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Tina F.
Aurora, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business
5.0
(18)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...
Tina can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Tina was a lifesaver for us. She walked our Doberman several days a week for close to a year. She cared for both of our dogs when we were out of town. She is very thorough and pays close attention to detail. We moved to Plano in November or we would still use her. "
Andrea H.
Deja T.
Oswego, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Deja and I've been a teacher for over 5 years. While attending Northwestern University, I obtained more than 100+ volunteer hours with Preschool and Kindergarten. I have over 5 years of experience working in a school setting. On top of teaching kids from 2 months- 14 years old in a classroom , I also teach...
Deja can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Deja has been an exceptional caregiver for my two beautiful children, aged 6 and 8. She has quickly become a beloved figure in their lives, as evidenced by their genuine adoration for her. Deja’s creativity shines through in the way she engages them with arts and...
Care member
Joyce K.
Plainfield, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a dedicated, hard working , caring, compassionate, reliable, dependable and a experienced CNA/CMA for the last 10 years. I am available and willing to start working immediately. My services will not disappoint you at all. Feel free to reach out .
Joyce can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Joyce is hardworking, reliable and very"
Rebekah G.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Krystyna. I am a housekeeper with over 15 years of experience in the industry. I am very reliable, detail oriented, and my services are affordable. I am available on weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, or based on customer needs. Thank you
Krystyna can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Krystyna arrived early and got right to the business of familiarizing herself with what was needed and the tools at her disposal. She did great with my fur babies and I'm very happy with not only the cleanliness of my home afterwards but also the reasonable price...
Joanna N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sarawan. I am a college-educated student with a total of 6 years of experience in childcare services. Back in Thailand, I worked part-time as a teacher and nanny at a nursery. Was an Au pair in the US, I have had experience caring for a newborn infant and a child in elementary school. I was a nanny in NYC as well...
Sarawan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarawan (Mata) has been a part of our family since August, 2020. She joined us to be a nanny for our then 4 month old daughter and occasionally watched our older, 4 year old daughter when she wasn't in school. Mata started as our nanny in the midst of the...
Catherine C.
Maureen M.
Naperville, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Comfortable Working Autonomously With Minimum Supervision In Fast-paced Environments
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable, loving and high-energy nanny with a degree in early childhood education, years of experience in classrooms, Montessori centers and nannying. In addition to being a certified Foster parent specializing in newborn and early childhood years. Searching for a family to grow with for years to come!
Nanny services include...
Maureen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Mo is THE BEST! She was amazing with my little ones! She was with us when my twins were newborn until age 5 when the girls went into school, we still try to see her as often as possible! She saved my life when the girls were infants tho, I was overwhelmed and felt...
Shannon O.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name August and I'm new here to care. com, however, I have prior work history that could be of use to some people in need! I have 2 years of experience in babysitting, as well as 2 years in caregiving and I'm great with pets! I'm most comfortable working with senior citizens or animals and children over the age of . I...
August can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning
5.0
"August was so helpful with our family member. She was so very patient, kind and punctual. I would absolutely hire her again! No complaints, she’s great"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love helping people. I have been fully engaged in this field since my graduation from the University of IL in 1990. I have worked approximately 30 years in Social Services in many capacities including In Home Care; Vacation care; Special Recreation; Special Olympics Coaching and day care.
5.0
"Gill does a wonderful job with my 15 year old son that has CP. She's very engaging and high energy - he really enjoys his time with her."
Tomi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been trained in reflex integration, TBI recovery related to strokes, brain injury, visual-auditory-sensory issues. I work with infants to adults.
5.0
"Loving and wonderful. A great addition to our team. She has worked with ASD children for a long time and not only understands them but also what the entire family goes through. She is like a breath of fresh air and her methods are healing to the child and their...
Connie B.
I believe society needs to better respect their senior members. I have worked at Aspire, a not for profit social service agency, since 1992 with adults of all ages including seniors & I have loved it. I recently quit this past February to find work closer to home, but I still go back & do therapy dog visits there. I was always...
Jill can also help with: Respite care, transportation, personal care
Hi! My name is Amber. I have 4 years experience as a nanny, 3 of those years I lived full time with the children starting at 1. 5yrs & 7 years old. I took a babysitting class at the Naperville park district. Duties for children are creative playtime, help with homework, rides to & from school or extracurricular activities,...
Amber can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, grooming & more
For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities.
In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
I have a bachelors degree in communication disorders and sciences and am currently working towards my masters and to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have background information within areas of speech, language, writing, spelling, reading, dyslexia, special needs, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, children...
Hello!
I'm a certified and licensed occupational therapy assistant looking to care for my next senior friend!
I've been working in assisted livings with geriatrics for 3 years and love how rewarding it is! I'm creative, passionate and active and love what I do!
Janine can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have over 10 years of rehabilitation experience and caregiving.
Ali can also help with: Personal care, transportation, errands, mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
Christine F.
Aurora, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Teacher- Good With Kids, Seniors, And Dogs And Cats
My family business requires me to travel to Maui once a quarter for quality control; I am looking for a child care, tutoring or senior care position in the off-months while I am home in Aurora. I retired from teaching middle school for 22 years in District 204. I nannied in Naperville for two years, aided a quadriplegic client...
I'm a mom to 2 teenagers and 2 dogs. I enjoy cooking, plant care and craft projects. I'm a great home cook. I'm also very patient, sympathetic and caring. I have experience caring for seniors and the disabled. I can assist with therapy or daily exercise. I'm familiar with transferring and using a hoyer lift. I'm also diabetic so...
Oyster can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
Sofia G.
Aurora, IL
$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Sofia. an animal lover with a passion for providing top-notch care for pets. With years of experience in pet sitting and dog walking, I understand the unique needs of each furry friend. I offer a range of services including daily walks, feeding, playtime, and basic grooming. Your pet's well-being and happiness are...
Sofia can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation
I provide dog walking/sitting services from the comfort of your own home. I have years of experience taking care of animals as I have only ever known a home with at least two dogs. My love for animals began at a young age, since birth really since I came home to a house with two large dogs. Since then I have owned six dogs and...
I understand those items that need to be done that can weigh us down. Once I get to know you I can help manage those items. Shopping, errands, office support, be available for Services appointments at your home. At your service!
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Plano, IL
Tina F.
5.0
Tina helped us tremendously by agreeing two watch our two cats last minute. One of our cats is elderly and requires oral medication administration, which is not an easy task. By using her extensive knowledge of animals and their behaviors, she was able to get his medicine in everyday! I highly...
- Krystal S.
Deja T.
5.0
Deja has been an exceptional caregiver for our son, who is now three years old. From the moment he was a newborn, she exhibited an innate ability to provide the utmost care and nurturing, attending to his needs with a level of tenderness that seemed instinctive. She was there to witness and share in...
- Care member
Joyce K.
5.0
Joyce is hard working and honest
- Elaine N.
Krystyna U.
5.0
Krystyna arrived early and got right to the business of familiarizing herself with what was needed and the tools at her disposal. She did great with my fur babies and I'm very happy with not only the cleanliness of my home afterwards but also the reasonable price and friendly personality Krystyna...
- Joanna N.
Sarawan G.
5.0
Sarawan (Mata) has been a part of our family since August, 2020. She joined us to be a nanny for our then 4 month old daughter and occasionally watched our older, 4 year old daughter when she wasn't in school. Mata started as our nanny in the midst of the pandemic and has always been extremely...
- Catherine C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Plano, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Plano, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Plano, 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 Plano, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Plano, IL is $21.00 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 Plano, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Plano, 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 Plano, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Plano, 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 Plano, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Plano, 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.