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Hi, I am Julia and I am 24 years old. I Have experience working in a school system as a paraprofessional educator, working with both mainstream and special education student. I also have experience working for the Department of Developmental services on a seasonal basis and working in the ABA field as a behavior Technician. I...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
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: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shannon is a very reliable and dependable caregiver. She is compassionate and has a great work ethic. If you're looking for someone to provide excellent care for your loved one I would 100% recommend her."
Alivia K.
Kathleen M C.
North Stonington, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services, limited lifting and transferring, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, conversation and etc. I am flexible with my hours and will do overnights.
My hobbies include cribbage, yoga, crocheting, gardening and Zumba, to...
Kathleen M can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kathy helped care for my mom recently. She was very kind and gentle with her. It was only for a short time but we are very appreciative of her help."
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Krystel P.
Hope Valley, RI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an enthusiastic, trustworthy, friendly and animal lover who enjoys helping others. I provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including workday check-ins, feedings, litterbox, cage and kennel cleaning, baths/brush, walks and overnight care.
I'll treat your home with respect, I'll send texts, photos, and video...
Krystel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
My ideal position is a live in companion. I can help with transportation services, errands/shopping, light home chores, and cooking.
Vanessa can also help with: Live-in home care
Summer G.
Moosup, CT
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My objective is to find a job where I can practice and forward my dream of becoming a Professional Makeup Artist. At this time I am looking for any job that could help me on my feet!
Highly motivated and responsible outgoing person, with a strong work ethic, seeking full-time or part-time employment to gain valuable real-world...
Summer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello, My name is Cassandra and I have been a licensed CNA for over 20 years. I am not only very experienced in care giving but love what I do! Helping others is very rewarding on many levels. I have a new vehicle so transportation is reliable. I live in Westerly RI and I am willing to travel up to 30 miles. My schedule is...
Cassandra can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hannah S.
Jewett City, CT
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I am looking for a reliable job where I can show my housekeeping skills and attention to detail. I have over a years experience providing cleaning services to a client that I was caring for in her home. My duties included doing the laundry, cleaning up after meals in the kitchen and eating area, vacuuming, mopping the...
Hannah can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, window washing, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
Cindy B.
Windham, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have many years experience as a CNA, hospice, physical therapy. I am a very hard worker, compassionate, reliable and outgoing. I have many references . Please consider me for this .position. Look forward to speaking with you. Thank You, Cindy.
Cindy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Miss Cindy goes above & beyond her expectations, having her in our families life has been a true blessing.
She is modest and trustworthy, a person who always puts others before herself. This woman can easily work with humans of all ages and individual needs."
Emily M.
Kaleigh S.
North Franklin, CT
$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
I am a reliable college student. I provide dog sitting and walking services and just dropping in to play with them for 30 minutes. I provide dog sitting services at my house where I have 2 cats and a dog. I am looking to grow my knowledge and provide your animals with the extra love or attention that your busy life may not...
Kaleigh can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Absolutely live animals and it shoes in her actions. She is very dependable and punctual and will make sure your animals are well taken care of."
Tristy H.
5.0
(1)
I am able to provide pet care in your own home. I have experience with dogs of a variety of breeds, cats, and small animals. I myself have a cat, a Lab/Husky Mix, and Australian Shepard puppy, and two rats. I can provide services of feeding, walking, litter box/cage cleaning, and light grooming (brushing, etc.)
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
Matthew R.
Wakefield, RI
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for pets for over 25 years in their homes and mine. My family and I love animals, especially dogs. We do doggie daycare in our home, which has almost an acre fenced in the backyard. I also provide daily dog walks and in-home visits, as well as overnights in our home and pet-taxi services.
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(2)
I have an Associates Degree in Gerontology (Social Services for Elderly) and worked in a nursing home as well as private duty aide for the Ct. Social Service Department. I grew up around seniors as my parents ran a private nursing home when I was a child. In the early sixties I had more Grandparents than I could imagine and they...
Marie can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my father. She made that loss bearable for my father who suffers from dementia. During her time with us, she was a kind,...
Dorothy A.
Amanda O.
North Kingstown, RI
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER
& home organizer/ cleaner
My names Amanda, I am 29 years old. I have over seven years of experience working with children. I worked at a daycare for over 4 years, and became a lead teacher in the toddler room. I currently work as a home base therapy worker HBTS. If your not sure what...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is kind, caring, compassionate, and patient. She literally changed our lives with the level of care she gave our son (who has special needs). I cannot recommend her enough!!! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Giovanna. I've been in the cleaning business for the past 12 years. My main job currently is being a maid in Watch Hill, RI. I'm looking for a job 1 day a week. I bring all my own supplies/vacuum. If you're looking for organizing, it's my FAVORITE. I'm a huge animal person and own 2 large breed dogs myself so...
Giovanna can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"She is so nice and did a great job too. "
Angel B.
5.0
(1)
I am 20 years old, Right now I am currently a BT (behavior technician) at InBloom autism services. I am working on obtaining my RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification. Previously, I was a daycare teacher working at multiple centers for two years. I have 4+ years of experience, caring for children between the ages of...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I think she’s great. She helps babysit my nephew all the time and you can tell she enjoys what she does. She. Always thinking of buying things for the kids she watches and always thinks of ways to make them happy"
Care member
4.0
(1)
I have 10 plus years of Senior care experience. I can help with Anything needed. Including Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning.
Kristy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
4.0
"Kristy was professional to work with, experienced, prompt, and dependable. We would hire her again. "
Michael S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were 100% comfortable leaving our children with Arielle. She easily connected with our 7yo while also navigating the chaos of our toddler and infant smoothly. Arielle is a breeze to communicate with. She was punctual and dependable. I would highly recommend...
Megan B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Voluntown, CT
Shannon P.
5.0
She was amazing. Kind, considerate and a pleasure to be around. We all loved her
- Suzanne O.
Kathleen M C.
5.0
Kathy helped care for my mom recently. She was very kind and gentle with her. It was only for a short time but we are very appreciative of her help.
- Care member
Cindy B.
5.0
Cindy is a Very sweet and outgoing person and patient advocate. Personable and outgoing caregiver as well. I would trust her to take care of any of my beloved family members, and at any age - infant to elderly!
- Kristen A.
Kaleigh S.
5.0
Absolutely live animals and it shoes in her actions. She is very dependable and punctual and will make sure your animals are well taken care of.
- Tristy H.
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 Voluntown, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Voluntown, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Voluntown, 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 Voluntown, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Voluntown, CT is $15.00 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 Voluntown, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Voluntown, 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 Voluntown, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Voluntown, 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 Voluntown, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Voluntown, 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.