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Sierra H.

Altamont, NY

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
My name is Sierra, I grew up in the Albany area, graduated from Guilderland high school in 2010. I went to college in Jamestown ND. Where I first got my CNA license and worked for the Anne Carlson center for children. After I had my first child I began working at the North Dakota state hospital where I received a certificate in...
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Pamela R.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
The services I provide include: companionship, bathing, dressing, feeding, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation to doctor office, pick up prescriptions, errand services, and cooking. I have 13+ years experience.

Scott R. says "Pam is a very gentle and caring individual. She is very intuitive to the needs of the elderly. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

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Marilyn E.

Professional Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
Marilyn E, LPN. I would like to start out by telling you a little bit more about myself, I have been a CNA for 13 years I am now an LPN. I have worked at Pathways Rehab and Nursing for 8 years. I'm very dependable and reliable and will treat your family w the dignity and respect they deserve. I enjoy being one on one. I would...

David W. says "Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family"

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Shadia A.

Outstanding Cleaning Services!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shadia and I come to you with 6 years of experience in cleaning residential and commercial buildings. For a while I worked side by side with my father who has taught me everything I know about a proper cleaning! He brings over 20 years of experience that he has thoroughly taught me along the way on my own house...

James B. says "Shadia impressed us with her experience, skill and dedication to housekeeping. She is bright, hard working and has great attention to detail. There was...

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Takeylyn G.

There's No Place Like Home Care

Schenectady, NY

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
I have worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. I am compassionate, dedicated, and experienced in giving quality care. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children as well as strong community advocate and a NYS licensed real estate agenct. I specialize in: Companionship Housekeeping and Laundry Meal planning and...

Care Member says "Look no further! Takeylyn was a God send to our family. She was knowledgeable, dependable, caring and compassionate. She cared for my mom as if she was...

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Lori K.

Caring For Pets Makes Me Smile!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dog training
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am a mother of two grown boys, and two sweet dogs, a grandma, and the wife of an amazing husband. I've been the proud owner of dogs for over 30 years! I am also a certified dog trainer and can provide training in the comfort of your home. I am self-employed and provide my human clients with housekeeping, companionship,...

Guy G. says "Lori is the best! Kind, trustworthy and does a phenomenal job. We don't know what we'd do without Lori. "

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Lori K.

Free Time For You Makes Me Smile!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the mother of two grown boys, two sweet dogs, and the wife of an amazing husband. Helping people and animals, of all persuasions, has always been my passion. I'm extremely professional, organized, and jack-of-all-trades! My services include meticulous house cleaning, home organization, non-medical adult/senior care...

Care Member says "Lori does a great job cleaning at my house. We are so happy to have her!"

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Aida B.

Hard Working Personal Care Aide

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care services. Duties included assisting with (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, baths back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, dressing, exercises, ambulation and changing / making bed, meal prep, light housekeeping, med reminders, incontinence...

Care Member says "Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She went to the...

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Desiree K.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been in nursing since 1994. Certified nursing assistant, Certified Home health aid, Certificate Patient care Technician. I'm PCA at St. Peter's hospital per-diem.. I love my job and enjoy helping people and taking care of them. 30 years of doing this and everyday I'm blessed to be here to provide service and needs to help...

Marcia N. says "We hired Desiree in the summer of 2023 to care for our ailing parents. My sister & I live in a different state, and we knew our parents needed additional...

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Shanaleha L.

Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
+ 1 more
CNA for 22 years. Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, long term care, physical rehabilitation, pediactric and adult ventilators and traumatic brain injury care. I have a Bachelors in Healthcare Management and also NYS Real Estate Sales person license. Currently, I work full time in providing private in home care for elders...

Care Member says "Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel...

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Lolita B.

Part-time Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I have had 20 years of experience working as a certified nursing assistant. I am able to assist with walking and light exercise, plan and prepare meals, monitor food expiration dates, make beds and change linens as needed, perform light housekeeping to include dusting and vacuuming, assist with bathing, dressing and grooming,...

Scott B. says "Lolita is caring, compassionate, has great bedside manner, very dependable, a true professional. She took such great care of my mother; can't thank her...

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Erien R.

Here With A Helping Hand

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello families of upstate New York! I am a passionate and experienced child care provider looking to connect with a loving family. With a focus on providing top-quality care for newborns, toddlers, and primary school-age children, I offer full-time, part-time services. As a live-out nanny, I charge $25 an hr for one child....

Raakhi W. says "Erien was absolutely excellent! She provided care for my 15-month-old daughter for two days and was very professional, proactive, caring, organised and...

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Asiya C.

Guilderland, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
hello my name is asiya. I am 42 years old. I am a certified nurse aide. Looking to care for the elderly. I have a 19 years of experience working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, nursing homes, disabilities. I also do private duty, hospital accommodations, meds, doctors appointments, errands, light...
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Alexandra W.

Albany, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Alex! I'm 21 and currently go to school at UAlbany. I have a lot of experience with pet care, I have been the designated dog walker for my neighbors for many years, when they go on vacation I am always the one they ask to watch and care for their pets! I also have done dog sitting and many dog walks on the pet...
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Angelina C.

Hello! If You're Looking For Any Cleaning Services Or At Home Care Services Reach Out!

Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Angelina! I'm a motivated individual providing a sigh of relief and relaxation to clients looking for quality housekeeping/cleaning services and at home care for pets/children/ and elderly! I like caring for homes because I love to see the sense of relief for my clients who don't have much time to take care...
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Bibi B.

Schenectady, NY

from
$30/hr
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
10 plus year is service area. Promise to clean your property to the best of my ability. I can do all of the following:Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping Carry out deep cleaning and detailed cleaning tasks Notify management of deficiencies or repairs required Stock and maintain...
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Jilita S.

Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have over 10 years of experience helping our seniors to enjoy a better quality of life, I strive to provide top quality service to each individual. Some services I offer but are not limited to are: housekeeping, exercise, organizing, meal prep, transportation, med reminder, feeding (any consistency), shower/ bathroom,...
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Asiya C.

Guilderland, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
hello my name is asiya. I am 42 years old. I am a certified nurse aide. Looking to care for the elderly. I have a 19 years of experience working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, nursing homes, disabilities. I also do private duty, hospital accommodations, meds, doctors appointments, errands, light...
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Joy A.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Joy I have 2 children. I Will do light house work and run errands. I have over 10 years experience. I've worked for a center of disability Catholic charities. I've done home care services. Also done childcare.
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Casey B.

Direct Support Professional

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
Respite care
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
My job was to provide rehabilitative services and supports to adults with disabilities within a multi-task environment which may include community living, day support and prevocational and vocational training. I worked with a Program center.
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Altamont, NY

Therapy Dogs in Altamont, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Pamela R.

Pam is a very gentle and caring individual. She is very intuitive to the needs of the elderly. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.

- Scott R.

Marilyn E.

Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family

- David W.

Shadia A.

Shadia impressed us with her experience, skill and dedication to housekeeping. She is bright, hard working and has great attention to...

- James B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Altamont, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Altamont, NY, 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 Altamont, NY is $20.00 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 Altamont, NY. 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 Altamont, NY, 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 Altamont, NY, 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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