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Madyson C.

Rensselaer, IN

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
With four years of experience in adult and senior care, I've learned the importance of compassion and empathy. I have worked with both adults and children with special needs. I provide services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. I handle confusion, agitation, and behavioral changes with patience. I am CPR...
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Wheatfield, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Andrea G. says "Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family....

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Hello My Name Is Sylvia, Me And My Family Just Moved To Wheatfield From Chesterton.

Wheatfield, IN

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$10/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
I started working with kids when I was 13. I have babysat for a few families when I was younger. Later on when I became a stay home mom I would watch other military service members kids. Since then I moved back to Indiana and have babysat and worked as a para at self school in valpo. In my spare time, I like to prepare and...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Rensselaer, IN

To find a therapy dog near you in Rensselaer, IN, 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 Rensselaer, IN is $20.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Rensselaer, IN. 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 Rensselaer, IN, 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 Rensselaer, IN, 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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