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Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
Care member
Daiva P.
Palos Hills, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Daiva. I'm dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a medical background and 19 years of experience working in patients care, both facilities and home environment. Committed to improving overall patient wellbeing and health through professional care and energetic engagement.
I'm organized and thrust worthy person...
Daiva can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Daiva is a wonderful, kind, patient caregiver who provided excellent care to my father in law. She worked hard to make him laugh, be active, be comfortable and provide the best quality of life. We have a large family and Daiva was comfortable with our frequent...
Sandra B.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Elsie A little bit about myself, I and I am mom 3 kids but I like to help others I offer reasonable prices and reliable service. Cleaning and care senior citizen helper (once or repeatedly)
Organizing
Personal shopper/groceries/other cleaning
wash dishes
walk your dog Take garbage out on garbage day...
Elsie can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Is a very responsible person always be on time take care about my person very good always smile and very positive attitude "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a creative and considerate caregiver with COVID vaccines, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I have 10 years of experience, caring for children 2m-12years, and have kept animals for many years and also offer pet sitting services. I have managed households of up to 4 children working through homework...
Celeste can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"From the first time I met Celeste I knew she would be a great for our family! She is compassionate, caring, and very competent! She always texted me a few days before babysitting just to make sure the time worked and always showed up early. She was very responsive...
Care member
Michelle A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
hi! michelle here, an experienced and reliable babysitter with a strong background in child development and behavioral management. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and recent graduate with a masters in clinical psychology.
with extensive experience as a behavioral therapist - my roles involved implementing...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yonaira has supported our family whenever we need help with our two boys. She is very flexible, fun, and easy to work with."
Michael T.
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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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.
Rosine W.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked with seniors for over 15 years l have a great passion for seniors. I am a CNA and have worked in rehabs for a long time and also hospitals . I have great personality, reliable transportation. I attend Moraine Valley Community College I have great experience, I am an excellent caregiver and I have worked for Christ...
Rosine can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Rosine cared for my Mom in her final days with so much love and attention. She handled a very medically complex situation including feeding tube, breathing assist, medications, etc. She was knowledgeable and dependable and Was loving and kind. We trusted her...
Amy Z.
Imani F.
Forest Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun + Professional - Looking To Help Out Where I Can :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm comfortable with anything from babysitting, pet sitting, party...
Imani can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you're looking for someone who's dependable, flexible, and reliable, Imani is definitely the caretaker for you. She provided various services for my two children (such as babysitting and appointments) and they always looked forward to seeing her. She came with...
Tenishia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
4.8
(23)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of experience. I can help with making sure you're house is spotless! I am more the happy to work with your schedule! I am understandably, patient, pet friendly! Whether you want weekly, every two weeks I will design My service to yours needs! My goal is to leave you with a clean and relaxed environment. Working...
Gabriela can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens & more
4.0
"Hired Gabbie in September 2022 to work 3 days a week (MWF) as a housekeeper, not just a cleaning lady. She worked her first 4 shifts and did a great job, but unfortunately due to childcare issues she was not able to return for 3- 4 weeks. This pattern continued...
Lena B.
Dorota G.
Justice, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello!
My name is Dorothy. I've been a cleaning lady for over 10 years. I do weekly, by-weekly and monthly services. I clean rooms, bathrooms, change sheets and much more. I also have references upon request. If you need an estimate please feel free to message anytime.
Thank You
Dorota can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"Dorota is fantastic! Always on time, very friendly and does an outstanding job cleaning. I've had a few others clean in the past, but Dorota is by far the best!"
Kimberly M.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Lorena and for the past 5+ years, I have been working in childcare services around Chicago & it's surrounding suburbs. This has ranged from working in early childhood development organizations as well as working independently for families of various communities and cultures.
As a Chicago native, I have...
Lorena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Such a fantastic babysitter. Can't say enough great things. Always on time, always polite, always helpful, always professional, always thorough. Wonderful personality and great with the kids!! "
Samantha P.
Lucia N.
Chicago, IL
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have approximately 8 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I love working with children of all ages, with the most experience working with ages 2-8. Some activities I enjoy with children are art, age-appropriate cooking projects, reading, and exploring museums and parks. I have a particular interest in expressive art...
Lucia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia is an amazing nanny! She is hands down one of the best, we ever had. She has great energy and was in tune with what our kids like. She communicates well and is often asking what/how we want things done so that she can gel with our family. We cannot say enough...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Tatiana. I have 15 years experience with nannying and 8+ years that included House Management and Personal Chef Services. I have always gotten so much joy caring for children and being an integral part of your family's function and growth. I am currently seeking a part time position and would love the opportunity...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for over a year. She was unflappable in the daily chaos of three young children, and was reliable in getting our children to and from school and other activities. She is a strong driver and took our kids on fun excursions all over the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Zoe, a 19-year-old born and raised in Chicago. I am currently a freshman attending university for pharmacy and biology.
I am offering child and pet care services.
I have been trained to give CPR to adults and infants. I have 7 younger siblings, in which I helped raise the youngest only being a few months. I would...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is great with my little one! I really don’t want to share her but I will! She is a great choice for your little one as she comes from a big family herself, she is the oldest of her siblings I believe she has like 6-7 siblings!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Angie was awesome to work with! She has a calming yet fun presence and my toddler loved playing with her! She followed all instructions and asked questions when appropriate. We will definitely hire her again for childcare in there future!"
Joanna Villacorta G.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school.
Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For more than 15 years, I have been working and providing my professional housekeeping services. I know many families have busy schedules that make it difficult to find time to maintain a proper home. The best way to ensure your home is always clean and tidy is by hiring someone to help and this is why I'm here, Whether you need...
Abilene can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Abilene was punctual and did a fantastic job cleaning our home! Responsive and very detail-oriented."
Isabel F.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Riverside, IL
Cami B.
5.0
Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++
- Care member
Daiva P.
5.0
Daiva is a wonderful, kind, patient caregiver who provided excellent care to my father in law. She worked hard to make him laugh, be active, be comfortable and provide the best quality of life. We have a large family and Daiva was comfortable with our frequent visits. She was especially creative...
- Sandra B.
Branndi C.
5.0
Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.
- Care member
Elsie M.
5.0
Is a very responsible person always be on time take care about my person very good always smile and very positive attitude
- Care member
Celeste C.
5.0
The BEST decision you can make is to have your kiddos in the care of Celeste. Celeste tenderly cared for my daughter from ages 3 months to 8 months, and throughout that time they were stupendously reliable and considerate of our needs and desires, caring and devoted, deeply experienced and...
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Riverside, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Riverside, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Riverside, IL is $18.33 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 Riverside, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Riverside, 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.