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I love conversation and preparing meals!! I have Medical Terminology training. I am a retired Social Worker and have been a family advocate/ family service worker for 10 years !! I love it.. please give me a chance
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Lorna M.
Coventry, CT
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!!
I have over 30 years of experience both in the work force and raising 4 beautiful humans!
my passion is helping others, I am fun, energetic, patient, creative and loving
Currently enjoying nannying!
I have experience from 2 months on and autism- I love encouraging learning through creative plan , hands on exploration....
Lorna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna. I am a licensed therapeutic yoga practitioner for children with special needs and Douala. I hold a BA in Psychology and Spanish and am working on my masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings; from...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emma A.
Chaplin, CT
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello!!
My name is Emma , and I am a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in CJ from the University of New Hampshire and four years of service in the United States Air Force. As a CPR and AED certified caregiver, I bring a wealth of experience in nurturing and educating children, spanning from infants to preteens. My...
Jenny S.
Ellington, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time homeschooling mom to an 8 yr old boy. Before this, relevant experience included various forms of child care for numerous families & daycares in CT, Germany & Ireland. This included: Care for infants to toddlers; PU from daycare & school; Bottle prep; Cook & serve/feed meals; Supervision & safety; Bathing; Diaper...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Lori G.
Mansfield Center, CT
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Semi Retired Respiratory Therapist, 40 Years Experience In Hospital But Now Doing Care Giver
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I have done care giver for 2 years now, helping with every day activities, exercises, keeping client mentally engaged, can help with all checks to be sure medication are being taken , and any other needs. I am a semi retired respiratory...
Lori can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hi, my friends and I provide pet care and have lots of background in the animal field. I Have had experience working an externship in a vet office and years working at kennels locally as well. I also own a bunch of animals I have rescued. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be happy to answer them.
Florinda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding
Alyssa M.
Chaplin, CT
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Alyssa, I live in Chaplin. I am 20 years old, going to school for massage therapy right now full time. I've been around kids my whole life, babysitting and watching my little cousins. I have a 3-year-old nephew and a 4-month-old niece that I watch. I've always loved kids. Im very active and energetic. I want to help...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Cindy B.
Windham, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have many years experience as a CNA, hospice, physical therapy. I am a very hard worker, compassionate, reliable and outgoing. I have many references . Please consider me for this .position. Look forward to speaking with you. Thank You, Cindy.
Cindy can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My kids were always well cared for. Cindy went out of her way to help me as a working mom, make learning fun and provide a safe and healthy environment for my children.
Cindy was an absolute blessing to our family!"
Jen C.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
30 years of experience and dedication providing a wide variety of health aid services. Proven expertise providing geriatric care, as well as care to those with physical and mental disabilities. Care and personal references supplied upon request. I have clean background and motor vehicle history. Looking forward to hearing from...
Pamela can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Pamela has been a caregiver for my mother for many years. In addition to being my mom's main caregiver, she has become remarkably close to our family. My mom is disabled and in wheelchair. Pam helps my mom with daily hygiene items such as showering and toileting...
Robert G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Do you need helping hands? Call me now! My name is Gosia. With many years of experience, I'm offering cleaning and organizing services. I clean weekly, bi-weekly , one a month or one-time. My service including deep cleaning, regular cleaning, move in move out, new construction, office. Call me for free estimate.
Gosia can also help with: Basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Great. Great. Great! Gosia is awesome and we would certainly recommend her services. Communication is great. She is always punctual. VERY thorough. My wife and I always comment on how excited we are that we hired her on the day that she comes to the house....
Brian C.
4.9
(15)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years senior care experience in care-giving. Experience with cooking, errands, grocery shop, light housekeeping, transport to appts, wheelchair transfers, feeding, bathing, medication .
I worked for a woman for 10 summers. I cleaned her house every week, did special projects for her, grocery shopping and appts. I...
Susan can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Please do not steal Sue from us!! :)~
Sue is a GREAT caregiver, and she is very intuitive, and she has common sense, a great sense of humor, and the super power of getting along with anyone while doing things quickly and efficiently. Sue helps not only to take...
Katherine R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a blessed mother of two grown children and grandma. I have spent my life devoted to being of service to others.
I made the shift to caregiving about 4 years ago after a dear friend was diagnosed with cancer and found it to be very rewarding. I cared for her from treatment to her last day. Most recently cared for a...
Katheryn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Kathy has recently been working PT with my mother. She is a delight to work with, and extremely reliable. In fact, she consistently exceeds the expectations by going above and beyond what is asked of her. Kathy has a way of picking up on what is required and going...
Merideth T.
Stephanie S.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am 23 years old. I am a recent graduate from UMass Boston with a Bachelor's Degree in Science. In undergrad I majored in Exercise and Health Science and currently I am working towards continuing my education for pediatric occupational therapy at MCPHS. I have been babysitting since I was 13...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did a great job with our 2 year old daughter, they developed a good relationship, our daughter look forward seeing her, she helped us during a very busy time for the family this summer. She is fun, reliable, gentle and dedicated. We got along very well with...
Johanna B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each.
Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community.
I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we...
Carol D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was a teacher at a child care service for 4 years. Sadly our center closed due to Covid. I was blessed by the L. Family when they asked me to care for their boys! Being their nanny/teacher was the best job I've ever had. I love the one-on-one teaching and feeling like I'm part of the family! I've also been a Teacher at Trinity...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaity is not only sweet and kindhearted, but she is easily one of the best teachers & caregivers that either of my 2 children (now 3 & 6yo) have ever had! She cares for the children as though they're were her own, and the children feel the same for her!
We have...
KC W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of professional experience in childcare. My education is an associate's degree in general studies, including courses in child development and children's literature, which I have used extensively by reading many good books to every child I take care of! I have received play therapy training and used it in working...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary has been an outstanding caregiver to my son and daughter for the last two years. She is always punctual, easy to communicate with and most importantly is wonderful with my (babies turned) toddlers. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver for...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and focused on Early Childhood Education. I gained experience working with children through internships at Berkshire Center for Families and Children in the Children's Center and in an integrated preschool classroom at Crosby Elementary. I then went on to work at the Boy's...
Cara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Cara worked with us this summer (2018) and I feel so Blessed to have met her! She is truly a beautiful and sincere soul. I enjoyed her company and my children absolutely love her. She managed my three toddlers and that is not an easy task. She is trustworthy and...
Bilal C.
5.0
(1)
I feel qualified for this job, due to my experience working for 10 years in cleaning, Horizon Services Inc., with them to date. I perform all types of cleaning, in homes and offices. I have a small cleaning company, and I also have insurance.
Eudesia can also help with: Changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Very responsible, caring and respectful lady."
Liliam D.
Grisselle J.
Manchester, CT
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Do You Need Help With Home Daily Tasks? I'm A Phone Call Away!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant and Home Health Care for over 10 years, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs of individuals requiring assistance at home. My experience includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, as well as providing...
Grisselle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, home modification, live-in home care, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I highly recommend Ms. Grisselle Marie to be part of your team as a Caregiver. Grisselle spent the better part of the last four years providing personal care and companionship for my mother, and we could not have been happier with the results. My mother is quite...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Willington, CT
Cindy B.
5.0
Cindy is a Very sweet and outgoing person and patient advocate. Personable and outgoing caregiver as well. I would trust her to take care of any of my beloved family members, and at any age - infant to elderly!
- Kristen A.
Pamela S.
5.0
Pam has been so caring with my dad and we deeply appreciate her hard work, kindness and patience with all of us!
- Karen G.
Gosia K.
5.0
Gosia is wonderful. Very attentive, right on time, does fantastic work. And a kind and lovely person too! Highly recommended.
- Phillip P.
Susan H.
5.0
Sue was great working for my mom who has advanced Parkinson’s and it required an awake at night caregiver to help with person care needs as she was up several times at night. Mom liked her, which was important.
- Care member
Katheryn A.
5.0
I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her compassionate nature, reliability,...
- Carola D.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Willington, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Willington, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Willington, CT, 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 Willington, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Willington, CT is $22.00 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 Willington, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Willington, CT. 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 Willington, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Willington, CT, 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 Willington, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Willington, CT, 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.