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5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love the children. I am a good person, friendly and a collaborator. I have a lot of patience. I am a physical therapist in my country Colombia but I worked as physical therapy aide in this country, and I like helping people!
Nurys can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom, raised my son mainly solo, owned a successful yoga studio and training school for 17 years. Have semi retired but still too young and active to just sit around. I spent the past 6 months taking care of a lovely gentleman who had stage 4 cancer. I was with him right until the end. Besides his physical needs, like...
Mandy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."
Sonia K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, my name is Wendy, and I have more than 10 years of experience as a Housekeeper. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your home. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter at your home. As an experienced...
Wendy can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Wendy was an amazing asset to get my house together for my daughter's birthday party. Wendy has been cleaning my house bi-weekly for about 6 months now. She is reliable, personable and does a great job. I would highly recommend her."
Debbie S.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a child care provider for over 24 years . I've watched children from the ages of 12 weeks-10. I give each child individual love and care. My services vary depending on each individuals need. I provide your child/children with a vast number of activities, help with homework, etc. Any questions, please call. I'm...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theresa has been taking care of our kids for the last 5 years - starting when they were babies. She is very dependable, always flexible with her schedule, and goes above and beyond to provide great care. She's treated our kids like her own from the very...
Lindsay V.
Lisa B.
Closter, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lisa, I live in Closter and I am a mother of three beautifully grown children. I have my own pet service and have been house sitting and pet sitting for the past 10 years. I am extremely dedicated and a lover of all animals. I enjoy taking care of families pets and sometimes homes while my clients travel,...
Lisa can also help with: Dog training, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking & more
5.0
"Lisa was very caring for my elderly dog,she took her time and really tried to make her stay more comforting.I would highly recommend her."
Paula C.
Irma M.
Rochelle Park, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently.
I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more.
With the expected rate of $20-25 hourly, I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...
Irma can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, companionship
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Irma is a ray of sunshine 🌞. Excellent Caregiver, dependable and reliable. Highly recommended."
Care member
Irena M.
Garfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.
Irena can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly."
Corinne F.
5.0
(2)
My name is Julie I am a mother and have experienced with children. I am experienced in childcare. I have a few years of experience in the school system. I am a certified substitute teacher and a paraprofessional. I am also experienced in behavioral children as I am experienced with children of special education. I am also a...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Julie is a dedicated hard worker. I could always count on her keeping my home tidy and impeccable. She is honest and a wonderful person. I highly recommend her and wish her the very best in all her endeavors."
Carmen S.
Wei N.
Westwood, NJ
$30-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...
5.0
"I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care of these things very well and as a bonus she also taught my child some mandarin during this time. My child was...
Richard L.
Alexandria S.
Hackensack, NJ
$15-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, I'm 21, and a junior at Rutgers University New Brunswick majoring in psychology. I am looking for part-time employment this summer and can work from June 1st to August 17th with some minor exceptions due to preplanned family events. I am able to provide services including babysitting, playing, driving...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandria was good about communicating in advance of the sitting, was on time, and was great with my 2 year old - and that was at 6 in the morning! I'd absolutely hire her again! "
Elke H.
5.0
(2)
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly...
Alayne G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"
Sian R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal
Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"You could not ask for a better care giver than Jennifer. She is smart, compassionate and has a personality well suited to care giving. She has made many good suggestions to help my mother live safely in her home. You cannot do any better Jennifer!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have experience working in hospitals nursing homes and hospice care. In addition I am also a child care provider (nanny/babysitter). I have worked in day care centers, and providing child care services in the home of many families. I have worked with infants, and I also sometimes do on-call work for families. I have cleaned up...
Keisha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She very kind and sweet but gets her work done... I would always recommend her."
Tasha N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
my name is nino 38, from Georgia. have 17 years experience
have lots of experience
looking for 24 /7 job good worker
hi my name is nino I can clean cook wash 24/7 good service managing medication I have references an lots experience I em from republic of georgia I em 38 Yars
Nino can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nino is vary helpful and punctual and dependable person who I ever seen.you can trust her always."
Shorena G.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...
Keisha can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha has been a caregiver for my husband for about 4 months. She brings a positive attitude every day and has been largely responsible for my husband’s progress in recovering from about 3-1/2 months of time spent in hospitals and rehab. Keisha is organized in her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rossy, I'm a full-time Nanny with my own transportation with an excellent driving record I am hard-working, caring, and very responsible. I have more than 13 years of childcare experience with young toddlers and infants, I also have great experience with arts and crafts, educational activities, outdoor...
Rossy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"It is with pleasure that I write this letter of reference on behalf of Rossy. Rossy has been looking after my daughter at a day care center since she was 3 months old. Over the past two years, I've seen my daughter grow and thrived both physically and socially...
Susan L.
Cindy S.
Paramus, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello.... I'm Cindy. Need help making things a little easier around your home? Whatever the job is, I am sure with my 15 plus years of cleaning experience, attention to detail, and amazing organizational skills I can get the job done for you. Please refer to my profile for a full list of all services. I provide all of my own...
Cindy can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Cindy is very thorough. She takes her time and makes sure everything is extremely clean and tidy. Cindy is very responsible, reliable and most of trustworthy. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping.. I'm very hard working man I can fit in where ever I go and a loving person
Peter can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Peter M. for a home health aide position. He is incredibly attentive, ensuring that those in his care feel comfortable, safe, and well-supported. His dedication to meeting individual needs with patience and kindness sets him apart. He is...
Esther A.
Jill N.
Tenafly, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I am Jill ! I am a reliable, kind, creative and fun person with caretaking experience as a babysitter and camp counselor. I absolutely love working with kids acting as a caretaker, friend and warm addition to their support system. In addition to nannying, I also can provide tutoring services, run errands or do other...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We love’d Jill. She was reliable, engaging and fun. My kids (9 and 8) report that she was never on her phone and she always had fun activities planned. "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ridgewood, NJ
Nurys B.
5.0
We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter. She even managed the meal portion...
- Care member
Mandy G.
5.0
Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her.
- Sonia K.
Wendy B.
5.0
Wendy was an amazing asset to get my house together for my daughter's birthday party. Wendy has been cleaning my house bi-weekly for about 6 months now. She is reliable, personable and does a great job. I would highly recommend her.
- Debbie S.
Theresa P.
5.0
Theresa goes out of her way to make the kids happy and safe. My kids loved spending the summer at her house and keep asking for another visit.
- Kathryn G.
Lisa B.
5.0
Lisa has been our doggie nanny and caretaker since November 2019. She is SIMPLY THE BEST that we have ever had. I have 2 small - medium-sized fur babies, one of them being very particular about who she trusts and opens her heart to, and Lisa had her out on walks on Day 2, something that has taken...
- Kathryn K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ridgewood, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ridgewood, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ridgewood, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Ridgewood, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ridgewood, NJ is $20.50 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 Ridgewood, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ridgewood, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Ridgewood, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ridgewood, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Ridgewood, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ridgewood, 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.