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I provide onsite care for your pets (dogs, cats, rodents, fish, horses, chickens, goats and other livestock) to fit your needs. I bring a lifetime of experience working with an array of animals form horse farms to dog breeding.
Additional Services available (lessons, overnight care, equine consulting) . References are...
Holly can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hi there. Reach out for any questions and/or to get on a schedule. I have a house cleaning business, I run errands, help with childcare and take the dogs for a walk. Let me know if I can service you!
Marissa can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Jeanne Q.
Alfred, ME
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi,
My name is Jeanne!
I would love to come help you clean and organize your home or rental. As a professional house keeper I am trustworthy, reliable and great with communication! A few of the services I offer are floors, kitchen clean up, bathrooms, cat boxes and more!
Also willing to take Seasonal Cleanings!
Reliable...
Jeanne can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning & more
I have over six years of experience mixed in the medical field of caregiving. I have worked in acute psych, ranging ages from five to geriatrics. I have worked as a direct support professional, with adults that have anywhere from intellectual disabilities to brain injuries. I've designed day programs in a day program as a...
Jaclyn can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Dasia S.
Sanford, ME
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to help you with all of your house keeping needs! I am available for cleaning on Monday-Wednesday 8am-11am! I am detail oriented, diligent, reliable, and absolutely happy to help! I understand everybody's lives are specific to them and cleaning is hard to attain all of the time, I speak form experience with my own home....
Dasia can also help with: Attic cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Danah and I am currently attending College as an Occupational Therapy major! I am also a member of a women's gymnastics team.
I have a strong passion for working with Kids and also maintain a job where I coach and work as a camp counselor for kids of all ages! I also enjoy babysitting in my free time and hope to...
Danah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danah was great with my 6 year old daughter. She played games with her, took her for a walk and cooked her meals. I would definitely recommend Danah for babysitting!"
Katherine H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emma. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science in 2020. During my time as an undergraduate student I worked as a volunteer at Sagamore Village in Portland, ME. I worked at an after school program for disadvantaged youths, helping them with school work as well as being somebody for them to talk to about...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is he most devoted, loving, and caring person I know. She will always go above and beyond in any situation to ensure that those around her are cared for and taken care of. Her experience with children speaks for itself, and it it is even more pronounced when...
matt D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided in-home support services to seniors for the past two years. I really enjoy learning what I can do to make the care receiver's day-to-day life be as comfortable and interesting as possible. For example, one of my past experiences was with a man who had Alzheimer's and we would spend a 10 hour day together while...
Pat can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Pat has the most caring heart. She is also one of the hardest workers I've ever known! She softly delivers her advise and redirections! "
DeAnna M.
Cj K.
Biddeford, ME
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing pet care services for 12+ years! I offer a variety of solutions for your Pet Care needs and I would love the opportunity to talk w/you!
Cj can also help with: Pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I have known Crystal for 20+ years and one thing is for certain, she has always been an animal lover! Animals are a part of the family and take as much priority when it comes to making sure they are fed, let out, and spent time with as her own children. I can think...
Lauren Q.
5.0
(3)
AVAILABILITY: start part time March 2024
I started out working as a CNA in 2014 and then received my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in social work in 2017 and started transitioning my care from personal 1:1 to social work.
I've taken a step out of the nursing home setting and would like to transition to home...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My contact with Nicole was in an institutional setting that is both a rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Over this past year Nicole has been an invaluable support for me in coordinating the care of my sister, who is elderly and has severe mental illness....
kahtleen G.
Aliya S.
Biddeford, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aliya. I'm very experienced nanny. I am energetic and positive person who will provide full care, safety and development of any child ages 1 through 10. I teach my baby skills of self-service, writing, spelling, reading, drawing. I can properly organize the daily routine of the child: walks, cooking and feeding,...
Aliya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Great personality, good with the kids
Older and toddlers.
Very personable."
Sylwia S.
I have been dog/animal sitting for the passed 2 years and have loved every minute of it. I have a profile on Pet Care Service where I have done most of my animal sitting through with many 5 star reviews and testimonials!
Hello! As the oldest of four my experience in childcare you could say started in the beginning helping take care of my brothers. I started babysitting in my early teen years, coached youth sports, mentored, and worked in the school system. I am currently working on my masters in occupational therapy where my goal is to work in...
My name is Summer, I am 22 years old. I offer cleaning services in the Southern Maine area. I have 6 years of professional cleaning experience. I have worked as a housekeeper in commercial and residential settings. I am a motivated, detailed, knowledgeable cleaner. I am good at what I do and I enjoy doing it!
Summer can also help with: Dusting, attic cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
Hello everybody! My name is Dasia and I have a passion for helping people. Ever since I can remember I've loved helping everybody with anything they may need! I am a behavioral health professional currently and I also work at Pratt and Whitney. Both careers are very different, that gives me an edge on the skills I have and the...
Dasia can also help with: Transportation, dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I have 1 year of experience in a rehab/ long term care setting with about 60 beds. I have worked with dementia, rehabilitation, and more. I can help with Transportation Services, dressing, feeding, ADLs, etc. I am currently in pre-nursing in college but online, which makes my schedule very flexible so I can work during the day!...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Carrie B.
Sanford, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am currently looking for a loving family to spend my days with. I am an experienced child care provider who will provide fun, safe, and educational experiences for your child. My background is mostly in Montessori and Reggio based child care centers. I am a mother of three wonderful children. Two are on the autism...
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been helping seniors for over 10 years as well as child care.
My experience was started taking care of my parents and working with a couple programs servicing the seniors, child care was my own children/grandchildren. I have helped with groceries, running errands, doctor's appointments, hairdressing and getting their...
Ashley R.
Sanford, ME
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Positive, fun, honest
I like working with kids it's Impotant to make sure there needs are met, help them navigate through life in a positive way.
I'm looking for a job that I can help out with when I'm available, I have 3 kids, a very busy schedule. would also love to help out, make a little extra cash when I can.
I started...
Hi there! My name is Alex , and I would love to be your go-to babysitter! I am a dedicated business student at the University of Southern Maine who is also very passionate about childcare. I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive in.
Services offered include:
- Experienced...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Alfred, ME
Dasia S.
5.0
She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!
- Care member
Danah M.
5.0
Danah was great with my 6 year old daughter. She played games with her, took her for a walk and cooked her meals. I would definitely recommend Danah for babysitting!
- Katherine H.
Emma M.
5.0
I hired Emma many times to watch my daughter when she was an infant and still use her on occasion now that my daughter is older. Emma is very responsible, trustworthy and comes with experience. I would highly recommend Emma to anyone in need of a nanny or has child care needs.
- Kelly C.
Pat D.
5.0
Pat was wonderful with my grandmother Eva. Eva broke her hip a few months ago and needed some extra help as she healed. Pat took over her morning routine so that I could work, and we were all quite grateful for her kindness and attentiveness. She was great at coming in and making sure we all felt...
- Amy L.
Cj K.
5.0
I have known Crystal for 20+ years and one thing is for certain, she has always been an animal lover! Animals are a part of the family and take as much priority when it comes to making sure they are fed, let out, and spent time with as her own children. I can think of several occasions when Crystal...
- Lauren Q.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Alfred, ME
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Alfred, ME?
To find a therapy dog near you in Alfred, ME, 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 Alfred, ME?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Alfred, ME is $26.00 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 Alfred, ME?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Alfred, ME. 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 Alfred, ME receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Alfred, ME, 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 Alfred, ME help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Alfred, ME, 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.