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60 therapy dogs are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rossy, I'm a full-time Nanny with my own transportation with an excellent driving record I am hard-working, caring, and very responsible. I have more than 13 years of childcare experience with young toddlers and infants, I also have great experience with arts and crafts, educational activities, outdoor...
Rossy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"It is with pleasure that I write this letter of reference on behalf of Rossy. Rossy has been looking after my daughter at a day care center since she was 3 months old. Over the past two years, I've seen my daughter grow and thrived both physically and socially...
Susan L.
4.9
(19)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been caring for children for over 10 years and have been volunteering at my church's nursery and children's ministry caring for little ones, regularly while the parents are at service. I love being around the little ones and get great satisfaction knowing that I help make households happier and run smoother due to my...
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"What a great experience! Can't say enough good things about Vera. We were so happy with her professionalism and true caring nature. Our daughter had a blast and we knew she was in good hands while we were in town for a wedding weekend. Vera went out of her way to...
Rachel W.
Stephanie M.
Yonkers, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
"Hi - My name is Stephanie and I'm a college graduate w a BA in Human Services. I'm currently attending Lehman college to pursue a Nursing Career. Nannying is part of my everyday life. As the eldest daughter, I cared for both my siblings and cousins. Throughout college, I nannied full time for two wonderful little girls. Once...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie has babysat for us and we had a great experience. We asked to interview her in-person and she drove to our house just to chat. The next day she came to babysit and was super punctual (and flexible when we were a half-an hour late). She took care of a 2, 4...
Cassandra S.
Jill N.
Tenafly, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I am Jill ! I am a reliable, kind, creative and fun person with caretaking experience as a babysitter and camp counselor. I absolutely love working with kids acting as a caretaker, friend and warm addition to their support system. In addition to nannying, I also can provide tutoring services, run errands or do other...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love’d Jill. She was reliable, engaging and fun. My kids (9 and 8) report that she was never on her phone and she always had fun activities planned. "
Care member
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Hello! My name is Yuri and I have experience providing high-quality cleaning services for various types of properties, including homes, offices, apartments, and luxury mansions.
I am passionate about creating clean, organized, and inviting spaces, and I pride myself on my attention to detail and efficiency. My services...
Yuri can also help with: Organization, carpet cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal
Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jen worked for my family by caring for my mom from 2012 through 2019. Ms. Jen would travel with us back and forth from NJ to FL, I don't know how I would have weathered caring for my mom with out Ms. Jen.
She was a tremendous blessing, she cared for my moms needs...
Miriam M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, parents! Are you in need of a trustworthy and caring babysitter for your little ones while you head to the gym, run errands, or enjoy a date night?
Look no further! As a dedicated parent to a 13-year-old, I understand the importance of finding reliable childcare. With years of experience, I offer a safe and nurturing...
Melinda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I Hired Melinda as a last minute sitter to Stay with my 9yo daughter on a Saturday night. I had never used her before but she had been recommended from one of my daughters classmates parents. Melinda was very open to answer any questions that I had and made sure to...
Nicole M.
Miguel G.
Yonkers, NY
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver companion with more than 10 years of experience serving chronically ill patients and patients with neurodegenerative diseases. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. Passionate about elder care. Provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Passionate about providing...
Miguel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"An absolutely outstandingly qualified practitioner by any standard.
I am so honored to have his care.
Dedicated family man/hubby/dad, I don't know how he finds time for so much.
He's ultra punctual.
Attentive
Remembers anything about your life that you or...
Charlia E.
Sharon A.
Yonkers, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Sharon , and I bring 21 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to preschoolers. I began my career at a young age, serving as a teacher for infants, toddlers, and children aged 2 to 5 during the school year. Additionally, I provided nanny services for twin boys for nearly a year, as well as...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sharon was taking care of my 22 months old twins on Sundays for nearly a year, and occasionally on weekdays after daycare. She did a great job. She is trustworthy, reliable and dedicated.
On Sundays Sharon would come at 8:00am, change diapers and clothes, give...
Michal B.
5.0
(2)
My name is Julie I am a mother and have experienced with children. I am experienced in childcare. I have a few years of experience in the school system. I am a certified substitute teacher and a paraprofessional. I am also experienced in behavioral children as I am experienced with children of special education. I am also a...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"During the years when my mother was sick Julie A. was a great companion and caregiver. Always caring and loving and had empathy for my mom. She took my mother out to places when she felt good. She took her to her Doctor appointments and to the hospital to get chemo...
Maria A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I believe I am an excellent match in partnering with you to care for you and your family! Though I am new to Care. com, I have over 10 years of experience in child care. I come from a big family and have been caring for children of all ages since the age of 8 years old. I am also studying towards my masters in biology to...
Kaydean can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I have 2 under2 that were both born during the pandemic. Needless to say, we haven't had much of a break, let alone a date night in months. KAYDEAN WAS PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!! She arrived on time despite NYC traffic. Kaydean was friendly and polite, she...
Olivia Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, my name is Wendy, and I have more than 10 years of experience as a Housekeeper. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your home. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter at your home. As an experienced...
Wendy can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Wendy was an amazing asset to get my house together for my daughter's birthday party. Wendy has been cleaning my house bi-weekly for about 6 months now. She is reliable, personable and does a great job. I would highly recommend her."
Debbie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a male caregiver of Filipino descent. I completed the nursing program (LPN). However, I did not proceed to get my license to pursue a nursing career. I am also trained in massage therapy.
I have more than 10 years of experience working as a CNA in various nursing facilities. I took care of patients with a variety of case...
Camilo can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Camilo has been working with my father and he is caring , dependable, and a very skilled provider . He goes above and beyond caring for my my father and also works extremely well with my mother. 100% recommend him !!!"
Chris H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 20 years in NYC and Westchester working in the field of education, and a mother myself, I have worked with children of all ages and abilities. My specialties are math and science for children in upper elementary and middle school, however I've worked with children as young as 3 and as old as 16, and taught literacy and...
5.0
"Elizabeth was a great teacher with our son!
She was organized and gave us great feedback after each class."
Care member
Irma M.
Rochelle Park, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently.
I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more.
With the expected rate of $20-25 hourly, I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...
Irma can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Energetic, warm, friendly and very caring lovely lady!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nurys and I have been an active care giver for 10 plus years. I can be described as a compassionate and understanding person. I pride myself in my job and perform it with the upmost responsibility. Taking care of others is truly a calling of mine as I love to spend quality time with others engaging in everyday...
Nurys can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands
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"Had Nurys on several occasions and always satisfied with her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a friendly, responsible, animal lover. I've lived with cats all my life, fostered a tiny orphaned kitten, and have pet sat for both cats and dogs. I can provide stellar references upon request. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss my services!
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Cindy S.
Paramus, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello.... I'm Cindy. Need help making things a little easier around your home? Whatever the job is, I am sure with my 15 plus years of cleaning experience, attention to detail, and amazing organizational skills I can get the job done for you. Please refer to my profile for a full list of all services. I provide all of my own...
Cindy can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping & more
5.0
"She did work more than I expected. She cleaned my house so nice. She also took a time to organize our cluttered rooms."
Care member
Lorraine D.
Hackensack, NJ
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in a household where cleaning and organization was top priority. My passion for cleaning and organizing comes from my mother who always made it a fun and therapeutic experience. I am a full-time Paralegal with a cleaning/ organizing business currently servicing families in the Northern New Jersey. If you are looking...
Lorraine can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Excellent service and even better cleaning! Very thorough, punctual, and kind. I highly recommend Lorraine for your next cleaning!"
Jeff A.
Itzel A.
Yonkers, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Itzel. I live in Westchester County and graduated from Ithaca College ! My major (Recreational Therapy) has allowed me to expand my ideas and creativity when planning interventions for children. Growing up, I've always had a strong passion for kids and understand the importance of providing children with the proper care...
Itzel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Itzel has been a wonderful caregiver for our 2.5 year old. Her communication is excellent and she is very dependable. She approaches child care with both genuine warmth and a good technical understanding of child development. She takes the time to connect...
Danielle H.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Westwood, NJ
Rossy C.
5.0
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of reference on behalf of Rossy. Rossy has been looking after my daughter at a day care center since she was 3 months old. Over the past two years, I've seen my daughter grow and thrived both physically and socially under Rossy and the day care...
- Susan L.
Vera G.
5.0
What a great experience! Can't say enough good things about Vera. We were so happy with her professionalism and true caring nature. Our daughter had a blast and we knew she was in good hands while we were in town for a wedding weekend. Vera went out of her way to think up activities for our 9 yo....
- Rachel W.
Stephanie M.
5.0
Stephanie has babysat for us and we had a great experience. We asked to interview her in-person and she drove to our house just to chat. The next day she came to babysit and was super punctual (and flexible when we were a half-an hour late). She took care of a 2, 4 and 6 year old with great...
- Cassandra S.
Jill N.
5.0
We love’d Jill. She was reliable, engaging and fun. My kids (9 and 8) report that she was never on her phone and she always had fun activities planned.
- Care member
Jennifer B.
5.0
You could not ask for a better care giver than Jennifer. She is smart, compassionate and has a personality well suited to care giving. She has made many good suggestions to help my mother live safely in her home. You cannot do any better Jennifer!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Westwood, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Westwood, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Westwood, NJ, 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 Westwood, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Westwood, NJ is $22.62 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 Westwood, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Westwood, NJ. 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 Westwood, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Westwood, NJ, 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 Westwood, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Westwood, NJ, 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 Westwood, NJ therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Westwood, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.