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Ama M.
Sayreville, NJ
$17-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...
Ama can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself right into the situation and gave our family the support we needed. "
Care member
Albanesa V.
Manville, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Dear Family;
My name is Alba,
I have over 10 years experience taking care of senior or people with a minor disability, providing them with exceptional loving care and support and companionship.
Also can provide other services like, cooking preparing meals, light house work, laundry, food or store shopping, errands,...
Albanesa can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Alba works well with seniors. She thinks outside the box when needed. She offers creative solutions for someone like my dad suffering with Alzheimer's disease."
Robbin B.
5.0
(1)
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...
Cathi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia and Cathi really too the time to understand my Mom and developed a wonderful relationship with her."
Dawn V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and empathetic person by nature and this makes me love my job as a caregiver. I have been a caregiver almost my adult life. It started when I chose to take care of my sick granddad. During my teenage years I will walk to my grandpa's house to help grandma provide him with activities of daily living. It was a...
Atlanta can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"Atlanta was dependable, trustworthy, and experienced."
Kevin G.
5.0
(1)
My name is Ashley, and I'm looking for a part-time job while I am in my fieldwork for occupational therapy. I graduated from Penn State in 2021 and am in my 3rd year of graduate school. I have experience as a nanny, paraprofessional, and direct support professional in a group home. Please message me for my resume!
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley has nannied for my family for 2.5 years. Watched and helped to make both my babies grow! She is a genuinely loving and caring person. Don't walk, run! Anyone would be lucky to have her as a caregiver "
Becky N.
Katia M.
Manville, NJ
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(7)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
"Immerse yourself in the luxury of a meticulously cleaned home with Katia's Cleaning Services! With over 10 years of dedicated experience, I offer a comprehensive range of top-quality cleaning services for residential homes, condos, and townhouses in Central Jersey and surrounding areas. From bathrooms to living rooms, kitchens,...
Katia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Very thorough! Wonderful. Thank you, Katia."
Clare G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004.
I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.
Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots).
I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."
Mike L.
Coco B.
Cranford, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings.
Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
Emeline P.
Dunellen, NJ
$20-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone. I have been professionally providing cleaning services for almost 2years - at a very young age my mom taught me being clean and keeping the house tidy is very important. Looking forward to helping families feel relaxed in a clean home!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...
Alison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
5.0
(5)
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 15 years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...
Ria can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, visiting physician, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ria is a remarkable caregiver: patient, responsible, flexible! And she is a new friend to me and to my husband. She has earned my highest regard!"
Lorelei B.
Jenna X.
Manville, NJ
$25/hr
Cleaning Services Available In North Jersey Part Time/afternoons & Evenings
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mom of 3
children. I enjoy taking care of them
and taking care of my house. I am
looking to work part time during the
week. I have recently been helping
families clean and organize their
homes. I have cleaned basements,
attics, garages, sheds, and various
rooms in their homes. It has been
great to see them using...
Jenna can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Jenna works for us on a regular basis. We are very pleased with the work she does, she does an excellent job and takes initiative to make sure things get done. She is dependable and great at communicating with us."
Francisco D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 50 year old mother of one. I have more than 10 years experience in child care and also enjoy caring for the elderly.
I cared for my 71 year old mother through stage 4 lung cancer. I made sure she took her medications and ate nutritious meals which I prepared for her. I bathed her, did all her laundry and took her to her...
Helenanne can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer required her services, but would absolutely recommend her!"
Austin M.
5.0
(1)
Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....
Eden can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her...
David R.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me.
I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I have always found joy in nurturing and supporting children. With over a decade of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on their lives, I offer reliable childcare services to families. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene environment, while my creative and imaginative nature...
Shakia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shakia is great with children. She’s very attentive and caring. I can tell that attending to my children (5,11) was more than just babysitting. She loves children. She’s very punctual. She is highly recommended. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures.
**Services:**
Daily walks and...
Marlaina can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Marlaina is a very kind, caring and dependable caretaker! She has watched our dogs many times and is an so attentive to them. My dogs love her! I can enjoy my vacation knowing that they are with Marlaina!"
Kallie E.
Agnieszka J.
South Amboy, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie helped us take care of our mother with love and respect"
Juliet A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cami is a wonderful nanny and she was great with my one year old. She's energetic, punctual, and has the natural instincts to take care of your child and put your mind at ease. She does great art projects and my daughter bonded with her immediately. I would highly...
Bisma M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...
Michelle M.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in South Plainfield, NJ
Ama M.
5.0
AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself right into the situation and gave our family the support we needed.
- Care member
Albanesa V.
5.0
Alba works well with seniors. She thinks outside the box when needed. She offers creative solutions for someone like my dad suffering with Alzheimer's disease.
- Robbin B.
Cathi A.
5.0
Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia and Cathi really too the time to understand my Mom and developed a wonderful relationship with her.
- Dawn V.
Atlanta A.
5.0
Atlanta provided excellent care to my 93 year old Mother. Atlanta is a caring, generous, careful, attentive, reliable caregiver. We recommend her without any reservations!
- Chip H.
Ashley L.
5.0
Ashley has nannied for my family for 2.5 years. Watched and helped to make both my babies grow! She is a genuinely loving and caring person. Don't walk, run! Anyone would be lucky to have her as a caregiver
- Becky N.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in South Plainfield, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in South Plainfield, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in South Plainfield, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in South Plainfield, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in South Plainfield, NJ is $23.00 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in South Plainfield, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in South Plainfield, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in South Plainfield, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in South Plainfield, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in South Plainfield, 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.