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I'm currently a senior at the University of Minnesota majoring in Special Education. I will be finishing up my studying and will graduate May 16th with a degree in academic and behavioral strategies in Special Education. I have been involved in many different programs and jobs that has allowed me to pursue my passion for kids...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd like to care for someone who needs help at home. I currently take care of a lovely 85 yr old in Highland Park M/W/F mornings. I've taken care of friends & family, including my own 4 kids. I left Corp America to become a Massage Therapist. I ended up running the massage therapy for a large health club group for 15 yrs while I...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Michelle A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
hi! michelle here, an experienced and reliable babysitter with a strong background in child development and behavioral management. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and recent graduate with a masters in clinical psychology.
with extensive experience as a behavioral therapist - my roles involved implementing...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I'm Kelly, an animal lover, providing excellent care for all fur babies!
I LOVE animals and grew up surrounded by the love of cats and dogs.
I'm very passionate about caring for animals and enjoy being of service.
I am compassionate, reliable, and experienced.
I look forward to connecting and building a long...
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I hired Kelly to pet-sit my two cats while we were out of town. Kelly is flexible and reliable. She was great with my cats and sent images images everyday that she visited."
Mariam V.
5.0
(1)
My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"
Laurence L.
Alfredo R.
Skokie, IL
$30-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears.
I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
5.0
"The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook duties without being asked to do them. His care and concern for my mother were much appreciated. My family...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years of home organization and clean. I can assist with organizing clutter and creating new ideas for changes that can assist with day to day habits. this includes living areas, basements and garages. I am available to do a deep clean or cleaning maintenance of your choice.
Mariam can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Mariam is fantastic! She's a great communicator, has lots of attention to detail, and very dependable. "
Care member
Rosario V.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .
5.0
(2)
I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion and respite care, g-tube , feeding,...
Rosario can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her.
Highly recommend. "
Care member
Charina M.
Northbrook, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Filipina Certified Nurse Assistant whose experiences varies from hospital works, nursing home and presently doing private duty care. I had private duty clients from hospitals, nursing facility, rehab, and private residences. Services depends on the need of the clients.
Charina can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Charina is so nice, responsible and helpful. My father loved her as does our whole family. She is knowledgeable and is highly skilled. I highly recommend her!"
Elizabeth S.
Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position
4.8
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with individuals with special needs for over five years. I have majority of my experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual disabilities and need behavioral support. I have worked with children from infants to toddlers to teens and also adults. I am CPR and first aide...
5.0
"Nicole is amazing! She is very kind, patient, understanding and naturally intuitive. She is especially skilled in working with individuals with special needs. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her for any job!"
Debby G.
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver!
I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...
Renee G.
Selena O.
Chicago, IL
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Selena. I am qualified nanny with 6+ years of childcare expirience, providing exceptional service to families in
Northshore area. I am very comfortable with infants, toddlers, and Preschoolers.
I focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, while implementing age-appropriate
activities. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is energetic, talkative and friendly, Most of all reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a compassionate and trustworthy individual with extensive experience supporting seniors and individuals with health conditions, impairments, and disabilities, I take great pride in my work. I provide essential services, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care assistance. My...
Lourdes can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Lordes (LuLu) is a passionate, empathetic, spiritual and kind caregiver. LuLu was both caregiver and friend and companion to my Father. LuLu was considered family and we are so appreciative that she was a caregiver for us in difficult times."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Sophie. I am a thoughtful person who values open communication. I am currently enrolled at PSU (remotely) studying Conflict Resolution. I feel that the knowledge I have gained from my field of study has helped me in all of my relationships but could especially help when caring for children. I enjoy spending...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there families! My name is Kaitlin and I'm a resident of Morton Grove who lives with her husband and the cutest cat!
Here's a little bit about me. =] I have worked with children for the last decade! My professional experience is in pediatric mental/behavioral/family therapy. However, this past year I took a break for the...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness, attention to detail, and range of experience. For example, her extensive knowledge of behavior and occupational therapy has been...
Bill S.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a can do...
Dana can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"Dana does an excellent job cleaning our home. She is extremely thorough, careful, and detail oriented. She is open to using cleaning products of our choice, but also has done a great job educating us on other cleaning products and strategies to use to better care...
Mandy F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Erica F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm reliable, dependable, detail oriented, friendly, energetic person who like action, like to be busy. With full job, 2 teenage boys, a husband and 2 cats I know how to manage things out around the house. For past 10 years. I was working as a nanny for a single mom, very busy and successful, business women with two adapted,...
Patrycja can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Very dependable and reliable service.
I would recommend her services.
Thank you Patrycja"
Rafael C.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Wilmette, IL
Abagayle K.
5.0
My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again.
- Beth B.
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly was fantastic. Empathetic and very professional. I would absolutely recommend Kelly for care, especially for the elderly.
- Care member
Erica M.
5.0
Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids
- Laurence L.
Alfredo R.
5.0
The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook duties without being asked to do them. His care and concern for my mother were much appreciated. My family wanted to give mom the best care during...
- Care member
Mariam A.
5.0
Mariam is fantastic! She's a great communicator, has lots of attention to detail, and very dependable.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wilmette, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Wilmette, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Wilmette, IL, 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 Wilmette, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Wilmette, IL is $27.50 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 Wilmette, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Wilmette, IL. 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 Wilmette, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Wilmette, IL, 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 Wilmette, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Wilmette, IL, 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.