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Therapy dogs in Wilmington, CA
Elaine D.
Wilmington, CA
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am Efficient and reliable errand runner with a passion for helping others manage their busy lives. Experienced in handling a variety of tasks, from grocery shopping and document delivery to appointment scheduling and personal shopping. Committed to providing top-notch service with attention to detail and a friendly approach....
Karina R.
Signal Hill, CA
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I do own a golden a dog (golden doodle) and a cat.
I had baby sit dogs for the last 3 years.
I am an animal lover and bond with them fast.
I can take them for walks, feed them and play with them.
I also read to them and play music as relaxing therapy.
Karina can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Karina did a great job taking care of our dogs while we were out of town. She was so accommodating even on short notice. She was very communicative and I knew our dogs were in good hands. I would definitely use her services again. "
Kara S.
5.0
(3)
Graduate of Physical Therapy in the Philippines.
Certified Caregiver from Fil-Canadian, member of American Caregiver Association (ACA), member of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Universal First Aid CPR AED BLS Certified from American Life Responder affiliated in American Heart Association, Prehospital Trauma...
Stan can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Stan was my caregiver for the last year. He was personable, efficient and helpful. You’ll like him!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Uba I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with years of experience supporting individuals and families in meaningful, life-enhancing ways. During my sophomore year at the UofO. I worked as a personal caregiver for an individual in their 50s who had been quadriplegic due to muscular atrophy since their...
Uba can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"From the first day, Uba came through for us. He and my son bonded right away and developed a solid rapport. He is a very kind person and fit well into our household. He drove our son to appointments, learned from therapists what they were doing and incorporated...
Sharmila B.
Breanna P.
Torrance, CA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Breanna and I am a dedicated nanny. I have over 10 years of experience working with families as a nanny/mother's helper. Families I've cared for say I am responsible, energetic, and dependable. My passion for kids leads me to believe I would be a great candidate! Additionally, I am well experienced in working with...
Breanna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Breanna was an excellent mother's helper. She always arrived on time and was amazing with the kids! It truly was a joy to have her with us!"
Patricia J.
Hanah T.
Compton, CA
$25-29/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hanah, I am 19 years old. I have experience looking after children from ages 6 months to 7 years old. I spent a few nights a week caring for a family for about a year whose children were aged 4 and 7. I currently have two younger brothers who I've consistently looked after over the past two years. They are 3 months...
Hanah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanah is dependable and adapts well to any situation. She is compassionate and diligent. I would recommend her to anyone I know in full confidence. She's also bilingual!"
Alyssa P.
Nicole P.
Redondo Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Doctoral Student Looking To Help Out With Your Fur Babies
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My first word was "dog" so you could say I was an animal lover from a very young age!
My name is Nicole and I am a 29-year-old doctoral student at SDSU and UCSD looking to help out busy families throughout the South Bay! I am an energetic, reliable, responsible and caring woman who has cared for friend's, neighbor's, family...
Nicole can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Our dog absolutely loved Nicole, especially when she took "Scooby" on long walks! She texted us daily pictures of Scooby's big, happy smile. Nicole is personable as well as accommodating. We will hire her again."
Karen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. Always have passion to care for elders as if parents. Im a caring and loving Filipino.
Bruslexter can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"First off, I need to apologize for not submitting my review earlier. Life gets in the way and then you realize you've put a lot of important things on the back burner. Anyway, if you're looking for someone who will be on time, friendly, attentive, and has an ease...
Shelley L.
5.0
(1)
Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Mia, a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a deep commitment to nurturing and supporting the growth of children. At 24 years old, I bring seven years of diverse experience in childcare, ranging from behavioral therapy to youth development and nannying.
My journey in childcare began with a desire to...
Mia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia has been such a great sitter to my 4 year old girl back in 2020! She truly has a huge heart for kids and my daughter fell in love so quickly! Kids love MIA every-time they see her she's just like this kid whisperer I don't know how to explain it. She was so...
Lisa S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided care for children of all ages; however, I am most experienced with children under the age of 6. I also have over a year of experience in in-home care with a special need child, and additional experience with children on the autism spectrum.
I have early childhood development education through my bachelor of...
Susannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Susannah has been a long time babysitter for my kids and they just love her. I love Susannah because she always goes above and beyond when she's watching the kids. It's things like the dishes are done or she's folded a load of laundry. She's very respectful of...
Care member
3.6
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Patti S.
Thank you in advance for the opportunity to offer my services. I am an experienced cleaner with an eye for detail and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of cleanliness. I provide expert cleaning services for residential, corporate and commercial clients. I am dedicated, energetic and take immense...
Patricia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Patricia is fast, looks out for things that need to be cleaned that I missed, and is a strong hard worker;)"
Emily B.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Josefina I have 30 years of experience working for many families and I have enjoy every second of it. And looking forward help more families that need help taking care of their kids. I'm loving and kind and reliable happy person. Also I'm CPR certified and know psychology and nutrition and physical therapy, and I sign...
Josefina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Josie has been taking care of our 15 month old daughter for about 2 months now. She has been reliable, communicative, and so caring towards her. Our daughter looks forward to Josie's arrival everyday. Josie is very responsive towards our daughter, letting her lead...
Nicole V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with 15+yrs of experience working assistance the Elderly and Disable with personal care services. I have over 10 yrs of experience working as a CNA at a long-term assisted facility. I'm compassionate, reliable, efficient, and caring. I can provide assistance with activities of daily living such as personal care,...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was very careful and considerate with my 98 year old mother. Would recommend her to anyone who needs help with an aging parent…. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have always loved animals. I have been a pet care sitter for almost 7 years. I am trying to open up a a pet care place soon to have boarding, grooming, and daycare for pups to play at. I have experience with overnight care, walking, and grooming if needed! I provide one on one Aba in home as well therapy. Please message me for...
Marycatherine can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"honest,good hearted, puts safety first with her children-her job means a lot to her, caring 100 % , always available- if not working . Great gal."
Linda D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Denise :). I have been working with children ages 5 days- 5 years old for over 10 years. Most recently, I have been the Director for an Infant Center in Los Alamitos, CA. I have my bachelor's degree in Child Development and am currently in a Master's program for Marriage and Family therapy. I love to read, do...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Denise was absolutely AMAZING! We hired her to watch our 16-month old daughter, and our two dogs, so my husband and I could have a date night, and she did a wonderful job. Our daughter gravitated towards her from the first moment we met and interviewed her, and was...
Erin D.
Crystiani S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families,
I'm from Brazil, 38yo.
Caring for children has always been my passion! I hold a childhood education certification working as a teacher with little ones aged 0 to 5 years.
Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage twins one with special needs....
Crystiani can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Crys was our full time nanny for about 4 months before she made a career transition. She took care of our triplet infants during this time.
Crys is an amazing, wonderful nanny and we miss her terribly! She loved our kids and took really great care of them. Her...
Dinesh C.
Jessa W.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessa I have been dog sitting/walking for about 10 years. I have experience with small and big dogs. I am a highly observant and cautious person when it comes to dogs and provide impeccable care so that you as the owner do not have to worry. I also care for cats, I have dealt with pregnant cats, bottle feeding...
Jessa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jessa is remarkably reliable, communicative and caring with my 6 pups at home. She's a hardworking sweetheart and I can't thank her enough for all her help with my babies while I was gone!"
Angelo S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...
5.0
"I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...
Kavita L.
Rosa G.
San Pedro, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 7 years of experience of cleaning services, born and raised in California. Married and mama of 2. I can help with organization as well, laundry, folding, standard cleaning and deep cleaning of any rooms. Thank you! Hope to meet soon.
Rosa can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Rosa did a great job cleaning my apartment. She was quick and efficient. "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Wilmington, CA
Karina R.
5.0
Karina did a great job taking care of our dogs while we were out of town. She was so accommodating even on short notice. She was very communicative and I knew our dogs were in good hands. I would definitely use her services again.
- Kara S.
Stan D.
5.0
Compassionate, caring and thorough. Stan was a great help to my mother even chipping in to do things that might not have been on his work list.
- Care member
Uba U.
5.0
From the first day, Uba came through for us. He and my son bonded right away and developed a solid rapport. He is a very kind person and fit well into our household. He drove our son to appointments, learned from therapists what they were doing and incorporated that into his interactions with out...
- Sharmila B.
Breanna P.
5.0
She took care of my daughter for 4.5 years from 3 months old. Anybody who has her would be lucky!
- Jayla R.
Hanah T.
5.0
Hanah is dependable and adapts well to any situation. She is compassionate and diligent. I would recommend her to anyone I know in full confidence. She's also bilingual!
- Alyssa P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wilmington, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Wilmington, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Wilmington, CA, 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 Wilmington, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Wilmington, CA is $23.00 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 Wilmington, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Wilmington, CA. 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 Wilmington, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Wilmington, CA, 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 Wilmington, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Wilmington, CA, 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.