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Brittany C.
Henrietta, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Caregiver In Summer And Part Time During School Year
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brittany and I have a bachelors degree in Family& Human Development. I am currently working on my Masters in Mental Health Therapy. This past year I worked at a primary school as a teacher's aide. I enjoy playing games, doing arts and crafts, reading stories, and playing sports! I am loving, honest, and very...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is smart, responsible, affable and spunky. I would have no concerns about leaving my children under Brittany's care. "
Jason Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am qualified in both Housekeeping and Senior Care. I am a very energetic, organized and detailed orientate individual. I love to help families who may need help with housekeeping or help for their loved ones. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have also worked as a Nursing Assistant. I have in the past cared for my mother who...
Nancy can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Infant Care Specialist with a background in caring for infants, including twins. I exclusively work with infants and offer daytime nanny care and overnight postpartum doula support to help families adjust to life with a new baby.
Daytime nanny services:
Feeding, diapering, and maintaining...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Always punctual, Amanda is very organized in her work and tasks, planning activities and playdates with my children, she also always keep things clean and organized."
Thamires A.
Kiya M.
East Rochester, NY
$19-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Highly Experienced With Many Personality Types And Species!!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
School bound to be a nurse, I am currently working as a medical assistant at a busy pediatrics practice. An ever present passion for animals has me involved in animal rescue, continued personal education, and previous certification in wildlife rehabilitation. A former position at a high end pet care facility before I began work...
Kiya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Fantastic caregiver! She loves animals more than life itself and treats my cats like they were her own."
Lazar B.
5.0
(1)
I have been a caretaker in various forms throughout my life . Working as a teachers aide in special needs classrooms, nannying and currently as a mother of a 3. 5-year-old. I have completed a certificate in Herbal Medicine at Heart stone herbal school, and worked for SPRINGBROOK developmental disability services as a community...
Calya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability."
Kathy S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
High work ethic, over 10 years. Very professional and reliable. Personal Care Aide/ Home Health Aide supporting patients with difficulties completing basic tasks, like people with disabilities, the elderly or patients suffering from mental disorders. I will assist with bathing, dressing, feeding (cooking), Grooming and bathing!...
Bethany can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Bethany is a People's person who loves every aspect of assisting and caring for others. She is mild mannered and very attentive to anyone in her care. She was a caregiver for her elderly father and he preferred her because of her gentle touch."
Gregory W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ilana. I am a nanny and prospective nursing student with a passion for serving families in the greater Rochester area. I love the satisfaction of a job well done, and I love maintaining a sparkling clean, neat home for your family to grow and thrive in! Whereas I have provided residential housekeeping services...
Ilana can also help with: Dusting, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Shauna T.
Rochester, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Caregiver For My Late Parents Who Suffered From Dementia/Alzheimer's,
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I took care of both of my parents for 12+ years. My passion is to provide the best quality care and service to families and to their loved ones with Dementia /Alzheimer's in their own home environment. Based on my own one-on-one personal experience in the care of my own parents, I have a wealth of information and tools that will...
Shauna can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, respite care, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Shauna helped with my 88 yr old mother with Alzheimer's for almost 2 years. She is extremely kind, patient, and thoughtful. She was always prepared with activities to entertain my mother, be it games, music, puzzles, crafts, etc. I knew I could always count on...
Linda B.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I have been a nanny for the past 8 years for several families. I also worked in a daycare center in the Pre-K room as the assistant teacher. I have been CPR and First aid trained. I worked in a school district as a sub while coaching varsity cheer leading. I have my two-year degree in Elementary Education, as well as Human...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
3.0
"Never interviewed. Failed to set up a time and date that fit our schedules."
Mile K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 17 years working with the elderly and disabled. I have come across dementia, Alzheimer's, Ms, cystic fibrosis, and diabetes, to name a few of the bigger ones. I'm kind, empathetic, and I always put your loved ones first. Them being able to stay in their homes happy and healthy are my goals. I enjoy taking them on outings...
Desirea can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Desirea handles getting my mother up in the morning, and is good at getting my mother to do her morning routine, without pushing when it my mother is overly resistant."
Murray T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisted the clients in understanding their needs and requirements regarding their care.
Planned and designed nutrition requirements of patients as per their conditions Looked after eating habits and arranged for diet/menu as prescribed by the doctors.
Looked after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the patients and their...
Traci can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Traci is a wonderful, caring person."
Judith S.
Hi, my name is Ariana , and I'm a passionate and reliable pet sitter with a deep love for animals of all shapes and sizes! As a graduate student studying creative arts therapy, I understand the importance of trust, care, and attention to detail; qualities I bring to every pet-sitting assignment.
I have personal experience...
Ariana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kayla M.
Fairport, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kayla. I have two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I had an internship in Early Intervention, working with children ages 0-4 that had special needs. Post graduation I worked in ABA therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum. I now work as a Care...
I have worked for a dog walking service company for the last 5 years and also have experience with private pet sitting.
Katie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Rachel R.
Victor, NY
$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! As an occupational therapy graduate student, I am passionate about helping families in any way I can! I am comfortable caring for and loving on pets & would be happy to learn about your loved one's specific needs! At home, I care for four cats and two dogs (one large, one small). Please reach out if I can be of help to you...
Rachel can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Rachel R.
Victor, NY
$20-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an occupational therapy graduate student, I am passionate about helping others in any way I can! I currently work as an EMT so am confident in transfers, giving medications, and helping older populations. I also have experience working for the ARC and am happy to provide services for your loved one with special needs. I have...
Hi! My name is Reese, I am 22 years old and graduated from Niagara University. I am a huge pet lover and always have been my whole life. I currently have a 8-month-old Havanese puppy named Jagger and he is a very crazy dog but we love him. I am open for any services that I can help you with to take some stress off your hands!
Reese can also help with: Pet sitting
Hello! My name is Ariana , and I am currently pursuing my Master's in Creative Arts Therapy at University. I have a strong background in working with students of all ages, particularly middle schoolers, in both creative and academic settings.
In addition to my experience as an art therapy intern, I specialize in tutoring...
I have 10 years experience in pediatric occupational therapy. Comfortable working with a range of needs, ages and following protocols.
Last year I was able to work one on one with a teenage boy with C. P. I changed him, practiced occupational therapy, arts and crafts, put him in his stander, and worked on communicating with his eye glazer. ( A machine that they use with there eyse to form words to be able to communicate with others due to the fact that he...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Palmyra, NY
Brittany C.
5.0
Brittany is smart, responsible, affable and spunky. I would have no concerns about leaving my children under Brittany's care.
- Jason Q.
Amanda D.
5.0
Amanda is very dependable, responsive with texting, and great with my kids. I feel lucky we connected. She is calm and knows a lot - especially about babies. She came thru for us for overnight care when we needed it urgently. We are so grateful to Amanda!
- Care member
Kiya M.
5.0
Kiya is dependable and reliable. She watched our dog Luna while we were away and took excellent care of her, treating her like the member of the family that she is!!! She even sent regular updates with pictures on how Luna was doing!
Kiya also cleaned our lake house rental property and our...
- Alex M.
Calya P.
5.0
She has patience & has a positive outlook on life. She is fun, creative & thoughtful about those individual in her care. If she moved back to our area, I would definitely rehire her! She worked with my daughter who has a disability.
- Kathy S.
Bethany B.
5.0
I hired Bethany to care for my Mom. She is still working for us. She is very professional, kindhearted and caring. The best part, my mom just loves her. My Mom has Dementia and Bethany is just wonderful with her! We are so blessed to have her.
- Stacy A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Palmyra, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Palmyra, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Palmyra, NY is $24.00 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 Palmyra, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Palmyra, 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.