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Hi! My name is Courtney I am an energetic, patient, and kind hearted person who has found a love for watching and taking care of children. I have one child of my own who is two. I have been working with children for about five plus years now. I started as a teenager every weekend I would work in the nursery, toddler, and...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
29-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
Wedgwood Christian Services...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on...
Stephanie W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everybody - Need or WANT some organization and support in your life? Do you wish you had a Household Manager to make life a little easier? Well I may be the solution you are looking for. I'm offering some key services to busy families, individuals, couples, seniors, or transitioning households looking for some extra support....
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"My wife and I had grown completely overwhelmed by the clutter that had accumulated throughout our entire house for a number of reasons. We hired Nicole to help us "declutter" and help us better, more efficiently organize our space, and she was absolutely fantastic!...
Chris B.
Heather J.
Grand Rapids, MI
$35-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently have 15 yrs experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a sub acute rehabilitation setting which has provided me skilled, technical training along with the fundamentals of care giving along with 20 years of personal care experience with the elderly population. This has given me experience with many different...
Heather can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Our family worked with Heather to hire an amazing caregiver named Mel. She supported our father through his final year of dementia and health problems until he passed away in 2021. We loved her compassion and caring that she delivered to not only our Dad, but our...
Jeanne C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everybody - Need or WANT some organization in your life? Sick of takeout every day? Do you wish you had a personal assistant or a household manager to make life a little easier? Well I may be the solution you are looking for. I'm offering some key services to busy families, individuals, couples, or transitioning households...
Nicole can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, refrigerator cleaning & more
5.0
"Nicole is a amazing. My husband and I are not very organized and she keeps us sane and takes care of things before we even ask her. She is responsible, dependable, but especially intuitive and has a lot of initiative. Also, she is great with pets. Nicole is a true...
Claudia P.
Jessica D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Graduate Student Looking For Evening/Weekend Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jess! I am a full time graduate student studying physical therapy at GVSU and am looking for some occasional babysitting opportunities! Since I am a student, my schedule will vary - but I am generally available in the evenings on weekdays and most of the day Friday through Sunday! I babysat all through high...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited to see her again. Would recommend and hope to hire...
Ruth M.
Deborah R.
Rockford, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Loved helping and caring for the elderly with their needs. Meals, meds, doctors appointments etc. believe it's a benefit for family to have trusted care . Alzheimer's, Dementia, Sundowners etc has been my area of experience.
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"So great as a caregiver! Makes amazing meals and genuinely cares for her clients."
Angela C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nikki and I love working with kids!! I go to Calvin University and I am majoring in social work with the hope to become a child therapist. I have 8 years of experience babysitting, 1 year of day care experience, and 2 summers of nanny experience. I have also helped out in a first grade class and did ABA therapy...
Nikki can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki is all that you would want in a caretaker. She is responsible and punctual. She is friendly. She is creative in her play and since she watched my daughter as I worked from home it was great to hear my daughter laughing and having a good time. My daughter...
Kimberly V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Professionally I worked at Wedgewood Christian services as a youth treatment specialist. Personally I've cared for children my whole life. I have a sibling 7 years younger than me. I've helped care for multiple younger family members. I've also cared for some of my teachers children in middle and high school. I am currently a...
Janae can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Janae was great with my baby. She arrived on time even in the snowstorm! She left the place tidy and gave a knowledgeable report of his activity while we were gone. Highly recommend!"
Alex S.
Brooke M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Patient, Responsible Professional Childcare Provider Available Full Time
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my first name is Brooke, but I prefer to go by my middle name, Renée. I am a passionate and dedicated professional in Grand Rapids, MI. I am a member of the International Nannying Association and hold certifications as a newly certified Postpartum Doula, with 8 years total experience in childcare. Additionally, I am...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
"She no-showed her paid 5 hour trial day starting at 11am due to oversleeping. She apologized, so I gave her another chance the following day - Saturday. Provided her 3 tasks (vacuuming, cleaning dishes and cleaning counters) to do while I was gone a hour running...
Tania B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Nice to meet you. Im Ray & I have well over 10 years of experience with kids, as I have been working with children for most of my life. I starting babysitting at the age of 11 via church and it went onto pursing being a teacher at Alma College. I also have 4-5 years of Food Service Experience as well as management for 3 of...
Ray can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has had a lot of experience in caring for and teaching children of all ages in our church and in other settings. She can work independently and with a team. Rachel is able to take direction and follow through or take a leadership position in various...
Robin L.
5.0
(2)
I run a small cleaning business with 7+ years residential and commercial cleaning experience. I am currently accepting new clients at this time. I offer general cleaning, detailed cleaning and LOVE to do organizational projects. I provide my own cleaning supplies but can use yours if preferred. With my experience, attention to...
Kara can also help with: Organization, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Kara always goes above and beyond! Her great attention to detail, integrity and thoughtful way she tackles every task has really set her apart from others! 5 Stars!"
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I grew up with a dog and have been around typical house pets. I used to feed my neighbor's chickens and other pets while they went away on vacation. I am a very sweet, caring and respectful individual who is currently working on earning a masters degree in Occupational Therapy at Saginaw Valley State University. I have a month...
I would love to help with your pets while you are at work. Long walks, brushing, cuddles, ball toss etc. I'm available from 9 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. I have 3 dogs of my own (two french bulldogs and a great Pyrenees. They won't be joining me as I care for your pet(s) but want you to know I am a dog lover! In...
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Grace M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr
I am a Physical Therapy student looking for some job opportunities over the next few months. I love both dogs and cats and I have experience pet sitting over the years ranging from small to big animal friends. If you have any questions for me, please let me know!
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Grace K.
Rockford, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for serving seniors. I was a caregiver for a teen with special needs for two years. In this role, I assisted her in activities of daily living, prepared her meals following a modified diet according to IDDSI standards, took...
Grace can also help with: Personal care, respite care, mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship
Shannon H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun-loving Speech-language Pathologist Who Loves Working With Children
Hi there! I am a speech-language pathologist with 8 years of babysitting experience, 4 years as a camp counselor and 2 years of speech therapy experience. I am CPR certified, have a master's degree in speech-language pathology and am passionate about working with children! I also love working with dogs and have 2 large dogs of...
Hello! My name is Emily and I recently graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with a certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant and Associates of Applied Arts and Sciences. My experience has been scattered throughout the years. I was a babysitter throughout my high school career but my true experience has come from...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I am a graduate from Western Michigan University and studied music therapy. I have lots of experience with children of all ages and a wide variety of disabilities. I love kids and I'm excited to hear from you! :)
Helen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
I have 5 years of experience with babysitting/nannying that I've done throughout my undergraduate studies. If needed, I am willing to help with cleaning, errands, pet sitting, and travel as well. I am currently finishing my graduate studies in physical therapy and I am looking for some job opportunities to fill my weekends.
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ada, MI
Kate H.
5.0
Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on her own. My kids always have so much...
- Stephanie W.
Nicole B.
5.0
I've been extremely happy with Nicole. Her professionalism, service and schedule. She keeps our home running smooth. Also great with pets!
- Joe P.
Heather J.
5.0
Our family worked with Heather to hire an amazing caregiver named Mel. She supported our father through his final year of dementia and health problems until he passed away in 2021. We loved her compassion and caring that she delivered to not only our Dad, but our whole family. She is such a great...
- Jeanne C.
Nicole B.
5.0
My wife is a marketing executive and I run my own businesses. We have two sons, 10 and 14 years old, and moved fairly recently to the Grand Rapids area. We did a lot ourselves in the first year, but were running out of steam and bandwidth, and certain projects just kept getting pushed back.
What...
- Michael R.
Jessica D.
5.0
Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited to see her again. Would recommend and hope to hire again!
- Ruth M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ada, MI
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ada, MI?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ada, MI, 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 Ada, MI?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ada, MI is $13.00 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 Ada, MI?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ada, MI. 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 Ada, MI receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ada, MI, 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 Ada, MI help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ada, MI, 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.