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Hi! I am a HUGE animal lover. I have rescued a little over 90 dogs from high kill shelters, off of the streets and owner surrenders. This includes rehabilitating, vetting, training, and finding their perfect home. I recently (April 2023) rescued a 5-month-old puppy who was abused. She has a broke leg and bruised ribs. I hope...
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Have an outgoing personality. I enjoy helping others and am a caregiver at heart. I have extensive experience in servicing customers. Have worked in the service industry for over 25 years. I am a grandmother to a 9 and 11year-old. I have raised 2 sons and I am not quite ready to stop giving of my time and love. I love children,...
An animal lover offering pet sitting and walking services. I am also offering personal assistance and help with any planning or general tasks. I am currently in my last year of college at LMU and would love to help in any way that I can!
Isabelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
With a lifelong passion for animals and over 35 years of experience and professional pet care, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care that prioritizes the health, happiness and safety of every pet. My services cover everything from daily walks and playtime to specialized care for pets with unique needs, ensuring your fur...
Shaina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Michelle Ann G.
Playa del Rey, CA
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant And Caregiver
Hi my future client or patient. I choose to give care to elder because when I'm with them, they reminds me of my grandparents who I always wanted to be with everyday. Being with elders feels awesome. You actually learned from them and at the same time, you can actually share knowledge or impart things to them by giving care and...
Michelle Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is sonia , I have more than 15years of experience cleaning service and baby sitting. I am also bilingual fluent in English and Spanish. I have worked in many single family homes and apartments. The majority of the properties I have serviced are 2-4 bedrooms and 2-3 restrooms. I also house sit homes for the last five...
Sonia can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Sonia is great! She has cleaned my apartment twice so far. She has a great eye for detail. She is friendly and cleans thoroughly. I will definitely hire her again."
Care member
Sheridan P.
Los Angeles, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I have been a caregiver for over 13years . I had the opportunity to work privately and in big facilities. I have a background in physical therapy and I'm CPR trained and license and bonded. I would like the opportunity to work with and really nice family.
Sheridan can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Quit to move out of state within a month after being hired and only gave one week's notice. Only performed the bare minimum, did not take initiative to support and perform household tasks (as described in the job post) and had a very entitled attitude throughout...
Leah R.
Summer P.
Gardena, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there ,
My name is Summer and I offer private childcare services, along with other household management services.
I have provided child care services for 5+ years and utilize my background in mental health & education to foster a supportive environment for learning and growth .
I'm extremely passionate about supporting...
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Summer is a wonderful caregiver. My daughter loves her and I am very happy we found her. Thank you Summer!"
Deontra G.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with a dog and cat sitting/ walking service and did that for a year. I have a cat myself and have had two dogs in the past and am very well with pets!
Kenya can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
4.5
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Angie and I am an experienced housekeeper and nanny. I have experience in heavy to light housekeeping, home organization and maintenance, pet care and personal assistance. I love to use natural products to clean and protect your home. I am very efficient and thorough. I will leave your house sparkly clean. I am...
Angie can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Angie is very responsible and trustworthy, I would highly recommend her to anyone. "
Mike H.
5.0
(1)
I am looking for a full time Nanny/Assistant position, Monday through Friday. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. . I also have experience as a Behavioral Therapist for special needs kids for 5 years working with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and I also...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative, proactive, consistent, and friendly professional with eight years of experience in house cleaning services. I can handle any task in this field, from tidying up to managing various housekeeping duties. I also come equipped with all the necessary recommendations for this role.
Salomao Filipe can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"We've currently weekly schedule with Filipe.My family and I ( dogs as well) love him. He's great cleaning, reliable, efficient and plus very friendly. If you're looking foe the best, I highly recommend him."
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience 25. years helping elders with Alzheimer's, Dementia, broken hips, recuperate from surgery, bathing, dressing, lite cleaning, cooking and monitor medicine, making doctors appointments, medication reminders, helping with physical therapy, lite exercise, anxiety, strokes wound cleaning, changing diapers, wheelchair...
Silvia can also help with: Errands, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Silvia exceeded all expectations! My mother recently suffered a stroke and we hired Silvia to care for her for two days while we were out of town. Silvia was punctual and impressively thorough. She stayed in the room with my mother for the entirety of her stay,...
Logan P.
5.0
(2)
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I hav experience pet sitting while families are away, with great references. In the past I worked for a dog walking service.
Anastasia can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Anastasia is wonderful with my pets! I have a dog and two cats, including one cat who is very skidding around people but she is very chill around Anastasia. I was comforted knowing that my pets were in her care while I was away and that means the world to me!"
Ana M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been so wonderful and caring with our son. We hired Anna as a full-time nanny when I went back to work and she made the transition as easy and smooth as possible. She is very attentive and always makes sure our son is engaged and learning and growing....
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science-wellness; physical, occupational and speech therapy technician training as a rehab technician for many years as well as nursing assistant training in a rehab hospital in Kentucky where I am from! I was a Pharmacy Technician for over 7 years, so my medication management skills are...
Ariel can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ariel is an excellent caregiver because she is genuinely caring, dependable and great at communicating. Not only was she skilled at providing assistance with daily needs but she is also positive and optimistic. She has the best qualities for someone who is...
Tobias F.
Danielle S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...
Kelly H.
Taylor P.
Los Angeles, CA
$30-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Graduate Student Looking To Help High School Students
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Self-motivated and highly reliable University of Southern California graduate with strong communication, presentation, organizational, customer service, and computer skills. Positioned to contribute strongly to a developing education that demands enthusiasm, creativity, tenacity, and an exemplary work ethic. Able to leverage the...
5.0
"We hired Taylor to work with our 16 yo nephew who has been struggling with distance learning. Originally, we hired her just to get him organized so he could pass the quarter. But it turns out she is also great at tutoring him on his subject matter (Spanish and...
Cynthi F.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My main job is taking care of children, which I've been doing for years, but while this has been my job, many families have trust and given the responsibility to take other family members... their cats and dogs. So, I have extended my services for pet care and it's been the most enjoyable job I've ever had.
My schedule...
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very experienced in working with animals. I grew up with several dogs, cats, and horses, and helped train and take care of them. Additionally, I have worked for several professional pet care services such as PJ's Pups, Rover, and Wag (in both New York City and Portland). I have worked as both a dog walker and dog/cat...
5.0
"Maya was so great with our 10 week old Pug Pancake! He was well taken care of and so was our home. We will absolutely hire her again!"
Madison B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Playa del Rey, CA
Sonia R.
5.0
Sonia is amazing — she has been helping us keep our home organized during a very busy and stressful period in our lives. She is a great communicator, she is always prompt, she makes our home sparkle, and she is great with our dog. We highly recommend Sonia, she is the BEST!
- Care member
Sheridan P.
4.0
Quit to move out of state within a month after being hired and only gave one week's notice. Only performed the bare minimum, did not take initiative to support and perform household tasks (as described in the job post) and had a very entitled attitude throughout the time that she worked as a...
- Leah R.
Summer P.
5.0
Summer is a wonderful caregiver. My daughter loves her and I am very happy we found her. Thank you Summer!
- Deontra G.
Angie M.
5.0
Angie is very thorough and customizes her cleaning to best meet your needs. I can rely on her to clean and organize and when I come back home all is clean and in the perfect place.
- Stephen P.
Salomao Filipe J.
5.0
Filipe is a delight. He responded and booked quickly, and showed up on time. He is respectful and very well-mannered. I had him deep-clean my house and everything sparkles! He followed every one of my special instructions to the letter. This is a hard-working guy who knows how to clean. I have no...
- Edgar N.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Playa del Rey, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Playa del Rey, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Playa del Rey, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Playa del Rey, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Playa del Rey, CA is $20.40 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 Playa del Rey, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Playa del Rey, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Playa del Rey, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Playa del Rey, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Playa del Rey, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Playa del Rey, 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.