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Amanda C.
New Kensington, PA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Lots Of Experience! Absolutely Love Children! Available Afternoons On Weekdays And All Weekends!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 15. In high school, I did community service, helping children with special needs in the classroom. I love playing games and keeping kids entertained! I'd love to read to them and take them to the park or zoo. I am currently employed full time, but would like a little bit of extra income. I'm...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs.
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Ann W.
Chelsea K.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available - Great With Kids Of All Ages!
5.0
(2)
Hi all! I am 25 and have just graduated with my doctorate degree in physical therapy. I have a few months before I start my job at a physical therapist and would love to babysit/nanny in the meantime. I have worked with children for years and have worked for Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh and Pediatric Physical Therapy...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea did a great job caring for my grandma! She was kind, patient, compassionate and very attentive. My grandma absolutely loved Chelsea and couldn’t stop raving about the care she gave! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently watching a very active 5-year-old girl. I make her meals and a snack and light housekeeping. We use instructional materials for guided, interactive development and play. I take her to her many activities which includes swimming lessons, piano lessons, etc. We go to playgrounds, museums, the library, pool, splash...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Susan was taking care of our daughter for 2 years. She is excellent and extremely reliable. She came with daily plans for my daughter, took her to activities. She was very punctual and always took the initiative to help with things around the house. If she had some...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 9+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100%...
Charles R.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been keeping my own place now for 12 years. I have also worked with friends and family to clean their houses on a weekly/biweekly/monthly basis.
I love to clean and organize. It is like therapy to me. Nothing beats the feeling of sitting back and enjoying the fruits of your labor.
I am bonded. I have my FBI and child...
Whitney can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Whitney is an amazing person to help with a wide variety of jobs! She is meticulous with every project she does, you will never have to ask her to do it over, it's done right and she doesn't putz around. If I have anything I need help with my first call is to...
Tamara D.
Tonya O.
Pittsburgh, PA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Personal Care Attendant And I Am Looking For A Full-time Position!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tonya , I am 39 years old. I have over 10yrs of Home health experience! I've worked with all sorts of clients from young to old some that even lived with dementia and even some of my clients were bed written or some may just needed a little companionship! I've done various job tasks throughout my home health aide...
Tonya can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tonya cared for our 92-year-old mother with end-stage cancer. She not only attended to our mother's care needs, but she also became a dependable, competent member of our family team. She has enough experience to advise us when our mother broke her hip and we...
Rosemarie P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an RN, BSN graduate from Penn State University with critical care background recently retired from Allegheny Health Network (Forbes Regional and Wexford Hospitals). Currently, I am interested in providing intermittent child/ senior care within 20 miles of my home in Evans City. I am a part-time lifeguard and have experience...
Susie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susie was wonderful! We hired her to bath my 81 year old mother while I was away. She was on time, professional and caring. My mother was happy to have Susie bath her—she has asked for Susie to come back! Highly recommend 😊"
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Kimberly H.
Pittsburgh, PA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time, Flexible Personal Assistant, Caregiver, & Housekeeper
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.
A few facts about me:
Pittsburgh native
Wife
Mama & bonus mom
former Office Coordinator (16yr in corporate)
How I can help you-
Pro Organizer/Chaos Coordinator- I provide professional home & small office organizing, purging, move-in & out, and cleaning services...
Kimberly can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
5.0
"We have been working with Kim for over 3 years. She always does a great job for us! We would highly recommend Kim. "
Lauren K.
Chelsea G.
Zelienople, PA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
My name is Chelsea! I am a career nanny with over 8 years of experience servicing families north of Pittsburgh.
I am CPR and First Aid Certified, fully vaccinated and can provide up-to-date clearances upon request. I have a clean driving record and a reliable vehicle.
I am a voracious reader and love to inspire a...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea was such an amazing help when our regular childcare needs changed rapidly. Chelsea was available and ready to help us in our time of need. She is incredibly positive and educational with our child. She is thorough and meticulous about meeting our child’s...
Tara H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lexi! I come with 10+ years of experience in childcare with children of all ages, as well as kids with special and medical needs. Being a mom myself I understand just how scary putting your kids into daycare can be, so my number one goal is to always make sure you are at ease and 100% comfortable when dropping your...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lexi is AMAZING with my kids. She is always willing to help even on days the kids are not with her. She is always doing activities with the kids and constantly sending pictures and updates during the day while they are there. My kids have been with her for over...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Pamela G Pittsburgh Pa I have 27 years of experience in Healthcare. I am a positive and motivated and worked in various of hospitals and nursinghomes and assistedliving environment, I am energetic, passionate person. I Have been working in elderly and mental health in homes and hospitals, setting healthcare/customer service/case...
Pamela can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's an excellent caregiver love people very personable but yet professional.And consider others above herself. she goes above and beyond to assist in whatever area is needed. Excellent team player works well with others. I would definitely recommend her.."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have considerable work experience, including but not limited to experience taking care of a 87-year-old woman recovering from hip surgery and stage three breast cancer, a woman recovering from a stroke, a client with dementia and a client with MS. I have taken clients to medical appointments, including chemotherapy, took notes...
Kimberly can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Kim has been wonderful in getting myself in control again. She has organized my house and has made it easy for me to live alone."
Debbie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I know personally how tough it can be on a parent who needs to have trust in their child care provider on a daily basis, and I know how hard that decision can be to make. My name is Jamie and I am currently looking for full-time nanny and childcare provider opportunities. I am willing to travel up to 30 miles. I am 30+ years...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Jamie was a fabulous nanny. She cared for our children for 3+ years starting when my son was 18 months through the birth of my daughter. She loved and cared for my children as though they were her own and helped set the foundation for the smart, considerate...
Diane M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jessica and I am a CNA. I am loyal, trust worthy, and always make sure my responsibilities are completed.
I have been in healthcare for 11 years; 7 years of inpatient, including 3 years of being a medication technician. I was an aide in a personal care home, a physical and occupational rehabilitation unit, dementia...
Jessica can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Extremely dependable! Outstanding care provided. Conscientious, caring, and detail oriented. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been lucky to have opportunities to work with children in multiple different capacities over the past 5 years! Although I haven't been involved in private babysitting/nannying since I was a teenager, more recently I have;
-Worked in an orphanage (overseas) with ages 2mo-3yrs
-Directed an after school program for...
Mara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very good at relating with kids."
Ellie M.
Megan J.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-30/hr
My name is Megan and I am currently in my clinicals working on my Master of Occupational Therapy. I also work at UPMC Mercy as a Rehab Aide on some weekend days. I have all clearances on file and could share upon request. I have one yorkie and absolutely love dogs!!
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, boarding & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a therapist during the days, and have worked with older children and teens in therapy and in schools. I also have experience as a babysitter for all ages including infants. I love children and babies and am also comfortable with pets!
Lucy can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! My name is Bella, and I am a first year doctoral student at Chatham University studying to obtain my degree in occupational therapy! I have had 5 years of paid experience taking care of peoples pups, and is something that I love doing. Message me more if you are interested!
Isabella can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kristen K.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello!! I'm a 22-year-old music therapy intern who loves caring for furry friends as a side job! I have plenty of experiencing caring for cats, dogs, birds, and lizards.
Kristen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
My name is Casey K. I am currently a graduate student at Chatham University in the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. My class schedule is Monday 12-2:50PM, Tuesday 8-10:50 a.m. and 1-3:50PM, and Thursday 8-10:50. I do not have class on Wednesdays and Fridays. I am looking for a flexible position that will...
Casey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Saxonburg, PA
Amanda C.
5.0
Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs.
- Ann W.
Chelsea K.
5.0
Chelsea shows kindness and patience beyond what you would expect. She is always so encouraging and will always greet you with a smile. She worked in my home with both of my parents and with my pets. I could not ask for anyone better. My dad lights up whenever she comes over.
- Care member
Susan C.
5.0
Susan was taking care of our daughter for 2 years. She is excellent and extremely reliable. She came with daily plans for my daughter, took her to activities. She was very punctual and always took the initiative to help with things around the house. If she had some free time, she would use it to...
- Care member
Kristi D.
5.0
Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100% confident that our little guy was in...
- Charles R.
Whitney D.
5.0
I hired Whitney to help out with housekeeping and laundry on a weekly basis. Whitney always does a great job and pays attention to details. She's also super reliable lets me know if she needs to reschedule. I would definitely recommend Whitney if you need help with housekeeping and glad I found...
- Megan D.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Saxonburg, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Saxonburg, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Saxonburg, PA, 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 Saxonburg, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Saxonburg, PA is $15.00 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 Saxonburg, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Saxonburg, PA. 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 Saxonburg, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Saxonburg, PA, 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 Saxonburg, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Saxonburg, PA, 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.