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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cass and I live in Norwich CT. I've been cleaning homes, hotels, and rentals for over four years now and I'm working to build my client base. My services include: organizing, appliance cleaning, window and carpet washing, and interior boat cleaning, and move in/out cleaning, besides basic home cleaning. I also wash...
Cass can also help with: Attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Cassie completes all tasks to my satisfaction. Sometimes she will do extra things as well."
Jen F.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon and I am a Certified Advanced Caregiver based. I have over 20 years of experience as a caregiver and offer respite services to families tasked in the care of their loved ones.
In my years of service, I also have experience with individuals returning home on rehab and can assist with the rehabilitation...
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shannon cared for my mom for 4 plus years. She was knowledgeable, compassionate, encouraging, enjoyable and the ultimate choice, whenever mom was consulted on who should care for her. She engaged my mom in conversation and through her training/experience always...
Sherdene B.
5.0
(3)
I have been a caregiver/ cna for 8+ years. Senior care available. Home care, group home care,
I can do meal prep, clean, light housekeeping, run errands and whatever more client request.
I obtain my own transportation. I obtain a cna license.
CPR licensed as well.
Please message me if you are interested in my services....
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ashley has a good understanding of the needs and abilities of children and is warm, nurturing and dependable. She was awesome with our family."
Monica T.
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
Matthew R.
Wakefield, RI
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate degree in physical therapy. I am doing babysitting as my part time job while I'm in school to earn my degree. I love working with children of all ages and this is reflected in my career choice of a pediatric physical therapist! If you have any...
Matthew can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Matt was amazing with my five year old! He was outstanding and very accommodating with last minute changes. He was punctual, polite and appropriate! My daughter loved. She was asleep before we arrived home and the room was picked up! "
Megan F.
Alexandra S.
Waterford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Warm, Nurturing, Creative And Fun Nanny/Family Assistant
5.0
(2)
As a discrete, seasoned and highly skilled Nanny with over 12 years of professional experience my objective is to utilize my expertise to provide unrivaled care and service to HNW individuals and families who require exceptional service due to unique and demanding schedules. My educational background in Early childhood...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have no doubt that Lexi will thrive in any role. She possesses the qualities that every family would be fortunate to have; reliability, compassion, adaptability, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of those in her care. We wholeheartedly endorse her...
Brennan F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was a caregiver in our church nursery for several years. I was most impressed with how naturally and creatively she played with the young children and toddlers. She immediately sat on the floor with them and engaged them in active play, or followed their...
Jill W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I am a compassionate caretaker who knows how to engage in creative play and how to set firm boundaries. I understand the importance of mutually respectful relationships, how laughter and fun bring joy to our lives, and how structure is necessary for healthy development and the achievement of goals. After 20 years of...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Emily as a babysitter while traveling with friends, and she was fantastic with our four kids, aged 2 to 7. She was extremely communicative and arrived well-prepared, which helped ease the kids' hesitations about staying in a new environment without their...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver for your children? Look no further! With over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am a patient, creative, and organized individual who is ready to provide top-notch care for your little ones. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I have a clean...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Abena, CNA certified. I have 15 years of experience in home care services. I am compassionate, trusting, dependable and competent caregiver. I have much experience with Alzheimer, dementia and hospice patients. I am very out going and easy to talk to, and also take my job very serious, I also have experience with...
Abena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, refrigerator cleaning
5.0
"Abena has been a dream come true for us. She is extremely pleasant to be around and does an efficient, beautiful job with everything she undertakes. We cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Patricia P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Guntas. I am from Norwich, CT. I'm a mother of two. I am down to get homework done, play games, have dance parties, color, paint, watch a movie, read, or do whatever it is that your kid needs! I can be a helping hand for you too. I can do dishes, clean up, do laundry, and even meal prep. I'm here with anything...
Guntas can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We would highly recommend Guntas to anyone. Everything she said she would do, she did. We enjoyed meeting her and trust her. Thank you Guntas!"
Matthew F.
Matthew R.
Wakefield, RI
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. I love babysitting and pet sitting on the side to have money to put towards living expenses as well as educational expenses such as textbooks. My passion for babysitting and pet sitting came from babysitting my cousins at a...
Matthew can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I really enjoy working with kids! Throughout the past 12 years I have gained experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings including babysitting, assisting kids with disabilities, and providing speech therapy services. I have years of experience working with children from infants to 12-year-olds,...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm an actual physical therapy assistant who works per diem at a skilled nursing facility and am looking for 2x week to offer help to a family in need of a reliable person .
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Maddy, I'm a reliable, compassionate, and abundantly optimistic graduate student pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy, set to graduate this May. During my winter break (December 15th-January 5th), I'm excited to offer caregiving and companionship services for seniors in need of extra support or company. With...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
Matthew R.
Wakefield, RI
$18-25/hr
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. In my free time I like to help individuals with whatever help they may need. From child care, to senior care, to pet care, to housekeeping and running errands, I am happy to provide any assistance that is needed. As an...
Matthew can also help with: Dusting, kitchen cleaning, move-out cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Matthew R.
Wakefield, RI
$15-25/hr
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. I like to help individuals with whatever they may need in my free time. From childcare to pet sitting to running errands, I am happy to help in any way that you may need. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you...
Warm-hearted caregiver with a gentle touch and a keen understanding of human behavior. Drawing on my background in behavioral therapy, I provide compassionate and effective care. I believe in fostering strong relationships and creating a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive.
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have provided childcare to one child, now age 3, for two years. Scheduled playdates, appointments, library visits, and speech therapy sessions. Performed housework related to childcare, such as laundry, meal preparation, tidying play areas and assisting with potty training. Performed age-appropriate activities, such as outdoor...
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Cheryl E.
Wakefield, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bath service, meal prep, medication reminders, errands light housekeeping, laundry hospice experience, Alzheimer's care, reading, music, walks, gardening.
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Stonington, CT
Cass F.
5.0
Very dependable and responsible. Never had to worry about a thing while she was working with us. She's able to get the job done in an efficient and timely manner. Would definitely hire again.
- Cassie W.
Shannon P.
5.0
She was amazing. Kind, considerate and a pleasure to be around. We all loved her
- Suzanne O.
Ashley Q.
5.0
Ashley has a good understanding of the needs and abilities of children and is warm, nurturing and dependable. She was awesome with our family.
- Monica T.
Charon M.
5.0
Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on occasion. She helped my Mom with...
- Jane P.
Matthew R.
5.0
Matt was amazing with my five year old! He was outstanding and very accommodating with last minute changes. He was punctual, polite and appropriate! My daughter loved. She was asleep before we arrived home and the room was picked up!
- Megan F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Stonington, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Stonington, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Stonington, CT, 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 Stonington, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Stonington, CT is $20.00 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 Stonington, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Stonington, CT. 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 Stonington, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Stonington, CT, 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 Stonington, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Stonington, CT, 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.