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During school, I picked up side jobs cleaning houses for two years. My services include laundry, errand running, and general house cleaning, organization, and dog walking. I love pets and families and I understand the need to keep a house clean for a family, yet not having time to due to work and other activities, this is why I...
Christina can also help with: General room cleaning, pet waste cleanup, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
I am a recent occupational therapy grad looking for care giving job while searching for ideal full time OT job. I have also worked as a patient care technician in an acute care hospital as well as worked in various settings during my clinical affiliations. I am passionate about the health care field in general because I love...
Katie can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
Kourtney K.
Mechanicville, NY
$21-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a very reliable and trustworthy mother of one. I have 8 years experience in childcare specializing in children with special needs. I also have experience in pet care and house cleaning services. I'm very flexible and willing to work to fit your schedule.
Kourtney can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am a graduate student open to general housework and basic cleaning/organizing jobs. I am a quick learner and am comfortable around kids and animals. I am mostly looking for one-time jobs or recurring occasional clients. I live in Carrboro and have my own car. Non-smoker, vaccinated.
Julia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, dusting, general room cleaning, move-out cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
Kourtney K.
Mechanicville, NY
$19-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a very reliable and trustworthy mother of one. I have 8 years experience in childcare specializing in children with special needs. I also have experience in pet care and house cleaning services. I'm very flexible and willing to work to fit your schedule.
Kourtney can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Rosina, I've been in the healthcare field for 24 years and find my job very rewarding. I'm Caring compassionate & very reliable. I Have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia. I've worked with the elderly in assisted living and nursing facilities & also there homes. I've also worked with individuals with...
Rosina can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I had Rosina take care of my grandmother for 4 weeks while myself and my family went on vacation, she is very trustworthy always picked up the phone asap when I called. My grandmother absolutely loved her I would definitely hire her again."
Ambrin S.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
11 years childcare experience. Working with children six weeks of age to 12 years old. Experience in early learning and nanny services.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily has taken care of my son full time for over a year- from age 8 months to 22 months. She has become an irreplaceable part of our family and treats our son with so much love and care. He is so ahead with language development, counting, and other milestones and...
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Stacie E.
Ballston Lake, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
5.0
"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."
Crystal H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Quinn. I am 20 years old and a Junior attending the University of New England. I am from Ballston Lake, New York. I am pursuing an Education major and a minor in Special Education. My goal is to become a Kindergarten Teacher:)
I have around 7 years of experience with babysitting and have references...
Quinn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We adore Quinn! She has been wonderful with our 3 girls and is reliable and responsible. She took care of them and ran them around to different camps during the summer. We’re excited to have her take care of them again when she’s home from school for the summer...
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Marsha T.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marsha,
I am currently available for overnights. Feel free to contact me as things change.
I am a certified Personal Care Assistant and CPR certified with 15+ years experience in PRIVATE home care services. Your loved one will receive quality care and compassion they deserve. I enjoy going above and beyond to make...
Marsha can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Exceptional employee who truly has become apart of the family in a short amount of time. Caring, kind, knowledgeable and smart."
Erin S.
Samina A.
Clifton Park, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages
4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Samina and I have been providing childcare services for 25+ years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. I successfully ran my own licensed daycare for 15+ years and am currently providing services in the Clifton Park area. I enjoy...
Samina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samina has watched our daughter since she was 4 months old. She is now turning 2. I was a wreck leaving my baby for the first time but she made it much easier. She is so warm, loving, and soft spoken. My daughter adores her as if she is family and is ecstatic to go...
Ally J.
5.0
(2)
I have been working with elderly people for about 10 years now. I worked in nursing homes, home care agencies and assisted living for a few years. I have taken on many different cases related to Alzheimer's, dementia, paraplegic & quadriplegic, assisted living, hands-on care, range of motion, assisted in occupational & physical...
Jasmine can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is a very kind and sweet young women. She's motivated and passionate about her work!"
Amy G.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, I am a 53-year-old woman I live alone in Ballston Spa. I have nothing/nobody that entangles me with my availability to care for you, or your loved one. I have an Associate Degree in Human Services and I am taking online courses toward my Bachelor's Degree in the same with a focus on Elder/ End of life care. I am CPR...
Annmarie can also help with: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Annmarie was an addition to some short term care needed by my parents. Very last minute our plans changed and we found ourselves without a caregiver in the evenings. Thankfully Annmarie made herself available to help cover the hours. She helped around the house and...
Dale K.
5.0
(2)
Skills are bathing, dressing, skin care, transferring, hoyer lift wheelchairs, etc., bringing to doctors appointments, writing up documents, doing 12 hours of in-service a year. Doing HHA for 18 years. I'm CPR certified.
Maureen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Maureen was fantastic, we hired her to help care for My grandmother and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. She was caring and knowledgeable, and always went above and beyond. She was caring and very communicative with us through this time. If you are looking...
Amber F.
Tiffany F.
Schaghticoke, NY
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
A Passionate, Experienced Sitter From Schaghticoke, New York.
5.0
(1)
I'm Tiffany, a passionate, experienced sitter living in Schaghticoke, New York. I specialize in caring for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. I have 3 years of experience and my services include providing a safe and nurturing environment, engaging activities to promote learning and growth, light housekeeping and meal...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Oh my, where do I start? Tiffany is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was such a blessing to our family during her time with us and most importantly, our children absolutely adored her. Tiffany was punctual, loving/caring, careful and safe, had a joyful attitude every single...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a compassionate mother of two little children (5 and 6) so I have a great deal of experience with little kids. I am currently a stay at home mom and I am working on getting my masters as a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst). I know the importance of finding a reliable and caring person to watch over your own, I...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Andrea was absolutely wonderful with my children. She was responsible, reliable and the kids looked forward to spending time with her. I felt comfort knowing that Andrea has children of, and which gave her high expectations as a caregiver. She is so sweet and...
Annie C.
Brooke M.
Ballston Spa, NY
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for considering me and looking at my profile. My name is Brooke and I am 32 years old. I have worked in a preschool as an assistant teacher, nannied for many wonderful families and have three little boys myself! It's safe to say I have a lot of experience with children.
In September of 2010, I was the head Cross...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brooke worked with our family on a daily basis to care for our daughter. She started when our daughter was 3 months old and has been with us for the past 9 months. Leaving your baby with someone else can be tough, but we felt comfortable with her from the moment...
Khristin F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Currently working in the financial services industry Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a hybrid schedule. With generous PTO and bank holidays, I am looking to provide childcare to local families in my spare time.
For the past 12 years, I have babysat families with multiple children. My father is the oldest...
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I provide the friendliest and most caring pet sitting service for your dearest pal. I grew up my entire life surrounded with pets, from mans best friend to the sweetest felines and a cute little hamster. I raised my golden cocker spaniel from when he was only 6 months old to his tender age of 13. My cat tommy was born in my shoe...
Andrea can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"Andrea pet sat for my two large dogs. They loved her and so did we! I would definitely recommend her to others!"
Veronica P.
Work with Animal Assisted Therapy Animals at work, work a lot to understand the emotional and social needs of dogs.
Madelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mechanicville, NY
Rosina S.
5.0
Rosina is compassionate and skilled in the care of patients with advanced illness and disability. More than that she treats those she cares for as she would her own family. She is someone you can fully trust with your loved one which is, along with her innate kind and gentle nature, the most...
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Emily S.
5.0
Emily has taken care of my son full time for over a year- from age 8 months to 22 months. She has become an irreplaceable part of our family and treats our son with so much love and care. He is so ahead with language development, counting, and other milestones and I give Emily so much credit for...
- Care member
Stacie E.
5.0
Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character.
- Crystal H.
Quinn W.
5.0
We adore Quinn! She has been wonderful with our 3 girls and is reliable and responsible. She took care of them and ran them around to different camps during the summer. We’re excited to have her take care of them again when she’s home from school for the summer (and during vacation times)!
- Care member
Marsha T.
5.0
Marsha answered an SOS message for help with my mom who is 2 hours from me, fell on the ice and sent home from the emergency room. Marsha was at my mother's house within an hour, met with and know the other professional we contacted. Marsha was critical in helping us formulate a care plan. She is...
- Tara L.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mechanicville, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mechanicville, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mechanicville, NY, 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 Mechanicville, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mechanicville, NY is $17.60 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 Mechanicville, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mechanicville, NY. 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 Mechanicville, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mechanicville, NY, 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 Mechanicville, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mechanicville, NY, 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.