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Katie K.

Special Education Teacher Available For Summer Support!

Springfield, NJ

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$80/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie and I work full-time as a special education teacher during the school year. I mainly work with students with Autism, Down Syndrome, learning delays and behavioral disabilities. I am available after school hours for private academic and social skills tutoring, ABA therapy, and/or assisting with daily...
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Katie K.

Special Education Teacher

Springfield, NJ

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$80/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie and I work full-time as a special education teacher during the school year. I mainly work with students with Autism, Down Syndrome, learning delays and behavioral disabilities. I am available after school hours for private academic and social skills tutoring, ABA therapy, and/or assisting with daily...
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Flor D.

Springfield, NJ

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
I am an honest lady, I like to organize, clean... maintain order in the house, with many years of experience I offer my services to those who need it. I have references.
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Teona T.

Hi, I Would Love To Help You In Everyday Chores And Make Your Life Easier.

Springfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Teona. I am 29 years old college graduate. I live in Springfield NJ. I am available to help busy families in services listed above and beyond. I am also certified closet organizer and I work with my partner to projects as garage organizing, playroom or living room organizing, closet organization. Please feel free to...
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Mirza A.

Springfield, NJ

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$40/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
home modification
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, reliable private companion dedicated to helping seniors feel supported, safe, and engaged at home. With a calm, patient approach, I provide meaningful companionship, conversation, assistance with daily routines, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and help staying active and socially connected. I...
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Gianna I.

Hi There! Your Dedicated Pet Sitter Here To Relieve The Stress Of Leaving Your Furry Friends Behind!

Springfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
Hello! I am Gianna, your reliable and dedicated pet sitter here to take the stress out of leaving your furry family members behind. With a genuine love for animals and a backround in pet care, I understand the importance of trust and dependability but hen it comes to looking after your pets. I've got everything covered from...
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Rena L.

Springfield, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Rena, a Montclair State University graduate, and I'm excited to offer babysitting services. I'm a caring, dependable, and energetic individual who loves working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where kids can learn, play, and thrive. I bring strong communication...
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Diana S.

Neighborhood Hand Lender

Springfield, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
My name is Diana, a local Union County college student looking to help out this summer. You looking for someone to be on your team when life become too hectic? I'm here! Whether its picking up the kids from soccer practice, taking care of the house while you take care of yourself on vacation, or picking up groceries and whipping...
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Debbie M.

Dependable Mom Of 2 Autistic Spectrum Sons

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have an engineering degree and have 2 sons, aged 34 & 29 in the high and low end of the spectrum. My older son is a success story having graduated NYU and living independently and working in NYC. My younger son is non verbal and a 17 year leukemia survivor and lives in a grouphome. I have enjoyed raising them both and know...

Latonia H. says "Debbie is great! My son adores her and loves to play with her. He doesn't speak much but he managed to form a bond with her."

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Yeliane G.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
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Natasha T.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
I have been working as a home caregiver for almost 5 years now but have been in the medical field for 14 years. I currently take care of a 80yr old female who had a stroke last year. I provide basic care and light housekeeping. I also provide assistance with transportation, errands, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and...

Ali T. says "Natasha responds quickly and worked around any environmental issues (people coming in and out and other activities happening in the house). She brought all...

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Marla G.

Tutor

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Marla and I'm a graduate of Seton Hall University where I majored in Economics and am currently working on my MBA. I've been tutoring professionally for 10 years now and with current pandemic I'm now offering online tutoring services through various platforms! I began tutoring my freshman year of high school...

Shaquana V. says "Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy."

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Masao S.

Newark, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have 10 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. For several years, I have been working with hospice clients. mostly because I love working with people that are in need of help with their daily lives....

Care Member says "Masao is an incredible caregiver who is very dedicated to her work. She is both punctual and reliable. She pays attention to detail and prioritizes my...

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Jenny D.

Lovely Cleanings

Newark, NJ

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Window washing
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
I work with cleaning and organizing the house, maintaining the clean and organization of your entire home with professionalism, I prepare all types of food, I shop, I can do laundry and folding my pleasure to work the families I speak Portuguese English and Spanish I hope I can talk about it soon I work for many families I have...

Care Member says "Geni has been helping us with housekeeping and cleaning for almost 5 years. She’s very detail oriented and organized with her approach. She’s very...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Christina S.

Beginner Babysitter Looking For Part Or Full Time Work

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm interested in helping you care for your little one! I've had a lot of experience working with kids. In my church I helped out teaching Sunday school, teaching, and doing random tasks for the youth group. I also had my own youth group program at the library before in North Plainfield. Outside of church, I've tutored and...

Humera A. says "Christina is a responsible and a very friendly and sweet person. She helped to transport my children and their nanny to and from grandmas to our home. She...

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Anna B.

Child Care

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Anna and I am a creative, reliable, energetic childcare provider and tutor with several years of experience supporting families with children, ages 6-16, in both the US and abroad.. I am also a children's author-illustrator, a children's rights advocate, and hold a Masters in Childhood Studies . I am available for...

Care Member says "Anna was so great with our daughter, tutoring her throughout middle school. She helped her organize her time and structure her studies. She was patient...

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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
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 ....

Mike L. says "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...

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Jessica D.

Energetic Babysitter - Part Time

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...

Patricia M. says "Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities...

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Lorraine B.

Orange, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey there! My name is Lorraine, but I prefer to go by Bibi, a nickname that's stuck with me over the years. As a proud mother of one, I have firsthand experience in nurturing and caring for children. Currently, I'm not vaccinated as I'm in the midst of my studies, which gives me a flexible schedule to adjust and meet the needs...

Cynthia M. says "Came through when we were desperate for a babysitter at the last minute. Thank you and keep up the good work! I'm glad our boy was safe and sound in your...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $35.78/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Springfield, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Springfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Debbie M.

Debbie is great! My son adores her and loves to play with her. He doesn't speak much but he managed to form a bond with her.

- Latonia H.

Natasha T.

Natasha responds quickly and worked around any environmental issues (people coming in and out and other activities happening in the house)....

- Ali T.

Marla G.

Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy.

- Shaquana V.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Springfield, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Springfield, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Springfield, NJ is $35.78 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Springfield, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Springfield, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Springfield, 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.

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