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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...
I have always been a pet lover and want to make your furry friend feel as comfortable as possible in your absence! I have been a full-time service dog trainer to a 6-month-old lab for a nonprofit in Greenfield as well as a puppy raiser to over 21 puppies! I have one cat and two dogs of my own that I love, adore and care for. As...
Isabelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
I have always felt a special connection to seniors. I am passionate about helping folks to remain in their home and truly enjoy providing companionship, meal prep, errands, light personal care and housework. I have been a home care provider for 20 years, and was a Certified Nurse Assistant in Massachusetts for 16 years. I have...
Bernice can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I am a Baleboosteh: (bal-a-boo-stah) an organized, efficient, praise-worthy homemaker. MYy services are as follows:
*Service Baleboosteh - Care for your domestic needs
*Personal meal preparation, shopping, and errands
*Child care
*Personal assistance
*Space organization
*Light housekeeping.
I had my own cleaning service, A...
Michele can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning & more
Mary H.
Amherst, MA
$17-22/hr
I have gained valuable experience through a variety of roles that have honed my skills in organization, communication, and multitasking. As a Global Internal Audit intern, I assisted with financial and operational audits, preparing detailed documentation, and creating reports for senior teams. My legal internship involved...
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an efficient/highly organized shopper; groceries, household items or clothing. I have worked as a personal assistant and as a housekeeper; both of which require organization and errand-running. Whether business or personal; all errands will be handled with efficiency and professionalism. I am equipped to handle almost any...
Rowan C.
Amherst, MA
$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
U-mass Undergraduate Student. 12 Years Of Experience Taking Care Of My Dog, Love Nature And Hiking!
I personally know how it feels to leave your precious animals in the care of someone else. Our pets are such an important part of our families. With this in mind, it is very important to me that your animal gets the best possible care. It is important to me that I not only tend to their needs health wise, but also keep them...
Rowan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
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: Personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
Hi! I am a reliable and efficient person that provides excellent service. I have experience housecleaning for areas including the bathrooms, bedrooms, and floors. I also would be happy to help with laundry or other tasks that you may need help with. I have a degree in marketing so I am efficient in Powerpoint and Excel if you...
Sophia can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Katelyn M.
Amherst, MA
$20-30/hr
As a compassionate caregiver, I have extensive experience supporting individuals across various ages and abilities. Currently, I work as a PT rehab aide for older adults, helping with rehabilitation programs that enhance mobility, strength, and quality of life. I've also provided personal care for older family members, giving me...
Katelyn can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Greetings, My name is Malcolm, and I have over 24 years of caregiver experience. I am looking to fulfill any caregiver services in addition to my current employment as an Activities Coordinator at the Rockridge Retirement Community in Northampton, MA. There, I was awarded Employee of the Month in October 2023, and regularly get...
Pamela B.
Amherst, MA
$26-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Senior and personal errands for you .
Grocery shopping
Prescription pick up/ drop off
Post office services
Online order pick up
Laundry services
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning pick up/ drop off
Unpack
Personal shopping
Change of address
Waiting for services or delivery .
Monday through Friday. 9:00- 4:30 p.m.
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Pamela B.
Amherst, MA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Residential house cleaner successful at providing consistent and high-quality cleaning services. Accommodates customer needs at all times. Dedicated to exceptional standards of performance and quality. I'm punctual, reliable, and, above all, trustworthy. I have a passion for cleaning, organizing, and decluttering homes; and I'm...
Pamela can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Just starting out with Pam but so far she has been a true delight!"
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5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely.
I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs.
Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...
Donna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at...
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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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jessie is a reliable, hard working, intelligent woman with a sunny deposition. She was able to keep the situation cheerful even in the worst of times. Jessie cared for my Dad 24/7. She was caring and kind. She was there for him right up til the end."
Cora H.
Crystal B.
Northampton, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal, I am 44 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 15 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...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Crystal has been caring for my kids since 2019 when my son was a baby. She has been babysitting for us since, and is a very important part of our family life. She especially loves babies, but has been great with our now 6 and 4 year olds. She is playful,...
Care member
5.0
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One opening available for a well socialized, small to mid sized dog to join our small pack.
We socialize and exercise with up to 6 dogs total. Generally however we are a pack of 4 or 5 dogs (including yours).
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 6 hours a day. Pick up, and drop off included, with an approximate 1 to 2 hour, midday,...
Marilyn can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8...
Kim J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I live in Hatfield and am a young 70 yr old.
I successfully navigated the kids, careers, pets, ex and aging parents stages of life. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager; college-educated former beauty salon owner; business analyst; certified end-of-life Doula and activities coordinator extraordinaire!
Available for...
Donna can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"We hired Donna to work with our aunt living at a local Assisted Living in Northampton. Our aunt is aging; 85 years old and had to leave her beloved community in Maine to come live closer to her family. This has been a tough transition; she has struggled with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature female experienced with housekeeping and household management.
Offering the following services: light cleaning; laundry; plant care; pet care; errands; grocery shopping; meal preparation; de-cluttering; organizing; bill pay and clerical tasks.
Marilyn can also help with: Window washing, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"I can't compliment Marilyn enough. She is intelligent, kind, caring, responsible, diligent, proactive, and is very, very detail oriented. I hired Marilyn about a little over a month ago to help me with clean my house and do some laundry. Shortly after I hired her I...
Kim J.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Shutesbury, MA
Pamela B.
5.0
Just starting out with Pam but so far she has been a true delight!
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Donna W.
5.0
Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at peace
leaving Emmy in her care; she...
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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,...
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Crystal B.
5.0
Crystal has been caring for my kids since 2019 when my son was a baby. She has been babysitting for us since, and is a very important part of our family life. She especially loves babies, but has been great with our now 6 and 4 year olds. She is playful, responsible, attentive, and trustworthy - I...
- Care member
Marilyn O.
5.0
Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8 year old pit bull mix who prefers to...
- Kim J.
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How can I find a therapy dog near me in Shutesbury, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Shutesbury, MA 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 Shutesbury, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Shutesbury, 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.