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Helen P.
Trafford, PA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Promise: The Best Pet Care Services for Your Fur Kids and Your Peace of Mind
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for our family pets for over 35 years. I have often been called upon by friends to care for their pets while they travel or are working extended hours to care for their pets. I have found that many times, I've had the same need for exceptional pet care services and had nowhere to turn! I'm a single parent and...
Helen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Helen cared for my two dogs while I was out of town for the weekend. I have a great dane and a chihuahua, and they are usually pretty leery of new people. Helen came over to meet the dogs prior to watching them and they loved her! She is great with both large and...
Tim D.
Latawsha T.
West Mifflin, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, responsible. CURRENTLY CPR Certified. Cert In Occupational Therapy And CNA .PT/As Needed
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
LOVING, RELIABLE, PATIENT ; 10 plus years of paid babysitting/nanny experience.(NON SMOKER)Comfortable with pets. I have cared for children from newborn up. I am CPR certified. Certified in Occupational Therapy. I have 15 plus years of healthcare experience as well. I LOVE children. I enjoy taking my babes to the park, taking...
Latawsha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Latawsha is awesome! She is very caring
,loving and will do anything for anybody. She is definitely a hard worker, always on time and very friendly also easy to get along with and persons able. I have known Latawsha 11 plus years. She is just an all around good...
Alex F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am looking for a full-time/part-time nanny position. I have 14 years of experience. I'm a college graduate, speak English, German & Czech. I absolutely love children! I grew up with two brothers and five nephews. I did babysitting for a few couples and worked with kids of all ages. I have experience from a childcare...
Martina can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Martina has been an absolute blessing to my family. She always sends me pictures of my son throughout the day. She loves him like her own. I never have to wonder whether he's safe or happy; I can rest assured that he is in good hands."
Alisha F.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Anne. I have been a teacher, a tutor and a nanny for over 15 years.
The majority of my work right now is tutoring in Spanish. But I miss nannying and I'd love to get back into that on a part time basis.
Spanish, English, Reading, ADD Children As Young
When I tutor your child in his or her classes know that...
5.0
"I hired Anne to help me learn Spanish. She had a lot of resources and I always had enough material to learn. She is patient and has years of teaching experience so that teaching comes naturally.
Her fees were extremely reasonable."
Deborah R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning and caring for my home for 35 years. So I would guess it would be much more accurate to say 25+ years of experience vs. 10-15 years, but they do ask for "paid" experience here.
Since moving back to Pittsburgh, I've been rebuilding my client list and transitioning this to be full-time! I'd like to add only 2...
Helen can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, move-out cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"I HIGHLY recommend Helen! I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are to have found her!! She has been a true asset to my family, including our lazy, stubborn bulldog! For the first time in years, I can go away for a week or a weekend and Helen takes care of...
Dana C.
Patricia S.
Scottdale, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about working with seniors. Organized and experienced in working with a wide range of illnesses and needs. Including dementia patience Parkinson's disease and hospice care. Transfers, pivots, showers, assisting with walking, cognitive therapy and physical therapy. Ordering and dispensing medication,...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Patsy's mantra was "if you are on time you are late," and that matched my dad's perfectly. Patsy took care of my parents both my mother and my father for four years. They became very close and he always looked upon her as his best friend. She was. Her tenderness...
Marianne K.
Sherry B.
Canonsburg, PA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate. I want to be your "Helping Hand" with your love ones. I am listed on the Aging Services of Washington County as well as the UPMC Welllist. I have all of my background checks, as well as CPR and defibrillator training. I can help your loved ones stay in their home by...
Sherry can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care
5.0
"Sherry can be counted on for all of the help I needed. Trips to the doctor. Trips to physical therapy. Picking up prescriptions. Getting the mail. Taking out the garbage and recycle. Bringing me to the original surgery at 5:30 am. Waiting 5 hours for me to be ready...
Lavonne K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, let me start by saying I absolutely love all animals, but cats are where my heart is at! I provide drop in services for your kitty or kitties. Please feel comfortable in knowing your kitty or kitties are in good hands.
Tiffany can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Tiffany is is very good with cats,she has Pamela and Lilly she is wonderful and takes very good care of them.they get love and nurturing from her,there couldn't be any better person than her to care for cats and other animal's it is her heart that shines through...
Mary D.
Miriam R.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Miriam.
As a self employed residential and commercial cleaner with 13yrs experience. I'm quick to adapt to new work environments and evolve technique. I pride in having strong attention to detail while providing consistent and quality service in a reasonable time frame. My hard working ethics comes from working...
Miriam can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Alyssa P.
West Mifflin, PA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for viewing my account!
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Incompetence Care, Bathing/Dressing, Daily exercise PT/OT. Dementia/Alzheimer's care, meal preparation/feeding, housekeeping & companionship.
I am also CPR/BLS certified & fully vaccinated.
Alyssa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alyssa took care of my 92-year-old father-in-law. She is loving and caring. I had the utmost confidence in her abilities to care for him. She is trustworthy, reliable and compassionate. Very attentive to his needs. The other caregivers loved working with her. They...
Keith K.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have been in healthcare and housekeeping for 10 years. I provide services for seniors and/or people with IDD. I have assisted individuals with early and late stages of dementia and Alzheimer's.
I am CPR/AED AND FIRST AID, and medication certified. I will provide your loved one with the Daily care they need while...
Kimberly can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
Diane U.
Bethel Park, PA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Holistic Helper Seeking Temporary F/T Or P/T Position Post-op Is My Speciality
5.0
(4)
I'm a Bethel Park native living w mom. She is very active from ballroom to staying active. I have helped her from daily stretching, exercise, eating healthier, green smoothie daily, light therapy, filtered air and water, to name a few.
I've owned a physician referred wellness center since 2000. I pretty much have a unique list...
Diane can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, personal care, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Diane is caring, kind and professional. She gives her full attention to her clients. She is very knowledgeable about healthy living and promotes healthy lifestyles choices. I have learned so much from her and I appreciate her energy. I consider myself one of...
Care member
Kristen K.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello!! I'm a 22-year-old music therapy intern who loves caring for furry friends as a side job! I have plenty of experiencing caring for cats, dogs, birds, and lizards.
Kristen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Elisa, your friendly neighborhood pet sitter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I'm here to offer my services to all the pet owners in need of a little extra help. I am a beginner though because I started caring for my family's puppy 8 months ago. Within that timeframe, I had exposure to basic training, positive...
Elisa Daniela can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I grew up with two dogs (both rescues, one who had special needs coming from a previously abusive environment). I learned to ride and care for horses at summer camps during my childhood and volunteered at an equine therapy center throughout high school. I currently live with two cats, Pierogi and Parsnip. I am reliable and care...
Henry can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Tessa L.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi everyone! I am 23 years old and currently in my second year of Pitt's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program! I have current PA clearances and I am CPR certified! I have experience working with children from 6 months old to 11 years old! I am looking to fill my days off on Tuesdays and Fridays with a babysitting position to...
Tessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Gabrielle H.
West Mifflin, PA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Elle. I am a junior at Duquesne University in their physical therapy program. I am looking for a part time position for week day afternoons or weekends. I have previous babysitting and nanny experience. I am also first aid and CPR certified.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amanda C.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am currently an occupational therapy graduate student at Pitt. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for 5 years but also currently as a student assistant at a daycare working with children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. I'm very trustworthy and quick to respond to any questions. I also ask lots to questions when...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
I am a trained visual artist with experience working as an Imagineer. I can offer one-on-one lessons with your child for their artistic development or therapy.
Lindsey O.
Washington, PA
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have had babysitting experience since a very young age with caring for kids from our church. Typically work with older kids 5 years and older. I am a manager at Chick-fil-A and also was recently certified as a certified nursing assistant. I am in school to be a physical therapy assistant. I am very high energy and love...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Monessen, PA
Helen P.
5.0
I needed a person to care for my 2 cats and 1 dog during a recent surgery; both cats are 'special needs' in that they must be fed with supplements due to health conditions, and my dog is a recent rescue, so I was looking for someone that exhibited the right amount of caring and concern for these...
- Ken K.
Latawsha T.
5.0
Amazing with the kids and very friendly!
- Care member
Martina F.
5.0
Martina has been an absolute blessing to my family. She always sends me pictures of my son throughout the day. She loves him like her own. I never have to wonder whether he's safe or happy; I can rest assured that he is in good hands.
- Alisha F.
Anne M.
5.0
I hired Anne to help me learn Spanish. She had a lot of resources and I always had enough material to learn. She is patient and has years of teaching experience so that teaching comes naturally.
Her fees were extremely reasonable.
- Deborah R.
Helen P.
5.0
Helen is a marvelous human being! I have not had the pleasure of having her clean my home because she cannot accommodate my every other Saturday time slot in her very busy schedule. However, she has been so kind and helpful to me in my search. She is warm, caring and has such a positive attitude!...
- Dana R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Monessen, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Monessen, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Monessen, PA, 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 Monessen, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Monessen, PA is $17.00 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 Monessen, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Monessen, PA. 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 Monessen, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Monessen, PA, 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 Monessen, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Monessen, PA, 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.