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I have 6 years of experience with childcare and babysitting. I can help with housekeeping, carpooling, homework, laundry, errands and grocery runs, and cooking and meal prepping. I am a dance teacher at the Ferndale Dance Academy currently and also teach dance workshops at Cal Poly Humboldt. I have been teaching dance for four...
Stella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
For the past 8 years, I have been providing behavior support services to individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities working as an Adv. Behavior Technician and Program Manager for an agency in Eureka. Overall, I have helped a number of children graduate the program and many families' improve their happiness and...
Gwenn M.
Arcata, CA
$34/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've been working in the service industry since I was a little kid so I'm great with talking to people, I love animals and kids and love working with them as much as I can.
Gwenn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Kelsey G.
Arcata, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a grad student working towards a masters in marriage and family therapy. I'm looking for part time work to support myself while finishing up school. Providing adults with a supportive, trusting, safe, mutual relationship is a big reason I am drawn to becoming a therapist. I have experience working with adults with physical...
Kelsey can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Amanda B.
Arcata, CA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Amanda. I am offering babysitting and nanny services while I open a small business. It's taking some time to get off the ground. I have experience working with children of all ages and abilities. No matter what age or stage your child is at, chances are I have experienced it. I am passionate about supporting...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Kelsey G.
Arcata, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a grad student working towards a masters in marriage and family therapy. I'm looking for part time work to support myself while finishing up school. Providing kids and adults alike with a supportive, trusting, safe environment is a big reason I am drawn to becoming a therapist. I have experience working with kids of all...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Folks,
I was a student attending Humboldt State University and majoring in psychology with a minor in child development. I am now working as a behavioral technician for a company called Autism Learning Partners where I do at home behavioral therapy for children with developmental disabilities (mostly autism). I have a big...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Carly W.
Arcata, CA
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a Child Development student at Humboldt State with lots of childcare experience! I worked at the Child Development Lab and Northcoast Children's Services with preschool aged students. I also have experience babysitting children from age 2-10 years old. I volunteered on and off at an at-home daycare facility for around 1 1/2...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am student at Cal Poly Humboldt,. I enjoy spending time with children and providing a fun and enthusiastic attitude that they can be comfortable around. I enjoy exploring outdoors, playing games, watching movies, baking goodies, and lots more! I have no prior professional experience but I have...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Description:
Hi there nice to meet you! My name is maggie and I am searching for a babysitting position here in Arcata, or in the surrounding area. I am a careful, exceptional individual and can alter my schedule to meet your needs. I have taken care of children my entire life, or for over 12 years, and have learned many things...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
I am offering tutoring services for K-6 students for the summer during daytime hours. Tutoring slots can be 30 minutes or one hour, once or twice a week (I am flexible! Please contact for more information). I got my teaching credential from Humboldt State in 2013 and taught first grade for four years, but I have experience...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student majoring in Kinesiology. I have about 6 years of experience working with children ranging from newborn infants up to 16 years old. I have experience working for a nanny & tutoring company here in the bay area. I really enjoyed working for this company because it allowed me to nanny for multiple...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am offering Earthy/Waldorf-inspired, nanny-childcare!
Surrounding in the elements and joys of nature, arts and crafts, color, cooking, home life and purposefulness, singing, music, gardening, daily rhythm, connection to Earth and spirit, empathy, relationship and self-building, imaginative play, movement and more :)
I have...
Misha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started my caregiving career in 1989 starting with a couple in their home and knew I wanted to continue caregiving as my career because I love helping people and making a positive impact in their lives. I've work a lot with clients who have dementia as well as many other disabilities, and have worked with agencies but decided...
Patrice can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Patrice to help our dad (an older recent-amputee with various health problems) who needed some assistance getting up and going out for walk a few times a week. She has been so helpful, and wonderful to be around, that he asked her to come every day. :) He...
Brook M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in house cleaning as I clean rentals. My work is efficient, clean, organized, detailed and have always liked to leave my clients happy with the service I offer. I have a flexible schedule and will be happy to start as soon as you need me. I Hope to hear back from you soon! Thank you!!
Sara can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"Sara is fabulous :) Our house was pretty messy when she started, so she began with two days of deep cleaning. Now every week she does basic cleaning and ticks a few items off our "deep-cleaning" list. She arrives on time and works hard, and the house is beautiful...
Meg C.
Kelly P.
McKinleyville, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Evening And Weekend Hours - Can Care For Children W/ Special Needs.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities.
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages and can get along with just about any family and kiddo. I can...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kelly is great! She had wonderful, well educated references. I felt very comfortable with her previous employment history working with children of diverse abilities. I've hired her twice over the last couple of weeks to watch my 5yo, 4yo, & 10mo. She has been very...
Alexa F.
Brittany M.
Eureka, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Reliable Housekeeper (other Services Available, Also!)
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Like most people in this world, I'm simply trying to create a life for myself and to provide for my two teenage sons. I am a dedicated, hardworking, and and energetic individual who enjoys helping others. I find cleaning to be quite relaxing, and take great pride in my work. I do my best to make sure that each client is...
Brittany can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Brittany is awesome! She shows up and works hard and she's excellent at communicating, whether it's about our cleaning needs or setting a schedule. We've had her clean two of our properties and have been very happy with her work. Oh, and she's also great with kids...
Cheri M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A retired social worker,
former Girl Scout Leader, Workplace First Aider, and mother & grandmother. I am well equipped to perform all caregiver tasks. I have medical and first aid training. I also have extensive experience dealing with learning disabilities, autism, and behavioral issues.
I love kids and animals and enjoy...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Paula is awesome! Great communication, always punctual. Eager to go the extra mile to provide great service. We give her the highest recommendation!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion for caregiving started with my grandmother. I lived with her throughout her 80s and 90s and experienced the ins-and-outs of caring for an elderly/ailing person. The last few years of her life (she lived to 99) I was very much by her side for whatever she needed. In addition to the caring for my grandmother, I have 3...
Tiffany can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we have her on our care team :)"
Casey A.
I am a retired social worker who loves animals. A pet owner all of my life I have had dogs, cats, a rat, a kinkajou, a rescue bird, snakes, a turtle, hamsters, hermit crabs, and fish. I have tamed 3 feral cats and helped train a service dog. I hope you will consider me; I'd love to meet your pets.
I can provide a recent...
Paula can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Arcata, CA
Patrice B.
5.0
We hired Patrice to help our dad (an older recent-amputee with various health problems) who needed some assistance getting up and going out for walk a few times a week. She has been so helpful, and wonderful to be around, that he asked her to come every day. :) He is unable to drive, and she drives...
- Brook M.
Sara G.
5.0
Sara is fabulous :) Our house was pretty messy when she started, so she began with two days of deep cleaning. Now every week she does basic cleaning and ticks a few items off our "deep-cleaning" list. She arrives on time and works hard, and the house is beautiful when she's done :) On a personal...
- Meg C.
Kelly P.
5.0
Kelly was amazing. She was a nanny at our weekend wedding. My daughter is really picky on who she spends time with and Kelly captivated her. Kelly was creative and had many beautiful games planned for the kids. She was very comfortable watching multiple children as well. She was so accepting and so...
- Halie A.
Brittany M.
5.0
Brittany was awesome and did a great job of communicating, assessment, quoting her anticipated services/cost, and doing a fantastic job. Dependable and quality work. I will definitely hire her again in the future.
- Alisa V.
Paula H.
5.0
Paula is awesome! Great communication, always punctual. Eager to go the extra mile to provide great service. We give her the highest recommendation!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Arcata, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Arcata, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Arcata, CA, 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 Arcata, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Arcata, CA is $20.23 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 Arcata, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Arcata, CA. 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 Arcata, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Arcata, CA, 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 Arcata, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Arcata, CA, 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.