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Claudia L.

Special Needs/ Senior Care Services.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myslef as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have acquired the...

Lucille B. says "Claudia worked for my husband and I for over two years , coming to our house three times per week to help with medication, bathing and taking my husband...

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Agnieszka N.

Pennington, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I am excited to offer my services as a pet sitter! As a passionate animal lover with a lifetime of experience caring for pets, I understand how important your pet is to you. I offer personalized care, including walking, feeding, playing, and taking your pet to the playground or park. Over the years, I've been the proud owner of...
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Claudia L.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myself as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person babysitter . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have...

Suzanne H. says "Claudia is a delight. I always know my kids are safe and well cared for! She is helpful and takes pride in her work. She is punctual and reliable. I...

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Debra A.

Pennington, NJ

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I was a nanny long before raising my two now adult children. I am at the phase in life where I have endless time and patience and I would like to offer my loving services to a young family wanting their kids to be safe and cared for.
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Marcia F.

Experienced Caregiver 15+ Years Experience

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
mobility assistance
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver, with over 15 years of experience looking after individuals of all ages. I have previously worked in an elder care facility looking after individuals with dementia, and I've also worked in an adult daycare facility looking after people with special needs. I can assist with daily activities of living...

Adrien U. says "Marcia is one of the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking caregivers we have come across. We hired Marcia to look after my elderly father...

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Jillian M.

Hopewell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a rising senior at Penn State University! I am looking for either reoccurring or one-time child care positions in the Princeton area. I am a nutrition student, but am also well versed in humanities, and have experience tutoring in the past. I nannied in summer 2021 but had to take the summer of 2022...

Dalya S. says "Jillian quickly became a part of the family in the brief time she worked with us. My girls immediately took to her and looked forward to seeing her....

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Madelaine S.

Retired High School English Teacher; Certified K-12 English

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I am now a retired high school English teacher and have had the honor and pleasure of working with students for 32 years which required the intuition of both an educator and a mother on a daily basis. Since retiring, I have helped care for children of all ages incorporating my love of learning while doing so. Primarily, I...

Care Member says "Madelaine is a very kind, punctual, flexible sitter. She provided sitting services based on our son’s needs which allowed my wife and I to go out on a...

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Linda E.

Compassionate Devotional Care For All Sentient Creatures

Morrisville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
specialized care
light cleaning
companionship
Dear Families, I'm excited to announce that I'm now available to give devotion to your loved one. There are many services I offer in the parameters of senior care for mind-body and spirit. As a vibrant and energetic woman with a passion for care, I'm dedicated to providing top-notch support to your loved ones. I'm equipped to...

Care Member says "We hired Linda to augment care for our Mother in Ann’s Choice until she passed away recently. Linda was kind, compassionate and worked hard to help our...

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Gina C.

Attentive, Patient And Kind

Lambertville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a mother of 3. I have 13 years of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the nursing home setting plus 2 years experience working privately in homes and the community. It's my mission to support individuals, their loved ones and caregivers in maximizing safety, health and independence while providing...

Laura K. says "Gina was an absolute joy to work with. She is well versed in the needs of seniors and works with her client to give them options that they are comfortable...

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Melissa P.

Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Your Best Friend's, Second Best Friend I've always loved animals and taking care of them is my passion. I've been a professional Dog Walker since 2016, but have been looking after pets my whole life. Whether it's walking your dog, feeding your cat, or taking care of your pet while you're away, I always provide a nurturing and...

Care Member says "Melissa is always the best. She has been watching our dog since he was a puppy and we wouldn’t trust anyone else with him. She treats him like her own...

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Jenna S.

Skillman, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...

Norman G. says "Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would...

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Terryann L.

Experienced Senior Care

Trenton, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I'm a certified HHA and CNA who is caring, compassionate and dedicated to provide good personal care. I have the right training skills and personalities to keep my clients safe. I have over 15 years working experience taking caring of seniors in there private homes, nursing homes and group homes. I also have a background in...
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Bianca C.

Trenton, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience working in the cleaning industry. I am independent contractor and also provide a team of professionals as needed for various services such as deep cleaning vacuuming, power washing and provide supplies as well. I ensure to provide quality services, open to feedback and attention to detail with work...
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Pamela K.

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
home modification
respite care
dementia
Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...

Staci S. says "Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

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Zorel M.

Special Needs Therapist/sitter

Trenton, NJ

from
$20/hr
Hi! I am an experienced special needs therapist. I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I'm very creative, organized and also very patient and caring with kids. I'm a Psychology and Pre-Occupational Therapy recent college graduate with a minor in biology and American Sign Language (ASL). I'm also bilingual, native...
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Charles U.

Making Life Meaningful

Skillman, NJ

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Provide goods and services to our community in Mercer County. Good communication skills, quick to respond, effective, accurate accountability, adequate timing and due diligence.
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Desiree C.

Morrisville, PA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
dementia
companionship
I worked for 12 to 15 years experience in heart monitoring EKGs stray catheterize wound care and and working with patient with dementia Alzheimer's care and ADL Home Care services excellent care services Honest dependable compassionate patient and great communication skills.
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Ava R.

Skillman, NJ

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Serving as a companion to clients Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands and activities Managing medication Preparing meals and shopping for groceries or other essentials Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
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Abbigail J.

Medical Professional And Caregiver 30+ Years

Morrisville, PA

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$20/hr
26 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have years of caregiving experience. My Mom was disabled, and my own daughter had profound cerebral palsy. I initially worked as a paramedic firefighter in Detroit before eventually getting my Ph. D. in the neurosciences. With that, I taught veterinary medicine while conducting research. I have also published multiple books...
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Lauren R.

Senior caregiver

Newtown, PA

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
I am an Occupational Therapy student and love spending time helping others! I am CPR certified, vaccinated, and have my own transportation.
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Pennington, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Pennington, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Claudia L.

Claudia worked for my husband and I for over two years , coming to our house three times per week to help with medication, bathing and...

- Lucille B.

Claudia L.

Claudia is a delight. I always know my kids are safe and well cared for! She is helpful and takes pride in her work. She is punctual and...

- Suzanne H.

Marcia F.

Marcia is one of the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking caregivers we have come across. We hired Marcia to look after my...

- Adrien U.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pennington, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Pennington, NJ, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Pennington, NJ is $27.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Pennington, NJ. 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Pennington, NJ, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Pennington, NJ, 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.

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