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Daphne G.
Verona, NJ
$19-24/hr
College student providing friendly home cleaning and care service for general maintenance and touching up. Experienced living in a very unclean college house, so I know what you need to feel comfortable and secure in your living space!
Daphne can also help with: Window washing, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
Breezy P.
Verona, NJ
$20-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
Positive & Loving Caregiver Available Part-Time Or Full-Time
Hello! My name is Brianne but feel free to call me Breezy. I am an educated, happy and caring person looking to provide care-giving services to families in need. I have extensive experience in babysitting children between the ages of newborn- 8 years old. I also have experience in caring for multiple children at one time....
Breezy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had 6 dogs in my entire life and I have been caring for dogs more than half my life now I truly love it. If could go back I would of been a veterinarian I would work for free however, I have felt this calling to care for those who don't have a voice. I took care of my dog mara for over a year where I administered insulin...
Arlene can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Jennifer M.
Newark, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I'm a college graduate planning on returning to school for a Masters in Art Therapy. I have years of experience with childcare, senior care and housekeeping. I am patient, upbeat and reliable. I also have excellent references!
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
5.0
"Jennifer provided in-home hospice (end of life) care to my Mother-in-law in September of 2016. My MIL liked her a lot and Jen was always willing to do anything to ensure her comfort. During the screening process, although she was not as experienced as some of the...
Peter C.
Melissa C.
Bloomfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I have been an animal lover my entire life. I provide pet sitting and care services IN YOUR HOME! My goal is to provide peace of mind to pet parents and a caring and fun experience for your pet(s) while you are away for work, vacation or a hobby. I am an excellent alternative to boarding, your pet(s)...
Melissa can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Melissa is a great dog walker. My dog loves her and she always leaves me a note to let me know how the walk went and that she played with him and gave him treats."
Lisa B.
Celia M.
Carlstadt, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 20 years' experience working in private homes providing housekeeping services as well as a home health aide. I'm seeking an opportunity in housekeeping services. I have experience in high end buildings which include assisting in private events and philanthropic gatherings as well as liaison with outside vendors. I'm an...
Celia can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cecila is a very hard worker. She gives 100% to everything she does. She's extremely punctual and an asset to anyone who she works for."
Liz L.
Erin G.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
5.0
(4)
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal
Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jen worked for my family by caring for my mom from 2012 through 2019. Ms. Jen would travel with us back and forth from NJ to FL, I don't know how I would have weathered caring for my mom with out Ms. Jen.
She was a tremendous blessing, she cared for my moms needs...
Miriam M.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love the children. I am a good person, friendly and a collaborator. I have a lot of patience. I am a physical therapist in my country Colombia but I worked as physical therapy aide in this country, and I like helping people!
Nurys can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...
Nancy B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ yrs private & hospital settings medical experience, I'm comfortable with wound care, medication administration, physical therapy if need and or adjustments with clients. I'm patient, easy going, compassionate, energetic, vibrant, motivated, organized, efficient friendly and comfortable with Pets. Home health license,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Elizabeth was absolutely amazing. I had a very last minute need that she was able to accommodate. Not only that she was able to prepare meals, care for my disabled dog, run errands, and a variety of other things that I am incredibly grateful for. She’s smart, into...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, patient, energetic caretaker available to provide individuals in need of assistance with self care, meal preparation, medication reminder, housekeeping, laundry, transportation to doctor appointments, errands, odd jobs etc. My background includes many years experience working in the rehabilitation department of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family was fortunate to have found Jackie as it is hard to find good reliable people. She is a quick learner and adapted well into my parents lifestyle and needs. She is caring and very attentive to my parents who both have medical problems. Dependable and...
Macy M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Euzilene, an experienced house cleaner who has been in the business for over 10 years. I'm reliable and hardworking individual who takes great pride in delivering the best customer service. I'm also an independent worker who is always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. You won't regret to have me...
5.0
"Euzaline arrived on time, was very pleasant, and very focused on cleaning my apartment. She was very thorough and it is very fresh and clean now! Highly recommend! We will have her back every week!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nurys and I have been an active care giver for 10 plus years. I can be described as a compassionate and understanding person. I pride myself in my job and perform it with the upmost responsibility. Taking care of others is truly a calling of mine as I love to spend quality time with others engaging in everyday...
Nurys can also help with: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, errands
5.0
"Had Nurys on several occasions and always satisfied with her!"
Care member
Alexandra S.
Rutherford, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently looking for a part time position in the Rutherford, NJ area as I am currently working a full time job from 5am-2 p.m. M-F. Looking for a position around the following times and days: 3:00PM/3:30PM-5:30/6:00 p.m. 2-3 times a week (days are flexible). Starting the end of March.
Background: I currently have 11 years of...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra was amazing with my daughter. She was always on time and almost never called and said she couldn't come. On the rare occasion she did she always let me know in advance so I could make other arrangements. She took such good care of my daughter and is such...
Julie F.
Donna H.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Certified Home Health Aide, responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services, while assisting with medication. Provide caring companionship, promoting excellent in clients care in accordance with each client. Dementia care provider. dependable and reliable. discuss what time are available to fit client...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very nice, patient and professional.
Donna is also very reliable."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! Gloria here, a charismatic woman who loves to laugh with friends. In college my GPA was never below a 3. 5 life got tough & couldn't finish, hopefully this job will help me do so. Up to date with (flu/Tdap), no criminal background, don't smoke, pet friendly- in my family we've had parrots, cats, fish, dogs all sizes....
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She's amazing ! She takes care of my 3 boys which are ages 9,5,1 ! She is always on time, she is very reliable and takes excellent care of my kids especially last minute. She has been caring for my kids for years now and I don't trust anyone but her. I definitely...
Yocasta P.
4.5
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Margaret is an excellent home health aide who always goes above and beyond the call of duty"
Amanda P.
Jacqueline A.
Belleville, NJ
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 59years old and I have 20 years experience working with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. I am a certified H. H. A / P. C. A , certified Occupational therapy aide and certified in Dementia care.
I have worked with patients who required total care. And also with those who needed a little assistance and or...
Jacqueline can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Jacqueline A for a number of years, she is honest, caring and put the well being of her patients above everything. Even though it’s a job I have seen first hand the love, patience and care that she gives."
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Verona, NJ
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer provided in-home hospice (end of life) care to my Mother-in-law in September of 2016. My MIL liked her a lot and Jen was always willing to do anything to ensure her comfort. During the screening process, although she was not as experienced as some of the others, we could see that Jen...
- Peter C.
Melissa C.
5.0
We hired Melissa for dog walking help when our son was a few months old and we needed help taking our dog out in the afternoons. She was always so easy to work with, always on time, polite and friendly. It was evident she loves dogs and our dog loved her. We trusted her in our home when we weren't...
- David S.
Celia M.
5.0
Cecila is a very hard worker. She gives 100% to everything she does. She's extremely punctual and an asset to anyone who she works for.
- Liz L.
Jennifer B.
5.0
You could not ask for a better care giver than Jennifer. She is smart, compassionate and has a personality well suited to care giving. She has made many good suggestions to help my mother live safely in her home. You cannot do any better Jennifer!
- Care member
Olivia M.
5.0
Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper
- Former Member A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Verona, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Verona, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Verona, 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 Verona, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Verona, NJ is $19.50 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 Verona, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Verona, 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 Verona, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Verona, 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 Verona, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Verona, 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.