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Heather H.

Caregiver

Alexis, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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Hello, I have been in the medical field for the past 16 years as a E. M. T. I have retired to re-direct my focus on senior care. For the past year an half, I have worked at a local assisted living facility focusing primarily on the dementia residents. Along with working for a local in home senior care service. My services...
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Special Needs Nanny Or General Nanny

Monmouth, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 30 years of experience. 9 of those years I have worked exclusively with special needs. I am looking for a full time job. Many years experience caring for newborns and infants, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as school aged children. I've also cared for 3 sets of infant twins, totaling 3 years. Special needs: premie...
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Giving Your Kids A Fun And Safe Summer

Monmouth, IL

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$15/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a college student working towards a career in child psychology and would love to be of service to a family in my community. Able and willing to drive kids to the park, library, etc. Willing to do cleaning around the house as well, including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
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Organizing And Cleaning Services Are My Thing! I Respect Peoples Spaces, It's An Honor And Privilege

Galesburg, IL

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
dusting
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a well rounded individual who has been cleaning and organizing as a part of my daily life. I respect other's privacy and property, treating it like my own. I'd describe my personality as friendly, honest, relatable. I like caring for homes because your home is your safe place. It can be whatever matches your needs and...
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Don't Stress The Mess!

East Galesburg, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have several years of experience working with home health services doing light housekeeping, owning my own cleaning business for 2 years, helping my friend with her cleaning business with my first job at age 15 was housekeeping in a nursing home. I also have 3 kids and understand how the house load can be overbearing...
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
+ 1 more
Hi, I love to spend the day cleaning and organizing a home, everything has to be clean and in its place. I am a clean freak, I don't like having dust or anything on my floors. I cleaned houses for several years while working for a Cleaning Services, and while doing home care for Help At Home and Mercer County Home Care. I love...

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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Alexis, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Alexis, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Alexis, IL is $18.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Alexis, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Alexis, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Alexis, 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.

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