Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Oak Forest, IL
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Find therapy dogs in Oak Forest, IL that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Oak Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Oak Forest, IL
Johanna W.
Oak Forest, IL
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible.
In my spare time, I like to train my dogs and hangout with family and friends
I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of life. I am very responsible, reliable, caring, and I love to get any job done. I also do enjoy long walks so I'll...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I provide home visits for your sweet pets while you are away. I also provide daily walks. I do not board or stay overnight. I am insured and can provide references. I tailor my services to your needs. I received excellent experience as a volunteer with PAWS in Tinley Park, a volunteer-run animal shelter taking in cats and dogs....
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We hired Lisa twice this summer to care for our cats. She was amazing. She was punctual and very reliable. She took excellent care of my cats while we were gone. I think my cats even missed her when we came home. I will be hiring her again."
Alexandra S.
I can provide occasional or recurring housekeeping experience. I currently work for a local cleaning company and have flexibility in my schedule. I offer deep cleaning, organizing, laundry, tidying up, etc. I have great attention to detail and strive to provide great service. I am also a chef and can prepare household meals.
Kara can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
Experienced and Reliable Housekeeper Ready to Assist You.
Hello! My name is Hadeel, and I'm an experienced housekeeper, with a background in caregiving and household management, I bring a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for creating clean, comfortable, and organized living spaces.
What I Offer:
- Thorough cleaning of...
Hadeel can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning
Joellen G.
Oak Forest, IL
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Nurse's Aide and Nationally Licensed Massage Therapist
I began working as a certified nurse's aide in the 1990's. The majority of my clients have been seniors. However, I also spent three years caring for a 30-year-old quadriplegic man. I have a great deal of respect for people especially the elderly that is why I feel it is my responsibility to help maintain their dignity while...
Skills:
CNA
Hi! I'm Hadeel, and I'm excited to offer my child care services to you. While I may not have formal experience in child care, I have a genuine passion for working with children and helping them learn and grow. I'm patient, reliable, and very enthusiastic about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids. I look...
Hadeel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hi everyone! I'm Hadeel, and I absolutely love working with seniors! I also provide child, pet, and house care, but specialize in senior caregiving.
Seniors require specialized care and empathy to help manage their pain and improve their quality of life, and I am more than capable of giving that. My mother is a caregiver...
Hadeel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, companionship
Jazmin F.
Oak Forest, IL
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Can Provide Car Cleaning, Pet Cleaning And Childcare Services
I'd describe my personality as persistent, efficient, and productive
I like caring for homes because I already do it on my own time I might as well get paid for something that comes so easily for me
I started housekeeping 3 years ago when I got pregnant and I've been cleaning my parents and friends houses since...
Iwona P.
Palos Hills, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience of come and go cleaning services on weekly or bi-weekly schedule. Love and enjoy cleaning/organizing homes and offices. Perform a variety of cleaning activities. Very detail oriented and pet friendly Adjust to the needs of my clients and their homes.
Iwona can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning
5.0
"Very pleasant, responded back to my inquiry quickly. Unfortunately, my circumstances had changed . "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marta. I'm from Poland and have lived in the United States for 18 years. I'm a nanny for 9 years. I'm a patient, trusting and caring person. I am a very careful and responsible with children I take care off. I have a great passion for children and watching them learn and grow. I do everything to help raise them and to...
Marta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Marta has cared for my daughter for 3 years and also our 8 month old son for the past year. I cannot say enough about what Marta has meant to our family and how well she has cared for our children.
Marta takes our daughter to many classes around town and...
Rae D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Private care provided 15 years of experience, Bathing, feeding, Companion care. More services provided at a reasonable price. At this time I have Evenings and Overnights available.
Tiffany can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mrs. L was very knowledgeable and understanding to my mom needs.Which was very helpful since this was the beginning stages of my mom diagnosis. Mrs. L manage medication,bathing,feedings in other medical needs as well as wound care. Mrs. L was very...
Roland V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love my job! What I love most are the amazing people I get to work with. I have over 10 years experience working with students and clients with multiple abilities and diagnoses. I have worked as a paid employee and volunteer for school districts, special need cooperatives and adult service providers. This has given me...
5.0
"Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly...
Charles S.
5.0
(1)
I have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I can help with Home Care - Light Housekeeping - Meal prep - Light Laundry - Medication Reminders - Helpful - Reliable - Caring - Certify CPR. I am a mother of twins (a boy and a girl). I have worked in healthcare for over 30 years, taking care of seniors, and patients with special...
Vickey can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I'm pleased to recommend Vickey C for your caregiver. She became my sister's caregiver for 18 months. She helped my sister treat from Medication Management, light housekeeping, Meals Prep & handle daily tasks.
My sister showed significant improvement. Vickey...
Chris J.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in the social service/healthcare profession for over 20 years. Having the opportunity to work in both these fields has truly made me a more compassionate, caring and patient individual. I give 110% to my clients and their families in every way that I possibly can. I also believe that like all relationship's...
Katrina can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"She took great care of my father who had mobility issues and was a diabetic while we looked into a long-term care facility. She's caring, prompt and a very detailed oriented person with a heart of gold."
Calvin R.
Pam M.
Palos Hills, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Housekeeper/ Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant Available FT/PT/PRN
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE **
Hi! My name is Pam!
I am a very reliable, compassionate, responsible and trustworthy caregiver. My experience has included working for various families as well as a certified nursing assistant.
My goal is to keep people in their homes and provide a substantial quality of life! Above and beyond...
Pam can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Pam is very experienced and personable. She is caring yet can deal with resistance when needed. I would highly recommend her or request her at any moment"
Care member
Rosine W.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked with seniors for over 15 years l have a great passion for seniors. I am a CNA and have worked in rehabs for a long time and also hospitals . I have great personality, reliable transportation. I attend Moraine Valley Community College I have great experience, I am an excellent caregiver and I have worked for Christ...
Rosine can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Rosine took wonderful care of my wife at the end of her life. I and my family will always be greatly appreciative."
Michael L.
Shari T.
Posen, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
**COMPASSIONATE, CARING WOMAN WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR HELPING HAND**
4.9
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello there. A little bit about myself? I have been a CNA since 1994 & am currently CPR certified. In my previous experience, I have specialized in caring for Alzheimer's, cardiac, diabetes, oncology (cancer), hospice, Parkinson's & MS (multiple sclerosis) patients. The following are some of the services I provide but not...
Shari can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Shari is an exceptional caregiver. She was professional and offered many great suggestions. She was very compassionate to my mother. She would be my first call if we needed care again and I would recommend her."
Bob M.
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
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Andrea G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Service-minded professional with experience in home management, decluttering and organizing. Champion first-class service in commercial/residential projects with experience at major hotels, business offices and single-family residences. I can ensure 100% compliance with safety and sanitary guidelines. Services include:...
Adeline can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting, basement cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Pleasant to work with. Punctual and considerate of householder's time. "
Care member
Savina F.
Midlothian, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 11 Years Of Professional Dog, Cat And Exotic Pet Care Services
5.0
(2)
I grew up with lots of children and pets. I have also worked with animals professionally in New York for over a decade. I started out just walking dogs and doing cat and exotic pet visits. Eventually I became an experienced Dog and Puppy rehabilitator, dog/puppy Trainer and boarder. Now as a mother of two I am looking to...
Savina can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, dog training, boarding, pet transportation & more
5.0
"I find it hard to trust anyone with my kids but Savina made it so easy!, she is very responsible kept the house tidy while she did arts and crafts with my kids! They are 2, and 3 and they felt attached to her instantly. If you're looking to have someone dependable,...
Jeannie O.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Oak Forest, IL
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa is the go-to walker for our neighborhood! Her dedication and thoughtfulness are unmatched.
Reliable: Takes her role very seriously. She has never once left me short-handed. You can trust Lisa to be there at her scheduled time, without question through rain, shine, sleet, or...
- Samantha G.
Iwona P.
5.0
Very pleasant, responded back to my inquiry quickly. Unfortunately, my circumstances had changed .
- Care member
Marta Z.
5.0
Marta has cared for my daughter for 3 years and also our 8 month old son for the past year. I cannot say enough about what Marta has meant to our family and how well she has cared for our children.
Marta takes our daughter to many classes around town and swimming. She bathes her, gets her up in...
- Rae D.
Tiffany L.
5.0
Tiffany is a very conscious of my mom's situation and has been invaluable as a caregiver for her!
Her attention to details has helped me figure out how to get mom the best care. And mom loves her too!
- Erik R.
Rita C.
5.0
Rita is a very calm, competent, and dependable caregiver. She very capably managed many challenging incidents with our special needs son during her tenure with our family. She is trustworthy, pleasant to be around, and is wonderful with kiddos. I strongly recommend her for any caregiver...
- Charles S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Oak Forest, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Oak Forest, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Oak Forest, IL, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Oak Forest, IL is $19.38 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 Oak Forest, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Oak Forest, IL. 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 Oak Forest, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Oak Forest, IL, 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 Oak Forest, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Oak Forest, IL, 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.
Ratings for Oak Forest, IL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Oak Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.