Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Westwood, NJ
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Find therapy dogs in Westwood, NJ that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Westwood, NJ
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Our family hired Itzel and two other sitters to babysit a group of cousins (aged baby through 7 y/o) while the adults went to a wedding. Itzel was professional, communicated well, worked well with the other sitters, and had the added bonus of being able to speak...
Jackelyn L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love the children. I am a good person, friendly and a collaborator. I have a lot of patience. I am a physical therapist in my country Colombia but I worked as physical therapy aide in this country, and I like helping people!
Nurys can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter....
Care member
Juliet L.
Yonkers, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am keen, attentive, caring and personable and very much reliable. With my experience, I have helped people who are disabled, chronically ill or cognitively impaired. I also help older adults who may need assistance. I help with activities such as bathing and dressing and I provide services such as light housekeeping. I may be...
Juliet can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Juliet worked for us for about a year. We found her to be very experienced and dependable. Her suggestions and care were invaluable during our time of need. Juliet is a solid choice for anyone looking for a very good, empathetic, and caring home care aide."
Thomas H.
Donna H.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Certified Home Health Aide, responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services, while assisting with medication. Provide caring companionship, promoting excellent in clients care in accordance with each client. Dementia care provider. dependable and reliable. discuss what time are available to fit client...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very nice, patient and professional.
Donna is also very reliable."
Care member
Lisa B.
Closter, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lisa, I live in Closter and I am a mother of three beautifully grown children. I have my own pet service and have been house sitting and pet sitting for the past 10 years. I am extremely dedicated and a lover of all animals. I enjoy taking care of families pets and sometimes homes while my clients travel,...
Lisa can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, grooming, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting & more
5.0
"We needed help with our dogs on a very short notice, and even though it did not fit smoothly into Lisa's schedule, she was so eager to help, and so responsive to us, that we felt completely comfortable laving our dogs with her.
She took great care of them, and it...
Tami B.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...
Keisha can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha has been a caregiver for my husband for about 4 months. She brings a positive attitude every day and has been largely responsible for my husband’s progress in recovering from about 3-1/2 months of time spent in hospitals and rehab. Keisha is organized in her...
Care member
Irena M.
Garfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.
Irena can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irena is a pleasant, trustworthy, hard working women. I plan to use her again in the future"
Gail C.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Jakurah and I'm a passionate childcare provider with years of experience working with children of all ages. As a single mom of two wonderful kids, I understand the importance of nurturing, patience, and creating a safe, loving environment for children. My 8-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter keep me on my...
Jakurah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Outstanding Nanny - Highly Recommended
Jakurah has been an incredible nanny, helping me tremendously with my three toddlers. She is exceptionally kind, patient, and gentle, which is exactly what's needed in a household with young children. Jakurah not only...
Dana W.
5.0
(2)
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey is amazing! Caring, reliable, and a great storyteller! "
Marianne M.
Monnet J.
Teaneck, NJ
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with newborns and toddlers for 10 years now. Presently, I've been doing an on-call job. I'm passionate when it comes to taking care of children(babies, and toddlers) simply because I love children specially when interacting with their needs and wants. My years of experience in babysitting or taking care of...
Monnet can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I know Monet personally. She is raising her children as God fearing and responsible persons.
She is dependable and trustworthy. She will go out of her way to help others."
May P.
Alexandria S.
Hackensack, NJ
$15-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, I'm 20, and a rising junior at Rutgers University New Brunswick majoring in psychology. I am looking for part-time employment this summer and can work from June 5th to August 17th with some minor exceptions due to preplanned family events. I now work 2 jobs during weekdays so I am only able to provide...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandria was good about communicating in advance of the sitting, was on time, and was great with my 2 year old - and that was at 6 in the morning! I'd absolutely hire her again! "
Elke H.
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am reliable,, patient, positive, caring, and empathetic. I have spent the last 2 years caring for my mother who had dementia.
Debra can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Debra was very professional and has great communication skills, reliable. She was very patient and was able to adapt to our families needs. We trusted her with pick up and drop off to school and every time was on time always and even early at times. She did some...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Noreen! I have worked in home care for over 10 years. I have met clients and their family and friends. I have provided services for basic eating, dressing, small housework jobs, medication management and many others. I enjoy treating people with respect.
Noreen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Came to work for us on short notice. She is patient, compassionate and dependable. She took great care of our parents making sure they were fed and took their meds. She went above and beyond by helping out with various jobs around the house. We have already had her...
Donna B.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Emily and I have been caring for children, elderly and pets for my whole life. I was a preschool teacher and a teacher's assistant for Bergen County special services for years while I was attending college part time. I have many references and can supply them to you upon request. I love to help people and tend for...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is really superb with children of all ages. She was amazing working with my very shy son from ages 1-5. She knew how to get him out of his shell. She is patient, inventive, kind hearted. Everything you would want in a sitter. Seeing how comfortable my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...
Charlotte C.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working in hospitals nursing homes and hospice care. In addition I am also a child care provider (nanny/babysitter). I have worked in day care centers, and providing child care services in the home of many families. I have worked with infants, and I also sometimes do on-call work for families. I have cleaned up...
Keisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She very kind and sweet but gets her work done... I would always recommend her."
Tasha N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"
Sian R.
Madison R.
Mahwah, NJ
$13-18/hr
I have had dogs my whole life and have two dogs now. I have trained one of my dogs to be a therapy dog. I love to go on walks and am very patient.
Madison can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I am available to cat or dog sit or dog walk Monday through Sunday. If you are looking for any kind of service morning to night please message me.
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, dog training, pet walking
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 21. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 4. 5 years. I have my degree in early childhood education. CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones....
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Westwood, NJ
Itzel A.
5.0
Our family hired Itzel and two other sitters to babysit a group of cousins (aged baby through 7 y/o) while the adults went to a wedding. Itzel was professional, communicated well, worked well with the other sitters, and had the added bonus of being able to speak Spanish! I recommend Itzel and would...
- Jackelyn L.
Nurys B.
5.0
We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter. She even managed the meal portion...
- Care member
Juliet L.
5.0
Juliet worked for us for about a year. We found her to be very experienced and dependable. Her suggestions and care were invaluable during our time of need. Juliet is a solid choice for anyone looking for a very good, empathetic, and caring home care aide.
- Thomas H.
Donna H.
5.0
Very nice, patient and professional.
Donna is also very reliable.
- Care member
Lisa B.
5.0
Lisa has been our doggie nanny and caretaker since November 2019. She is SIMPLY THE BEST that we have ever had. I have 2 small - medium-sized fur babies, one of them being very particular about who she trusts and opens her heart to, and Lisa had her out on walks on Day 2, something that has taken...
- Kathryn K.
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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 $22.50 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.