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60 therapy dogs are listed in Ruckersville, VA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Ruckersville, VA
My service areas are from:
Ruckersville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Crozet, Waynesboro, Staunton, Zion Crossroads, Scottsville, Lovingston and parts of Buckingham.
Serving the Counties of:
Albemarle, Orange, Greene, Augusta, Nelson, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Buckingham.
I love all animals and get along well with all dogs, cats,...
Dawn can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, dog training, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
* Available by Appt *
I offer my services as a (PA) personal assistant, home organizer, house sitter, pet sitter, vacation rental assistant, personal chef and respite elder caregiver. I have been a small business owner for many years, foster parent, cared for both parents, restaurant manager and master gardener. I have good year...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come with a wealth of knowledge in the field of private nursing and elder care. I graduated from LPN school in 1994. I worked as social services director in a local nursing home. I love helping and caring for the sick.
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Tamyca B.
Ruckersville, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have a vast amount of working with children in the school system and through Intensive In Home Services. I have also worked with children doing therapeutic day treatment. I also have a 10-year-old nephew as well.
Tamyca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good Day! I am a nanny, educator, caregiver, personal assistant (PA), housekeeper, house sitter, pet sitter, elder caregiver, home organizer, personal chef and vacation rental property manager. I have been a small business owner, foster parent and master gardener. I love and get along with all pets and farm animals especially...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dawn Marie was a gem of a find! She was warm, intelligent, talented and was a pleasure to work with. She took care of my housekeeping and pet sitting and I would hire her again whenever I needed her assistance."
Jonathan S.
I started off babysitting like most people. I had a big church community so I would babysit multiple families at a time. Right after high school I started doing In Home Care for an 8-year-old boy with autism. My main priority was to socialize with him and get him to socialize with others. After that I went to a gym that had a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jennifer M.
Ruckersville, VA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full/Part Time Work. Assistance With ADLs, Meal Prep
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 24 years experience as a Certified caregiver. I am also a Certified End of Life Doula.
CARENEEDS- I can help with ADLs, incontinence care, dementia support, medication reminders, appointments, and cooking healthy meals. I also train new or existing caregivers in areas they find difficult; such as, bathing, exercise, or...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer is everything you could ask for in a caregiver for a loved one. She is knowledgeable, organized, communicative, kind, and resourceful. "
Care member
Ashley N.
Ruckersville, VA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ashley, children have pretty much been my entire life up until these past few months. Growing up I dreamed of being a teacher, so I volunteered in the church nursery and local elementary school. I became a JR coach in training for our swim team and proceeded to an actual coach once the age of 15. I worked full...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature compassionate caregiver/assistant. I have a medical assistant diploma and worked in medical field for 7 years. In addition I have a kinesiology fitness degree and have 10 experience with physical therapy and exercises to improve quality of life. I have 10 plus years as part time caregiver
Katherine can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia, home modification
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!"
Donna N.
5.0
(6)
I have many years of experience with helping families . I provide cleaning, organizing and personal assistant services for families or individuals in need of help in their daily lives or for events and gatherings. I can act as another set of hands and assist in errand running, laundry, cooking and baking, private catering,...
Heather can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"We absolutely love Heather! She is so kind and so positive and has a great sense of organization and does not need to be supervised. Heather has completely helped us organize our house to be much more efficient and easier to maintain. Heather also loves our dogs...
Breton F.
5.0
(1)
I am a graduate of CNU. I began working at a preschool in high school, have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician doing in home ABA therapy for kids with autism, have worked at VCU Health's daycare in the infant room as well as toddlers to Pre-k, and am now a teacher in the school system working in a functional skills class...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Lindsay for 2 years and she is a wonderful co-worker. She has a special skill working with special needs children and helping me out when needed with my kiddos. She is very loving and you will be lucky with her as a caregiver!"
Lindsey W.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 18-yrs of experience as a Professional Caregiver. I have been educated in both advanced mobility & memory care. In my previous experience, I have provided everything from companion care to specialized care for Alzheimer's and Dementia, as well as assisting clients with a variety of mobility limitations and disabilities...
Ashley can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Ashley was knowledgeable with years of experience and deeply compassionate in her care for Carol. Carol trusted her gentle nature and her articulate manner of explaining things and comforting with loving intent. Ashley had a little conflict with hospice nurses but...
Care member
Hi!
My name is Annalise. I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Virginia. I recently was accepted to VCU for their DoctoraI Occupational Therapy program. I am looking for short-term work between March and the beginning of May. I worked as a full-time nanny for the past year and a half, and have been babysitting since I was 12...
Annalise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have babysat for many kids ranging from 6 months to teenage years. I am dependable, flexible, and CPR certified.
I also have a degree in occupational therapy.
Feel free to reach out if you have any part time sitting needs!
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Lauren S.
Charlottesville, VA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a family concierge, I will take the reins with helping to manage your family responsibilities and running your errands so that you get your valuable time back! I have 13 years of experience as an elementary classroom educator, in addition to serving in the roles of nanny, private educator, and family assistant. I am a...
Let me bring extra joy into your elderly family members lives!
Hello, I have been providing companion care for a few years now for a family and their now 93-year-old mother. I have found this to be a very enjoying and wonderfully experience and would like to take on more part time work doing the same for others! I can provide...
Angela can also help with: Carpet cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
If you're like me, your pets have become family members. When you can't be home for them, whether because of work, vacation or other obligations, you want them taken care of with the same love and attention you give them. That's exactly what I do. I have 8 years experience, excellent references!
Katherine can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Cheairs F G.
Charlottesville, VA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Care Companion, Coordinator, And Advocate
My name is Cheairs(pronounced Chairs). I hold a Master's Degree in Gerontology and have worked in the field of aging for over 20 years. I have worked as a Dementia Services Coordinator, Service Facilitator, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and a Training Coordinator.
I have a passion for working with older adults and am seeking a...
Cheairs F can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Rebecca W.
Charlottesville, VA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
After college I worked in childcare, with disabled adults and children, and as a licensed massage therapist. I found a nanny position for 10 years and during that time got married and started my own family. When they outgrew needing childcare, I started my own Play School, " bridging the gap between playing at home and learning...
Lindsay G.
Charlottesville, VA
$12-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have previous experience in ABA therapy as a behavior technician as well as experience within the school system as an instructional assistant in a functional skills class serving those with autism or other intellectual disabilities, delays, etc. I have experience working with children in general in camps, preschool, and a...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ruckersville, VA
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn Marie was a gem of a find! She was warm, intelligent, talented and was a pleasure to work with. She took care of my housekeeping and pet sitting and I would hire her again whenever I needed her assistance.
- Jonathan S.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer looked after my father who had Parkinsons for years and she was the lead for the team of caregivers. She is very knowledgeable and caring making sure everything that he needed was taken care of like doctors appointments, medications and physical therapy. She always kept him clean and happy....
- Leesa K.
Katherine K.
5.0
Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!
- Donna N.
Heather C.
5.0
Her cleaning rate is $35 per hour. She will text you if an appointment needs to be changed to another day of the week or if she cannot make it the day scheduled. She deep cleans as well which is hard to find in a house cleaner.
- Sarah J.
Lindsay G.
5.0
I have known Lindsay for 2 years and she is a wonderful co-worker. She has a special skill working with special needs children and helping me out when needed with my kiddos. She is very loving and you will be lucky with her as a caregiver!
- Lindsey W.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ruckersville, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ruckersville, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ruckersville, VA, 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 Ruckersville, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ruckersville, VA is $18.00 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 Ruckersville, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ruckersville, VA. 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 Ruckersville, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ruckersville, VA, 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 Ruckersville, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ruckersville, VA, 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 Ruckersville, VA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Ruckersville, VA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.