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I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. Evening tutoring jobs work best for me! I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree in...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Mary K.
West Des Moines, IA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a bachelor's degree in child development, and I am a licensed occupational therapy assistant. I have 8 years of experience as a child development specialist with infants and toddlers with special, and I am in my second year as a paraprofessional with children aged 3-5 years who have IEPs and special needs. I am a mother...
Jackie B.
West Des Moines, IA
$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jackie! I am currently working toward my masters degree in occupational therapy and am hoping to eventually work in pediatrics once graduated! I have been working in childcare for the past 11 years and have gained all kinds of experiences. Working at a daycare for 5 years, I learned how to balance caring for multiple...
Jackie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am currently working for the school district. Offering tutoring services for test prep, as well as regular school work. I especially love MATH!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certainly! Here's a more professional version:
I am a 20-year-old student at DMACC, majoring in Human Services/Resources with the goal of becoming a children's therapist. I have six years of experience working with children, including three years in a daycare and two years as an in-home nanny. Currently, I am employed as a...
Sidnee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am currently seeking a nanny position that is part time-up to 35-40 hours. I am taking classes online to complete my BA in either Education or Human Services. I'm married (15 years) have two daughters (ages 8 & 13) and two grown step children. I have been a nanny for most of my adult life. When not...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dulce Q.
Des Moines, IA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
We service San Jose CA and surrounding.
My Name is Dulce I have 8 years of experience. I can help with General house cleaning, Deep cleaning.
Dulce can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
Jayshaya G.
Des Moines, IA
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Our company also offers cleaning as a service . Everyone is trained on cleaning the correct way . Contact us for more information
Jayshaya can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a...
Corrie R.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Matracea but I go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Teaching was not always my first career choice. My whole life I wanted to be a vet, so pet care services allow me to get the best of both worlds.
I have grown up around animals and I am comfortable...
Matracea can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I was the primary caretaker for both of my elderly parents until they passed. I have a deep love for the elderly and great respect . My children have all graduated and my time has freed up and I would love to contribute in any way I can. My father had Alzheimer's and my mother was bedridden for quite a while so I have a...
Mary can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"MARY is a compassionate, professional, trustworthy caregiver! She communicates promptly and thoroughly to your satisfaction, always quick to ask any questions and offer ideas for making my mom's life better and our arrangements easy. She was hired to provide care...
Nancyann T.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She spent time with my wife who has memory problems and is in a nursing home. Paulette was absolutely excellent in engaging with my wife. They really connected and had excellent eye contact which seemed to be Paulett's forte.
I would recommend her as caregiver...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"
Sarah C.
Maria M.
Des Moines, IA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Cleaning is therapy to me! I enjoy cleaning and I am quite the perfectionist. I can clean most anything and even am pretty versatile when need be with odd projects and jobs. Organization is a personal favorite but I'm open to hearing all options!
Maria can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, oven cleaning, move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning & more
Hello!
My Name is Lindsey! I graduated from BYU and am currently in the Speech-Language Pathology masters program at the University of Utah. I am student clinician, and have lots of experience planning performing speech/ language therapy treatment with little ones. I am an expert on child cognitive, language, and speech...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Shannon R.
Waukee, IA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver/Patient Advocate/Care Coordinator
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years experience working with the aging population. I am passionate about serving seniors in their home (wherever that may be) as long as safely possible. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr. visits/taking notes, following up on referrals), medications,...
Shannon can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Dana A.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr
I'm a mom and have worked in customer service and childcare all of my adult life, so running errands and taking care of my home come easily. Reliability, punctuality and being detailed are important.
Hi I'm Kealey! Im moving to California in May and am looking for a nanny family to join! I graduated from Iowa state university with child adult and family services in 2018. I nannied all through college for the same family, I then worked in a daycare and in the special ed room at an elementary school. Then I decided to go back...
Kealey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I spent 4 years working with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Candeo, and Link Associates, where I provided care and support to people living with mental disabilities and mental illness. I also assisted my father-in-law for several years with the care of his wife, who was living with Alzheimer's/Dementia. I cared for my mother-in-law...
Debra can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, visiting physician
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Norwalk, IA
Mary L.
5.0
Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a special needs dog that wasn't the...
- Corrie R.
Mary G.
5.0
Mary is amazing. She started assisting with the care of my elder mother about 2 months ago. She is very flexible. So compassionate and kind. She works hard to make sure my mom is comfortable and helps with things around the house without being asked. I would highly recommend Mary.
- Beth O.
Paulette S.
5.0
She spent time with my wife who has memory problems and is in a nursing home. Paulette was absolutely excellent in engaging with my wife. They really connected and had excellent eye contact which seemed to be Paulett's forte.
I would recommend her as caregiver from what I oberved with my wife....
- Care member
Matracea W.
5.0
Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Norwalk, IA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Norwalk, IA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Norwalk, IA, 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 Norwalk, IA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Norwalk, IA is $14.50 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 Norwalk, IA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Norwalk, IA. 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 Norwalk, IA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Norwalk, IA, 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 Norwalk, IA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Norwalk, IA, 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.