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Therapy dogs in Albany, CA
Carmen A.
Pinole, CA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Carmen. I have 7 years of experience in the cleaning service. I love my work I always do my best at working. I really care about every detail. I am a responsible and honest person.
Carmen can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Wow, I didn't know having a good housekeeper could make me this happy until I meet Carmen. Carmen is thorough, self-motivated, and takes great care of making sure our house is clean and fresh. I highly recommend her."
Diana H.
Gabriela A.
Oakland, CA
$30-49/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professional House Cleaner With A Focus On Detail, Organization, And A Passion For Cooking
5.0
(1)
Hi! my name is Gabriela, I am a dedicated and passionate house cleaner who pays special attention to detail. My greatest strength lies in my ability to organize and keep spaces spotless. I believe in the importance of a clean and tidy home, and I take pride in helping my clients achieve this. My first language is Spanish and I...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing. She genuinely loves children and you can tell. She takes wonderful care of our son. She us punctual, and so incredibly helpful. She has made such an amazing impact as new parents transitioning back to work."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a child care specialist with 15 years experience being a teacher, mentor, playmate, faery, and caretaker for children.
I am an expressive, adventurous and silly human and I love connecting with children in that way. I also love being creative and using my imagination. I began my journey working in a daycare center at 15...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I met Kaitlyn through a respected friend and it was a recommendation that I am so glad I found! With two energetic daughters always on the go, Kaitlyn was the perfect fit. My wife and I work full time jobs and Kaitlyn was there to assist in the morning routine,...
Joshua S.
Monicalaire P.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.4
(25)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care.
Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula.
Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated.
Cosmetologist, cook,...
Monicalaire can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great sitter, definitely knows how to care for a wide age range. Highly recommend."
Linda O.
Patricia L.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Are you in search of care for your beloved children and/or pets? I am a fully vaccinated, loving and responsible mom and retired Speech Pathologist living in Montclair Village who is looking to serve your family.
I provide the following services:
1. Care and supervision for children ages 3-13.
2. Assistance with homework.
3....
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Patty is a highly intelligent, trustworthy, kind, ethical and intelligent individual. I have known her for over 30 years. She is my sister in law. We recently had the opportunity to reconnect when she came to Texas because of a family illness. I was so...
Ellen L.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Moving Services , random errands , event planning, event coordination, floral design, home design, shopping and more.
5.0
"I have hired Alexandra several times to care for my baby son when his daycare was closed and for an occasional weekend day.
She has done a great job! She is very punctual, and takes great care of the baby (feeding, diapering, taking him for walks to the park in...
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Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$15-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karessa is warm, thoughtful, enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable, insightful and experienced. She is easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. "
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Kelsie N.
San Pablo, CA
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am a super energetic, positive and creative 31-year-old who has 14 years experience caring for children 3 months to 12 years of age. I am currently a Special Education teacher for PreK/TK age students in Oakland, CA. I have worked in various school settings, private and public, nannied and babysat for several...
Kelsie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kelsie was a total lifesaver for us this year. She has endless energy for kids, she was always on time and was super easy going and flexible. She worked for us full time for 6 months. She would prepare meals, clean up the house and take the kids out to the park or...
Erin C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience and many of them working for regular clients. I'm good following directions at the beginning and after that I can be totally independent. Provide excellent cleaning services for all areas of the house. I'm trustworthy and committed to my job.
I have references to provide.
I live in Oakland and...
Francisca can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Francisca has been a wonderful help to me. She cleans my house regularly and does a great job. She is thorough, detail-oriented, reliable, and trustworthy. I recommend her highly."
Eleanor A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Sandra. I'm hoping to connect with families who need occasional or one-time care. I would be happy to help on Friday (after 5:30) and Saturdays/Sundays if you're looking to go out on date nights, have self care time, or run errands.
My undergrad is in Child Development and my masters is in Child...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandra provided backup care for my daughter while her preschool was out. She helped her paint a rainbow art project and when it was time to go home, my daughter wanted her to keep playing after a full day! Sandra also helped organize toys and tidied and staged my...
Eleanor L.
Etivise G.
Emeryville, CA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Etivise, but people call me Eti, I've been a caregiver for 20 years while living here, I take care of elderly people who needs help with their daily living, my services include grooming, Dr appointment, light house keeping, meal preparation, assist with medication, grocery shopping. I have worked with 9 families as a...
Etivise can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She's the best! She took care of my aging parents in their 90's. She helped them to maintain their individuality and treated them with respect."
Cindy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent the last 15 years working with seniors, some with dementia, in their home, a safe and comfortable environment. I've worked as a caregiver for a woman who was being treated for cancer with chemo and surgery, a man recovering from pneumonia, a younger senior trying to beat congestive heart failure, and a woman...
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kris has been great with my mother. She is caring, and truly engages my mother in activities. We are so lucky to have her."
Jessica B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a born & raised 33-year-old San Franciscan. I am a Single Mother of a 18-month-old whom reminded me of how passionate I am about Early Childhood Education. I have over 10 years of phenomenal experience working with infants, toddlers, and children. I have completed the excel-orated Medical Assistant certification at San...
Lay-shrean can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Lay Shrean takes care of my little boy of 10 months for almost 2 months. The first time my son met her, he liked her a lot. He did not cry at all and did not want to come to the mummy. She even put him sleep in one go! Lay-Shrean plays, sings song and read books...
Doga C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tessa and I am planning ahead for the '24 - '25 school year! My little ones will be transitioning to daycare, so I'm looking for a new full-time contract in the Fall.
I have always loved kids and with my 8 years of experience, I have looked after them in many capacities. I have cared for infants (3 -13 months),...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tessa is the best. Communication with her was seamless from the start - super quick, clear, and thoughtful. And then once we met in person, I knew I could trust her, and so I threw my baby at her, rushed out the door, and was grateful we had connected. My husband...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I am an experienced family assistant and manage most everything it takes to keep a household running smoothly including:
Laundry
Tidying organizing storage
Light to moderate cleaning, deeper when necessary
Handling errands and returns
Basic food prep
Occasional pet care
Resolving issues with service...
5.0
"Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old. She was very nurturing and attentive to him and they are still best buddies to this day. As a result of...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Laura, I am 28 years old and I am from Colombia. I am fully vaccinated and I have been working with kids for years now. I have experience with kids mostly from 6 months old to 7 years old but I'm open to work with kids of any age! For the last 3 years I've been working with the same family, taking care of two...
5.0
"Laura has worked for us for almost 3 years, watching our three-year-old and five-year-old. She is incredibly thoughtful, clean, organized, responsible, and a loving child care provider. She worked for us as an au pair for two years, and stayed on is our nanny. We...
Dana S.
Hello! My name is Neeru and I have over two years of experience in dog sitting, walking, boarding. I currently live in San Francisco and am able to assist with any services that come up last minute or reoccurring. Looking forward to connect!
Neeru can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Christina B.
San Francisco, CA
$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I previously worked as a veterinarian technician, and currently work in a hospital. I grew up with both dogs and cats, and the occasional fish. In my youth, I volunteered at the SPCA training service dogs.
I currently have a cat, but have daily experience with friends' dogs.
Happy to take care of high energy or low energy...
Christina can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking
I have extended experience with service dog training, puppy training/crate training, am very comfortable with all kinds of animals, and am happy to care for any of their needs. I am highly patient, extremely gentle, and devoted.
Michael can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I am a dog mom of one four legged nugget of her own and has countless experience dog and cat sitting fellow pet owners dogs. I have 2 long term reoccurring clients who very frequently travel in which I board their pets but as they're no longer needing service I am available to create that connection with a new furry...
Boontu can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, grooming
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Albany, CA
Carmen A.
5.0
Wow, I didn't know having a good housekeeper could make me this happy until I meet Carmen. Carmen is thorough, self-motivated, and takes great care of making sure our house is clean and fresh. I highly recommend her.
- Diana H.
Gabriela A.
5.0
Gabriela is amazing. She genuinely loves children and you can tell. She takes wonderful care of our son. She us punctual, and so incredibly helpful. She has made such an amazing impact as new parents transitioning back to work.
- Care member
Kaitlyn V.
5.0
I met Kaitlyn through a respected friend and it was a recommendation that I am so glad I found! With two energetic daughters always on the go, Kaitlyn was the perfect fit. My wife and I work full time jobs and Kaitlyn was there to assist in the morning routine, help prepare meals and tidy up, take...
- Joshua S.
Monicalaire P.
5.0
My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children
- Care member
Patricia L.
5.0
Patty cared for our kindergarten-aged daughter after school for a couple of months. She immediately integrated into our family routines and created a strong bond with our daughter (and with all of us). She was incredibly reliable in picking up our daughter from school despite varying daily...
- Allison V.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Albany, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Albany, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Albany, 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 Albany, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Albany, CA is $29.00 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 Albany, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Albany, 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 Albany, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Albany, 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 Albany, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Albany, 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.