Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Watsonville, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Watsonville, CA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Watsonville, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Watsonville, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Darlene and I have senior care and companion care experience.
I have been doing caregiving since July of (2015). I would love to help. I am certified to care for seniors through the county and through senior network services.
If you need any references I can provide those too.
I am a college grad, a...
5.0
"I really liked meeting Darlene. She was real sweet to my senior dog and aware of all the challenges seniors have finding dependable caregivers, understanding, easy to talk to and she encouraged me to post on Care.com."
Melanie R.
Kawthar C.
Watsonville, CA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi!
My name is Kawthar, and I am very passionate about providing care and service for your dearest furry friends. I live with 4 kids from ages 2-9, one Newfie, a chihuahua and two cats. From my year and a half of paid experience in pet sitting, I understand and respect that importance of placing your pets in reliable, safe, and...
Kawthar can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
I have years experience with providing in home care for terminally ill, elderly, dementia, youth with autism, and disabled clients. Managing medications, physical therapy, personal hygiene, bathing, bedside care, laundry, prepared and served meals, cleaning, shopping. Obtained CPR/First aid certification, gait belt, Alzheimer...
Kristen can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kristen is a sincere warm and friendly caring woman. She feels from her heart above all. "
Debi G.
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
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care
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,...
Melisa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Claudia B.
Watsonville, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Registered Nurse -short Term Or Extended,in Home, Hands On Experienced,compassionate Care.
5.0
(2)
35 plus years as a local homeowner and Registered Nurse, Certified Massage Therapist. I am seeking a part time, in home low acuity nursing position. I have a long varied work history in many areas of patient care -hospital/Acute, in home, eldercare, dementia management, Hospice, summer camp and infection control. Skilled,...
Claudia can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"Claudia is an on call employee of my small business. She has been an angel on our team for years. She is one of the few people I can always trust to show up and do her very best. She is a trusted asset to our operation. "
Billie T.
I have 6 years of experience in care giving
Services I provide include
light Housecleaning
picking up prescriptions
light laundry
eating assistance
cooking(no grocery shopping)
bathing and showering (assistance)
incontinence and toileting
companionship
Grisel can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
Hello there!
I've watched over my younger family members since I was in middle school and started getting paid for nannying at 16 (i'm 19 now). it seems like i've worked with kids for as long as I remember, and i've enjoyed every second!
Im currently a student, and in my way to get my B. A in biology and hopefully go into...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amanda R.
Watsonville, CA
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
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.
Amanda can also help with: Errands
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...
Melisa can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
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...
Angie R.
Watsonville, CA
$26-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for helping children learn and grow, which is why I'm excited to offer my childcare services. With three years of experience in childcare and a background in early childhood education, I'm prepared to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your children.
My calm and patient nature allows me to...
Sher H.
Watsonville, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have always had a passion for nurturing children. Having raised 2 of my own I'm now enjoying time with my 2 grandchildren. My career up until now has been focused on customer service but I am looking for a change and want to spend more time focused on my first love, children.
I had a passion early in life for childhood...
Sher can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Jasmina C.
Watsonville, CA
$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have raised 2 children of my own as well as taking care of younger cousins since an early age and part time babysitting for 2 years . I am currently working as a Physical Therapy assistant and looking for PM / after school child care . I am also available in the evenings . I am
responsible , well read, creative and fun .
Jasmina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
I have 25 years of experience in medical field , (hospitals , home health and skilled nursing settings )as a CNA and Physical Therapy Assistant. I am extremely dedicated to my clients , going above and beyond on daily basis to provide best care possible . Additionally I am easy going , fun to be around , a great cook and willing...
Jasmina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
My name is Yoli, I am 55 years old and a mother of two wonderful grown children and happily married. I have 6 years of experience helping and taking care of people in need of my services. My first experience in care taking was with my elderly parents and I rather enjoyed that nurturing time with them. I decided I really enjoyed...
Yolanda can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Gabriel D.
Aptos, CA
$16/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Extensive experience working with dogs from all walks of life. I have befriended anxious dogs who usually fear humans and earned the acceptance of aggressive dogs. I believe that it is important to take each dog's individual personality and preferences into account when caring for them. I offer a variety of pet services so don't...
Gabriel can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding & more
5.0
"Gabriel is INCREDIBLE. He raised the bar so high for pet care I'm worried we'll never like anybody else. Our Cavalier was so happy and clean at the end of every session.
Gabriel would do long walks and adventures - sometimes two a day!- and give him a bath. He...
Kelland S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"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 she has a very gentle demeanor, and I felt comfortable with her very early on. She is currently working with...
Diana W.
Christina C.
Aptos, CA
$14-29/hr
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate & loyal.
I like caring for seniors because I feel that caring for others is a part of our journey and a huge blessing to do so.
I'm looking for a job that I can utilize my skills & love for caring for others.
I started caring for seniors when I was 19 years old.
In my spare...
Hi everyone.
My name is Jill and I was born and raised in Covina, California. Prior to moving to Aptos 3 years ago, I was the care taker for 3 of my beloved family members. I gained a lot of experience with care-taking and personal assisting, and what I'm seeking is part-time work providing my skills to assist with the...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Watsonville, CA
Darlene S.
5.0
I really liked meeting Darlene. She was real sweet to my senior dog and aware of all the challenges seniors have finding dependable caregivers, understanding, easy to talk to and she encouraged me to post on Care.com.
- Melanie R.
Kristen U.
5.0
Kristen is a kind caring compassionate person who goes the extra mile for others.
- Janet H.
Claudia B.
5.0
Claudia is an on call employee of my small business. She has been an angel on our team for years. She is one of the few people I can always trust to show up and do her very best. She is a trusted asset to our operation.
- Billie T.
Gabriel D.
5.0
Gabriel is INCREDIBLE. He raised the bar so high for pet care I'm worried we'll never like anybody else. Our Cavalier was so happy and clean at the end of every session.
Gabriel would do long walks and adventures - sometimes two a day!- and give him a bath. He also helped pick up and drop off our...
- Kelland S.
Julia L.
5.0
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 she has a very gentle demeanor, and I felt comfortable with her very early on. She is currently working with me part time. Very happy with her.
- Diana W.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Watsonville, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Watsonville, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Watsonville, CA is $21.62 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 Watsonville, CA?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Watsonville, CA receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Watsonville, CA help with?
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.
Ratings for Watsonville, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Watsonville, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.