for over 4 years and we are SO heartbroken to lose her! Our kids will both be in school full time. Emmy has loved our kids like her own and they ADORE her. She is always busy with them, limits screentime, plays outside, makes...
Lauren P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jackie and I have my own dog training business. I offer in home training for all ages and breeds of dogs. Anything from basic behavior issues to desensitizing to certain triggers, I can help with it all! Feel free to inquire about the services offered as well as check us out on our website and IG. Besides the dog...
Jackie can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of my bunny. I would hire her again and totally recommend her to others!"
Lauren R.
Yadira S.
Rockville, MD
$16-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Offering my services as a housekeeper in Rockville area. I guarantee you that your house will be sparkling clean so you have peace of mind and be free of stress , with more than 7 years of experience with excellent references .
Yadira can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning
Vian A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...
Vian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older one. She was able to keep our kids engaged daily and has a natural way with children. In addition to her...
Leke A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Geovana, I'm 25 years old and I am a dedicated and caring nanny with more than 3 years of experience working with kids with different ages (infants, toddlers and teenagers)
I am thrilled to offer my child care services, fueled by my love for sports, dancing, swimming, and crafts. With my diverse range of skills and...
Geovana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!"
Kathryn T.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrating by over 8 years of experience in health care. Using my qualifications in combination with my compassion for others to provide quality service to your loved one. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"I recently hired Julie for a long weekend. Her references were outstanding and she was a pleasure to work with. She understood my instructions easily and did everything I asked her to. My only caution is that she seemed to lack experience in doing transfers....
Claude G.
Grace L.
Falls Church, VA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, my name is Grace and I have been taking care of children for 15 years!
I still work with children, however I also specialize in household organization projects!
If you'd like someone to come in and organize your closets, pantry, bedroom, and or kitchen, I'm your girl!
Please send me a Direct Message with any...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recent Occupational Therapy Grad who is seeking a childcare job until August, when I begin my first OT job in the pediatric field. I have multiple years of experience with children ages 1. 5-18, but am willing to work with younger children as well. Rate is $20-25 an hour, depending on duties and amount of children. Full...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was very knowledgeable and gladly offered help to our family. She is friendly and easy to get along with. Would certainly rehire."
Frank B.
Felicia P.
Arlington, VA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
EXPERIENCED NURSING STUDENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LOOKING FOR A PT NIGHT NANNY NEWBORN CARE
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Extensive Experience: With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I excel in caring for newborns to older children, providing a safe and stimulating environment.
Nursing Student & Early Childhood Educator: Benefit from my unique blend of medical knowledge and child development expertise.
Services Offered: Overnight care,...
Felicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the incredible care provided by Felicia when it came to overnight/date night coverage. It was evident that she had a connection with our 5-year-old. Her nurturing demeanor and ability to put our child at ease was...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in McLean, VA
Brooke W.
5.0
Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer.
- Care member
Oyunjargal S.
5.0
Very detail oriented and very very efficient. Would definitely hire again.
- John E.
Adriana E.
5.0
Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves overwhelmed with her care and day-to-day activities. Adriana went above and beyond from...
- Helen H.
Elena F.
5.0
Elena took great care of our Guinea pigs while we're on vacation. She was very responsive to messages and sent pictures each day.
- Seth M.
Sheila V.
5.0
Sheila is wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. They have so much fun together and she looks forward to seeing her every time. Sheila has been available in advance and with short notice which I truly appreciate. She is very kind, responsive and communicative. I would recommend her!
- Lauren M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in McLean, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in McLean, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in McLean, VA, 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 McLean, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in McLean, VA is $19.47 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 McLean, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in McLean, VA. 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 McLean, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in McLean, VA, 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 McLean, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in McLean, VA, 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 McLean, VA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in McLean, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.