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Find therapy dogs in Waukegan, IL that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Waukegan, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years

Therapy dogs in Waukegan, IL

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Lanesha G.


Waukegan, IL

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

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I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development, which led me to become a caregiver. With 20 years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of various ages and am adept at enforcing household rules. As a certified registered nurse and nursing assistant, I am also CPR-trained, ensuring the...
Lanesha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Gabriela O.


Waukegan, IL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as fun, shy at times, funny, and caring I like working with kids because I have worked with so many, from taking care of my brother to having internships at schools where I would help out little kids and care for them. Kids bring so much joy and they're really fun to be around they bring me a lot of...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Hope F.


Waukegan, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, House Cleaner, Available Weekdays .

I am available for childcare services, and taking care of the elderly. I assisted an elderly couple on a part-time basis. Husband is a veteran and wife has dementia.. I worked for a childcare learning center with infants up to and including preschool age. I have taught in a school district working with preschool up to middle...
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Ahmyah S.


Waukegan, IL

$26-28/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I am Ahmyah I am a full time Nanny with a break between 10a-3 p.m. just looking for something extra to keep me busy through out my day! I have had experience with cleaning houses since the age of 12 helping my mom and family members with there own cleaning business, Cleaning is my therapy! With such a busy lifestyles it's...
Ahmyah can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more

Miriah S.


Waukegan, IL

$27/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Passionate About Your Care!

Hello, my name is Miriah, I am passionate about helping others. I care for others as I would want my family or myself to be cared for. I am serious about my work but I still know how to keep the job fun! I got my certification for CNA and CPR in 2016. I worked as a temporary CNA during the Pandemic for about a year....
Miriah can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Amy L.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."

Laila H.

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Aquina C.


Zion, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Certified Caregiver

I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician CNA and soon to be LPN. Working with you or your loved one is a passion that I enjoy AND also Special needs. It's a career that I was born for and deeply enjoy. My job is to make your life easier. I provide a variety of services. I...
5.0
"If you're looking for someone with compassion, a heart for people, attention-to-detail, and a sense of humor, you've found it with Aquina!"

Kandia R.

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."

Irene K.

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Priscilla D.


Libertyville, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "

Darleena W.

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Claire K.


Gurnee, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi! My name is Claire and I am a Junior at the University of New Hampshire! I am in a six year Doctoral Occupational Therapy program and in the future want to work in pediatrics! At school, I work at the Child Study and Development Center in the toddler room. I have worked at Warren Special Recreation Association since I was 16...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Fe! I'm a 29-year-old mom to a wonderful 7-year-old daughter, and I bring warmth, expertise, and a deep passion for childcare. As a neurodiversity specialist and speech therapist, I have over 10 years of experience in education. Before moving to the U. S. two and a half years ago, I ran a neuroeducational center in...
Maria Fe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Patient, full of positive energy, educated, good listener, reliable. I have experience working with people with dementia and basic physical therapy skills. Love to cook and keep everything neat. Always on time and organized. Have 19 years of experience working at Lake Forest. All my references are from LF area and can be...
Yaroslava can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
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Nancy R.


Gurnee, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, Caring And Loves To Help In Any Way I Can.

Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
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Nancy R.


Gurnee, IL

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, Caring And Loves To Help In Any Way I Can.

Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
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Clare M.


Lake Bluff, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

ABA Technician At Centria Autism Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name's Clare and am a recent Graduate of Hope College with my bachelor's in social work.. I love spending time with kids, so I'm hoping to work at a school or an adoption agency in the future! I have plenty of babysitting experience under my belt and am currently a behavior technician at Centria Autism services. I would...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'm passionate about nurturing and educating young minds, and I've dedicated the last two decades of my life to being a childcare provider. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows me to connect with children on a profound level. My approach to childcare involves open communication...
Hello! Im Alyssa a podiatric medical student in the area. I have over 5 years of experience with past babysitting jobs and summer nanny experiences. I find joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rosalinda C.


North Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring & Outgoing Care Giver

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have been employed by a convent of retired Nuns as well as personal home care and hospice home for the elderly. My duties were bathing, feeding, light housekeeping, companionship, errands, meal prepped and administered medication as needed. I...
Rosalinda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Hello! My name is Serena and I am a student at Lake Forest College. I have been babysitting for four years and nannying for two years and am comfortable with ages 2 to 13. My current family consists of 3 girls, one 12-year-old and two 10-year-olds. I am a very organized and responsible person and enjoy, providing other services,...

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Waukegan, IL

Amy L.

5.0

Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her.

- Laila H.

Aquina C.

5.0

She is vey loving and care for whoever she is responsible for. She has a heart of Gold.

- Jessika H.

Laimute B.

5.0

Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her.

- Irene K.

Priscilla D.

5.0

Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom.

- Darleena W.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Waukegan, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.