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Emily C.

Occasional Pet Sitting/dog Walking

Pismo Beach, CA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
Nice to meet you! I am a current doctoral graduate student studying occupational therapy, and am looking for pet-care jobs in my free time. My courses this summer are online, which gives me the flexibility to stay at your home and care for your pet! Unfortunately I cannot offer boarding services at this time, only pet/house...
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Pismo Beach, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
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Pismo Beach, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I recently graduated with my doctorate in occupational therapy, and am located in the San Luis Obispo area from January-April 2026, seeking babysitting & pet care opportunity in my free time. I am available for occasional or date day/night babysitting with a very flexible schedule as I study for my board exam! I am...
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Pismo Beach, CA

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$35/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I can't wait for the chance to care for your children, pets, or loved ones needing extra support! I've been an occupational therapist for 4 years, including 3 years working with children in school-based special education and 1 year supporting adults and seniors in hospital rehabilitation. Three words that describe me are...
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Organization
I am a self-taught household home organizer. I have helped many friends and family members streamline and consolidate their storage challenges, ranging from simple drawer organization to full closets. I always receive high praises and many compliments for my work. I get great satisfaction out of helping others enjoy their...
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Awesome Home Manager/ Childcare/

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi :) I have over 20 years of experience caring for children, ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have 2 years of experience working in a Waldorf Kindergarten classroom, 8 years of experience in Health Care (Occupational Therapy), and I am CPR/First Aid certified from Red Cross. I enjoy using sensory focused play and crafts...

Rose L. says "Elana is great - personable, responsible, kind, responsive and easy to work with. My little guy loves her - so clearly that's the biggest plus :)"

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Strong, Healthy Female Will Care For Your Pets

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Our family raised chickens and rabbits and a we had a German Shepherd when we lived in the San Pasqual, San Diego area. In February, 2018, we brought home an 8-week-old mini golden retriever named Ella. On 5/30/18, Ella will complete her 12th week of dog obedience classes. We are training her to be a "therapy" dog and hoping to...
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Certified Educational Therapist

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I believe that every child deserves an education as unique as they are. I graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in Education Sciences and a specialization in Children's Learning and Development in 2018. After working as a preschool teacher for a year, I decided to pursue my Educational Therapy Certification, which I...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Carly. I am 22 years old and a fourth year child development major at Cal Poly. I currently am interning for an occupational therapy company, which is what I hope to pursue as a career. I love children and have worked with them since I started babysitting at 14 years old. Since then I have also worked as a preschool...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a caring and responsible caregiver with 6 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I've worked with children, seniors, and individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive needs, including Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, stroke recovery, and transplant care. I have experience...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile. I have 22 years of experience in caring for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children. My career includes being a licensed childcare provider, providing care for children ranging from 2 months-10 years of age as well as providing in-home nanny...
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Highly Experienced Nanny And Educational Therapist

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a certified Educational Therapist who has worked as a nanny, tutor, and personal assistant for a variety of families since 2014. I graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in Education Sciences with a specialization in Children's Learning and Development in 2018. After working as a preschool teacher for a year, I...
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Occupational Therapy

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Loni (short for Elana). I have a degree in Occupational Therapy, and Fine Art. I worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility in SLO for 5 years with geriatric population in Occupational Therapy. I am experienced working with simple to complex medical issues. I have a good sense of humor, and enjoy connecting with people...
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Emily F.'s Photo

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a very reliable and trustworthy recent college graduate currently living in San Luis Obispo! I have years of experience with both children and pets (mostly cats and dogs) and would love to offer my services to anyone that needs!!
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Oceano, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I love to cook healthy meals and go out for walks. I'm happy and healthy and very reliable.
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Love Talking And Getting To Know You.

Oceano, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
I have been a care person now for 7 years with positive results. I have DOJ approval. I am a healthy senior. I provide kind, compassionate in-home care that supports both daily living and peace of mind. My services include laundry, grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, light food preparation, light housekeeping,...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
A super caring and passionate animal lover who's had many experiences dog, cat, and fish sitting. I also have a cat and fish of my own! I would be happy to watch your furry loved one and achieve to deliver my best service.
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Responsible And Compassionate 25-year-old Female With 3+ Years Of Experience As A CNA/Medaid

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Mobility assistance
errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a caring and responsible caregiver with 6 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I've worked extensively with older adults and individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive needs, including Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, stroke recovery, and transplant care. I have experience...
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Oceano, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile, if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out! I have 4 years of experience in care taking. I've provided in-home nanny services for children ranging from 3 months-6 years of age. My biggest passion in live is dance as I am currently a dance...
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Loving And Reliable Part Time Caregiver Available

Los Osos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am looking for a family that I can help by offering my nanny services to their beautiful children. I have loved working with families and helping their child grow and develop into delightful young children. I have learned that being a nanny to one family is truly what I was put on this planet to do! I adore working one on one...

Ellaine D. says "I am so grateful Paige was available when I really needed the help. I was just transitioning back to work and she was leaving a previous nanny position....

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  • The average post rate is $21.80/hr as of February 2026

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pismo Beach, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Pismo Beach, CA, 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 Pismo Beach, CA is $21.80 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Pismo Beach, CA. 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 Pismo Beach, CA, 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 Pismo Beach, CA, 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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