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5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Aida is hard working, and she goes above and beyond to give the best care for your loved one. "
Care member
Stacie E.
Ballston Lake, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've worked with children with and without special needs for 11 years. I moved from Tampa where I babysat regularly and taught swim lessons. I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love being outdoors and being creative!
5.0
"Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character."
Crystal H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, I am a 53-year-old woman who lives in Ballston Spa with my 24-year-old son. I have nothing that entangles me with my availability to care for you, or your loved one. I have an Associate Degree in Human Services and am taking online courses toward my Bachelor's Degree in the same with a focus on Elder/ End of life...
Annmarie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Annmarie was an addition to some short term care needed by my parents. Very last minute our plans changed and we found ourselves without a caregiver in the evenings. Thankfully Annmarie made herself available to help cover the hours. She helped around the house and...
Dale K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the geriatric field since I was 14 years old. I was a recreation therapist for several years and have done home care since I have been living in NY. I got my home health aide license when I lived in NJ. I am very passionate about helping older adults. I am well versed in older music, movies and general pop...
Alyssa can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My family was looking for someone to come in a few days a week to help mom take care of dad, suffering from dementia . Alyssa has been very kind and caring to both of them. She helps dad stay in a routine and assists with puzzles and some exercises for dementia....
Maryann D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Currently working in the financial services industry Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a hybrid schedule. With generous PTO and bank holidays, I am looking to provide childcare to local families in my spare time.
For the past 12 years, I have babysat families with multiple children. My father is the oldest...
Janelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future. "
Care member
Brooke M.
Ballston Spa, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for considering me and looking at my profile. My name is Brooke and I am 32 years old. I have worked in a preschool as an assistant teacher, nannied for many wonderful families and have three little boys myself! It's safe to say I have a lot of experience with children.
In September of 2010, I was the head Cross...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had such a wonderful experienced with Brooke. She was a full time nanny for our 3 yr old son, who absolutely adored her! She made sure to communicate her plan for the day and we always felt our son was very safe, she treated him like gold! She has such a warm,...
Alexandra H.
Samina A.
Clifton Park, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages
4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Samina and I have been providing childcare services for 25+ years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. I successfully ran my own licensed daycare for 15+ years and am currently providing services in the Clifton Park area. I enjoy...
Samina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samina has taken care of our two year old since before she completed one year. Our experience with Samina has been absolute amazing. We have always had peace of mind while our daughter was at the daycare with Samina. What’s more, when we go to pick her up in the...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Lolita can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 enough. I absolutely recommend her!"
Scott B.
5.0
(1)
I provide the friendliest and most caring pet sitting service for your dearest pal. I grew up my entire life surrounded with pets, from mans best friend to the sweetest felines and a cute little hamster. I raised my golden cocker spaniel from when he was only 6 months old to his tender age of 13. My cat tommy was born in my shoe...
Andrea can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding & more
5.0
"Andrea pet sat for my two large dogs. They loved her and so did we! I would definitely recommend her to others!"
Veronica P.
3.4
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Im here to help you get your place back in order. I'm a Detailed Cleaning Professional. I provide services to Offices, Homes and Air b and b's. l also help loved ones who have hoarding issues. If you or your loved ones are in need of services I am here to help.
Martina can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"She was wonderful, everything was spotless. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hello :) I am qualified to be a care provider because of my work experience + the years of trainings I've completed in: Medication Management Training, Blood-borne Pathogen, CPR, First Aid, AED, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aide, Narcan, Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competencies, Bridges out of Poverty, CBT and many...
Elise can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing with kids, reliable and thorough in everything she does!! 5 stars !"
Brittany G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Shadia can also help with: Carpet cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Shadia impressed us with her experience, skill and dedication to housekeeping. She is bright, hard working and has great attention to detail. There was never a task too big or small. She is truly a remarkable person and will impress you as well with any of your...
James B.
Pamela R.
Schenectady, NY
$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"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.
5.0
(1)
I am a very competent babysitter, and have babysat for various families in the past, with children of all ages ranging from a month old to 13 years old. I am capable of caring for children that are sick as well. I grew up caring for my little sister, so babysitting has come natural to me! I've always loved caring for children...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Taylor was always terrific with our son in his 2nd year of life. Gentle, playful, and sensitive to his needs. We’re sad she moved away!"
Care member
Hello,
I'm in the process of training my own service dog, so I decided to look for side jobs where she might be able to get some real-life experience! I would not be bringing her into any spaces where she is not wanted of course, and am definitely still accepting jobs that would rather not have her around.
I am mostly...
Kiely can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working to keep elderly adults in their own home. I love to help seniors stay active! I am patient and an engaged listener.
Stacie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, home modification, personal care
Melissa S.
Schenectady, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior And Disability Care Available With House Cleaning Ability
12 + years working and caring for seniors in nursing home and their own homes . I love doing home care the most because of the one on one time you can give to the person in the comforts of their home , in addition my experience in the nursing home setting I have gained knowledge with mechanical lifts and also restorative therapy...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Ana O.
Clifton Park, NY
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Work With Quality, Responsibility And Confidence. Trapping For A Long-term Relationship
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Dear, I would be happy to help you with this cleaning service.
I would like to make a no-obligation appointment at your home, to let you know the cost of the service, if the price suits you we will schedule your first cleaning.
Thank you so much!
Ana
Hello there! I am offering my cleaning services for those who need basic daily chores and task done around their home :)
Kaia can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
Kundalinie O.
Schenectady, NY
$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experience: I have worked as a private nanny for three different families and served in two different early Head Start schools since 2016. I have extensive experience in providing childcare services to children aged 0-10 including family meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and homework assistance. I am committed to...
Kundalinie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Amsterdam, NY
Aida B.
5.0
Aida cared for our 100 year old mother during both day and night shifts, during her last 6 weeks before she passed. She is very attentive, compassionate and professional. She is very hardworking and was always looking for additional things she could do to help us. Very reliable and always showed...
- Mary B.
Stacie E.
5.0
Was unable to take the position due to another job order, but responded very quickly to inform me of that. I believe that says a lot about her character.
- Crystal H.
Annmarie B.
4.0
Annmarie was an addition to some short term care needed by my parents. Very last minute our plans changed and we found ourselves without a caregiver in the evenings. Thankfully Annmarie made herself available to help cover the hours. She helped around the house and kept my parents company and for...
- Dale K.
Alyssa H.
5.0
My family was looking for someone to come in a few days a week to help mom take care of dad, suffering from dementia . Alyssa has been very kind and caring to both of them. She helps dad stay in a routine and assists with puzzles and some exercises for dementia. Alyssa also helps with the...
- Maryann D.
Janelle R.
5.0
Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Amsterdam, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Amsterdam, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Amsterdam, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Amsterdam, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Amsterdam, NY is $16.75 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 Amsterdam, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Amsterdam, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Amsterdam, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Amsterdam, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Amsterdam, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Amsterdam, 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.