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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Colleen and I am 30 years old. I am in my eighth year of teaching as an elementary school teacher. I have babysat since I was in high school for families with children ranging from 6 months to school-aged children. I also have tutored numerous children over the years in reading and mathematics. I am a very...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done around the house. Colleen is incredibly joyful,...
Michelle G.
5.0
(3)
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. I enjoy helping others and being there for them to help with day-to-day activities or just someone to talk to or just listen. I was brought up to respect everyone but especially the elderly. I am able to provide a number of services to patients to...
Aida can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Emma (Aida) for a short period of time. She worked with us while she was covering another person while they went on vacation. I would have loved to hire Emma and bring her in to watch my father. She was not able to work those days because of prior...
Seth C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced private chef specializing in creating nutritious and delicious meals for families with kids. Skilled in meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. Proficient in creating diverse menus that appeal to both children and adults, while maintaining a focus...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kimberly is AWESOME! We have had 2 babysitters before her and had a few interview in between. No one has compared to our first babysitter until we met Kimberly. Not only am I saying this, but it was also said by my children. She is sweet, friendly, kind, proactive...
Krissy G.
Zulma V.
Farmingdale, NY
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi... My name is Zulma and I'm an experienced Cleaning lady I am a hard-working, conscientious and loyal employee whose work is very important to me. Outside of my work, I have a family to support and I understand the only way I will get to provide for them long-term, is to be a professional and competent Housekeeper. I'm...
Zulma can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"I would of definitely considered hiring her but she was just too far away from the location that needed services...I found her to be sweet and polite in our conversations on the site... I said "yes" to her being Punctual & Dependable based on the quickness to...
Louisa T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Mature friendly and compassionate. I live in Hicksville and available to care for your loved one. I truly enjoy caring for people. I am an experienced Medical Assistant and Home Health Aide. I provide caring and dedicated attention to the people I care for. Encourage physical activity and social interaction. I am always...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Will 100% take care of your loved one or child. Honest, reliable and caring which is hard to find these days. "
Anita M.
Khaled E.
Garden City, NY
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Khal living in Garden City N. Y .
I am looking for a job to take care of elderly man .
l have flexible schedule and can work day ,
night and weekends .
I am a great cook , indoors , outdoors activities and physical therapy are my specialty .
I administer medicine and take care of doctor's
appointments
I have 10 years...
Khaled can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"He was wonderful with my Dad who was end of life care! highly recommend! great person!"
Ellen E.
5.0
(1)
Hello all! I love working with children. I am seeking a childcare position (reoccurring weekly) that will take place Monday-Friday between the hours of 12PM-7 p.m. Potential to slightly adjust the hours depending on the position and the needs of the interested family. I have a ton of experience! My rate is $30 per hour & up...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She was wonderful with our son and was flexible to fit in with the changing needs of our family, as long as it worked within her schedule and with advance notice."
Vincent D.
Maya N.
Queens Village, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Senior Care Provider And Housekeeping Services Available Part-time
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified HHA and I do housekeeping part time and I love doing both. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and most of all trust worthy.... not forgetting responsible emphatic and loving. I'm very able bodied. I can work independently and take great pride in my job. I've dealt with all types of cases related to HOME...
Maya can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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"We hire Maya to assist us with our dad. After he passed, we kept her to help with the household chores. She did an exceptional job at both."
ViviN P.
Annmarie G.
Rockville Centre, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Service -focused Healthcare Professional With Excellent Patient Care,
5.0
(1)
healthcare professional with excellent patient care throughout the years of experience as a certified C. N. A. and home healthcare aide , attending to patients in diverse health care setting.
I you if anyone spoke with my previous employer or patient they would describe me as loving patient trust worthy kind and thoughtful ....
Annmarie can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I was introduced to Ann-Marie when my father became a resident of the Assisted Living facility in 2012. From the moment she was introduced to my father she treated him like he was her father. He never wanted for anything. A year after he moved to the Amsterdam it...
Mary S.
Jordan D.
East Meadow, NY
$24-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jordan. I am a fun, creative, caring, and responsible person. I have 6+ years of experience in babysitting. I am very patient and have worked with children of all ages; from toddlers to teenagers. I love the arts and crafts, I believe it is important to have creative outlet for children to express themselves. I have...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jordan is absolutely amazing! She has cared for my now 3 year old son since he was about a year and a half! She is more than just a babysitter, she has truly become family now. She is very dependable, always available when I need her, and has really shown herself...
Dominique A.
5.0
(3)
As a caregiver, I pride myself on being dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking. I have been providing home care for the past four years.
My ability to learn new skills and adapt to any situation play a critical role in providing the specific type of care expected by my clients.
In the past, I have assisted clients with...
Angeleena can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angeleena is polite, considerate, generous, affectionate, patient and understanding. My great grandma is comfortable with her and that makes us happy. She's the best."
Sue C.
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three daughters and grandmother of seven grandchildren. I have had the pleasure of serving children and their families for over 15 years. As a loving and caring Nanny, I have worked with children from newborn age to late teens. While providing nanny services to families, I was instrumental in teaching the...
Nada can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nada is very dependable and very patient with children. She has good communication and listening skills. Nada consistently arrived on time to our our home and was always ready to engage with our children. She is kind, compassionate, and intelligent. Our children...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person.
I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding.
I am willing to work during night or day.
I have a car and pretty...
Alina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Maryann L.
Bayside, NY
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Presently employed as a nanny and personal assistant for six years to a lovely family in Port Washington. In addition to providing childcare services, I assist the family with organizational projects , meal preparation, errands and light housekeeping. Prior to this position I was a dietary chef working in a special needs home. I...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dependable and punctual, and just a decent human being"
David R.
The last two years i've spent learning and working with all breeds and ages of dogs. Customers from the store have loved how I work with the dogs so much so they've reached out for me to take care of their dogs from their home or even taken dogs home from the shop. I have a passion for caring for and loving pets my whole life...
Chloe can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, pet transportation
Animals are people too! Joking- but they are better. I obviously am comfortable caring for cats and dogs, but I also have experience with rabbits, birds, foxes, prairie dogs, and snakes. Training dogs and animal psychology are passions of mine (I trained my own service dog). I'd love to be trusted with your babies, it makes my...
Kailey can also help with: Dog training, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
I'd describe my personality as calm, kind, and compassionate
I like caring for seniors because it reminds me of my father, for whom I cared for 5 years
I'm looking for a job that allows me to live in and my service dog to be with me. She is a diabetic allert dog, 12 yrs old, hypoallergenic fur and does not sheds
I started...
Teodora can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi my name is Leah. I am 26 years old and reside in floral park. I am kind, warm hearted, extroverted, enthusiastic and a good communicator. I have a bachelor degree, magna cum laude, in psychology . I also am in a masters program for occupational therapy. I have experience working as a teacher assistant in a school for children...
Hi everyone! My name is Carlin and I am a psychology major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have three years of experience in pet care, as I work for Nikki's Pet Services on Long Island, New York. At Nikki's Pet Services, I am responsible for dog walking (usually ranging from 20-45 min long), overnight stays...
Carlin can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation & more
Ashley U.
Hempstead, NY
$19-30/hr
Starting my ow mobile service, I'm a dog enthusiast who loves to spend time helping others!
Recently made a purchase of a cargo van &' would like to utilize it to do business ! I have cleaning supplies , water pressure gun , dog cages , and more ! Feel free to reach out directly !
Ashley can also help with: Carpet cleaning, window washing
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Old Westbury, NY
Colleen M.
5.0
We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done around the house. Colleen is incredibly joyful, bubbly, punctual and communicates...
- Michelle G.
Aida K.
5.0
We hired Emma (Aida) for a short period of time. She worked with us while she was covering another person while they went on vacation. I would have loved to hire Emma and bring her in to watch my father. She was not able to work those days because of prior arrangement she had. Would have been great...
- Seth C.
Kimberly K.
5.0
Kimberly was great with my 1 and 3 years olds. Very patient and engaging.
- Sarah Z.
Zulma V.
5.0
I would of definitely considered hiring her but she was just too far away from the location that needed services...I found her to be sweet and polite in our conversations on the site... I said "yes" to her being Punctual & Dependable based on the quickness to respond to and responses to...
- Louisa T.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa took care of my father for the past 18 months. Quite simply - she's the best of the best!
We had a series of other caregivers prior - and Melissa is in a class by herself.
She's responsible, professional, sensitive, patient, fun to be with - and most important - caring. She does have a...
- Jeff Z.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Old Westbury, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Old Westbury, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Old Westbury, NY, 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 Old Westbury, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Old Westbury, NY 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 Old Westbury, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Old Westbury, NY. 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 Old Westbury, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Old Westbury, NY, 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 Old Westbury, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Old Westbury, NY, 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.