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60 therapy dogs are listed in Roxbury, MA
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Roxbury, MA
Kizziyah C.
Roxbury, MA
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a safe, fun, and loving individual who loves human beings and animals. I am currently a rising junior attending University. I frequently read, commit community service, paint, hike, and shop. I enjoy spending time with children and also listening to music throughout the day. I possess background in children service and care...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
Arthi B.
Roxbury, MA
$35-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
First Year Medical Student Available For Babysitting And Nanny Jobs
I am a busy student so I am currently looking for overnight caregiving shifts or weekend shifts.
I have over 8+ years of tutoring/teaching experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds.
I am warm, caring, hardworking, and a reliable caregiver for children. I believe that it is a privilege to be a part of a...
Arthi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Arthi B.
Roxbury, MA
$55-65/hr • 2 yrs exp
First Year Medical Student Available To Tutor Math/Science/English
I am a first year attending medical school here in Boston. Before this, I worked as a middle school math and science teacher and I have over 8+ years of teaching experience. I make sure to cater the lessons to the specialized needs of each student and I meet my students where they are at. I am skilled at building relationships...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good evening,
My name is Robert and I am applying for your Personal Care Assistant position. I am a Certified Physical Therapy Aide and Massachusetts Licensed CNA/HHA with 20+ years of experience in long term acute rehabilitation working with acute/chronic medically complex patients with multiple diagnoses. I have worked at...
Robert can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I worked with Robert Physical Therapy Aide, for three years at a Hospital. Robert has proven to be professional in his appearance and in his interactions with staff and patients. He excels when given a challenging patient through the Functional Maintenance Program...
Celeste D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Male senior therapeutic engagement specialist with 15+ yrs exp. home health & long term facilities. Currently building a private practice of wellness support visits in home and facility including long-term, rehabilitation, assisted and independent living. Offering a keen eye on your loved one when you can't. By providing highly...
Andrew can also help with: Home modification, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, specialized care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Andrew has been a tremendous help to our family in caring for my Dad who has dementia. He's patient, attentive, communicative and extremely trustworthy. His expertise and experience in caring for dementia patients in particular has helped us learn new things and...
Dave H.
Victoria S.
Newton Upper Falls, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
Victoria can also help with: Dog training, grooming, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."
Alysia M.
Breia B.
Hyde Park, MA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently a nanny for three kiddos, ages 1, 6, and 8; 3 times a week and looking for another part time position 2 days a week/ My hours and days throughout the week are pretty flexible. I'm 24, living In Hyde Park, with a degree in human development and human services. I have 6 years of experience...
Breia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breia was amazing with our infant son! She was great with both taking him out and about on adventures and playing around the apartment. I fully trusted her with him and he clearly adored her. If we hadn't moved we'd definitely still be utilizing Breia!
Also...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
I have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects.
In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years.
I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, personal care & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola! Being bilingual can be difficult at first, I am here to help with that matter in order to overcome any learning obstacle that might be on the way.
I have been studying speech and language therapy for 3 years, and linguistics for 2.
Fellowship free to book your class!
Hasta pronto!
5.0
"Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!"
Jamie R.
Anna D.
Everett, MA
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Anna.
My goal is to provide quality and efficient service, allowing you to enjoy your time with your family.
I have good references and am fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Anna can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Ana has been a great and dependable cleaner. We've tried all the apps and cleaning teams and have stuck with Ana for over a year now. She's dependable, puts stuff back where she finds it, finds and spot cleans things that aren't usually on her list (a splash on a...
Yuliya D.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kirstyn, and I'm thrilled to offer my child care services to families seeking a kind, gentle, and creative caregiver. With a hands-on approach, I prioritize fostering a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and be themselves!
Kirstyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Kirstyn was wonderful with my daughter and dogs! I’d rehire her for any occasion."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Professional housekeeper with 10+ year of experience helping families in greater Boston. Great personality, punctual, responsible very easy to work with providing top notch service, Recommendations available upon request.
Beatriz can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Beatriz is an incredibly effective, expeditious, thoughtful, and trustworthy individual. Our home sparkles with a noticeable "ah" after her visits. Over time, she has gotten to know our quirks, takes care to address our preferences, meet the additional asks we make...
Joseph A.
Judith B.
Dorchester, MA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Along with my appreciation for the hospitality business, I am a dedicated to exceptional guest service and a fun, positive attitude with a sense of humor, I have the ability to contribute efficiently to your bottom line. I am very skilled in providing superior cleaning services and able to ensure guests are treated with good...
Tania can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, move-out cleaning, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"Tania is an outstanding worker. She is an invaluable addition to our busy household. I would recommend her to anyone in need of someone who is honest, punctual and extremely organized."
Holly J.
Meghan L.
Arlington, MA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced housekeeper. I worked for the maids home services in 2005. I will clean what you want done for a reasonable price.
Meghan can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Meghan has been working for us for a couple of months now. She comes twice a week to clean, wash dishes and do laundry. She works hard and has a great attitude. We are happy with her work. I would definitely recommend her."
Andrea O.
Windy R.
East Boston, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for opportunities to help new mothers with their newborns. Infants are my specialty, and I just finished my last job where I was with a baby from 7 weeks until he was 6 months old.
I have my bachelors degree in psychology along with 2 years of masters classes in clinical psychology. I have been a nanny for multiple...
Windy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our children loved having Windy around. She cared for them for almost a year for full days. We also enjoyed having her around, great company and always left the house clean. She’s reliable, warm and creative in engaging the kids and getting them outside. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Ashley. I have worked in the Homecare profession for 26 years and counting. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's , Parkinson's Quadriplegics , Stroke , Cancer, Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis & Hospice care. I assist with bathing, dressing, meals, medication management , colostomy bag , housekeeping duties and...
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashley is a wonderful caregiver. She cared for my brother, who was a quadriplegic. We couldn't of asked for better. A real Gem! Loving & kind and attentive. We were blessed to have her."
Joanna B.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Cleaning is an affordable luxury. When your space feels nice you feel good too. A typical maintenance cleaning includes kitchen & bathroom cleaning plus dusting furniture and vacuum/sweep/mop floors as appropriate in the "dry" rooms. Adding other services makes it a deeper clean. Other services that you might want are- cleaning...
Donna can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Donna is very, very thorough and professional in her work. She communicated clearly with us to learn about our needs, and she was very punctual and highly effective when she arrived. Our place was spotless when she left. Thank you Donna!"
Raquel J.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Roxbury, MA
Robert H.
5.0
I worked with Robert Physical Therapy Aide, for three years at a Hospital. Robert has proven to be professional in his appearance and in his interactions with staff and patients. He excels when given a challenging patient through the Functional Maintenance Program and many of these patients have...
- Celeste D.
Andrew D.
5.0
Andrew has been a tremendous help to our family in caring for my Dad who has dementia. He's patient, attentive, communicative and extremely trustworthy. His expertise and experience in caring for dementia patients in particular has helped us learn new things and come up with new ways to keep Dad...
- Dave H.
Maria V.
5.0
Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her.
- Alysia M.
Breia B.
5.0
Breia was our nanny for 2 years, starting when our son was age 2 months. She also helped watch our older girls during non school days. Breia is flexible, fun, affectionate, and caring. She is familiar with infant care and will follow the parents' requests about sleep training, feeding, etc. She...
- Elise R.
Ana A.
5.0
Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!
- Jamie R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Roxbury, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Roxbury, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Roxbury, MA, 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 Roxbury, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Roxbury, MA is $31.00 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 Roxbury, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Roxbury, MA. 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 Roxbury, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Roxbury, MA, 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 Roxbury, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Roxbury, MA, 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 Roxbury, MA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Roxbury, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.