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Cynthia B.

Alton, MO

from
$12/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
Experienced care giver and customer service provider, seeking opportunities to develop caregiving skills. 3 years of experience with serving as an in-home aide for geriatric patients with disability and illness. Skilled in managing customers, money, and inventory of several restaurants.
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Alton, MO

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced housekeep and customer service provider, seeking opportunities to develop housekeeping skills. 3 years of experience with serving as an in-home aide for geriatric patients with disability and illness helping with their daily task and cleaning necessities and cleaning for a hospital that requires sanitation protocols...
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Alton, MO

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Cynthia, I grew up and graduated highschool in Asheville NC. I became a CNA and home care assistant shortly after graduation. I then worked as a server and part time baby sitter for several friends and families. I then met my husband and moved home with him to Oklahoma to help care for his family farm. I have since...

Care Member says "Cynthia is awesome! Always on time, always willing to help. She took care of our family for the last year and it was a pleasure having her around....

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  • 3 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.67/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Alton, MO

To find a therapy dog near you in Alton, MO, 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 Alton, MO is $12.67 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 Alton, MO. 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 Alton, MO, 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 Alton, MO, 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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