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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a camp counselor last year for kids with autism. This summer I am volunteering at a pre school during the week so am free to help out on nights and weekends. I am a junior at the University of San Diego majoring in psychology. I love kids and hopefully would like to go to graduate school for family therapy
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Are you searching to get your home cleaned with care? Hi! My name is Sheilla. I have four years of experience in cleaning homes with care. I possess excellent customer service skills and have a keen eye for detail. I am independent and reliable.
Contact me to schedule an appointment for pricing.
Sheilla can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am in America with the right to work legally, I can do household chores, I have an 18-year-old driver's license, I can drive my own car
Lasha can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Chelsea B.
Northport, NY
$30-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with newborn puppies, kittens, as well as full grown snakes, horses, dogs, birds, and cats. I'm no stranger to physical labor when it comes to caring for large animals and I have been training and caring for dogs for over 9 years. With my training, my dogs have preformed in multiple musical productions, talent...
Chelsea can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Chelsea is AMAZING! She takes such great care of our Frenchie (Bentley). We’re so happy to have her! Always reliable & has even helped us in a pinch. Thank you for being our fur baby’s caretaker! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a professional woman who lives and works locally. I have a cat and a dog of my own. I have worked with dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I will love yours like I do my own. I am a notary so I am security cleared.
Jill can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am CPR certified and have 1 year of experience in senior care. I can help with Home Care and Errands/Shopping. I actually got introduced to a nice senior lady who was also a neighbor that couldn't walk her big Labrador retriever. I was her dog walker! She wanted to add food shopping as a service and I ended up doing...
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tara is an animal
Whisperer! I’ve know her for 45 years and she has always had animals. She nurtures and adores animals. I would trust Tara with my animals any day. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa! I have a lifetime of experience with animals. I adore all types of animals. I am a mother of 4 grown children so my schedule is quite flexible. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I also cared Golden Retrievers for years. Three of the pups became service dogs. Walking is a big hobby of mine, and over the years, I have...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Mature friendly and compassionate. I live in Hicksville and available to care for your loved one. I truly enjoy caring for people. I am an experienced Medical Assistant and Home Health Aide. I provide caring and dedicated attention to the people I care for. Encourage physical activity and social interaction. I am always...
Melissa can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Melissa took care of my father for the past 18 months. Quite simply - she's the best of the best!
We had a series of other caregivers prior - and Melissa is in a class by herself.
She's responsible, professional, sensitive, patient, fun to be with - and most...
Jeff Z.
Michele F.
East Meadow, NY
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Cleaning is my therapy! I absolutely love to clean and help people.
Michele can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
Jenie S.
Brentwood, NY
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a housekeeper for over a decade. I can provide great reference. I am ready to provide with an excellent service and willing to learn individuals cleaning preference. I am motivate to learn and eager to start working for you.
Jenie can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
4.0
"Jenie showed up as per our agreement. I was pleased with her work considering it was her first time cleaning my home. Her experience showed. I will definitely use her again."
Marcia O.
Donna S.
Massapequa, NY
< $10/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Child Care Provider Seeking The Perfect Family Fit!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced, dedicated and nurturing nanny. I've always loved working in child care whether it be in a classroom or someone's home. I have loved forming lasting relationships with all the families, and students, I've cared for. I am always thinking of new and creative ways of keeping children entertained from crafts at...
Donna can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Diane V.
Bay Shore, NY
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a fun, happy, dependable, reliable, trustworthy. I am returned to college 2021. I loves kids and animals as if they were my own. Babysitter on an I am a fun, happy, dependable, reliable, trustworthy. I am returned to college 2021. I loves kids and animals as if they were my own. Babysitter on and off since 2000 to present....
Diane can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Diane is great with kids and they respond so well to her. She has been amazing with my daughter over the years. She knows how to connect with kids whether it's with art or sports, to get them to interact. Diane is a sweetheart!"
Michele P.
Janice C.
Bay Shore, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Register Home Health Care Aid With Her Own Transportation
5.0
(4)
Hi allow me to introduce myself to you. I am HHA PCA & TBI experience I work private cases. I have 21 + years experience in senior and adult care. I also have experience in Working with individuals with Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's Alzheimer's And dementia . I am a caring and compassionate person. I have a lot of patience. I...
Janice can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Janice is a very loving and caring person."
Madaline A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very caring, and treats my mother like her own. She makes my Mother's Day! Anyone that needs help with their loved one should definitely hire Nancy..."
Robert G.
Vanessa G.
Bethpage, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Housecleaning Available On All Weekdays./Cleaning Organization Services Available/
4.9
(20)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Experience 10 years. totally punctual, reliable, organizer, friend, I love what I do. availability. I have references. I do all kinds of cleaning services if needed work with organization and take care of animal in case of travel
Vanessa can also help with: Basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Vanessa is awesome! She does an excellent job and is very reliable! I have recommended her to many friends and family who also have nothing but positive things to say about Vanessa!!"
Shannon G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello
I am a warm , fun , compassionate 54 yr old woman mother of two grown children . I also have a 20 yr plus medical background working in cardiology (mostly geriatrics) licensed Med Assistant & phlebotomist as well. I cared for a 92 yr old amazing & loving woman during the pandemic until now . She is residing to Florida...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacey was an absolute Godsend to my family. I was juggling too much with 3 kids, an online business and a teaching job. My husband was traveling a lot for his job at the time. Stacey came into our lives at the perfect time. I was getting very stressed & felt that...
Allison M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Alethea! I am a 28-year-old who a hardworking, responsible yet fun individual that works very well with children. I have volunteered in a day care school for about 5 months and took care of children ranging from ages 4 to 11. I also volunteer weekly in my church to take care of the 2 to 6-year-olds during...
Alethea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"My kids looooved Alethea. I hired her for before school care. She would feed them breakfast, help them get ready for school, and if they were ready well before time she would even play board games with them."
Geraldine M.
Jay U.
Wantagh, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm sensitive to the needs of the senior community. I've cared for my Grandmother. I'm a healthy minded pet owner with a background and interests including psychology, nutrition, the arts and sports.
Not sure why I received a review from Tracy, as I didn't provide any service for her. She requested care but was unable to...
Jay can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, visiting physician
4.0
"Interviewed over phone. Very nice person."
Christine F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Seeking Full-time Live-in Nanny position. Moved to Long Island last year so I can be closer to my new granddaughter.
Over 20 yrs experience both in daycare and homes, and also a former foster parent, and substitute teacher's assistant for Special Needs classes . I have worked for families with various careers, from military,...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Paula is a great asset to my single mom household. She is very punctual and great with the kids. Paula is also a Mom and doesn't let my little ones get things past her. She also helps me with my daughter who has Type 1 Diabetes doing her shots, blood sugar tests...
Michelle L.
5.0
(3)
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. I enjoy helping others and being there for them to help with day-to-day activities or just someone to talk to or just listen. I was brought up to respect everyone but especially the elderly. I am able to provide a number of services to patients to...
Aida can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Thanks to your care, I have been able to take some time to relax and enjoy with my son. For example, I was able to take him on an overnight trip for his birthday. I would not have been able to do that without you.
You are so important to our family! We are so...
Lisa B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Melville, NY
Chelsea B.
5.0
Chelsea stayed at my home to pet sit for me. She was wonderful with my dog who has separation anxiety and my 15 year old cat.
My pup loved her the minute she came into our home and she felt her calming presence. She stayed in touch throughout her stay and also sent photos.
Chelsea is a caring pet...
- Cynthia M.
Tara F.
5.0
Tara is lovely! My mom and her dog absolutely loved her. She helped with errands, doctor's appointments, walking the dog and anything you need. She is really so easy going and a great companion.
- Jessica W.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa took care of my father for the past 18 months. Quite simply - she's the best of the best!
We had a series of other caregivers prior - and Melissa is in a class by herself.
She's responsible, professional, sensitive, patient, fun to be with - and most important - caring. She does have a...
- Jeff Z.
Jenie S.
4.0
Jenie showed up as per our agreement. I was pleased with her work considering it was her first time cleaning my home. Her experience showed. I will definitely use her again.
- Marcia O.
Diane V.
5.0
Diane is great with kids and they respond so well to her. She has been amazing with my daughter over the years. She knows how to connect with kids whether it's with art or sports, to get them to interact. Diane is a sweetheart!
- Michele P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Melville, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Melville, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Melville, 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 Melville, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Melville, NY is $20.00 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 Melville, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Melville, 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 Melville, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Melville, 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 Melville, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Melville, 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.