Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Alamo, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Alamo, CA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Alamo, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Alamo, CA
Jenny L.
Walnut Creek, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dear Prospective Family,
It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
Jenny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny watched our girls for a day and was excellent. My girls warmed up to her right away because she was so attentive and engaging. She left the house tidy and was a joy to be around."
Stephanie Y.
Carmelita D.
Walnut Creek, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time / Part Time, Live-In Or Live-Out Personal Companion, Caregiver
5.0
(3)
Hi,
My name is Carmelita, a US citizen, half Chinese & a quarter of Filipino & Spanish from my mom side. I grew up taking care of my grandparents & great grandma (died @ the age of 117).
Aside from taking care of my own family, I've been in elderly care for more than 10 years. I'm a fun loving person, trustworthy, respectful,...
Carmelita can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is trustworthy, hardworking and a pleasant companion."
MariaCristina T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom and teacher who is working on her doctorate at St. Mary's College available for special needs care services. Two years experience working as a special education teacher. Flexible, friendly, responsible!
Elena L.
Moraga, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
It's an honor to be a part of a child's life and help him discover the world. I love what I do and bring my creativity, love of learning and a desire to be of service to every job I take.
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Gina G.
Oakland, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Preschool/Elementary School Teacher & Nutrition Coach W/ M.Ed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had some booking requests not go through because the site is glitching. Please message me via care 1st to make sure it's a fit.
I've been working with kids since I was 13, and absolutely love the joy, wisdom & intention they bring to my life! I've spent most of my career babysitting, nannying, teaching preschool (have all...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky that Gina agreed to take care of both of our children when they were 3 and 6 months old respectively. Gina has a gift with children, she is able to intuit their needs and was very communicative about all aspects related to their care. Both times...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I specialize in newborn, infant and toddler childcare, with 15+ years experience in Contra Costa. I have glowing references in private homes. TB test negative and certificate in CPR, and recent TDAP done February, 2022. My primary language is Spanish and my English is sufficient in the childcare setting. I am available now for...
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gloria took great care of my daughter and I would hire her again in the future."
Michelle C.
Carrie K.
Danville, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
INFANT NANNY; RETIRED MOTHER, EDUCATOR, THERAPIST, ADMIN.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
After a long and rewarding career, I have retired from my professional life and can think of nothing better than to continue my relationships and love of children and their families by caring for your precious babies. I have master's level degrees in general and special education and public school administration. I retired in...
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carrie started taking care of our 2 mo. old son in Feb 2020. From the moment we met her we knew she was the perfect fit and had complete trust in her. Since, Carrie has become family and a lifelong friend. She taught our son sign language first and now his speech...
Bryan H.
4.5
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
25years experience, flexible organized, CPR and First Aid nanny, provide a variety of services:
- Provide care for ages from newborns to preteens
-Providing safe, engaging and creative fun through age appropriate activities.
- Cooking fresh, nutritious and healthy foods for the children.
- educational activities such as art...
Hanan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hanan is a very trustworthy person, always very punctual, gentle and easy-going. We always change some plans, but she's patient and understands us. And with us to make a new decisions.Although only interviewed her,but I still want to introduce her to my family or...
Sofia Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to take care old people alert/ not alert /Dementia/ Hospice/Alzheimer's /I can do also light house keeping for more comfortable for my client mostly I want my client more safe and happy my service too
Angelica can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angelica provided wonderful care for my father. He really enjoyed the days she worked with him. She was proactive and friendly and a hard worker."
Lena W.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello , my name is Maria .
I have many years of housekeeping experience. My passion for cleaning started when I was a little girl, I loved when my mother cleaned our home and left the air smelling fresh! Growing up, I could not stand a half job done when cleaning. I am a perfectionist and thankfully through out time I have...
Maria can also help with: Basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"Maria is a gem. She cleaned our apartment for several months. Unfortunately we moved and our new place was too far away for her to continue. I was genuinely disappointed to be losing her. Maria always communicated beforehand, was punctual and very hard-working....
Simon H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mother of five grown-up kids (all professional) & six adorable grand kids (not leaving with me). I'm a US citizen, half-Chinese, quarter of Filipino & Spanish (got it from my mom). As a nanny / babysitter, I have lots of experience not only to my own children & grandchildren but also to different families whom I have...
Carmelita can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hanna E.
Walnut Creek, CA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
hiii, my name is hanna, and I have been taking care of various different pets, and also own many different pets. I love animals with all my heart and being with animals is free therapy for me!
Hanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Aviva P.
Walnut Creek, CA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am comfortable with care of all pets; cats, dogs, birds, fish, snakes, turtles and more! I provide in-home pet care, overnight care, walking services, have experience with nail clipping and bathing pets. I love animals of all kinds! I have kept many pets over the years including cats, dogs, turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters,...
Aviva can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Worked as a caregiver for many years taking care of different elderly patients. From bathing, diaper changes, treatment care, meal preparation, physical therapy, assisting in medication, household chores, transporting in and our of bed and wheelchairs, managing medical care with doctors, etc.
Leila can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
In personal/elder care, my experience spans several years. I started back in 1993 in CT helping my uncle who had dementia. I helped with errands, cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, medications and personal hygiene with depends.
Later I helped D who had end stage emphysema for several years. Then with my mother at the end of...
Deana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands
Paula M.
Walnut Creek, CA
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm kidding but I have truly love about animals I've raised with all types of animals at my backyard. Spend time and care about them it's like therapy for me. Work with animals make my life easier and happy. I have some experience in animals hospital so I'm very flexible and helpful with animals for those are hurt or sick.
Paula can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Kiani A.
San Ramon, CA
$30-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kiani and I am just about 26 years old. I am excited that you are considering me to care for your little one(s). I have lots of experience with kids as young as 6 months old and up to 12 years old. I grew up in a large family so being around kids is natural to me. I have my Masters degree in Marriage and...
Kiani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a passionate empath, with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, looking to provide support services to those in need. Message for more information, to request my resume, or to set up a phonecall to learn more! I hope to hearing from you soon!
Audrey can also help with: Personal care
Jasmin R.
Moraga, CA
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working as a behavior Therapist and as a special education paraprofessional.
I have an Liberal Arts AA, with an Emphasis in Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Social Work and Human Services Paraprofessional Certificate
Fluent in both Spanish and English
Jasmin can also help with: Grocery shopping
Emilia B.
Pleasant Hill, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I currently work for the San Ramon unified school District.
We are off work through May 1 due to the pandemic.
I work in the kindergarten classroom as a para educator, and the SDC department working specifically and mainly with children and autism spectrum. I have over 10 years of experience working with both children and...
Emilia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Alamo, CA
Jenny L.
5.0
Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond with her she cried when she left for the day. I highly recommend her without hesitation and hope to use her again and again.
- Care member
Carmelita D.
5.0
She is trustworthy, hardworking and a pleasant companion.
- MariaCristina T.
Gina G.
5.0
We were so lucky that Gina agreed to take care of both of our children when they were 3 and 6 months old respectively. Gina has a gift with children, she is able to intuit their needs and was very communicative about all aspects related to their care. Both times we had a break in childcare with our...
- Care member
Gloria V.
5.0
Gloria took great care of my daughter and I would hire her again in the future.
- Michelle C.
Carrie K.
5.0
We feel so lucky to have had Carrie as our son's nanny for a year. She started working with us just before his first birthday.
Carrie's background in childhood development immediately impressed us. Our son is particularly talkative, and we give Carrie the credit for that. She spent a lot of time...
- Shreya R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Alamo, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Alamo, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Alamo, 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 Alamo, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Alamo, CA is $25.00 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 Alamo, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Alamo, 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 Alamo, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Alamo, 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 Alamo, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Alamo, 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.
Ratings for Alamo, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Alamo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.