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I grew up with a feisty beagle and three cats, so I've been familiar with taking care of animals from a young age.
I have experience dog & cat sitting my friends' and clients' pets when they are on vacation, or otherwise occupied.
I also offer in-car transport services (if you need your dog delivered to you or someone else,...
Skye can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! My name is Thalia. It would be a joy to be able to meet you and be of service. I have some experience in caregiving as I have cared for my grandparents. One of the most important things to me when it comes to caregiving is companionship and so I hope to be considered for this role. Thank you.
Thalia can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Hi, I am Rachel! I am a Master of Public Policy graduate from UCLA with a Global Affairs Certificate in Global Health and Social Services. I got my Bachelor's degree at Penn State University in Education and Public Policy with double minors.
I currently work at a non-profit that helps find older foster youth forever families....
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Surafuel T.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$18-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello I'm A New College Graduate Looking To Tutor High School Students In The South Bay.
I'd describe my personality as Independent, Curious, and Extroverted.
I enjoy tutoring because I have experience working with students and I love working in academic spaces!
I started tutoring when I was in high school; I was a peer mentor and assisted students in English and Math.
I also worked as a tutor at UCR for 2 years,...
Cassie B.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Behavior Analyst, Experience With ABA & Special Needs, Looking For Summer Hours
I work as a school-based BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) with 10 years of experience in ABA services (Applied Behavior Analysis) and 15 years of experience working with autistic individuals of all ages and on all ends of the spectrum. Outside of work experience, I also have grown up alongside an older sister with...
Cassie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Love helping others, it feels wonderful when I give and help another, been doing it a long time. Started out Babysitting, when young, then got into Retail, while in Highschool then Waitress, in College then, Catering. Got degree in Video & Film Technology, worked productions for few years before moving to LA and started catering...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. Always have passion to care for elders as if parents. Im a caring and loving Filipino.
Bruslexter can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"First off, I need to apologize for not submitting my review earlier. Life gets in the way and then you realize you've put a lot of important things on the back burner. Anyway, if you're looking for someone who will be on time, friendly, attentive, and has an ease...
Shelley L.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
As a babysitter I understand that every child is raised differently and parents expect certain behaviors in their homes; my personality/ responsibilities vary with who I'm caring for, I can be dramatic and playful when I need to be or very serious and guiding. I'm a really creative and outdoorsy young adult and it tends to...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Savannah took care of our 17 month old son. She is punctual and dependable. Savannah set a checklist prior to caring for our son, so all questions we're answered and she was aware of our son's schedule. She is very sweet and an excellent sitter."
Marie B.
Crystiani S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Family,
I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo.
I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving.
My experience in U. S. is since 2013.
I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of my...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 6 years experienced as a housekeeper and a passion for Home organization you can be sure I can make your house sparkle. I am detailed oriented and know most of the
cleaning supplies. Good references available.
Vera can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Vera to assist with organizing our home and to help keep up with the cleaning. She also did some occasional cooking a well (she's a great cook!). Vera was a delightful addition to our household. She was caring, trustworthy, and responsible. She worked hard...
Trisha K.
5.0
(2)
My services include:
Assistance with showering or bathing;
Assistance with dressing;
Assistance with grooming;
Assistance with toileting;
Assistance with mobility and transfer;
Assistance with meal preparation and eating;
Assistance with routine nail and skin care;
Assistance with range of motion exercises for...
Merlinda can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Rosa G.
San Pedro, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 7 years of experience of cleaning services, born and raised in California. Married and mama of 2. I can help with organization as well, laundry, folding, standard cleaning and deep cleaning of any rooms. Thank you! Hope to meet soon.
Rosa can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization
5.0
"Rosa did a great job cleaning my apartment. She was quick and efficient. "
Care member
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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Kayla H.
Redondo Beach, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Organized, Creative And Compassionate Nanny/Housekeeper.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kayla, a dedicated & reliable housekeeper & nanny here in Redondo Beach, California. With over 9 years of experience, I specialize in providing top-notch cleaning services for bathrooms, dishes, general rooms, kitchen, fridge cleaning, laundry, windows and more. I look forward to helping make your house shine! I have had...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is a dream! She is so warm and caring, you can truly know how much she loves children. We booked Kayla for a date night and will absolutely be working with her again. Our two kids (4yr and 2yrs) loved her they were asking when she was coming back after she...
Care member
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: Changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Felipe is an amazing professional! Very trustworthy, has attention to detail and very careful to my furniture. He has been cleaning my place for years now I recommend him to literally everyone I know. "
Care member
Crystiani S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi Family,
I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo.
I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving.
My experience in U. S. is since 2013.
I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of...
Crystiani can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Crystiani is a life saver! She helped us with our 6 week old as we prepared to move across the country. It was pretty chaotic because we were showing our house and packing up. She helped us all along the way and was so easy going. Plus, she's just so sweet. This is...
Sarah T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
5.0
"Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he...
Elinor R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, my name is Lucia. I regularly babysit for multiple families and have 4 years of full-time nanny experience. I have experience mostly with ages ranging from 3 months to around 13 years old. I can also prepare meals, do laundry, run errands, and perform basic cleaning.
I enjoy taking the children on walks or...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia is very dependable. She is very good with the kids and she can take care of the kids and some house chores at the same time. She also watched our pets while we were out of town. The kids love her and we are grateful we found her on care.com"
Cecile F.
5.0
(3)
Graduate of Physical Therapy in the Philippines.
Certified Caregiver from Fil-Canadian, member of American Caregiver Association (ACA), member of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Universal First Aid CPR AED BLS Certified from American Life Responder affiliated in American Heart Association, Prehospital Trauma...
Stan can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
""There is no place like home", and there is a reason that line was made famous by the movie, it is true! Being able to return home after an injury with the confidence and safety provided by him was a blessing. "Stan the man" was immediately able to meet with me and...
Care member
Brendalyn T.
Carson, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a variety of experiences with childcare in different settings and I love it. I've done physical therapy for ages 1-3 years old, I serve the children and youth at my church every weekend and have babysat 2 kids during my time in college. I am super flexible, open to doing anything and very patient. I strive to make...
Brendalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Bruslexter L.
5.0
First off, I need to apologize for not submitting my review earlier. Life gets in the way and then you realize you've put a lot of important things on the back burner. Anyway, if you're looking for someone who will be on time, friendly, attentive, and has an ease about them that calms your nerves,...
- Shelley L.
Savannah L.
5.0
Savannah took care of our 17 month old son. She is punctual and dependable. Savannah set a checklist prior to caring for our son, so all questions we're answered and she was aware of our son's schedule. She is very sweet and an excellent sitter.
- Marie B.
Crystiani S.
5.0
Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!
- Care member
Vera T.
5.0
We hired Vera to assist with organizing our home and to help keep up with the cleaning. She also did some occasional cooking a well (she's a great cook!). Vera was a delightful addition to our household. She was caring, trustworthy, and responsible. She worked hard -- our house was spotless -- and...
- Trisha K.
Rosa G.
5.0
Rosa did a great job cleaning my apartment. She was quick and efficient.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is $23.83 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.