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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & 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: Travel, craft assistance, 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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, 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: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan and I am a preschool/elementary speech therapy assistant! I have over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages! I am a responsible and dependable caregiver who loves to play games, go to the park and do arts and crafts! I look forward to meeting you and your kiddos!
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Megan watched our 22 month old son for a few months before our needs changed. She was always very punctual and on top of things. My husband and my work schedules are variable and she was super flexible and willing to work with us. She would bring over games, toys,...
Jenna S.
5.0
(5)
I was a cna for 15 years, I have 30 years of experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, I also was a physical therapy aide. I have hospice experience, I love to do crafts, I have a very bubbly personality, love live theatre! Going to the beach. Picnic lunches. You can text me @ eight six zero eight nine zero four one four zero
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired Sandy in the Fall of 2021 when the burden of caring for my husband 24/7 became too heavy. I knew
she was heaven sent as soon as she started working for us. She showed compassion and patience for my
husband who was afflicted with dementia. Her experience...
Deborah C.
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: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Kaleigh S.
North Franklin, CT
$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
I am a reliable college student. I provide dog sitting and walking services and just dropping in to play with them for 30 minutes. I provide dog sitting services at my house where I have 2 cats and a dog. I am looking to grow my knowledge and provide your animals with the extra love or attention that your busy life may not...
Kaleigh can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.0
"Kaleigh was wonderful with Charlotte. It is obvious she loves animals. She took her for a walk and then stayed and played with her a while. She updated me by text when she arrived and how she did on her walk before she left."
Michele L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience in many different areas of caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia needs.
Siearra can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sierra was able to provide outstanding care and emotional support to my 93 year old mother. My mother was truly blessed to have Sierra as her caregiver. "
Care member
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: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Pamela is a knowledgeable, caring and compassionate caregiver.
She has helped my 89 yr old male relative recuperate from a three week hospital stay. Pamela is also flexible as far as work hours to fit his schedule."
Cathy R.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cared for my 11 year old in 2018. She did a good job "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I was a nanny for a number of different families before and after I had my children. I also have many years of experience as a household manager/assistant. I work as a professional organizer and house cleaner as well. I love cleaning and organizing and I have always loved children. I have...
Kari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior candidate interview ran over."
John B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been providing companion care for elderly people for about four years now and it's awesome. That's not just for me, but the people I've worked with.
I listen to my clients. I am responsible and responsive. I take taking care of people very seriously, though I'm not a particularly serious person.
I'm an early retired...
Eve can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eve was a wonderful caregiver for my mother who has dementia. She always provided me with detailed updates on my mom and what they did for the day. She planned amazing activities for my mother and made sure they had a great time together. She provided me with...
Rose M.
Joan M.
Manchester, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Navigator/Caregiver Seeking Part Time And Full Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of proven experience working with children, seniors and people of all abilities. I have managed two non-profits and have the passion and skill set to work for you and your loved one. I provide care in the following areas: Assistance with Daily Living, Companionship, Entertainment, Errand Services, Escort to...
5.0
"Really shows and demonstrates what a top caregiver is all about. She sets the bar for professionalism."
Marc D.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a caring and compassionate mother of two grown children. I recently moved to Connecticut to be near my daughter. I have worked in customer service my entire life. I started cleaning homes in my teenage years, went on to do many other jobs as my life progressed. It is something I find very therapeutic. I love people...
5.0
"My parents have only good things to say about Kathy's housekeeping help. She is friendly, professional, easy to communicate with, and has been very responsible with Covid precautions."
Melissa H.
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Willington, CT
Megan M.
5.0
Megan watched our 22 month old son for a few months before our needs changed. She was always very punctual and on top of things. My husband and my work schedules are variable and she was super flexible and willing to work with us. She would bring over games, toys, sensory, bins and activities for...
- Jenna S.
Sandra S.
5.0
Sandy took care of my Mom after my Dad passed away. She is very good as a companion, especially working with someone with dementia. Sandy is a people person. She is caring, kind, respectful, dependable and fun!
Sandy has become a very good friend also throughout the years.
- Care member
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.
Kaleigh S.
5.0
Absolutely live animals and it shoes in her actions. She is very dependable and punctual and will make sure your animals are well taken care of.
- Tristy H.
Siearra L.
5.0
In our specific home. Specific specialty things were needed, to make a very strong minded lady happy. I was the only one who could do it, until Siearra. She not only stuck to the specifics, but found her own click. I would love to have Siearra work along side or share a patient with me. She's would...
- Care member
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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 $17.75 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.