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Find therapy dogs in Waukee, IA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Waukee, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years

Therapy dogs in Waukee, IA

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Matracea but I go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Teaching was not always my first career choice. My whole life I wanted to be a vet, so pet care services allow me to get the best of both worlds. I have grown up around animals and I am comfortable...
Matracea can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive and Loving Critter Care

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Lisa (Mary) is a fantastic pet sitter! We have hired her several times, and will continue to do so, to care for our dog and cat. She feeds, walks, plays with and loves on our boys and they really like her. She was even able to care for our furries on short notice...

Jessica N.

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Hailey J.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

How Full Time Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailey and I'm 29 years old currently a SAHM with 3 young boys. I have years of experience with children! I cared for my aunts 3 young boys for several years and have had two full time nanny jobs. I also did volunteer work at a Resource Center in downtown Des Moines that I have been passionate about I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Amy S.


Madrid, IA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Quality Cleaning For You To Spend More Quality Time!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Amy! I have been a housekeeping professional for 2 years and have experience maintaining pristine appearances My services include but are not limited to dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, laundry, organizing, and general room cleaning. I am committed to providing a quality service that consistently...
Amy can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Amy goes out of her way to make you happy. She found storage solutions that I had never considered before, she cleaned and organized the silverware drawer, she even cleaned my toaster oven! I would never expect her to do this every time, but after this initial...

Kate O.

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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shelley. Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I'm a 45-year-old Advanced Nurse assistant/ Hospice Aide and Homecare provider with over 25 years experience. I have achieved a wide variety of different skills through several positions in the medical field such as: Dementia/Alzheimer's care, End of life care(...
Shelley can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's...

Elizabeth N.

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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Compassion And Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I was the primary caretaker for both of my elderly parents until they passed. I have a deep love for the elderly and great respect . My children have all graduated and my time has freed up and I would love to contribute in any way I can. My father had Alzheimer's and my mother was bedridden for quite a while so I have a...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, transportation, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Mary has been a Godsend ! She is very very reliable and our mother loves her ! Mary has given us the much needed break we have needed. She is sweet and very kind. She has a great understanding of dementia and the aging processes. "

Lisa M.

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Edith M.


Des Moines, IA

$18-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Edith. I'm an independent housekeeper. I enjoy cleaning for different families. I'm reliable and punctual. I'm known for my thorough and detailed work. I clean from top to bottom. That includes ceiling fans, baseboards, kitchen cabinets and much more! Don't just take my word for it, please ask for my...
Edith can also help with: Dusting, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"I recently hired Edith through care.com, and I couldn’t be more happy with her services. She is always on time, efficient, and friendly. "

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I did volunteer service at the Christian Opportunity Center for six months working with and helping high school students and adults with mental and physical disabilities. It was honestly the highlight of my week to get to go every Thursday and know I was helping and making a difference to someone.
5.0
"Look no further! I can't say enough! My fur babies that live in a small bubble, were looking for her after we arrived home! She more than sits, she cares and reads them. Reach out to me for recommendation. Will be using in the future ."

Tamara D.

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Sonya S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 2019 graduate of the University of Iowa and a 2022 graduate of St. Ambrose University. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation and a minor in psychology from Iowa and a doctorate in occupational therapy from St. Ambrose. I have several years of experience with children of all ages. I worked...
Sonya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sonya was fantastic with our boys! She was on time, understood what we expected and followed through. She even did the dishes after making dinner, something I totally didn't expect or ask of her. Our son said he likes her and would like her to come back. We feel...

Jessica N.

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."

Ashraf Q.

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Jenna S.


Des Moines, IA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Assistant

I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with a background in working with the geriatric and pediatric populations. I love spending time with my family, friends and pets. My hobbies include singing, reading, traveling, and writing. I'm exploring other options outside of the healthcare world that will still allow me to use my skills...
Jenna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Stephanie M.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years caring for elderly and special needs in group homes and facilities. I worked as a CNA for 3 years and am currently working full time with Unity Point at Home as an occupational therapy assistant. In August 2024 I will be returning to school to get my doctorate in Occupational Therapy as well.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Kealey V.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kealey!

Hi I'm Kealey! I graduated from ISU with a degree in child adult and family services in 2018. I have babysat/nannied/worked in schools/worked in daycare/interned in a therapy center, and have 10+ years of experience! I'm currently nannying with an amazing family and I'm just looking to pick up some babysitting gigs on the side!
Kealey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Emily and I am an enthusiastic animal lover with a big heart for all creatures great and small. While I may not have any professional pet sitting experience, growing up my family almost always had pets and l currently have a pup of my own at home. I have personal experience with the following pets- fish,...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Megan P.


Des Moines, IA

$13/hr8 yrs exp

Graduate Student Childcare Provider

I am currently in graduate school at Des Moines University for occupational therapy. I have a wide range of experience with children who have developmental delays or disabilities along with the autism spectrum and mental health disorders. My passions are being outside, cooking, doing crafts and learning!
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Dementia care ALDs
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Grace S.


Norwalk, IA

$8-16/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Lover

I did a similar service called in Arizona for a few months. I have always owned lots pets growing up and love animals so much!
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, boarding
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Kaitlyn D.


Ankeny, IA

$8-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there! I am Kaitlyn. I am a dog lover and have two of my own (Peralta and Bessie). I have provided some pet sitting before, and I know how hard it can feel when you have to leave your pet - whether that is going to work or going on vacation. I strive to provide the best service possible with as many updates and pictures of...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
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Lindsey E.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

SLP Grad Student & Fun Babysitter:)

Hello! My Name is Lindsey! I graduated from BYU and am currently in the Speech-Language Pathology masters program at the University of Utah. I am student clinician, and have lots of experience planning performing speech/ language therapy treatment with little ones. I am an expert on child cognitive, language, and speech...
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Laci V.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as energetic, a positive optimistic I like caring for seniors because I have a lot of love to give and they need it. I'm looking for a job that has flexibility I started caring for seniors when covid hit and saw how our loved ones were being treated. In my spare time, I like to kayak and care...
Laci can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Waukee, IA

Mary L.

5.0

Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a special needs dog that wasn't the...

- Corrie R.

Hailey J.

5.0

Hailey is very friendly and likable.

- Laura D.

Amy S.

5.0

Amy goes out of her way to make you happy. She found storage solutions that I had never considered before, she cleaned and organized the silverware drawer, she even cleaned my toaster oven! I would never expect her to do this every time, but after this initial cleaning I will definitely have her...

- Kate O.

Shelley N.

5.0

Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's care team within the first hour of her...

- Elizabeth N.

Mary G.

5.0

Mary is amazing. She started assisting with the care of my elder mother about 2 months ago. She is very flexible. So compassionate and kind. She works hard to make sure my mom is comfortable and helps with things around the house without being asked. I would highly recommend Mary.

- Beth O.

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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Waukee, IA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.