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60 therapy dogs are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Melrose Park, IL
Emilia C.
Lombard, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am offering a cleaning service that combines both physical and energetic cleansing.
At ClearSpace Cleaners, I believe a truly clean environment goes beyond just spotless surfaces-it's about creating a space that feels as good as it looks.
My specialized cleaning service not only deep-cleans every corner of your space...
Emilia can also help with: Basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Emilia has been amazing for my mom. She cleans, organizes, drives her to the store, and provides some much needed company. She has been a gift who has brightened my mom's world with her upbeat and positive attitude. She is so hardworking. "
Allyson R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...
Melissa D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I just graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy looking to work while in studying for my boards! I am 29, CPR and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. Many years of experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Also have worked with children with Autism. Have a car and...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!"
Tessa P.
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 9 families 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 as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
5.0
"Natasha saved us as our frail dad was suddenly discharged from the hospital when he had no family available. At the last minute, in a blizzard, during the holidays - ! she did exactly what we needed- and we will continue to hire her. She is punctual,...
Karla B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carolynn is dependable bright and caring. She is an excellent companion who quickly earns her clients trust."
Bill M.
Armin R.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Armin, I am 30 yrs old male.
I have 2 years of experience with caregiving.
I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed.
I have experience with:
-Parkinson's disease
-ALS
-Dementia
-Stroke
-Quadriplegic
I assist with daily life activities; meal prep, medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....
Dawn M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi :) my name is Ameena . I've been a stay at home mom since 2015, and I proudly had 4 kids within these 7 years . Two amazing girls and two beautiful boys . Before that, I was in customer service but now I feel that I have become an expert in child care . I nursed all 4 of my kids and it was the happiest years of my life . I...
Ameena can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ameena was kind, patient, and fun with my 6 year old. Communication was great between us and the review from my little guy was “she’s the best.”"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two and have 20 years plus of experience with senior care. I have experience with Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer's care. I also have experience in g-tube feeding. I can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I'm also Covid...
Corazon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Cora came through for me in a big way today and I will definitely be hiring her again. She is thoughtful, patient and very understanding with a sweet and kind personality. Very professional, respectful and competent. A real gem. She responded to my request very...
Jo U.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angie was awesome to work with! She has a calming yet fun presence and my toddler loved playing with her! She followed all instructions and asked questions when appropriate. We will definitely hire her again for childcare in there future!"
Joanna Villacorta G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.
Selmija can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"This is my first time using Care.com and Mia is wonderful! She contacted me right away after making the job post and scheduling was easy. She was very attentive to our needs and cleaned the house perfectly!"
Care member
Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
Care member
Sheree B.
Westchester, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available
5.0
(4)
Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL
August 2017 to Present
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sheree is very genuine and caring. She's a pleasure to be around and dependable."
Redeemer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
Joanna S.
Chicago, IL
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of House management
, family assistant experience. I've worked in high end homes/estates as house manager; family assistant, nanny, personal stylist, executive housekeeper and chef.
I was in-charge of general up keep and cleanliness of large estate residences between 4, 000 sq. ft. - 28, 000 sq. ft. I did weekly...
Joanna can also help with: Attic cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a white dust cloth to find dirt after she left. The cloth is still bright white. I'll call her again!"
Gwynne B.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Lauren, I'm an energetic, positive, and reliable person. I enjoy cleaning, organizing, and paying attention to details. I enjoy cleaning so much that I would always clean my friends houses when they needed help. My previous jobs were babysitting and taking care of pets so I have lots of experience cleaning up after kids...
Lauren can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hi! Over the past nine years I have helped care for several ladies suffering from memory loss. I feel God has given me a real gift to help those that are suffering and I would be honored if you would consider me to help when you are away. I have a clean background, 4 yr college degree and desire to support my myself and my...
Jonie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, respite care & more
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency.
Any human, pet or plant...
Betty A.
Brandy F.
Chicago, IL
$17-30/hr
I have 3 years of experience taking care of dogs. Specifically 2 full grown golden retrievers and one as a puppy. I would walk them, train the puppy, take them to vet appointments, and take them to and from the groomers. I also had to take one pup to reoccurring physical therapy and help her recover with exercises at home as...
Brandy can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Emily and I am a 20-year-old college student studying occupational therapy for children. I originally signed up at Care. com with the intention of only taking occasional babysitting positions but I'm also really good with pets and have had experience taking care of cats and dogs for about 4 years now. I have...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Kelly M.
Chicago, IL
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kelly and I love animals! I currently have two dogs of my own but have also had guinea pigs and fish! I'm completing my undergraduate degree in speech therapy at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater but spend a lot of time in Chicago with my family. I've had an amazing experience pet sitting for many different breeds of...
Kelly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Melrose Park, IL
Emilia C.
5.0
Emilia has been an amazing help with organizing projects. She’s prompt, professional, takes direction well, and is great at initiating tasks on her own. With my health issues, I’ve really needed the extra support, and Emilia’s positive attitude has made all the difference. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Martina B.
5.0
I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now sweetly refers to her. And my family...
- Melissa D.
Emily Q.
5.0
Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!
- Tessa P.
Natacha P.
5.0
Natacha in not only caring, patient and understanding. She is also incredibly professional in the details. Providing help organizing and managing the care team put in place to help my sister. I highly recommend her for your loved one.
- Sara J.
Destiny P.
5.0
Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!
- Thanairy A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Melrose Park, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Melrose Park, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Melrose Park, IL, 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 Melrose Park, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Melrose Park, IL is $20.11 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 Melrose Park, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Melrose Park, IL. 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 Melrose Park, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Melrose Park, IL, 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 Melrose Park, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Melrose Park, IL, 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 Melrose Park, IL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.