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60 therapy dogs are listed in Allston, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Allston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate of the University of Virginia with majors in Spanish and Speech Pathology. I have many years of nanny and babysitting experience and was a behavioral therapist in social skills classes for two years in Santa Monica where I used ABA techniques. I've worked with and taken care of children from newborns to preteens,...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claire has been an incredible caregiver to our 9 month old daughter!! Our daughter's face lights up every time she enters the room. Claire is very in tune to milestone development, and there is never a dull moment during "play time". Would HIGHLY recommend Claire...
Nicole L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have already 12 years of experience with elder care. Helping with ADLs to clients in their homes. The services included bathing, shopping, toileting, transfers, light housework, transportation to doctors appointments and more. I'm a certified CNA with a college degree.
Juliet can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am quadriplegic and have difficult care needs. I hired Juliette to care for me for four days while I was visiting Boston. What a delightful experience! She is capable, intelligent, learns quickly and is a pleasure to spend time with. I checked the references they...
Claude G.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola! Being bilingual can be difficult at first, I am here to help with that matter in order to overcome any learning obstacle that might be on the way.
I have been studying speech and language therapy for 3 years, and linguistics for 2.
Fellowship free to book your class!
Hasta pronto!
5.0
"Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!"
Jamie R.
Shaunakay D.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care, dementia, companionship
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently live in Medford, MA. I have over eight years childcare experienced as a Nanny, working as a Teacher's Assistant for a cooperative in Virginia Beach, or working as an RBT in Hawaii. I worked with children diagnosed with ASD while working as a Teacher's Assistant and RBT. I am trained in deescalating procedures as well...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was a wonderful babysitter. Our separation was only due to a move. I have three boys with a very active schedule and she handled sports, dinner, bedtime, etc. like a champ. She is calm, organized, a great listener and from my boys perspective she is fun,...
Maryann S.
Lily B.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily, and I have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in seventh grade! I have a deep love for children, and even before I babysat, I volunteered in classrooms for service hours. I love music, crafts, make-believe, baking, and anything that creates smiles. I am also experienced in ASL, am CPR and first aid...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at all. At first meeting, Lily got along instantly with...
Joman W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adrianna has been babysitting my daughter since she was an infant. She is responsible and reliable. She is always attentive and engages with my daughter."
Michelle C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 36 years old and I'm the mother of a 4 years old non-verbal autistic boy. Being myself a mother of an atypical child, I know the challenge of finding someone to take care of your child and trusting that person. I knew other families with children with disabilities and developmental delays have similar experiences and I knew...
Mabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mabel was great with our son! She is very organized and professional, asking good questions beforehand and checking in to confirm the day before. She even helped with light cleaning, which was not in the original job description. She is very friendly, and our son...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Professional housekeeper with 10+ year of experience helping families in greater Boston. Great personality, punctual, responsible very easy to work with providing top notch service, Recommendations available upon request.
Beatriz can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Beatriz is an incredibly effective, expeditious, thoughtful, and trustworthy individual. Our home sparkles with a noticeable "ah" after her visits. Over time, she has gotten to know our quirks, takes care to address our preferences, meet the additional asks we make...
Joseph A.
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
Abbie Anne T.
Somerville, MA
$18-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Looking for someone reliable to spend time with your kids for date nights or weekends? I would love to offer my services! I graduated college several years ago with a major in psychology, and coached middle school volleyball throughout my college years! I have experience with elementary, middle school, and high school kids. I am...
Abbie Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Breia B.
Hyde Park, MA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently a nanny for three kiddos, ages 1, 6, and 8; 3 times a week and looking for another part time position 2 days a week/ My hours and days throughout the week are pretty flexible. I'm 24, living In Hyde Park, with a degree in human development and human services. I have 6 years of experience...
Breia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very caring, respectful, and dependable. Great with kids! Would hire again immediately, but is not available during the times we currently need. "
Justin N.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia helped us two days a week this year. She picked our two girls up from school, did homework, and helped us to start dinner. She was very dependable and a lot of fun. The girls will really miss her over the summer!"
Brooke F.
Paula S.
Lexington, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
More Than 10 Years Taking Care Of Little Ones And Organizing! How Can I Help You?
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Paula, and I'm 28 years old.
I'm a former au pair here in the US, open for full time or part time work 35hours/ish and also I do have some flexibility for weekends and date nights opportunity as a babysitter. I offer childcare services and I'm open assisting with household tasks or other services...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Paula was great! She is responsible and my daughter loved her. I would definitely hire her again (and plan to)!"
Margo J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Monica cleaning. Houses, apartments and office I have excellent references, reasonable rates, and dependable service. I do scheduled move in-or out cleaning. I am available for the customers weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, Monday to Friday. I work by myself. I really love my job.
Monica can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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"Monica perfect in every possible way--great with communication via email or phone, punctual, kind. She helps me organize my crazy apartment and she's just great at everything. She is very intelligent, brilliant at organizing, helpful, a hard worker and does...
Sam T.
Jazmyne V.
Dedham, MA
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I was an assistant day care teacher for ABCD HEADSTART for 4 summers straight. I just recently stopped Babysitting my neighbors 3 boys ages 2, 7 & 11 since they moved away. I love bonding time as well. I may spend more time with The children more than their parents which is fine with me! I also help the parents by...
Jazmyne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She babysat my 3 sons ages 2, 7 and 11. She was awesome! We lived close by so she was always on time and even stay later sometimes! Only reason she stopped was because we moved away back to Ireland. However she still keeps in contact! We all loved her"
Cathy R.
5.0
(1)
I dedicate my spare time to the senior community. I feel this group needs my medical expertise, love, kindness, respect, laughter, and care. I bring professionalism and courtesy. I am a surgical specialist in the dental office. When I am not practicing dentistry, I dedicate my time as a nurse to assist seniors and special needs....
Amilton can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Reliable, very easy to reach and responsive to texts, very attentive, respectful and capable. Kind, friendly, strong. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, dedicated, reliable and flexible cleaning professional and I do my best to meet my customers expectations. I offer high quality service and reasonable rates in one-time or regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) arrangement. Cleaning supplies are negotiable, I have the basic to offer and we can discuss...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Allston, MA
Claire B.
5.0
Claire has been an incredible caregiver to our 9 month old daughter!! Our daughter's face lights up every time she enters the room. Claire is very in tune to milestone development, and there is never a dull moment during "play time". Would HIGHLY recommend Claire to anyone seeking a nanny!
- Nicole L.
Juliet S.
5.0
Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her.
- Meghan T.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Rachel A.
5.0
Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for our nanny-needs!
- Kendra P.
Ana A.
5.0
Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!
- Jamie R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Allston, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Allston, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Allston, MA, 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 Allston, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Allston, MA is $19.44 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 Allston, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Allston, MA. 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 Allston, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Allston, MA, 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 Allston, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Allston, MA, 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.