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Therapy dogs in Metuchen, NJ
Briel C.
Metuchen, NJ
$15-20/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
$15-26/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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Nancy M.
Westfield, NJ
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.
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 worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home.
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...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it."
Whitney F.
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: Home modification, personal care, dementia, visiting physician, live-in home care
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: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is such a kind & caring person. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. "
Care member
Agnieszka J.
South Amboy, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...
Agnieszka can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Agnieszka (Angie) is kind, professional, and deeply caring. She is very knowledgeable about how to care for and handle our mom's loss of memory and her moods that do change throughout the day. We are so grateful that God brought this angel into our lives to help...
Marisa D.
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: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification
5.0
"Atlanta was my first hire on care.com. She was accommodating, punctual, and professional. She cared for my 90-year old mother while I was at a business dinner. At first, I was worried about hiring someone I did not know; however, the minute Atlanta arrived I knew...
Lisa B.
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 walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one.
I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...
Donna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I could say that about. Donna is an experienced mother and has young grandchildren, so she knows what she is...
Katie B.
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, 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
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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."
Diane D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$15-25/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 walking, pet sitting
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
"We hired Shakia part time. I would recommend her for two reasons: First, she is highly responsive. Whenever I need her help, she would respond me and let me know the availability in a short time. Seconds Shakia is good at playing with baby. She reads and plays and...
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 • 6 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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures.
**Services:**
Daily walks and...
Marlaina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Marlaina was AMAZING with my fur babies!! She kept me informed the entire weekend with photos and updates to how they were adjusting. She paid attention to their individual needs and treated each pup different based off that which I appreciated because my 2 babies...
Dani B.
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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.
Nancy M.
5.0
Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it.
- Whitney F.
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
Agnieszka J.
5.0
Angie helped us take care of our mother with love and respect
- Juliet A.
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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 $15.00 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.