Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Oak Lawn, IL
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Find therapy dogs in Oak Lawn, IL that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Oak Lawn, IL
Meghan D.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Meghan and I currently work as a paraprofessional at a special education school as my full time career(CPI CERTIFIED). I work with children ages 3-5 and have experience with kids ages 2-13 years. I have experience dog/cat watching, dog/cat/house sitting, housekeeping, errand running, and childcare. I will be...
5.0
(3)
I was nurse in Europe I have experience over 30 yeas most in all health conditions . Work in hospital CNA and PCT , hospice, Alzheimer's unit . Know respiratory care including therapy and medical condition. Fiddling tube. Medical knowledge and light task including dressing wounds and I administrating medication,. Meal Planing...
Liliya can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lilliya was very knowledgeable, very pleasant and you could really feel the dedication towards the patient needs "
Care member
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I love taking care of people.
Danielle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Briana M.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-49/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I also have a lot of training in hospice. Senior care is where I belong and also where I will remain.
Briana can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I am a very friendly nature person with a lot of patience. I live in chicago, zip 60659.
Anuta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
I am passionate about caregiving.
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind, pleasant
I like caring for seniors because seniors have impacted my life greatly
I'm looking for a job that needs care services:
I started caring for seniors when 3 years ago
In my spare time, I like to code.
Emeka can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
(6)
Hello. As a former nursing home employee. A Illinois State certified CNA for 20 years. I realize how important it is to keep our loved ones in there home. Where they can keep there dignity and feel safe and comfortable. have personal care. Where They can actually have someone to talk too. A friendship is so important. I love to...
Patricia can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Patti is kind, caring and patient. She was great with my mom! Took her out when mom wanted and kept her busy with different activities. Patti got along well with my mom and was reliable and trustworthy which made having a caregiver easier. Mom was always happy to...
Mary Fran 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
Hi! My name is Amber and I am the right hand woman you need in your home. I have 5 years of experience working as a full time nanny, household manager, personal assistant, house sitter, errand runner, housekeeper.. all the duties and roles that fall into what it takes to run a smooth and functional home. I am extremely...
Amber P.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Jill Of All Trades- Nanny, Household Assistant, Mothers Helper, Errand Runner
Hi! My name is Amber and I am the right hand woman you need in your home. I have 5 years of experience working as a full time nanny, household manager, personal assistant, house sitter, errand runner, housekeeper.. all the duties and roles that fall into what it takes to run a smooth and functional home. I am extremely...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Camila N.
Oak Lawn, IL
$21-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Camila and I am 19 years old. I was on my high school's honor and high honor roll every school year. I took many honors and AP classes during my high school career. The highest gpa I had was a 4. 5. During school I helped tutor for service hours. My greatest subject is definitely any English class because I have...
Hello I'm a single mother to an autistic son and he made me fall even more in love with working with kids! I'm available full time Monday through Friday and if you let me know in advance I can even babysit for you on the weekends! I have been working with children for over a decade now and I'm currently in school to become...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Alicia F.
Oak Lawn, IL
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I absolutely love to spend my time with dogs. I seek to express that in offering daily dog walking and/or feeding services. My experience with dogs spans all sizes, ages, and temperaments. Professionally, I have been working as a bather/grooming assistant for a nearly a year and personally I have a great deal of experience with...
Alicia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
I raised two children as a single Mom and cared for children when I did not work full time. I recently retired from Moraine Valley College where I was an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Services. I am looking for a part-time position caring for children. My girls are both grown now and I am available to help you...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Krystal O.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-22/hr
Working as a housekeeper, I was responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in various rooms and common areas. I began my day by reviewing my schedule and prioritizing tasks. My responsibilities included vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and cleaning bathrooms. Additionally, I changed bed linens, replenished toiletries,...
Krystal can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing
Angela H.
Midlothian, IL
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
For Hire: Capable Dog Walker/Pet Sitter In The Chicagoland Area
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you! My name is Angela. I am hoping to find a pet care job in the Chicagoland area. I hope to contribute my abilities as a dog walker/pet sitter. Available now.
Services And Training: I have experience with dog feeding, facilitating exercise, and cleaning litter boxes. On top of this, I am willing to travel. I...
Angela can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, dog training, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Great dog walker! No complaints!"
Michael H.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough."
Anne M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a care-giver for the past 15 years. During that time, I took care of 8 different seniors, ranging from age 84-99. I have administered medications, given baths, provided transportation to doctor appointments, et cetera. I have provided care-giving services to both men and women.
In addition, I can provide childcare...
Diane can also help with: Home modification, personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"A nice, dependable caregiver who took care of my mother. Very dependable and kind. I would recommend Diane."
John X.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
Iwona P.
Palos Hills, IL
$20-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 13 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, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"After being recommended by a friend, Iwona has been taking care of our home once a week for 10 years. Iwona is always on time and typically completes our cleaning in the same amount of time each visit. Iwona's attention to detail is clearly noticeable, and on...
Christine S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Oak Lawn, IL
Liliya H.
5.0
Lilliya was very knowledgeable, very pleasant and you could really feel the dedication towards the patient needs
- Care member
Patricia H.
5.0
Patti is kind, caring and patient. She was great with my mom! Took her out when mom wanted and kept her busy with different activities. Patti got along well with my mom and was reliable and trustworthy which made having a caregiver easier. Mom was always happy to see Patti and would come back from...
- Mary Fran S.
Vickey C.
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 really knew how to care for my sister....
- Chris J.
Angela H.
5.0
Angela is such a natural when it come to kids. When first meeting her she have this warm bright up personality that just make you smile.
- Rene S.
Cassie J.
5.0
Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough.
- Anne M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Oak Lawn, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Oak Lawn, 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 Lawn, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Oak Lawn, IL is $16.80 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 Lawn, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Oak Lawn, 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 Lawn, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Oak Lawn, 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 Lawn, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Oak Lawn, 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 Lawn, IL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Oak Lawn, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.