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Alexis S.
Norwood, PA
$18-23/hr
If you're looking for reliable and thorough cleaning services, I am the perfect choice. With a strong attention to detail, I ensure every space is spotless, whether it's organizing clutter, cleaning windows to a streak-free shine, washing dishes to perfection, or changing bed linens for a fresh and inviting feel. I take pride in...
Alexis can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, window washing
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Scottie and I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Boston College studying Political Science and Journalism. I typically live in Boston, however, I am living at home until the beginning of February 2021. I was born and raised in Villanova and attended the Episcopal Academy for 14 years, graduating in 2019. I am in...
Winfield can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Scottie is amazing! She is very responsible, energetic, helpful, and best of all, communicative. She has been an amazing support system for our family (we have 2 girls - 3yo and 11mo) and always went above and beyond whenever she had a free moment (laundry, dog...
Caroline C.
Maddison S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I have been babysitting for 11 years, have a clean driving record, and have all of my clearances. I am in the masters of occupational therapy program at Saint Joseph's Univeristy and plan on working with children who have disabilities. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, working with kids who...
Maddison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We...
Kristy P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, Penn State Graduate/PA licensed occupational therapist assistant providing quality care for seniors. I have provided assistance with ADLs, ambulation and home therapy routines; medication reminders, transportation to appointments, house keeping, and meals as well as companionship. I have great references and have...
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Sarah is professional, dependable and very caring. We set up a meeting first to see if it was a great fit and Sarah immediately demonstrated compassion and understanding for my father's care needs. Since she started, she always goes the extra mile to ensure my dad...
Daisy W.
Reema P.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Craft Lover And Have Always Loved Working With Children
5.0
(1)
My name is Reema! I am currently in school studying occupational therapy (I'm hoping to specialize in pediatrics). I have worked at 3 daycares over a span of 8 years, have lots of experience in child care and have taken lots of coursework in pediatrics!
Reema can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reema was an absolute joy to have with us. She worked for us full time for 3 months and was pleasant, punctual, exciting and fun every single day. I would recommend her to anyone and absolutely hire her again!"
Sarah S.
Arianna H.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with:
-Cats, ages 1wk+
-Dogs, ages 4wk+
-Fish
-Turtles
-Geckos
I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with!
The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...
Arianna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much...
Melissa P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Friends :) ! My name is Amanda and I have a full time job at Children's Hospital as a Systems Analyst. I work from home and I am getting back into dog walking/sitting to get out. I have several years experience. My mom owns a dog grooming salon in Ridley Park (Puppy Kutz) and my aunt owns one in Norwoood (Poochies Dog...
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking
5.0
"Amanda is very reliable and flexible should anything change. She seems to have a genuine love for pets and is very good with our dog. I definitely notice he is a lot less energetic on the days Amanda is with him, which shows she's giving him the care and...
Ann S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Excellent 5 star reviews! Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. As well as Certified End of Life Doula. I am extremely reliable. I am a very gentle/compassionate caregiver. I pride myself at treating my clients as if they were my own family member. I will go above and beyond the call of duty for every client and family that...
Elaina can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough positive about Elaina who cared for my mother over the last year, and through 4 days on hospice and her final days. Her compassion and knowledge equaled or surpassed that of the hospice staff, Who were also a godsend.
Not only did she...
Donna O.
Sarah A.
Deptford, NJ
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of infant and toddler care experience. Caring for babies in the first year of life is without a doubt my specialty, but I've been fortunate to cultivate a community of families and growing children . I've recently begun offering postpartum doula services for families looking for transitional overnight...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There are not enough stars to rate Sarah. Sarah took care of my infant and 3-year-old son for 2 years. She quickly became a part of the family by showing a balance of kindness and structure. She was quick to play a game, legos, in between changing diapers and...
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Brenda W.
Darby, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
- I have a passion for helping others and will care for your loved one just like my own.
- I was employee of month 2017 and 2018 and on VIP list of Top Notch Caregivers.
- I have experience with bathing, incontinence, feeding, medication management; mobility, ambulation, fall-risks, clients with Alzheimer's/dementia, transfers,...
Brenda can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda helped me at a very serious time in my life when my mother was gravely ill. She helped to bathe my mother, feed my mother drove, my mother and become company for my mother.
Because of Brenda, I was able to have somewhat a decent quality of life as the...
Jacqui C.
5.0
(1)
Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda babysat for our 7 month old so we could have a night out with friends and she was wonderful! She was engaging and playful with our son and easily adjusted to his nighttime routine. We would love to have her sit for us again!"
Julia T.
Shaylyn M.
Westville, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Shaylyn & I am looking for a house manager/nanny position. Just nannying is fine too but I would love to use all of my skills to make your life easier!
House manager- housekeeping, meal prep, errands, animal care, laundry, grocery shopping, etc!
Nannying- I have my Bachelors Degree in Human Services from...
Shaylyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shaylyn was outstanding with our young kids - warm, capable, and reliable. She was a joy to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for care for their kids, including infants (she was wonderful with our 7-month-old!). "
Kathleen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about caring for children, and with over nine years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. My friendly and patient nature allows me to connect easily with children, and I believe in open communication with parents to ensure everyone is on the...
Daja can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Daja was a wonderful nanny to my two children. Daja was patient, kind, creative, and energetic! While my two years old was in school part time, she would be with my 3 month old son who adored her and was super excited to see her. When she had them both, they would...
Tori S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing caring and reliable person. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Tiffany C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name's Samantha and I am 25 years old living in Chester County. I spent 2. 5 years as a preschool teacher at the Ridley YMCA from 2018 to 2020. While I was working at the YMCA, I also worked as a commercial custodian and housekeeper. I started including cleaning services into my babysitting and nanny offering because...
Samantha can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Samantha was prompt, friendly, loves animals. She listened to what my goal was for today. Very pleasant & thorough. Did a great job!
"
Margaret R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rosemary, and I am a seasoned childcare provider with experience in the nursery and kindergarten classroom as well as a decade of private babysitting for infants through tweens. My childcare practice is informed not only by years of experience but by studying child psychology through my social work masters, which I...
Rosemary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosemary has cared for our infant and toddler many times. The kids are always happy to see her and spend time with her, and we are glad to have found someone we really trust to care for our little ones. She is reliable and a good communicator. We highly recommend...
Caitlin E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced house keeper for roughly the past 10 years. I specialize in common duties such as laundry, in depth cleaning, and organization. I also run errands, such as grocery shopping. I also offer pet sitting services to my clients who own any animals. I am excited to be part of the maintenance of your home.
Sandra can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker."
Steven J.
Amber M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying.
I think its important to nurture...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and...
Caitlin M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
44-year-old single mother of 4/Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience helping parents to raise happy, well rounded children.
I retired from child care last year to pursue a new business venture working with plants & flowers. My business is called Horticulture, located in the Brewerytown section of North...
Bahjah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Words alone can not describe how grateful we are to have met Bahaja. She was a wonderful caregiver to my two boys (newborn and 20month old). She was great at implementing my parenting style with the boys but also mixing her own childcare experience. My boys loves...
Malinda J.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Norwood, PA
Winfield C.
5.0
Scottie is amazing! She is very responsible, energetic, helpful, and best of all, communicative. She has been an amazing support system for our family (we have 2 girls - 3yo and 11mo) and always went above and beyond whenever she had a free moment (laundry, dog walking, dishes, cleaning, etc.). Our...
- Caroline C.
Maddison S.
5.0
Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We highly recommend her!
- Kristy P.
Sarah F.
5.0
Sarah is professional, dependable and very caring. We set up a meeting first to see if it was a great fit and Sarah immediately demonstrated compassion and understanding for my father's care needs. Since she started, she always goes the extra mile to ensure my dad has care with dignity and his...
- Daisy W.
Reema P.
5.0
Reema was an absolute joy to have with us. She worked for us full time for 3 months and was pleasant, punctual, exciting and fun every single day. I would recommend her to anyone and absolutely hire her again!
- Sarah S.
Arianna H.
5.0
I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much needed vacation. I will be using her...
- Melissa P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Norwood, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Norwood, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Norwood, 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 Norwood, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Norwood, PA is $18.00 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 Norwood, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Norwood, 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 Norwood, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Norwood, 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 Norwood, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Norwood, 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.