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Hi! I have been training dogs since I got my first labrador retriever at 10 years old. I then moved on to psychiatric service dog training at 17 years old, and I have trained my own service dog. I am very friendly, and I LOVE animals!! I try my best to accommodate each pet's individualized needs. Hope to see you!
Liv can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking
Jerilynne B.
South Hadley, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Critter Sitter Available For A Variety Of Animals; Flexible Schedule
One of the primary goals in my life is to improve the lives of animals. Specializing in High School Biology, my career has been mainly teaching grades 4-12. I possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of caring for animals (many critters; from mice to horses). I am very familiar with customer service. I used to...
Jerilynne can also help with: Boarding, grooming, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Zoe T.
South Hadley, MA
$16-25/hr
Hello! My name is Zoe and I have been caring for people my entire life.
I grew up as a military dependent, and began providing childcare services to families throughout my community from the age of 13.
I continued providing care for families until I graduated college in 2022, when I then joined the healthcare field. There, I...
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
I have 5 years experience working in a high school as a speech-language pathologist. I've also worked part-time at a local medical center with adults for a range of communication and swallowing impairments. I have experience working with people who are stroke survivors or have diagnosis of ALS, MS, or Parkinson's.
I am...
Emily can also help with: Companionship
Liv C.
South Hadley, MA
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Kind And Caring Tutor, Open And Accepting Of Special Needs Students!
Hello! My name is Liv, and I hope to become your new tutor! As a tutor of 4 years, I have become well-versed in my forte of English Language Arts. I have tutored and aided ages 2-20, and I hope to expand my skills to improve my services to others. I am also a student who formerly required special needs help, and as someone who...
Full time business person. Part-time Activities Aide in assisted living facility in memory care and general populations. My daily mantra is to give at least a moment of peace to at least one person every day. I have an active CNA certificate since 2014, but want the time to work one-on-one with people to make them feel seen,...
Alma can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
I'm a speech-language pathologist with 6 years experience working with high school students as well as privately 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students for 3 years. I am currently scheduling for the school-year: speech, tutoring, and speech + child care sessions.
My private speech rates are not accurately reflected on...
Meg C.
South Hadley, MA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Meg. I am currently as a director of residential services working with adults with disabilities. I previously worked as a ABA therapist working with children with autism. I have always worked with children and young adults in my career. I love working with kids! I am excited to start here on care. com and work...
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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...
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The experience and services with: child care; housekeeping; animal care; laundry; errands; groceries; meal preparation; transportation.
Much of my recent work has been with elders and housekeeping. But I'm happy to help, also with the basics of daily chores and transportation - to aid in facilitating as smooth, healthy and...
Marilyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I can't compliment Marilyn enough. I hired her a little over month ago to help me with some housecleaning and laundry once a month and I can't be more thrilled to have found her. First, she is the most thorough, diligent, proactive, and detail oriented...
Kim J.
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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience with household cleaning and organizing. Thorough one time cleaning, weekly cleaning and upkeep, laundry, and organizing services.
Paige can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!"
Judy M.
5.0
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Good-natured, competent, and well-organized child caregiver. I am a professional Pastry Chef, Culinary Chef, and retail manager trained in Vienna, Austria, and graduated with an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy. I am a team player, flexible, calm, open-minded, cheerful, patient, tidy and organized. Spending time with...
Viviane can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Viviane was an excellent caregiver to my son. She watched him in my home, took him for walks and supervised outdoor and indoor play, and she cooked tasty, nutritious meals for his lunch. I consistently felt that my son was in good, dependable hands with Viviane."
Christopher S.
Kaitlyn T.
Holyoke, MA
$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp
Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care.
With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs.
I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended."
Dennis L.
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One spot available with a total of four dogs, for a well socialized, small to mid sized dog. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 5. 5 hours a day. Pick up, and drop off included, with an approximate 1 to 2 hour, midday, off leash hike included.
Must be off leash ready.
Further separate, potential services include: Domestic &...
Marilyn can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming, 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
(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: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, window washing, organization, carpet cleaning, general room 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.
Katarina N.
Holyoke, MA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver & Gerontologist 15+ Years Experience Supporting Quality Of Life
5.0
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I am deeply committed to supporting quality of life for those with chronic illness or aging. I have a BA in Psychology and a MS in gerontology and have worked in the field for over 15 years.
I have supported individuals with: cognitive decline/impairment, chronic illness, movement disorders, physical limitations, visual...
Katarina can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is...
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Maggie and I am currently perusing my degree in Occupational Therapy. I have been a private childcare provider for the last six years, worked at a daycare for two years, and as a paraprofessional for one year. I am CPR and First Aid certified through the Red Cross, am vaccinated against COVID-19, and...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie is responsible, caring and excellent with kids of all ages!"
Betsy A.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in South Hadley, MA
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...
- Care member
Marilyn O.
5.0
I can't compliment Marilyn enough. I hired her a little over month ago to help me with some housecleaning and laundry once a month and I can't be more thrilled to have found her. First, she is the most thorough, diligent, proactive, and detail oriented housekeeper I have ever met. Each time she...
- Kim J.
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.
Paige H.
5.0
Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!
- Judy M.
Viviane K.
5.0
Viviane was an excellent caregiver to my son. She watched him in my home, took him for walks and supervised outdoor and indoor play, and she cooked tasty, nutritious meals for his lunch. I consistently felt that my son was in good, dependable hands with Viviane.
- Christopher S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in South Hadley, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in South Hadley, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in South Hadley, MA is $23.90 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 South Hadley, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in South Hadley, 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.