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Giuliana B.

Pet-sitter/Dog Walker

Rutherford, NJ

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
I have grown up with multiple dogs and am an animal lover! Currently, I have my a mini-golden doodle and a shi-pooh. My services include pet sitting or dog walking. I am happy to stop by your home while your pet's human is out either once or multiple times a day to take care of your pet's needs. This can include feeding, giving...
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Jose H.

Rutherford, NJ

from
$14/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have done voluntary, non paid child caring assistance for 2 years in a family owned child care service provider. Helped my mother take care of my younger brother while growing up. Also, I used to own pets.
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Isabel C.

Rutherford, NJ

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
I am a very reasonable and reliable person, always striving to meet and exceed expectations in every task I take on. When it comes to cleaning customers' houses, I don't just follow the basic requirements. I go above and beyond to ensure every corner is spotless and every detail is attended to. Whether it's tackling tough spots,...
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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!

Care Member says "Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came...

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Irene L.

New York, NY

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Dusting
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Services Offered: 1. General House Cleaning 2. Deep Cleaning 3. Move-in/Move-out Cleaning 4. Office Cleaning 5. Apartment Cleaning 6. Airbnb Cleaning 7. Organization and Decluttering Well organized house cleaner with over 7 years of experience cleaning private residences and hotels. Strong work ethic. Familiar with proper uses...

Care Member says "Irene was great! She came on time and did an awesome job. We have a 2bedroom 2,5 bath and a Siberian husky so dog hair everywhere. I highly recommend...

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Adriana M.

Part Time

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
errands
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...

Nancy B. says "Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to...

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Carmen K.

Experienced Caretake Enjoys Caring For Elders.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Experienced and reliable senior care focused on daily needs including cooking, cleaning, transportation and supplementing therapy. With six years of experience in full-time and end-of-life care, plus a natural care-taking personality, I have developed the patience required for clients in their difficult years. Bringing forth a...

Care Member says "Carmen has been a blessing for our family. She has taken care of our Mom for over 2 years. She is dependable, trustworthy and did everything she could...

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Michelle B.

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
With over three decades of unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals in need, I am a seasoned Home Health Aide committed to providing exceptional care. Throughout my 25 years in this noble profession, I've diligently supported patients with compassion, empathy, and expertise. I have dealt with various types of...

Tangela S. says "Michelle B is a gem! She was wonderful with both of my parents. Her patience and care for them were truly appreciated, as well as her knowledge of their...

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Irma M.

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
companionship
dementia
errands
As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently. I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more. With the expected rate of $25 hourly , I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...

Care Member says "Irma worked for my family for a few years taking care of my mom who was 100 years old. I found Irma to be loving and caring, respectful and kind to my...

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Melissa C.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dog training
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
My name is Melissa and I have been an animal lover my entire life. I provide pet sitting and care services IN YOUR HOME! My goal is to provide peace of mind to pet parents and a caring and fun experience for your pet(s) while you are away for work, vacation or a hobby. I am an excellent alternative to boarding, your pet(s)...

David S. says "We hired Melissa for dog walking help when our son was a few months old and we needed help taking our dog out in the afternoons. She was always so easy to...

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Portia M.

Fun Dependable Care Giver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Portia and I am passionate about providing care for families in need. With over 5 years of experience in childcare, I've honed my skills to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for your loved ones. My approach is rooted in empathy and respect. I understand that every individual has unique needs and I tailor my services...

Care Member says "Portia was an awesome sitter!
She came to the hotel to watch my 2 year old twins. My kids are usually very afraid of strangers but they had no problem...

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Margaret A.

Experience Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Newark, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...

Care Member says "Maggie is a wonderful caregiver that becomes part of a family right away. She is very smart, honest and thoughtful and helps make recommendations to...

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Patricia D.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
dusting
kitchen cleaning
Hi! I'm Patricia , I am Portuguese and I am offering my services as an organizer. Any space, such as cabinets, closets, playrooms, pantries, etc Services: Organization More than just cleaning, what my clients often need is simply to tidy up or organize their homes. General organization: beds, fold and hang clothes, organize...

Pranil G. says "Punctual, responsive and amazing at her job. Very easy to work with."

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Christina S.

Beginner Babysitter Looking For Part Or Full Time Work

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm interested in helping you care for your little one! I've had a lot of experience working with kids. In my church I helped out teaching Sunday school, teaching, and doing random tasks for the youth group. I also had my own youth group program at the library before in North Plainfield. Outside of church, I've tutored and...

Humera A. says "Christina is a responsible and a very friendly and sweet person. She helped to transport my children and their nanny to and from grandmas to our home. She...

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Irena M.

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
personal care
errands
Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.

Corinne F. says "Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly."

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Cynthia A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Cynthia I am 57 years old. I live in Manhattan NYC, NY. My goal is to secure a long term position as a caretaker for an elderly person. I am very caring, friendly, presentable, organized and meticulous. I have a healthy balance of taking the initiative as well as following directions. Most importantly, I am thoroughly...

Linda V. says "Cynthia has been a family friend for over 15 years Cynthia is a caring and responsible mature woman. I find her to be dependable and sympathetic to the...

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Makalynn K.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Over the years, I have accumulated a lot of experience with children through various different jobs. I have work with newborns and toddlers in a child care setting, while also working with school aged children at a summer camp. I have also had experience as a full time nanny for two different families over the course of two...

Isabelle G. says "Makalynn recently took care of my dog. She was very responsible in making sure he got his walks and his meals. She also was a wonderful guest in my...

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Carole A.

Smile Creator

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello I have an extensive 15 year background in babysitting, primarily gained from taking care of my own siblings. This hands on experience has given me a deep understanding of child development and the patience needed to provide attentive care. Additionally, I have 2 child of my own, which has further enriched my understanding...

Kingi K. says "Carole is punctual, polite and very easy going. She's good with our 9 month old and is able to engage and play with her. Carole is able to adhere to our...

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Marley C.

Loving And Attentive Caregiver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Marley, and I absolutely love working with children. I hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, and specialize in infant care, I've had the joy of caring for babies as young as 2 weeks old. My experience spans from newborns to 5-year-olds, both in family homes and childcare centers, I'm very...

Care Member says "Marley was an incredible caregiver for our newborn and did a great job caring for our 2-year-old as well, even handling both at the same time on...

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Chloe S.

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chloe and I just graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy . I am in search of a part time babysitting position while I take time to study for my board exam/start my career. I an available from Dec 15-end of February and have a flexible seclude. I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for...

Banu K. says "My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and...

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  • The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of December 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Rutherford, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Mia S.

Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday!...

- Care member

Irene L.

Irene was great! She came on time and did an awesome job. We have a 2bedroom 2,5 bath and a Siberian husky so dog hair everywhere. I highly...

- Care member

Adriana M.

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps...

- Nancy B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Rutherford, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Rutherford, NJ, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Rutherford, NJ is $17.67 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Rutherford, NJ. 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Rutherford, NJ, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Rutherford, NJ, 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.

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