Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in River Forest, IL
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Find therapy dogs in River Forest, IL that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in River Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
I m 22 years old and I have a huge passion for animals. I begged my parents for a dog ever since I could talk and would cry any time we would go into a pet store because I was always told no. years and a 55-slide PowerPoint presentation later I have 3 guinea pigs (Pippa, Callie & Lady) and 2 labradoodles (Lila & Otis). Lila has...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!"
Anne D.
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
Zoe S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent speech-language pathologist grad, who is looking for gigs before the new school year!
I am very outgoing, playful, and energetic caretaker! I try my best to get kids off of their technology and up and moving. My specialty is a good scavenger hunt!
In undergrad, I also minored in educational services, so...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews."
Gillian G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...
Care member
Marzena B.
Niles, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Housekeeper & House Sitter Moving Into Phoenix- Available Full-time From January 2018
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of combined experience as a housekeeper for many families in the Chicagoland and Phoenix area. I have proven to be a trustworthy individual. I am very flexible with scheduling, whether it is weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or even before/after families move. Services include either general or deep cleaning and...
Marzena can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
"Marzena is awesome! She comes on time and works until the job is done. My house looks amazing after she is finished!! I would highly recommend Marzena if you are looking for a housekeeper."
Carol J.
Natalia G.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Natalia! I moved to Chicago 4 years ago to work toward my Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling at SAIC where I then graduated. I work in the mental health field and am looking to branch out and seek different work opportunities as way of continuously supporting others and establishing fruitful relationships. I...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our girls adored Natalia, so of course, we did too! I appreciated that she was dependable, engaging, and highly communicative, and our children found her fun, creative, and interesting. Her responsibilities with us including driving our girls home after school and...
Wendy J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi :) my name is Ameena . I've been a stay at home mom since 2015, and I proudly had 4 kids within these 7 years . Two amazing girls and two beautiful boys . Before that, I was in customer service but now I feel that I have become an expert in child care . I nursed all 4 of my kids and it was the happiest years of my life . I...
Ameena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ameena was kind, patient, and fun with my 6 year old. Communication was great between us and the review from my little guy was “she’s the best.”"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...
Gerard can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Gerard is an excellent caregiver with great experience who did a wonderful job caring for my father and helping him regain his experience after a hospitalization. 10/10 would definitely recommend him!"
Aasia K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
(Open for newborn overnight care) Hello! My name is Kara and I would love to help you care for your child/children. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. My passion of caring for children started as a teenager. I have worked with children of all ages, in their homes, at daycare centers, in public schools, and...
Kara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks (she's now 18 weeks) and she reads to her, they do tummy time, go for walks, have conversations, learn songs, etc....
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a loving caring nanny for the last 20 years. My last position lasted over eight to half years. It was for two lovely little girls who are now ages 8-1/2 and 6-1/2. Both attend school all day now so my services were no longer needed. During my time there, I performed a variety of duties. I did everything from the...
Deidre can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deidre worked with our family for about 4 months in the fall of 2018. She supervised our two boys after school, drove them to activities (safely), and would babysit for us from time to time. She was always on time, always kept the children safe and was excellent...
Trevor H.
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natacha in not only caring, patient and understanding. She is also incredibly professional in the details. Providing help organizing and managing the care team put in place to help my sister. I highly recommend her for your loved one. "
Sara J.
Oleksandra M.
Chicago, IL
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have 5 Years Of Experience In My Work, I Work In Detail. If You Are Interested Send Me An SMS.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 year's experience as cleaning lady. I Use to work for Cleanig service for years and several years I decided to work for myself. I am very satisfied from my job because I really like to help busy people who don't have time to care of house . I am detalied, reliable person. If you are interesting, please text me !
Oleksandra can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Oleksandra did a lovely job cleaning our condo -- I was amazed at how much she was able to get done in 6 hours. She is kind, detail-oriented, punctual, and a great communicator. I absolutely recommend her!"
Annie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an absolute lover of pets. I have grown up with pets caring for them overall, so I know the works to keeping your pet healthy, clean, and happy.
Over the years I have owned four cats and two different dogs, all different breeds. I have also house sat numerous times for families, along with taken their pet in for sometimes...
Syuzanna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding
Valentina M.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
-Nanny with over 7 years of experience from newborn to school-aged children.
-Managed of first aid in case of emergency.(CPR infant certified)
-Experience preparing healthy menus for children.
-Creativity to organize education activities in spare time.
-Participated in bedtime and bath routines.
-Experience with...
Valentina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's patient, organized and loving with children."
Manuel R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Longing for a pristine and orderly home, but don't have the time to do it? This is where I come in! In the past, I cleaned homes while attending college. Oddly enough, I continued doing so throughout the years as a side job. I understand the importance of coming home to cleanliness and non-clutter, especially after spending...
Karen can also help with: Pet waste cleanup, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet someone who is truly caring, professional and sincere. Karen is a friend of mine who I meet a few years ago. She has the most adorable son and it's obvious that she's a wonderful mother. Karen is someone who takes pride...
Deborah R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Anna to help us out with our daughter while we hosted several dinner guests. She was early and connected with Samantha the moment she walked in the door. We certainly appreciated her flexibility as our dinner party lasted a bit longer than originally...
Derek L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carolynn is very dedicated and always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is extremely kind and she also finds creative ways to inspire her clients. What a special caregiver!"
Charlette W.
5.0
(2)
Currently looking for a full-time nanny opportunity!
A little about me :) :
-Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & Human Services
-Master's Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology w/ Certificate in Child & Family Studies
-15+ years experience as a child care provider
-Have worked with boys, girls, twins, multiples, max 3...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel loves children. She is incredible with my son. She gives him the love and structure he needs. She sits on the floor and plays, takes him outside, and does age appropriate activities. (Preschool work). Rachel is highly recommended. One of the few people I...
Jessica T.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in River Forest, IL
Hannah K.
5.0
Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!
- Anne D.
Maureen M.
4.0
Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around the house.
- Jennifer V.
Zoe S.
5.0
Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews.
- Gillian G.
Izabela W.
5.0
Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking for in a caregiver. She is efficient...
- Care member
Marzena B.
5.0
I was so happy to have Marzena come help us clean. She did a great job.
- Jennifer Y.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in River Forest, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in River Forest, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in River Forest, IL, 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 River Forest, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in River Forest, IL is $17.57 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 River Forest, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in River Forest, 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.