Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Riverhead, NY
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Find therapy dogs in Riverhead, NY that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Riverhead, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 9 years
Therapy dogs in Riverhead, NY
Jla R.
Calverton, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Jla, Im 23 years old and providing care and nurturing has always been a part of who I am. I am very outgoing, patient and kind. I have early life experience as well as plenty of experience working with the elderly and special needs adults with dietary restrictions, medications, wheel chairs and wheel chair...
Jla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Eka. I am 56 years old, I have been working as a caregiver for over 15 years and have had a great experience with all my past clients.
I provide following services:
- take care of seniors
- bathing
- meal preparation
- medicine administration
- doctors appointments
- light cleaning
- cooking
- food shopping...
Eka can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"Katherina is incredible. For her genuine care for my mom."
Care member
Tina M.
Coram, NY
$25/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a natural caregiver with over a decade of experience providing childcare services. I have a genuine passion for helping children grow and develop and find joy in creating a positive and nurturing environment for them. I am known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allows me to easily connect with...
Tina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tina was able to care for my 4 month old and during naps was able complete some light cleaning. Tina offered to bring some of her own food from home and toys for my daughter as well."
Hillary S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lisa and I've been a nanny for over 10 years!!! I work with twins often as it seems to be my thing! I do light housework as needed, like child's laundry, organizing their closets, cleaning up their toys, washing whatever dishes they use or I use during the day and just the general straighten up. I've worked with...
5.0
"Lisa watched our son for three months this past fall (starting at about 14 months old) while we rented a house in Quogue in the fall of 2021. Within just a few months, Lisa became a member of the family. She was loving and dependable, and we and our son were so...
Adam L.
Christina D.
Middle Island, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Well Versed Companion, Home Health Aide And Care Coordinator Plus Animal Lover All In One!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience supporting and working with elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in various settings. I have provided supports and services in the following settings; private homes, residential ( group homes and nursing homes) and community based settings.
I have experience with providing the...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, specialized care, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Christina is a great caretaker. She is responsible and kind. She assisted my sister with driving her to appointments and helping her with phone calls and bills that weren't being paid. She is a soft spoken young woman who helps with anything you ask her to do. She...
Demme M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings to All.. I am a CNA with over 20 years of experience.. I am flexible dependable trustworthy compassionate. Your Love one will be my main priority. I'm skilled In helping with medications, ambulatory needs, Showering, Taking Vital signs, cooking and housekeeping. Your Love one will be safe and treated with respect from...
Nicole can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nicole is a caring person who really is concerned with the client I'm so happy she's taking care of my mother she's made a big difference in here life."
Care member
Jane M.
Rocky Point, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing senior care for many years.
I started with taking care of my parents. I drove them to the doctors and being their advocate. I helped them shop and prepared meals and clean the house for them. I have been providing care to others too doing the same services. I am reliable and dependable. Seniors need to be...
Jane can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Jane is like a friend you can trust."
Ann P.
Shanna B.
Sound Beach, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10plus years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services.! I can administer meds, I am a certified med tech at my current job
insulin injections, glucose checks etc.! I'm reliable, attentive, and very good at my job! I'm certified in CPR& first aid.. I also have a certification to work w dementia and...
Shanna can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Shanna was wonderful with my mother. She was a great caregiver as well as a companion. I highly recommend her to care for your loved one. My mother has passed and we hate to see her go."
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Darlene, I have extensive experience with twins, multiples, newborns, toddlers, and Pre-K children. I am CPR/First Aid trained and have been New York State background screened and I. D. verified. I obtained my credential as a Child Development Associate and a former preschool teacher for ages 4-5. In addition;...
Darlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Darlene. She shows up every day with a smile on her face, eager and ready to take on the day with the kids. She is patient, sweet, hardworking. Great with activities and engaging with kids of all ages - always goes above and...
Allison S.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of experience in home and office cleaning, I have worked as a supervisor and trainer in 2 cleaning companies for some years before starting my own business, working as a solo allows me to customize each house because all homes are different and each client has different preferences and needs. I'm detail oriented,...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"I been with Evelyn for a couple of months now and I love her work. She is wonderful to talk too, very family oriented, she takes her job serious and the cleaning is outstanding, I never had my house cleaned the way it comes out when she cleans it. Whatever needs to...
Nick M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from preschool. I was able to work from home, but needed help watching and preparing him for kindergarten. We were so...
Stephanie K.
Edgar S.
Coram, NY
$50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Special Needs Fitness, Games & Activities, Recreational Opportunities
My name is Edgar I am a Special Education Teacher and Recreation Therapist in NYC. My program is called Live Through Rec and it's all about Art, Music, Sport, Fitness, EVERYTHING RECREATIONAL, and making it purposeful, educational, and healing. I personally have delivered these services for 10 years and have worked with a...
I have over 20 years of working in the human service field along with helping my clients with taking care of their animals. Also I am a cat mom of 5 and have a guinea pig. I have had cats all my life so I am very well versed with providing kitty care. I also really like dogs and have some experience with dogs and am willing to...
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon & family and I I live in Rocky Point for almost 10 years. Growing up, we had every kind of animal under the sun from dogs, to cats, to lizards to chickens, hamsters - even a goat! I always loved animals and wanted to be a vet from an early age. While my career took a different path, I still have quite my own...
Shannon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, pet walking
Fiorella M.
Mastic Beach, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and General Room Cleaning.
Domestic and Professional cleaning services.
Honest and realiable
Weekly, Daily or one off service.
I have many references.
Long Island.
Queens / Manhattan/ Lon island city /Brooklyn/
My name is Katherine and I am a graduate student receiving a masters in Occupational Therapy. I am dedicated, hardworking and extremely confident in my tutoring abilities. I have different schedules due to class, but I try to be as flexible as possible to ensure I am reliable and trustworthy!
Katherine M.
Center Moriches, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Katherine! I am currently a full-time graduate student in the Stony Brook University programs earning a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I am new to care. com but have had experience in the past caring for different families. I babysat for one family for around 3 years, in which one of the children was...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Sarah S.
Rocky Point, NY
$16-21/hr
Hello my name is Sarah and I am also an animal empath. I love animals I have one dog of my own his name is Charlie. We go on walks, adventures and just about anywhere. I have a connection with just about any animal. They love to come up to me and play, I've never had any issue when it comes to animals. We connect on a whole...
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I can cook breakfast and lunch and do light cleaning around the house and make sure the patient is comfortable and happy.
Yaribel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
St. Joseph's College
Master's Degree in Human Services Leadership
Certifications:
Fire Safety, CPR, CPI
Community:
Southold Mothers Club, Board Member
Employment:
Current - Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital - Nursing Administration
1 year - Thrive Medical Clinics - Remote Position
Administrative Assistant - HR...
Chelsea can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Riverhead, NY
Eka G.
5.0
Very compassionate and attentive. Cooks well, keeps things clean. Reliable
- Marian Z.
Tina M.
5.0
Tina was able to care for my 4 month old and during naps was able complete some light cleaning. Tina offered to bring some of her own food from home and toys for my daughter as well.
- Hillary S.
Lisa L.
5.0
Lisa watched our son for three months this past fall (starting at about 14 months old) while we rented a house in Quogue in the fall of 2021. Within just a few months, Lisa became a member of the family. She was loving and dependable, and we and our son were so happy to see her every morning. We...
- Adam L.
Christina D.
5.0
Christina is a great caretaker. She is responsible and kind. She assisted my sister with driving her to appointments and helping her with phone calls and bills that weren't being paid. She is a soft spoken young woman who helps with anything you ask her to do. She walked my sisters dog, cleaned her...
- Demme M.
Nicole P.
5.0
Our 93 year old Aunt has late stage dementia and requires 24/7 care. She is bedridden, and can find it difficult to communicate. Nicole recently started working for us, as one of three part-time day-and-overnight caregivers. She has proven herself a knowledgeable and valuable caregiver, using her...
- Maria A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Riverhead, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Riverhead, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Riverhead, NY, 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 Riverhead, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Riverhead, NY is $21.69 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 Riverhead, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Riverhead, NY. 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 Riverhead, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Riverhead, NY, 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 Riverhead, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Riverhead, NY, 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.
Ratings for Riverhead, NY therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Riverhead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.