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5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hard working private housekeeper with 13 years of experience in managing household operations, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and budgeting. Experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping service on live-in and live-out basis at families' primary residences and vacation homes.
Tiffany can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning & more
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(1)
Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....
Eden can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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"I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her...
David R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
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"Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
Bri A.
Staten Island, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started caring for seniors when I was taking care of my grandparents I knew I had a passion to help wanting to give them the best of quality of life that I possibly could and happiness.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. They are young adults in college so I try to spend as much time with them as I can....
Bri can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
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"Amazing Caretaker with a great personality. I am immensely grateful for the exceptional care provided by our father's caretaker. Her dedication, patience, and compassionate approach transformed our father's daily life. She not only managed his complex needs with...
Eugene H.
Coco B.
Cranford, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings.
Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...
Donna can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Donna has been working for me for over a year and a half helping take care of my now 3-year-old daughter and I dread the day that she will no longer be a fixture in my home. Donna is 100% reliable and trustworthy. She loves my daughter and takes care of her as if...
Jill G.
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(4)
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 14 years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...
Ria can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, home modification, personal care, visiting physician, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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"It was very hard to find someone to care of your parent let alone, the right person. As my brother and I we're looking we came across Ria. Ria took care of my mom for several years, with love. She ran errands, made lunch, dinner and tucked her into bed with a...
Pam C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
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"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...
Michelle M.
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(3)
My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
Violeta can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor...
Lisa Z.
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(2)
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...
D'onna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"D'onna is a quiet but intellectually strong person. Very sweet personality. Willing to learn and work hard as a team member or individually. Can be counted on no matter what situation arises."
Arnold D.
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(1)
My name is Ashley, and I'm looking for a part-time job while I am in my fieldwork for occupational therapy. I graduated from Penn State in 2021 and am in my 3rd year of graduate school. I have experience as a nanny, paraprofessional, and direct support professional in a group home. Please message me for my resume!
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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"Ashley has nannied for my family for 2.5 years. Watched and helped to make both my babies grow! She is a genuinely loving and caring person. Don't walk, run! Anyone would be lucky to have her as a caregiver "
Becky N.
Alice D.
South River, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Years Of Experience,free Estimate And Good References. Responsible Housecleaning,working With Love.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My service is quality guarantee, with over 15 years of experience with residential and commercial clean. Now days , is very important to be able to know who is coming to work in your house before they start. Let me provide you , some good references to give you a peace of mind. I also have insurance.
Thank you
Very Truly...
Alice can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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"Alice is the best! She is reliable, trustworthy, and an overall beautiful person! She does fabulous work, is very conscientious and willing to do any extras requested. You can't go wrong hiring her!"
Michele K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 15, I took care of triplets and a 5-year-old. A few years later I was hired by a Hungarian family in New York City to help with their 3 children ages 2-8. I spoke to them in Hungarian, which was a huge plus for the parents, and I watched them in the evenings. Since then I have been a nanny for 3...
Agnes can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Agnes took wonderful care of our baby boy from ages five to nine months. She is very professional, experienced and responsible. She is always punctual and was always flexible if we asked her to stay a bit later at the last minute. She is experienced in all...
Evan B.
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(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to two granddaughters, dog mom. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I am too young and energetic to...
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"Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Jessica was our baby's nanny over the summer. She took great care of our 4 month old baby. Jessica was very kind, thoughtful, caring, and engaging with our baby. It was wonderful having Jessica as our nanny."
Prajakta S.
Valeria B.
New Brunswick, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name Is Valeria, I'm 20 years old! I'm offering childcare, pet care.
I enjoy spending time with children I have a 4 yrs experience with children care.
I have experience with cleaning service I offer cleaning, cooking, laundry, organizing service.
Valeria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"She's a lovely women. Great with children."
Yesica L.
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(1)
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...
Cathi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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"Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia and Cathi really too the time to understand my Mom and developed a wonderful relationship with her."
Dawn V.
Matthew S.
Somerset, NJ
$22-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment.
I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years.
I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients.
I...
Matthew can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...
Falguni B.
Mzia I.
Dunellen, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...
Mzia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
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"Mzia is a dependable, caring and responsible caregiver. She took care of my mother for over 6 years and was not just a health aide for us but we also considered her a member of the family. Mzia will go above and beyond to make sure your loved one is well taken care...
Brooke V.
Emeline P.
Dunellen, NJ
$20-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone. I have been professionally providing cleaning services for almost 2years - at a very young age my mom taught me being clean and keeping the house tidy is very important. Looking forward to helping families feel relaxed in a clean home!
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Metuchen, NJ
Eden G.
5.0
I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her response and I really felt like I had...
- David R.
Alison C.
5.0
Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my children around locally, which I don't...
- Megan M.
Bri A.
5.0
Sabrina is punctual, knowledgeable, hardworking and caring. She is attentive and engages our father in conversation during her time with him while also giving him great care .
- Steven C.
Donna C.
5.0
I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves my children like her own , but because she to played a part in my development & I'm now 31 years old .
- Breanna F.
Ria M.
5.0
Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with several Hospitalizations and brief stays in a physical care facility,and finally through Five months of home hospice care and eventual demise in...
- Judy H.
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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.