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(1)
I am a mother of two children. My oldest child was born at 28 weeks and so my journey began with being an advocate for my son and his health care needs. I later became a Service Coodinator in Early Intervention and than a Special Instructor/Special Education Teacher for Birth to 5 years old. I am taking a leave of absence from...
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"Lvonne watched my son for an entire weekend so I could go on a mini vacation that was long overdue. She kept me updated on my son, made sure he took his medication and always checked in with pics and videos. I would highly recommend anyone using her to babysit...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ash and I am a very experienced childcare provider. I have over 15 years of experience with children ranging from babysitting to camp counseling to applied behavior analysis therapy, and from ages ranging from newborns to preteens. Things I love to do with kids include playing outside, reading books and helping...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So happy we found Ash. She was on time, playful and very responsible with my girls who loved her. Will definitely have her sit for us again!"
Care member
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"Hello, I am passionate about providing compassionate care and support for your loved ones and maintaining your home. With my expertise in companionship, home assistance, personal services, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), I am well-equipped to meet your needs. I have a keen sense of observation to ensure...
Adrienne can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She helped with my mother .in a caring but firm way when other caregivers could not handle the " situations" my mom could create.... I would highly recommend "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...
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"Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"
Carolyn S.
Taylor R.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Nanny With Day Care And Babysitting Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed working with children and families and I am experienced caring for children of all ages. I have worked in a fitness daycare facility which I thoroughly enjoyed, because not only did we get to enjoy the company of many different children with differing interests and personality types, we also got to...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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"Taylor is great! She is an excellent caregiver and I know that when I leave my daughter with Taylor she is going to safe, loved and engaged in age/development level appropriate activities."
Ife G.
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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Detailed oriented focused professional with over 30 years experience. My Reputation stands on my reviews and references. Need a break from the weekly routine of cleaning? I offer weekly, bi weekly, monthly services. Whatever suits your needs. How about a loved one who is struggling with the daily physical activities of living?...
Lori can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
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"We just hired Lori to help clean and cook for my elderly parents. Today was her first day and she deep cleaned all of the bathrooms and started to clean the kitchen! Boy is she efficient! She has great attention to detail and the bathrooms are sparkling clean....
Abigail S.
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda...
Shamita C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Scottie and I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Boston College studying Political Science and Journalism. I typically live in Boston, however, I am living at home until the beginning of February 2021. I was born and raised in Villanova and attended the Episcopal Academy for 14 years, graduating in 2019. I am in...
Winfield can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Scottie is amazing! She is very responsible, energetic, helpful, and best of all, communicative. She has been an amazing support system for our family (we have 2 girls - 3yo and 11mo) and always went above and beyond whenever she had a free moment (laundry, dog...
Caroline C.
Deshanna R.
Narberth, PA
$25-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi Families,
Currently working as a training supervisor with the airlines here at PHL Airport. I'm currently seeking part-time/ as needed employment. I have experience working with elders, children (ages infants -up), and also those with special needs (autism, IDD, and etc). My schedule is flexible, weekends are negotiable. I...
Deshanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Desanna was a wonderful care giver. She treated my children with love and care. I never had to worry when I left them to go work because she made us feel so comfortable with her. my children loved her and the great energy she brought with her daily, "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keenya (pronounced keen-ya). I have 16 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Although I have worked in various settings, my specialty is Geriatrics. In addition to the services listed on my profile, I can administer insulin/other medications (oral, PEG tube), monitor vital signs, and perform...
Keenya can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"She is very intelligent. She holds herself to very high standards. She has an excellent work ethic. She is an innovative problem solver. She is a team player. She is efficient."
Bryan S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, Penn State Graduate/PA licensed occupational therapist assistant providing quality care for seniors. I have provided assistance with ADLs, ambulation and home therapy routines; medication reminders, transportation to appointments, house keeping, and meals as well as companionship. I have great references and have...
Sarah can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia
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"Sarah is very good about caring for her clients.
She has a nice way of having her clients follow her directions. She keeps family members advised regarding her client's actions when she is with them. I really enjoy having Sarah in my home taking care of my...
Elaine M.
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(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Well versed in cleaning tools and supplies. I have my own equipment or I can use yours. I have many years of personal experience and several months commercially. For this reason I try to be more accommodating in your preferences. I am also not opposed to off-peak hours for bookings if this helps you achieve your goals.
I am...
Joyce can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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"Not sure what we do without Joyce! She is so warm and always smiling. She has great energy. She will spend all day making sure our house is perfect. She really takes pride in her work and we are so grateful for all that she does for us. Our house is always spotless...
Pilar P.
Abby S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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"We hired Abby to help us with our newborn daughter. She was incredibly caring and kind. Ultimately we needed her in home more than her schedule would allow but we would highly recommend her to our friends and family. "
Jocelyn T.
Donna K.
Marcus Hook, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Personal Care, Doctor Appointments, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience in senior care. I cared for a brother and sister for 6 years. Took care of all of their personal needs, banking, phone calls, appointment setting, grocery shopping. Also handled all hiring of contractors for home repairs, lawn care, snow removal, etc. Experience dealing with hospice care, physical...
Donna can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
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"Donna took very good care of my mom for three years. She was extremely dependable and in all that time she never missed a day. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
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"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...
Karen R.
Alyssa K.
Ardmore, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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"Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...
Care member
Arianna H.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with:
-Cats, ages 1wk+
-Dogs, ages 4wk+
-Fish
-Turtles
-Geckos
I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with!
The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...
Arianna can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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"I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much...
Melissa P.
Shaunakay D.
Upper Darby, PA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 7 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care, dementia, companionship
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
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"Shaunakay took great care of my mother before she passed. She is fantastic and hands on in what she does. She is loving and very caring when it comes on to me and my mother. I will definitely recommend her to anyone that need services."
Care member
Daphnee J.
Philadelphia, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Meal Prep And Housekeeping, Full Time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had the pleasure of providing care and companionship to seniors for 15 years . I have experience in daily living skills, as well as more specialized care, such as Alzheimer's , Dementia. and Parkinson. I do assist clients with escort services to and from medical appointments, errands as well as social programs. I provide...
Daphnee can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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"Daphne is a lovely person and an excellent, responsible, trustworthy, knowledgeable and dependable care taker. She was more than a caretaker to our mom - Daphne was a friend and companion as well. Her kindness, generosity and support for our mom and family were...
Bonnie F.
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(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Victoria and I am a senior psychology major at West Chester University! I started babysitting when I was 14 for multiple families and children ranging from 0-14. I have 5 younger siblings so I have plenty of capability when it comes to taking care of multiple children at a time!
In high school, I took child...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!"
Kim G.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Swarthmore, PA
Lvonne M.
5.0
Lvonne watched my son for an entire weekend so I could go on a mini vacation that was long overdue. She kept me updated on my son, made sure he took his medication and always checked in with pics and videos. I would highly recommend anyone using her to babysit their child. Also my son has autism so...
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Ash H.
5.0
So happy we found Ash. She was on time, playful and very responsible with my girls who loved her. Will definitely have her sit for us again!
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Adrienne H.
5.0
Our family had came to a decision to bring our beloved uncle home and not put him in a facility. The search for a caregiver that we felt comfortable with and had a connection with was proving to be much harder then we thought. By chance, a friend had mentioned that she knew someone. She put me in...
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Melanie P.
5.0
Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!
- Carolyn S.
Taylor R.
5.0
Taylor is great! She is an excellent caregiver and I know that when I leave my daughter with Taylor she is going to safe, loved and engaged in age/development level appropriate activities.
- Ife G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Swarthmore, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Swarthmore, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Swarthmore, PA, 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 Swarthmore, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Swarthmore, PA is $14.00 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 Swarthmore, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Swarthmore, PA. 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 Swarthmore, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Swarthmore, PA, 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 Swarthmore, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Swarthmore, PA, 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.