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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a special education 1st grade teacher in Akron. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist with highest honors from Ashland University. I am state certified to teach general education PreK-5th and special education PreK-3rd. I am currently in graduate school earning my doctorate degree...
5.0
"She is very kind and her teaching style has really helped my daughter improve her reading skills. She is very patient and on time!"
Christina L.
5.0
(3)
I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages. I also enjoy animals as well especially dogs and horses. In high school I received an honors in art but just recently graduated with my human services degree from Kent state university. I have experience in home health care (9 years), childcare(3 years) also with struggling,...
Meghan can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Samantha V.
Tallmadge, OH
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Social Worker, Older Sister, And Behavior Tech Trained!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a big sister of four and have 20+ years experience caring for children. I love spending time encouraging children and learning from them just as much as I love teaching them! I understand how tough it is for children growing up in the age of social media and have an empathetic approach toward handling any type of problem...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Samantha is very responsive, punctual, and responsible. She is very good with our toddler son and is also willing to help out with his laundry, meal prep, and clean up."
Dominica R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a special education 1st grade teacher in Akron. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist with highest honors from Ashland University. I am state certified to teach general education PreK-5th and special education PreK-3rd. I am currently in graduate school earning my doctorate degree...
Mykaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mykaela is an amazingly warm and loving person. She does a wonderful job with children of all ages. I would trust her with my child with no questions asked."
Mindy W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 adult children and grandmother of 6. I am passionate about the elderly. I love helping them and providing excellent care. I have 20+ years experience doing in home care. I am reliable, compassionate, caring and patient. I enjoy cooking and baking. I have provided services such as personal care, companion care,...
Carmen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carmen has just been a godsend to our family! My very elderly Aunt & Uncle are thrilled with her and they are tough to please! She is kind, compassionate, patient, punctual and truly understands the needs of elderly care. 100% dependable and has just been a joy...
Brenda C.
5.0
(1)
I love to help others out with any extra help when they need it. I have 3 years of experience in commercial cleaning, house cleaning, as well as senior caregiving. I hope that I can be of service and blessing to you. Let's have a conversation! Have a blessed day. :)
Erin can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful for Erin's exceptional care of our 1-year-old son. She was reliable, nurturing, and attentive to his needs. Erin consistently went above and beyond to create a safe environment for him. She has excellent communication skills and we were...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experience as a mom and grandmother plus 3 years of group home experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Preparation, Household Duties, and any other care as needed. I am creative, organized, and patient. I am expressive and a strong yet gentle communicator. I am a problem solver. I love...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Very kind and friendly. Met and exceeded all expectations. Very reliable."
Ronald B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Lainey, I'm 18y/o and currently attending Whitesboro High.
You can depend on me to provide excellent service and to take great care of your pets. I know what questions to ask to make sure I understand your animals specific needs. I also have the skills and experience needed to handle pets that are not super...
Lainey can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"Lainey asked lots of questions in prep for taking care of my 2 pups. She watched them overnight for a long weekend and communicated well sending pictures and updates. The house was tidy arriving home and pups happy. I highly recommend her and will use her in the...
Natalie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Hope you are doing well. I grew up constantly cleaning my home and always being tidy, therefore I absolutely love to clean and organize. I feel a job like this would be an amazing fit for me.
I offer all sorts of services from bathroom cleaning, kitchen/appliance cleaning, bed changing, laundry, and much more. I'm open to...
Haley can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
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Megumi K.
5.0
(3)
With over 35 years of experience, I have worked with the elderly and the differently abled. I have cared for my aging parents and taken courses in end of life care and patient advocacy. I've managed scheduling of other care givers, and worked closely with Hospice, coordinating a range of care. I have raised four wonderful...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, visiting physician & more
5.0
"I have known Deb J. for some 30 years. She clearly displays loving care for her family, friends and clients she has cared for. Integrity, honesty and caring are only three words that describe this woman who continues to share her knowledge, especially in caring...
Carol C.
4.9
(35)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
My passion in life has always been to surround myself with animals. There is nothing more I would rather be doing than to be caring for them in some way. I love them all, but I have a real soft spot for the seniors and animals with special needs. Your pets will always be my top priority while in my care, and always be treated...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Beth was fantastic with my two kittens. They were so happy when I came back from my last minute trip. She sent me updates each day and even brought them extra food when they ran low! I've moved away from Cleveland since, but I would have hired her to watch them any...
Rylee A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of caregiving experience in both a facility and at home settings. I am very comfortable dealing with mobility issues, as I worked many years in the therapy department. I am very dependable and have excellent references available.
Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kelley helped my husband for three years. Al used a walker, but needed help to get in the bathroom, to the table and his bed. She brought him whatever he needed, and also talked to him all the time, both of them were always laughing a lot! When he came to the...
Susan L.
Kaitlyn M.
Louisville, OH
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello there! My name is Kaitlyn! I'm 19 years of age and I'm a freshman at stark state college for early childhood education! I have always had a love for babies and children! Ever since I was 12 years old I've been paid to watch many different families children and my love has grow over the years, therefore I decided to make...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kaitlyn is amazing! She has been watching my two boys since they were infants. She is one of two people outside of family that my husband and I are confident in leaving our kids with! She is a natural with infants and toddlers! Responsible, caring, and loves...
Jen F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 24 years of experience working with elderly patients. I have worked with patients receiving hospice care providing care for people with an end of life prognosis. I offer all activity of daily living services such as bathing for both mobile and bend bound individuals, feeding, dressing, exceptional companionship for those...
Tara can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Tara has been a blessing to my husband and I. She joined our care team and is the best of the best! I have had many come and go but having her come into our lives had set the bar high! My husband is fully dependent - her care, sense of humor, hard work and...
Julie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently 32 with two daughters. I recently graduated from Kent state with my human services degree. I studied child development. I've worked in schools with struggling and emotional children also behavioral children. I've also worked as a preschool teacher for over a year. I grew up with animals and also have 9 years of in...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is a special lady who makes those that know her smile when she walks in a room. She loves to take care of seniors and children and animals.
Meghan volunteers for more hours than she is given and enjoys taking care of her patients. When Meghan isn't working...
Marnita L.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a very organized individual, and am used to keeping up two homes with at least two large dogs tagging along. I also have years of hospice volunteer service, so I am familiar with going into peoples' homes and sharing myself and abilities with them. I am easy to talk to, have my own transportation, don't smoke, am very...
Sandra can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Sandie is a wonderful help, so energetic and so kind. She's driven but not pushy, she has a plan but let's you choose whether it's organization of the linen closet or the china. She's also amazing with animals and trust her in my home."
Maggie M.
Autumn L.
Streetsboro, OH
$19-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Treat Your Loved One The Way I Would Want My Beloved Mom Treated
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am in my fifties & after many years of working in offices as an administrative assistant, I decided it was time to seek more rewarding work.
Working with the elderly comes naturally to me. I feel it is my calling. My own mom is elderly & I spend a lot of my spare time with her.
Recently, I worked for a few months in...
Autumn can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Autumn has been helping my 92 year old mom. She has been wonderful, pleasant, caring, responsible, giving and compassionate. She truly cares about seniors and seems to think ahead to what their needs might be. Autumn knows the right amount of time to help out or...
Sandy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning, meal preparation, companionship medication reminder, safety and so much more.
I also have experience with Hoyer lift, dementia patients, Foley catheter, colostomy bag and more.
I treat each client like family. I am passionate...
Ieisha can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Ieisha has been providing afternoon companion care, medication reminders, meal prep, light cleaning, and aid to my 80 y/o mother with dementia for the last six months and we love having her on mom's care team.
She is reliable and proactive about finding backup...
Tanya H.
Annette S.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver/Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
We are a non smoking family with no pets.
20+ years of experience working in customer service and providing care to my family and children. Recently, caregiver to a family. Providing meals, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, companionship, etc.
References available upon request.
I am trained, certified and...
Annette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I've cleaned houses many times in the past and stayed in a 7, 000 square foot house with 3 large dogs and cats which I cleaned daily. I enjoy cleaning and organizing and can be available almost any day of the week.
Camille can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Atwater, OH
Mykaela Z.
5.0
She is very kind and her teaching style has really helped my daughter improve her reading skills. She is very patient and on time!
- Christina L.
Samantha V.
5.0
Samantha is very responsive, punctual, and responsible. She is very good with our toddler son and is also willing to help out with his laundry, meal prep, and clean up.
- Dominica R.
Mykaela Z.
5.0
Mykaela is an amazingly warm and loving person. She does a wonderful job with children of all ages. I would trust her with my child with no questions asked.
- Mindy W.
Carmen N.
5.0
Carmen helps my parents out, and always goes above and beyond in all ways. She is so caring, and they are so comfortable with her! So happy to have found her!!
- Lori A.
Erin G.
5.0
We are incredibly grateful for Erin's exceptional care of our 1-year-old son. She was reliable, nurturing, and attentive to his needs. Erin consistently went above and beyond to create a safe environment for him. She has excellent communication skills and we were always kept informed. We highly...
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Atwater, OH
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Atwater, OH?
To find a therapy dog near you in Atwater, OH, 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 Atwater, OH?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Atwater, OH is $25.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Atwater, OH?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Atwater, OH. 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 Atwater, OH receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Atwater, OH, 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 Atwater, OH help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Atwater, OH, 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.