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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Analisa. I am a newly alumni from Seattle University. I majored in Psychology. I plan to continue my education and attend graduate school. I hope to receive a Ph. D. and open my own therapy practice. My passion for Psychology comes from my desire to learn more about human behaviors and conditions and my desire to...
Analisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Analisa was very responsive to outreach and she was flexible. Although we did not hire her this time, we would have if my mother hadn't come in to town unexpectedly. Definitely will consider her for our next posting."
Richard K.
Tiana D.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am the second oldest of eight children so I have pretty much been babysitting my entire life. I have babysat for other families for 17 years now and have two children of my own (11 and 13 years old). I also used to do daycare at the Renton Area Youth and Family Services Center so I have experience with all ages as well as...
Tiana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiana was an amazing first time babysitter, we loved having her! She is punctual, kind and really hit it off with our 2 year old. She will definitely be our go to for any babysitting needs."
Andria C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience within the nanny/ child care industry and experience with my own four children as well. For me, being a nanny is the most exciting and fun career offered, as well as one of the most important. I strive to create an exciting and positive environment with lots of love and learning! I truly gain...
Alice can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wow! She is super professional. I wish that I had enough nanny work for her and the other wonderful mom I interviewed today. I'd totally hire her anytime. It just came down to me needing someone with a little bit more flexibility. "
Michelle D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children, especially the little ones! I have approximately 18 years of babysitting experience, ages 1 month-13 years. I love the outdoors, any form of exercise, playing, traveling, and learning. As an educator, I believe in life-long learning, teaching the child skills that can be carried and applied throughout life. Life...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is an excellent nanny for our little baby. She has a wealth of experience with children and is genuinely interested in our baby's development. She's caring and dependable, and we feel very comfortable with her."
Dan R.
4.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a nanny from the Renton area. I have had experience in childcare for about 7 years now. I love to play games, play music, read, and do arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely adore finding new ways to engage and stimulate them!
I usually prepare meals and snacks, if not already provided. I...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole watched our son while he was about 1.5 years to 2 years old. She took took a gentle parenting approach, using redirection for problem behaviors, and working to relate to our sons interests. She loved bringing him outside to explore and play as well, even...
Kelli T.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny (15 years of experience) with all ages.
I've been working with infants for the past 8 years (in California) and have preference for that.
I have my own car and clean drive record. I feel comfortable driving kids, taking them to music classes, sports practicing, doctors/therapy appointments.
Other...
Gisele can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gisele has worked with our family for the past year mostly taking care of our toddler and more recently our newborn. She is very reliable and has helped our son learn and grow a lot, especially in helping him become more independent. She is responsible, caring,...
Josh S.
4.1
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for someone who will love and engage with your child as a family member would - I'm the person!
I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. For the past eight years I provided childcare in between my schooling and career opportunities. The majority of my experience is...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen is AMAZING!
She cared for our 8 month old daughter 4 days a week for 6 months. Our daughter adores her. When Helen arrives in the morning (always on time), our daughter squeals in utter excitement and joy to see her.
Helen is a very nurturing, gentle and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly and I am a 28-year-old Registered Nurse and childcare provider living in South Seattle. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Washington as well as a BS from Oregon State University in Human Development and Family Sciences. I have over 10 years of experience as a child care provider...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly came to help me out taking care of my toddler and baby when I needed freeing up for some work/admin. She was punctual, friendly, capable, and played really well with my toddler, and managed both kids for a time when I was out (at the witching hour) by herself...
Lizzie M.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Jorie! I am currently a nursing student and work as a CNA. I own two lovely 1-year-old cats, and I have always had dogs and/or cats in my household. I have dog and cat sat for friends and family many times, even helped to administer medications and checked blood sugars. I am a great communicator and I always...
Jorie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jorie is a wonderful individual who loves animals! Not only has she lived with pets all her life, but she owns 2 cats herself that are spoiled with constant love and attention! She has taken care of my family's pets in the past on multiple occasions and I have no...
Alexa S.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hola fam! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself &share a bit about my experience with childcare. I've always been passionate about taking care of children & giving back to my community. Began babysitting since 12, & have continued to develop my skills & knowledge in the field. I even took a specific course to become a...
Azucena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Suzie did a great job. She showed up when we planned. She kept my son occupied and happy and got him to bed, which can be a challenge itself. I would definitely hire her again. "
Brian H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In Sacramento for the summer.
A social worker with multiple years experience working with children interested in babysitting for you! Available during the days, evenings, or weekends.
I am an alum of the University with a Master of Social Work. I am in town for the summer before beginning law school. In addition to my...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hiring a babysitter you don't know during a pandemic is stressful... but Claire eased our worries and was wonderful! My husband and I needed to leave for a dinner reservation (our first date night in over a year!) before our toddler was in bed. Due to covid, our...
Danielle S.
Jessica A.
Seattle, WA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Skilled Household Manager Available For Long Term, PT Hours
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced household manager; I love helping others' homes run smoothly. While I specialize in helping you purge (live life with less) and setting up household organizational systems and helping you to maintain them, I also provide a wide variety of assistance including, but not limited to: meal prep, stocking the home,...
5.0
"Jessica helped me purge and organize a room full of family items gathered for years. Jessica is knowledgeable and was able to keep me going sorting things at an efficient pace. I liked Jessica's professionalism and ability to keep me focused. We made a big impact...
Andrea H.
Ximena L.
Renton, WA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 20-year-old college student and I'm currently living in Renton.
I have experience with children of all ages, from 5-month-old babies to 11-year-old kids.
My last jobs have been taking care of babies from 5-11 months babies and children from 1-7 years old.
I was a nanny for three 8-year-old girls for 5 months. I worked...
Ximena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ximena communicated with us very professionally, our 2 year old took to her right away. We appreciated her warmth, timeliness and ability to jump into a new home environment quickly."
Care member
3.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained veteran and a compassionate provider. I have over 15 years of experience and I worked with high profiled clients. My services are flexible for as little as a few hours a day. I design personalized care plans for the specific needs of each client. The following are care services I offer to improve my client's...
Minerva can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Imani, and I am a certified nanny. Currently, I am a grad student at the University of Washington. I am experienced, creative, and energetic. I have taken several babysitting courses, so I am prepared to take care of kids of all ages, and I have an awareness of young children's needs. I have provided care-giving...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Imani is very nice, polite and on time! She handled both my boys very well. We would definitely use her again."
Carol F.
Raegan H.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years of experience along with various skills. I have consistently babysat for families. I am a recent graduate from occupational therapy school, just waiting on my licensure to practice. I did a rotation in graduate school at a children's hospital in Indianapolis. In the past I have worked at an Autism Clinic as a...
Raegan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Isabel K.
Bellevue, WA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Certified Nurse Assistance With 16 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(7)
I am a compassionate, dedicated, service-focused, reliable worker, experienced Certified Nurse Assistant seeking to provide outstanding patient care as a dependable team member. I've worked for 8 different facilities, agencies, and with patients who needed one on one care in the comfort of their homes. I have worked with...
Isabel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Isabel is a stellar caregiver. She's loving, caring, pleasant, dependable, attentive, detail oriented and a good communicator."
Martha K.
Nicole H.
Bellevue, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Nicole. I am a fun, playful, organized, patient nanny. I have 16+years of paid experience. Working with many different families and backgrounds.
Professionally, I am a special education teacher. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities for the past 6 years, part of that time I have done ABA...
5.0
"Excellent. Caring and reliable. Goes up and above her line of duty. Nicole remains calm in difficult situations and brings a breadth of fresh air to the family as a whole. She is really amazing."
Care member
Natalia C.
Redmond, WA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Highly Motivated And Detail-oriented Housekeeper With Over 15 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented housekeeper with over 15 years of experience in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming environments. Skilled in a variety of cleaning techniques, I am committed to delivering top-quality service in both residential and commercial...
Natalia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, move-out cleaning & more
5.0
"Hired Natalia for a weekly cleaning and laundry for our family of 4! She does an amazing job! As she speaks Romanian and Russian, Communication was not a problem, Google translate helped out. Would definitely recommend her!"
Dorin C.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have five years experience in healthcare and a certified Nurse assistant ( CNA) with CPR and First Aid trained and Nurse delegation.
I offer Post operational services and transportation.
Am compassionate, patient, well spoken and love my work as a care provider, I get much fulfillment in helping those who are not able to do...
Violet can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Violet to pick me up and care for me those hours you're coming off the anesthesia and need to get settled at home. She was a dream to work with. She's professional, nurturing, and dependable. I will hire again in a second in if the arises.
10/10 for...
Adam L.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mercer Island, WA
Analisa E.
5.0
Analisa was very responsive to outreach and she was flexible. Although we did not hire her this time, we would have if my mother hadn't come in to town unexpectedly. Definitely will consider her for our next posting.
- Richard K.
Tiana D.
5.0
Tiana was great with our 7mo old daughter. She jumped right in with confidence, starting playing right away and our daughter was happy and cared for. I would recommend!!
- Kathryn T.
Alice S.
5.0
Wow! She is super professional. I wish that I had enough nanny work for her and the other wonderful mom I interviewed today. I'd totally hire her anytime. It just came down to me needing someone with a little bit more flexibility.
- Michelle D.
Maria W.
5.0
Maria is an excellent nanny for our little baby. She has a wealth of experience with children and is genuinely interested in our baby's development. She's caring and dependable, and we feel very comfortable with her.
- Dan R.
Nicole S.
5.0
Nicole watched our son while he was about 1.5 years to 2 years old. She took took a gentle parenting approach, using redirection for problem behaviors, and working to relate to our sons interests. She loved bringing him outside to explore and play as well, even during some light rain, but was also...
- Kelli T.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mercer Island, WA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mercer Island, WA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mercer Island, WA is $26.00 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 Mercer Island, WA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA. 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 Mercer Island, WA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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.