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4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I have had long term clients that I've cared for to keep them safe and happy at home for as long as possible.
Lolita can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Lolita is a focused hard worker that ensures that the needs of the person she cares for are met. She is not only exceptional in her skills she is also a straight shooter and tells it as she sees things to be. I have always felt that she was capable of being my...
Mark R.
Jessie P.
Northampton, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Intuitive . Elder Coupled By Humor And The Strength To Navigate The Uncharted Aging Process
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of caregiving and hospice experience. I have excellent references. I have cared for a range of elders from an abstract expressionist to an academy award winning writer to full time mothers (who often receive no awards (wink)), Academics and Activist. I am well versed in memory loss. I am looking for 5 consecutive...
Jessie can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jessie comes highly recommended as a caregiver for all ages. She looked after both of our parents from 2016 through 2018, and helped lead a team of other caregivers who worked extraordinarily well together coordinating round-the-clock care and facilitating all...
Inga S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal, I am 36 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 9 years and enjoy playing with and taking care of children. I am kind, fun, and caring. I am a very involved nanny and am comfortable with pets and housekeeping.
I started my professional experience working with children at a Montessori school house for a year,...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Crystal is great. She was very calm and attentive with our 2 year old son and he responded well and was very relaxed with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter"
Daniel B.
Molly W.
Adams, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for an experienced, energetic, caring nanny or babysitter? That's me! I've been babysitting and nannying locally for over 8 years and have had experience with newborns - preteens!
Some services I provide along side of childcare:
-general tidying
-dishes
-meal prep
-laundry help
-pickups and drop offs at...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly did a wonderful job caring for my kids. I felt very comfortable with her in my home and the kids loved having her around! She was responsible, punctual and professional. I would definitely recommend her!"
Colleen H.
Sabrina F.
Chesterfield, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am currently in graduate school for Physical Therapy. I am starting my full time clinical rotations and am looking for fun work on the side. I have a golden retriever and love animals. I look forward to working with you :)
Sabrina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Brooke P.
Amherst, MA
$19-24/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided dog service for of course my own dogs, I have two german Shepard's and a husky, and I feed them, walk them, and of course spend all day playing with them. I have dog sit many of my friends dogs (and even a cat once) while they have been away. I am a college student and I miss caring for my dogs everyday, so I...
Brooke can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am an extremely creative and energetic individual who has worked with people of all ages and all abilities. My experience with children has been in a variety of settings including at-risk youth in a hospital and babysitting children in their homes. Some of the children I have worked with have had disabilities both physical and...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
More Than Just Cleaning - Your Personal Household Assistant!
Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs.
Services Include:
* Top-to-bottom house cleaning
* Home organizing and decluttering
* Meal preparation and grocery shopping
*...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Eulalee D.
Sunderland, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Live-In Home Care. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patient in long-term facilities, and in Assisted Living. I also offer home care services working overnight shifts, providing live-in home care services, and house manager services.
Currently attending...
Eulalee can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
Jasmin J.
Northampton, MA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Jasmin and I love to support elderly women in an in home environment. I pride myself on being kind and caring. I currently work at Linda Manor, Assisted Living Facility that serves elderly people. There my position is a server in the kitchen. I give elderly people dinner, drinks and dessert. Effective verbal...
Jasmin can also help with: Dementia, home modification
Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$20-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
Hi, I'm Noelani. I'm a 23-year-old graduate student studying Library Science at Simmons University on the track to becoming a school librarian. I have 10 years of babysitting experience. 6+ years of summer camp experience and 3+ years of tutoring experience. I am Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certified.
I offer...
I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and middle school special ed in the past and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
Yashera R.
Northampton, MA
$25-40/hr
Ability to deliver exceptional cleaning services while demonstrating strong communication, time management, and attention to detail. Dedicated cleaner with 5+ years of experience in commercial and residential settings.
Yashera can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
Hello! My name is Matt. I am an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a B. A. in English from Clark University. With extensive experience in elementary education, I specialize in providing tailored, engaging tutoring services for students in grades K-6. My background includes teaching at The Center School in Greenfield, MA,...
My background in professional childcare is primarily with kids on the spectrum ages 3-11. Listening deeply and giving careful attention.
I lived for a year on a horsefarm learning the ways of equine therapy and remain inspired by the kindness and encouragement of parents with special needs children.
I respect the necessity of...
Anthony can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I am a life-long animal lover with a special affinity for dogs and cats with experience volunteering at the Dakin Shelters and providing pet care for friends and family.
I offer services including simple walks, play time, providing companionship to animals whose owners are away for extended periods of time, and feeding or...
Mars can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Jennifer P.
Northampton, MA
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Independent PCA And Pre-nursing Student Providing Quality Home Health Care For All Ages.
I have spent the past 10 years cultivating a broad and specialized skill set in health care, in order to provide exemplary health services in the home and clinics for people of all ages. Currently, I work as an independent PCA for people with physical and mental health disabilities, while also taking pre-requisite courses for...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Holly G.
South Deerfield, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Your Personal Household Assistant!
Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs.
Services Include:
* Top-to-bottom house cleaning
* Home organizing and decluttering
* Meal preparation and grocery shopping
* Running errands and...
Summer L H.
Amherst, MA
$17-25/hr
While I have never done pet services professionally, I have pet sat and cared for many times. I house/pet sat for for 2 weeks with 2 dogs and 3 cats and a few fish so I know the ropes for those animals. I've also had a dog for 15 years so I've picked up a lot of things :)
Summer L can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Shelburne Falls, MA
Lolita P.
4.0
Lolita is a focused hard worker that ensures that the needs of the person she cares for are met. She is not only exceptional in her skills she is also a straight shooter and tells it as she sees things to be. I have always felt that she was capable of being my lead home care Aide.
Lolita is...
- Mark R.
Jessie P.
5.0
Jessie filled a live in role to care for my mother who was suffering from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, COPD and several other quality of life limiting issues for over 2 years.
Jessie did a fantastic job. She always provided love and compassion with dignity. I would hear my mother, in lucid moments,...
- Care member
Crystal B.
5.0
Crystal is great. She was very calm and attentive with our 2 year old son and he responded well and was very relaxed with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter
- Daniel B.
Molly W.
5.0
Molly was wonderful in helping with our 7-year old. We are so glad she was able to help us out. She had great ideas for activities and was so kind with him.
- Christopher W.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Shelburne Falls, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Shelburne Falls, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Shelburne Falls, MA is $25.00 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 Shelburne Falls, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Shelburne Falls, 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.