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Rachael W.

Princeton, NJ

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$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Created my own neighborhood pet sitting service during high school and dog sit a few of my neighbors dogs when needed over a 3 year period. Additionally, I brushed and bathed two golden retrievers weekly for 2 years.
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Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Hannah! I am a full time nursing student who loves animals! I offer in home pet sitting and dog walking services!
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Upbeat And Friendly.

Princeton, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
companionship
meal prep
Newly retired. I was self employed for 25 yrs as a certified mastectomy fitter and helping women during chemo therapy look and feel their best. I adore children and have tremendous patience. Took great care of my parents during their last years. I am also a young at heart grandmother of 4 who loves life and has a strong sense of...
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Princeton, NJ

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I'm a patient, dependable, and caring caregiver with experience supporting individuals with special needs. I understand that every person has unique abilities, challenges, and routines, and I take pride in providing personalized care that helps them feel safe, respected, and supported. I have hands-on experience with...
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Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
Reliable, consistent, experienced driver focused on providing on-time pick up and delivery service for children and/or adults for any and all activities and appointments.
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Princeton, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
I can Assists with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages individual to do as much of their own care as possible.
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Princeton, NJ

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$40/hr
7 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello I am a registered nurse who has over five years experience in adult-geriatric and pediatric care. I can provide basic caregiver services to private duty nursing needs. I look forward to working with you!
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Princeton, NJ

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an experienced and reliable housekeeper with several years of hands-on experience maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming homes. I take pride in my attention to detail and commitment to high-quality service, ensuring that each space is thoroughly cared for. From general cleaning and laundry to light meal...
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Elizabeth

Princeton, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
A dedicated housekeeping professional with extensive experience in maintaining cleanliness and organization in residential and commercial spaces. Skilled in a wide range of tasks, including deep cleaning, laundry, floor care, and sanitizing. Known for attention to detail, reliability, and creating a comfortable, tidy environment...
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Princeton, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
I am a certified phlebotomist, EKG, Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide, Certified CPR and First Aide in New Jersey since 2013 I have experience working in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, assistant living, Surgical trauma unit, ER, ICU, Lab. Telemetry, dementia unit and Psychiatric/crisis unit, group home, I am a former sub teacher at...
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Outgoing Babysitter Available Immediately

Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I am a recent graduate of the University of Florida who currently is living in Princeton, NJ. I love learning, exploring the outdoors and music! Due to COVID, I know many family have had the extra challenge of balancing their work schedules with online learning and I would love to extend my services to make your lives more...
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Retired High School English Teacher; Certified K-12 English

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Princeton, NJ

1.0(0)
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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I worked at a children's summer camp for almost 3 years. I interned at a daycares center with children from 6 months old - 8 years old. I babysit my siblings from birth till 10 years of age. I am a very outgoing person love to talk, very funny, respectful, and a great person to meet. I am all currently enrolled in school. I have...
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Princeton, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
In addition to raising my own two children, I have over eight years of experience caring for children, ages 4 months through 12 years. Five of those years were spent nurturing and educating a 20-month-old girl until she started school full time. She has since moved to upstate New York. I desire part-time work, up to 25 hours a...
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Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
home modification
personal care
dementia
hospice services
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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Babysitter/Part-time Nanny

Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Lana, I am the youngest sibling of two brothers and for the past 13 years my family has resided in Princeton, New Jersey. I graduated from JMU in May of 2014. At JMU I studied Hospitality Management and minored in Business Administration and Human Resource Development. I have a strong passion for working with people,...
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Special Needs/ Senior Care Services.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
errands
+ 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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Skillman, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Honest, Nurturing And Reliable Nanny

Plainsboro, NJ

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Viviana and I have over 13 years of experience working with families and providing them with child care services and assistance around their homes. My experience with children ranges from newborns through preteens. I'd like to consider myself a hands-on caretaker. From assisting with homework, tutoring, child-centered...
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Start That Project, And Let Me Clean For You.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Window washing
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
I have over 38 years of experience cleaning residential, and commercial customers. I recently started my own business, because I understand how important time is. So let me help you find more time. I can service bi-weekly, and monthly customers. A typical cleaning service would be, dusting, disinfecting, wiping in bedrooms,...

Kevin Z. says "Henry is wonderful. He pays attention to the details at each visit unlike some cleaners that do a good job the first and second time then start to lessen...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.56/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 3.6

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Princeton, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Princeton, NJ are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Madelaine S.

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...

- Care member

Pamela K.

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

- Staci S.

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.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Princeton, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Princeton, 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 Princeton, NJ is $22.56 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 Princeton, 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 Princeton, 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 Princeton, 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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