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Briel C.
Metuchen, NJ
$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I have experience dog and cat sitting for multiple pets at a time. My family has a dog, 6 cats, and lots of fish. I also grew up around a bearded dragon, so my experience is vast! Please connect with me if I can be of service!
Briel can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
Allison B.
Metuchen, NJ
$14-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
I was previously a caretaker for my 59-year-old father who had suffered brain trauma. I also have helped my elderly neighbors with their housekeeping, cooking, and other necessary services they needed help completing.
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was...
Oleksandra K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential.
I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents become more independent with their ADL's through standing and strengthening activities. I also have...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kellie. I am an experienced Personal Care Attendant and highly dedicated worker. I have worked in a nursing center for 5 years and have taken care of people privately in there homes. I have business and personal references upon request. I cook, clean, change linen and schedule and transport clients to...
Kellie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, home modification
5.0
"Warm cheerful understanding ! Some how she understood our needs before we did. Always totally dependable!I would recommend her 100%"
Edith O.
Ama M.
Sayreville, NJ
$17-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...
Ama can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is such a kind & caring person. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and empathetic person by nature and this makes me love my job as a caregiver. I have been a caregiver almost my adult life. It started when I chose to take care of my sick granddad. During my teenage years I will walk to my grandpa's house to help grandma provide him with activities of daily living. It was a...
Atlanta can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Atlanta provided excellent care to my 93 year old Mother. Atlanta is a caring, generous, careful, attentive, reliable caregiver. We recommend her without any reservations!"
Chip H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...
5.0
"JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed, knowledgeable, caring, and just an all-around fantastic person. Highly recommend!"
David M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004.
I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.
Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots).
I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."
Mike L.
Angela D.
Linden, NJ
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have over10 years of experience as a certified patient care provider. I can help with Transportation Services if necessary. I have worked with patients with disabilities , cancer alzhiemers and Dementia. I am compassionate, patient and a non smoker. I will communicate with both patient and family. I have worked in kosher homes...
Angela can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Reliable, punctual, got along well with my mother whom she was taking care of. She took very good care of her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Are you need a house cleaner? We are experienced, dependable and ready to clean your house. We do the work, you relax and take it easy. We work for give you the best experience with a checklist designed for clean every point, every area leaving your home disinfected and smelling clean and fresh.
Our services...
5.0
"I hired Jennifer for a house cleaning. She did a great job! She showed up on time and really made the house sparkle"
Claudia M.
Julie H.
Fords, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I'm a positive and reliable, patient person. I like to watch and take a good care of the old people, to make there life easy with love and caring
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."
Diane D.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$10-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My names Amanda. I've owned hamsters, parakeets, a bunny, hermit crabs, kitties and a dog (a Bichon). I love playing and taking care of my pup. He's been with us for 8 years now! I currently have three kittens and a full grown kitty too!! I have experience from working with a pet care service and can give you contact...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I have always found joy in nurturing and supporting children. With over a decade of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on their lives, I offer reliable childcare services to families. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene environment, while my creative and imaginative nature...
Shakia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shakia is great with children. She’s very attentive and caring. I can tell that attending to my children (5,11) was more than just babysitting. She loves children. She’s very punctual. She is highly recommended. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 50 year old mother of one. I have more than 10 years experience in child care and also enjoy caring for the elderly.
I cared for my 71 year old mother through stage 4 lung cancer. I made sure she took her medications and ate nutritious meals which I prepared for her. I bathed her, did all her laundry and took her to her...
Helenanne can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician
5.0
"Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer required her services, but would absolutely recommend her!"
Austin M.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me.
I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately jumped up to help. She is excellent at deescalating stressful situations for kids and meeting them where they...
Cecil R.
4.4
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lily, I'm from Brazil. I offer a service with more than 8 years of residential experience on a regular weekly and biweekly basis. I have a valid drive license. I am a trained worker with a lot of experience in cleaning and organizing. My service is fast, efficient, flexible and affordable. It is designed to meet your...
Liliam can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Lilliam (Lilly) has a lovely personality and her cleaning is top notch!
She is very thorough - my home is spotless and has a wonderful scent after each cleaning. I highly recommend Lilly!"
Kathleen N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet owner with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming as well as ample activity such as running.
I am also willing to provide home services if you are going out of town. I can stay with...
Melissa can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as an excellent role model to my young child. My daughter always looked forward to her time with Cami and are...
Rubina S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Metuchen, NJ
Samantha L.
5.0
Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was actually coming for a period of time...
- Oleksandra K.
Kellie O.
5.0
Warm cheerful understanding ! Some how she understood our needs before we did. Always totally dependable!I would recommend her 100%
- Edith O.
Ama M.
5.0
AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself right into the situation and gave our family the support we needed.
- Care member
Atlanta A.
5.0
Atlanta provided excellent care to my 93 year old Mother. Atlanta is a caring, generous, careful, attentive, reliable caregiver. We recommend her without any reservations!
- Chip H.
Jennifer W.
5.0
JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed, knowledgeable, caring, and just an all-around fantastic person. Highly recommend!
- David M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Metuchen, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Metuchen, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Metuchen, NJ, 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 Metuchen, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Metuchen, NJ is $14.00 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 Metuchen, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Metuchen, NJ. 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 Metuchen, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Metuchen, NJ, 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 Metuchen, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Metuchen, NJ, 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.