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Rachel S.
Homewood, IL
$18-25/hr
Hello, my name is Rachel and I specialize in elderly care. I have over 10 years experience in caregiving. I have worked with dementia and alzhimers clients, hospice care, special needs, and simply companionship too. I'm also a Shipt Shopper and enjoy helping people complete errands. I love animals and am totally comfortable...
Lyindia B.
Homewood, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I take pride in being a detail-oriented and efficient housekeeper. I work hard to keep spaces clean, organized, and welcoming. My experience in customer service and patient care has helped me develop strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. I always make sure...
Lyindia can also help with: Dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Courtney H.
Country Club Hills, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have my bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation and Disabilities Counseling and I am currently getting my master's degree in Occupational Therapy to work with children with special needs. I worked at Daycare for a year working with a mixed of children ages 6months to 12years old, but mainly 3 years olds.
As a future occupational...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi everyone! I'm Hadeel, and I absolutely love working with seniors! I also provide child, pet, and house care, but specialize in senior caregiving.
Seniors require specialized care and empathy to help manage their pain and improve their quality of life, and I am more than capable of giving that. My mother is a caregiver...
Hadeel can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, transportation, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Jai! I'm 24 years old, and am local to the Homewood-flossmoor community. I grew up in the area and was Hf High School's 2018 female athlete of the year! I played varsity basketball at College in Oberlin, OH and obtained my bachelors degree in Economics. I am currently attending Grad school at the University of Northwestern,...
Eunice F.
Crete, IL
$16-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm A Good Person With A Very Big Heart I'm Dependable Very Intelligent!!
I'd describe my personality as
Intelligent
dependable
observent
I like caring for seniors because
I too will be them one day if I became dependent it'll be good to know what I have to look forward to and what I could or shouldn't do and be aware of these type of issues that could occur at anytime the care and service that...
Eunice can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Shamari A.
Matteson, IL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Mari Nice To Meet You! My Availability Is Saturdays Only Until Further Notice.
Hello my name is Mari
I have plenty of experience in Child care services. Especially working with children with special needs. I work as a special education paraprofessional and training to become a registered behavior technician. I'm also CPR and AED certified.
I'd describe my personality as
Kind, Charismatic, and...
Hello Families! Child and adult caregiver with 6 years of exp. caring for infants and young children and 4 years caring for seniors and adults with disabilities in diverse setting including in-home, nursing home, independent living. I would love to talk more and see if I am a good fit for your loved one. I can start immediately,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Aisha C.
Flossmoor, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've Worked In Education And Social Services For 20 Years. I Know My Purpose Is To Serve Others.
Aside from being a wife and mom, I've provided attentional care and support to young people for many years. Every parent knows the importance of compassion, patience, consistency and fun that a caregiver should bring. And for some of us, it comes naturally.
Early in my teaching career, I had the honor of being a part of a home...
Aisha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Reagan W.
Frankfort, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Housekeeper, Caregiver, And Pet Caretaker
Hi there! My name is Reagan W, and I'm excited to offer my services as a dedicated babysitter, caregiver, and pet care provider.
With over 8 years of experience working with 18 different families, I have developed a deep passion for providing reliable, compassionate care. I've had the opportunity to build strong relationships...
Highly detail-oriented and organized individual with extensive experience in housekeeping, packing, organization, and decorating.
Proven track record of efficiently managing households, ensuring impeccable cleanliness, and creating harmonious living spaces
*Skills:*- Deep cleaning and sanitizing
- Laundry and linen management
-...
Angel can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
Marcie W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Home Caregiver Who Loves Working With The Seniors I Am Dedicated And Loving
Hello I am a CNA with over 30 years experience in Home Care Service I am Currently a Home care Supervisor. I specialize with clients that have Parkinson's Disease. I have experience with dementia, heart failure, Diabetes, chronic Kidney Disease, I also have over 10 year experience dealing Hospice patients,
I describe my...
Marcie can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, social friendly person. I do caregiving. I am CPR certified. I have taken care of multiple client's in their homes. I have 6 years of experience. My services included medication, light housekeeping, cooking, and general care as InAbility to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing If...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julie has been amazing with my special needs grandson. She is patient and compassionate. I love that she is engaged and interacts with him constantly. She has been awesome with communicating any concerns or just the overall breakdown of how their time has gone...
Care member
I have been cleaning homes and businesses for over 10 years. Growing up as the youngest of seven, there was never a shortage of chores in our house! I even volunteered to clean offices with my sister just for the experience. Doing laundry is my favorite, but I have fun and take pride in everything I do! My ideal hours are...
I worked for The Department of Rehabilitation Services and, after that, I pretty much took jobs that were just geriatrics and senior care.
Ruth can also help with: Home modification, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Susan O.
Mokena, IL
$12-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Kind , Compassionate, Reliable. Love To See My Clients Smile!
Hello, my name is Susan and love working with seniors. I have over 10 years experience in caregiving. Most of my experience is taking care of clients with dementia. I am very patient and love playing games to help with memory care. Medication Management, vitals and all pertinent information is recorded daily. Looking forward to...
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Alisa K.
Whiting, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services.
I have 25 years collective experience in:
Camp counseling
Teaching art
Art therapy
Nannying
Sitting
Chauffeuring
PTA
Room parent
Music courses
Sign language
Mindful Parent Coaching
ECD
And more
I...
Alisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alisa is wonderful. She took the time to come meet us and our daughter the day before we hired her. That was greatly appreciated and helped me feel comfortable with leaving our baby in her care. We flew in for a wedding so we didn't have a ton of toys or books with...
Ashley C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a huge animal lover! I am friendly, trustworthy and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure I put my best effort into the job. I am very reliable and will care for your pet as if they were my very own. I also have references of clients that are very happy with my services.
Kathy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Kathy watches my dog Zeus (chow chow) and two cats when we are out of town and they adore her. My dog is very protective and particular but Kathy has built a trusting relationship with him and he loves going on walks with her. A+++++ we love her!"
Sherri L.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Samantha, and I am excited to offer my nanny services to your family. With 10+ years of experience in child care, I am dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and enriching environment for children.
I have a background in Child Development and am skilled in creating engaging activities that promote learning...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Samantha has been excellent as a nanny for us. She is extremely reliable and has come in early and stayed late multiple times. She has even worked on unexpected days with very short notice. Our kids absolutely love her and she has been great at following the...
Cortney R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a care-giver for the past 15 years. During that time, I took care of 8 different seniors, ranging from age 84-99. I have administered medications, given baths, provided transportation to doctor appointments, et cetera. I have provided care-giving services to both men and women.
In addition, I can provide childcare...
Diane can also help with: Personal care, home modification
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"A nice, dependable caregiver who took care of my mother. Very dependable and kind. I would recommend Diane."
John X.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Richton Park, IL
Julie L.
5.0
Julie has been amazing with my special needs grandson. She is patient and compassionate. I love that she is engaged and interacts with him constantly. She has been awesome with communicating any concerns or just the overall breakdown of how their time has gone together. I am thankful for the care...
- Care member
Alisa K.
5.0
We hired Alisa while in town for a wedding. We used her two evenings in a row! She was so easy to work with and a great communicator. We felt safe leaving our 15 month old with her and she was very happy with Alisa! She also brought extra books and toys since we had traveled in from out of town....
- Amanda W.
Kathy M.
5.0
I have known Kathy for 30 years. She has worked with me in my profession which is house cleaning. She is very dependable and trustworthy. She has also taken care of my animals when I vacation. Her responsibilities were: walking my dog, taking care of my 3 cats and my bird. Kathy is a avid animal...
- Patti R.
Samantha V.
5.0
Samantha has been excellent as a nanny for us. She is extremely reliable and has come in early and stayed late multiple times. She has even worked on unexpected days with very short notice. Our kids absolutely love her and she has been great at following the structure that we have established with...
- Cortney R.
Diane K.
5.0
A nice, dependable caregiver who took care of my mother. Very dependable and kind. I would recommend Diane.
- John X.
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How can I find a therapy dog near me in Richton Park, IL?
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How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Richton Park, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Richton Park, IL is $17.00 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 Richton Park, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Richton Park, 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 Richton Park, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Richton Park, 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 Richton Park, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Richton Park, 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.