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Guadalupe A.

Watsonville, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have extensive experience caring for children, including supporting my nephew who was diagnosed with autism as a baby. I helped care for him throughout his early years, often attending his speech and physical therapy sessions and chaperoning during his time in TK and kindergarten. These experiences taught me patience and...
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Joyful And Patient Sitter

Watsonville, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
personal care
live-in home care
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I love to cook and have a lot of patience. I can adjust to any environment and can be trained for a different service as well. I am a pre-nursing student with a AS in health science and liberal arts
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Personal Assistant

Watsonville, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Hello my name is Melisa. If you need assistance for your loved one I am able to help around the home, meal prep, getting groceries, dropping off or picking up a prescription from the pharmacy, picking up general items from the store then I am just a phone call away. If you live in Santa Cruz County around Watsonville, Aptos,...
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Kenia B.'s Photo

Watsonville, CA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello!! I believe i am a great candidate for senior care! I worked for a in home agency for 5 years , I did all services. Bathing, cleaning, medicine, transfers, etc.
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Amanda R.'s Photo

Watsonville, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Errands
I have 3 years experience with care giving and I am looking to work anytime fridays for now. I have some knowledge in dementia. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Also, I can do medication reminder. I am also enrolled in IHSS. Fully vaccinated and have the booster shot.
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Watsonville, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from infants to teenagers. I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for kids to learn and grow. I truly enjoy helping families by offering reliable and caring babysitting services, and I'm always committed to making sure children...
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Personal Shopper

Watsonville, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
Hello my name is Melisa and available to do housekeeping in the mornings. Anything from doing laundry, cleaning any part your home, organizing your home. Life is getting busier by the day and we have all these errands to get done. This is where I come in and alleviate some of the to do things off your list. If you live in Santa...
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Personal Shopper

Watsonville, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Life is getting busier by the day and we have all these errands to get done. This is where I come in and alleviate some of the to do things off your list. If you just don't have time or need assistance with running basic errands like getting groceries, dropping off or picking up a prescription from the pharmacy, picking up...
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Watsonville, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Errands
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. For six years, I've been providing reliable care and support to families like yours. I offer home health services, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and assistance with physical activity. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate...
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Watsonville, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Errands
dementia
meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Jocelyn, and I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valparaiso University, completed on August 1, 2025. I am currently a Certified Nursing Assistant with three years of hands-on experience in providing compassionate care to seniors. As I prepare for my board exams and transition into my...
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Light cleaning
errands
personal care
transportation
meal prep
I grew up with my grandmother and learned to appreciate and value this population. I also learned to provide assistance with daily chores and meal preparation. I have since held positions where I worked either directly with (personal care assistant) or close to the elderly. I did go through CNA and HHA training but because I...
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CNA Is In My DNA.

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over 20 years of experience, I provide all aforementioned services with a positive attitude and caring demeanor, you will never find a harder working employee than I. Additionally, I will always be ready to go above and beyond.

Diana W. says "What a pleasure to meet Julia. She has been so patient and kind working with me. She is dependable and on time, but the thing I like most about her, is...

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Caring, Creative K-8 Tutor

Aptos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Currently only available for online tutoring . Masters in Education with specialization in English. Tutoring in elementary and middle school all subjects. Need executive functioning coaching for your high school student? Habit formation? Anxiety ? Ask me about my coaching services. Preschool and ESL certifications and many...
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Freedom, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Caring for animals is more than a job; it's a passion. With three years of experience providing pet sitting and walking services, I treat every dog and cat as if they were my own. I prioritize their comfort and happiness by ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I manage high-energy breeds with active play and...
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Aromas, CA

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$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Arianna I am 19 years old. I have a handful of experience caring for all ages ranging from new born to elderly, I have 7 siblings that I babysit as well my 6-month-old niece. My experience with young children has taught me how to engage them in fun, educational activities while also maintaining clear boundaries...
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Moss Landing, CA

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I have some experience with pet sitting. I am very passionate about pets. I provide a range of services like walking, feeding, boarding, etc.
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Companion And CNA

Freedom, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Karina. I began working as a caregiver in 2017 and since then my passion has grown to keep offering service to the senior community. In addition, I have experience caring for dementia clients, Parkinson's clients, insulin dependent, hospice clients, bed-bounds clients and so forth.
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Gerard E.'s Photo

Salinas, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have 14 years of experience as a nursing assistant at Skilled Nursing Facility/ Medical Center and 12 yrs doing Private Caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services for Doctor's Appointments, Managing Appointments, Managing Medicines, Taking them out driving around, Helping and assisting in physical Exercises, Taking...

Care Member says "Gerard is a dependable and experienced caregiver. He has helped care for my 81-year old father. He is a pleasure to work with and we feel fortunate to...

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Experienced And Caring Caregiver Available

Castroville, CA

3.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
respite care
live-in home care
I'm a very experienced caregiver. I have been working for female and male clients. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's, diabetics, stroke, MS, Quad, cancer, hospice I can do transfers, bathing, assist with feeding, personal care, tube feeding, medication reminder, wound care, bowel program n incontinent care, physical...

Dianne E. says "I was in need of a morning caregiver for my husband, who is in the late stages of dementia. I needed someone I could count on for reliability &...

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Wendy A.'s Photo

Salinas, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
For the past 26 years, I have worked as a care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within their care facility as a DSP. I have worked in all aspects of their lives. I performed ADLs (activities for daily living), including feeding, bathing, dressing,...

Jessica A. says "Wendy cared for my mother during the last six months of her life as she battled Parkinson's and dementia, and we could not have asked for a more genuine,...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.36/hr as of December 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Watsonville, CA

Therapy Dogs in Watsonville, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Julia L.

What a pleasure to meet Julia. She has been so patient and kind working with me. She is dependable and on time, but the thing I like most...

- Diana W.

Gerard E.

Gerard is a dependable and experienced caregiver. He has helped care for my 81-year old father. He is a pleasure to work with and we feel...

- Care member

Patra H.

I was in need of a morning caregiver for my husband, who is in the late stages of dementia. I needed someone I could count on for...

- Dianne E.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Watsonville, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Watsonville, CA, 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 Watsonville, CA is $21.36 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 Watsonville, CA. 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 Watsonville, CA, 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 Watsonville, CA, 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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