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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
Diane H.
Villa Park, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I have trained in in child development and art therapy. I love to help with crafts and school work, as well as some cooking/meal preparation.
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I interviewed Diane to help out with our 3 YO daughter and planned on hiring her; however, our family unexpectedly offered to help out, so we did not end up needing her. We did have lengthy e-mail/text conversations with her, had her over for...
Jeremy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
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"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I just graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy looking to work while in studying for my boards! I am 29, CPR and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. Many years of experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Also have worked with children with Autism. Have a car and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!"
Tessa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver!
I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...
Renee G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Adrienne and I am available for mostly pet care, but can also provide other services like cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, organization, childcare, errands, and open to other services, including painting, etc. I am an experienced certified veterinary nurse looking to help the local community! I have 20+...
Adrienne can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Adrienne did a phenomenal job taking care of my two cats while I was away! She was able to administer various medications, including chemo to my sick kitty and provided daily updates, complete with pictures. She was very thorough, she noticed I was taking the cat's...
Raquel G.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
COVID-19 VACCINATED
I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a can do...
Dana can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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"Dana is the best, she does amazing work. Especially when you have crawler around you house. She carefully selects cleaning products that suits your needs. She has acknowledged about what cleaning supplies works for your appliances. Dana is so easy to work with,...
Hassaya W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a diligent reliable and loyal employee who consistently meets the goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent cleaning skills quickly and efficiently. Great cleaning experience and come with strong recommendations. I have attitude and good sense of humor. Services: Sweep, mop, mop and floor polish; carpets,...
Luciene can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning & more
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"We are so happy we found Luci!! She is incredibly thorough and always leaves our home spotless. She is also incredibly warm and wonderful to be around. We couldn't recommend her strongly enough!!"
Hannah R.
Yonaira D.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A graduate student soon to receive a masters degree. At the moment I am working full-time as a case manager at a non-profit mental health agency but unfortunately due to my internship I am unable to continue my full-time work and my current job does not do part-time. I am in class only on Tuesdays afternoon but my internship...
Yonaira can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yonaira has been a joy to have in our family. my son loves her! He is autistic and responds to her very well. She's an awesome communicator. If she's running behind, she let's us know ahead of time. She's been pleasant, dependable, and helpful."
Seccoyah D.
Karina S.
Berwyn, IL
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karina and I recently graduated from SXU. I am starting my masters this fall in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with kids with autism for about 1 year now. I was a babysitter for a few months from my nephew, and I love working with kids. I am a fun and responsible person, and you kids safety will be my...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karina is amazing! She is so patient and fun with children. We hired her for looking after our 1 year old, and I was very comfortable with just letting her handle everything for my daughter, from feeding her to putting her for a nap to playing and looking after...
Hina K.
5.0
(1)
My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
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"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"
Laurence L.
Julie R.
Chicago, IL
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Specialist Available Full Time With 25 Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the mother of 4 children who have left the nest. I'm a certified teacher and have years of volunteer and community service management. I love caring for families, multitasking and making the most of every day with humor and empathy.
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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"Julie is fantastic! She has worked with us for two years, caring for our four kids (ranging preschool to teen-aged). She is impressive in her ability to wrangle all four kids with apparent ease, always getting them ready and to school and various activities on...
Brenna B.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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"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.
Hannah B.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old working professional who is looking to make some extra money during non 9-5 (ish) hours. I can be available for regular services or for a one-time sitter. ** I am now looking for work in the Chicago area**
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 15 years old and I have worked with all ages from...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can not say enough good things about Hannah! She has a great attitude and I love her optimism. It's a great feeling to be comfortable and confident your kids are in good hands. She didn't just look at taking care of my kids as a job, instead she bonded with...
Melissa G.
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...
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"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.
Armin R.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Armin, I am 30 yrs old male.
I have 2 years of experience with caregiving.
I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed.
I have experience with:
-Parkinson's disease
-ALS
-Dementia
-Stroke
-Quadriplegic
I assist with daily life activities; meal prep, medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care & more
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"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....
Dawn M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me help make your family's life easier this as an educated, caring, loyal nanny with over 17 years of childcare experience.
Over the years I've had the privilege of caring for children ages 6 month to 17 years old, working with families in a variety of capacities. My long-term roles have been as a summer nanny for one family...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is an excellent caregiver she started with my daughter when she was 5 or 6 months old and now my baby is almost 9 months. She's attentive, kind, gentle and thoughtful. Sometimes my daughter can be a screechy baby or picky about her bottle but Alyssa does...
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Hannah A.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am excited and have a passion for spending time with children & pets. I have experience watching and caring for multiple family's children in the past. The age range is anywhere from 3 months to 12 years. I'm available to babysit and provide pet and cleaning services after 4:30 p.m. during the...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years experience. I started caring children at age 13 and ever since I been a mother s helper. Throughout my life, I found myself either at neighbor s baby sitting or working as a caregiver regularly or on weekends. I really enjoy relationships that I developed with these families as the children grow. It is a joy when a...
Annie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She takes excellent care of whomever she works with."
Lashunda S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in River Grove, IL
Diane H.
5.0
My wife and I interviewed Diane to help out with our 3 YO daughter and planned on hiring her; however, our family unexpectedly offered to help out, so we did not end up needing her. We did have lengthy e-mail/text conversations with her, had her over for dinner/playtime with our daughter, called...
- Jeremy H.
Todd M.
5.0
Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home to focus on homework. He also...
- Jennifer W.
Emily Q.
5.0
Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!
- Tessa P.
Morgan G.
5.0
We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for someone that comes across as...
- Joan C.
Sylvia B.
5.0
Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing my daughter cry once the entire...
- Renee G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in River Grove, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in River Grove, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in River Grove, 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 Grove, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in River Grove, IL is $24.00 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 River Grove, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in River Grove, 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 Grove, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in River Grove, 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 Grove, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in River Grove, 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.