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Ivette A.

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Ivette, and I have experience working as a dedicated aide in a middle school. I am now offering childcare services and would love the opportunity to help your family. I genuinely enjoy working with children-whether it's playing games, going to the park, or simply ensuring they're safe and happy. I have a...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience working with kids as a camp counselor and assistant art teacher, where I developed patience and creativity. I also have strong customer service skills from working in busy food service environments, which taught me how to stay calm and communicate effectively under pressure. I'm confident, adaptable, and eager...
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Re'ann I'm a sophomore Helath science major at Howard University currently looking for a part time position! I have years of experience in retail, childcare, senior care and food service. I also am very familiar with cleaning services!! If you have any question please feel free to reach out. Thank you!
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Patient Psychology Student

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I'm a graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology getting my PsyD in Clinical Psychology. After graduation, I hope to use my skills as a licensed psychologist to help kids with special needs get the therapy they need. I've had lots of experience working with special needs kids including volunteering with...
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Residential House Cleaner With 3 Years Of Experience

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Adept to working for families seeking extra help around the house! I work a full time job but am looking for extra hours to provide quality and consistent cleaning services! I have worked with my family in residential cleaning jobs for 3+ years, have 10+ years of customer service, and 5+ years of organizational skills.
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
Organization
Hi! My name is Lina, and I take great pride in providing thorough, reliable, and friendly service. I'm detail-oriented, organized, and always strive to create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for every home I care for. I understand the importance of trust and consistency when it comes to caring for someone's home,...
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Childcare Provider/ Postpartum Doula

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...

Care Member says "Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she...

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Washington, DC

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I am a 21-year-old Psychology student at GWU and have been taking care of kids for approximately 6 years! Not only have I taken many courses in child development, but I am also trained in CPR services for individuals of all ages. Last summer I worked as an assistant teacher at a Montessori school where I took care of a...
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Nanny/ Babysitter

Washington, DC

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am available for date night and evening positions. Caring for children has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up with siblings and many cousins whom I enjoyed babysitting for and watching grow up. I have an MA in Counseling Psychology and Creative Arts Therapies, which included several classes in child development and...
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Mimi

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
Before the pandemic I was working at a catholic school cafeteria as a manager and a server for nine years. I can provide a reference. Since March 2021 I worked with five families with contracts varying from 2 month to a year and half. I have excellent references/reviews from all families. So far, I have worked with babies...
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Tutoring And Babysitting Services

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Alicia. I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in History with a minor in Social Work in 2021 and am now pursuing my Master's in Social Work. My passion for education and love of children has enabled me to successfully tutor children in English and History since 2018 both virtually and in person. I am also...
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I Am Dedicated To Offering High Quality Cleaning Services, Satisfaction Well-being Of My Customers

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
move-out cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
My name is Dagui, and I am a professional cleaning specialist. I have a degree in gastronomy and also training in cleaning. With many years of experience in all types of cleaning and training as a professional chef, we offer quality, responsibility, organization, trust, punctuality, and professionalism, reliable service, clear...
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Compassionate Companion

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
errands
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. And other tasks as necessary
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Experienced housekeeper in addition to caregiver to the elderly. Very dependable, detail oriented and hard working. Can clean large houses independently or with a cleaning service.
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Washington, DC

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello families! My name is Joy, and I bring over 7 years of experience supporting typically developing children and children with autism and other developmental needs across home, school, and clinical settings. I began my work in 2018 at a school serving both neurodiverse and typically developing children and have since worked...
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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey there! Looking for a flexible, knowledgeable and passionate care professional to assist you and your family? Look no further :) I have a background in infant and child development, psychology and passion for caring for others. I'm looking for a part time position in a role where I can help an individual or family to...

Hope F. says "Love her! She has been great for my daughter!"

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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I worked as an Au pair for 2 years and a nanny for 4 years, so wanted to do something new. I have a meal-prep service 1. I'll go to your house and do the meal preparation for the family. 2. I'll clean, prep and organize the fridge, so everything is set for the next service. 3. We'll work on with diet goals, I have my own...
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
General room cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
Hi! I'm Dre'On, a dedicated and detail-oriented cleaning professional with a passion for creating clean, organized, and refreshing spaces. With years of experience in residential and commercial cleaning, I specialize in providing reliable, thorough, and customized cleaning services to meet your unique needs. From deep cleaning...
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Home Health Aide Available Almost Anytime I'm Not On Another Job.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
home modification
dementia
personal care
Hello my name is David. I have worked a little bit of everything including hospice, patient care, advocate, companionship, IDD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, heart issues, COPD, Parkinson's, deaf, blind, young and old. The list goes on and on. Id love to help you and your family member out in any time of need. Let me know how I...

Julie M. says "David is one of a kind. To have the opportunity to know him is a blessing. My Mom hired David to care for my 26-year-old, handicapped brother. We hit the...

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Over 6 years of child care services. Friendly, empathetic and caring personality. I take a different approach with all my kids to best fit each encounter. Safety and satisfaction guaranteed!

Dana M. says "We posted a job and she responded promptly. We needed her to run an errand for a senior adult, and she did everything as asked. Excellent communication and...

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  • 256 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.31/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.8

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Therapy Dogs in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 256 listed therapy dogs

Vernae R.

Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am...

- Care member

Kathryn S.

Love her! She has been great for my daughter!

- Hope F.

David R.

David is one of a kind. To have the opportunity to know him is a blessing. My Mom hired David to care for my 26-year-old, handicapped...

- Julie M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Washington, DC

To find a therapy dog near you in Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC is $22.31 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 Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC, 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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