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Sarah C.

College Student & Animal Lover

Avenel, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Looking for anyone in need of dog or cat sitting. I am a big animal lover, and have a dog of my own for 6 years whom I love so much. Just as I care for my own dog, my services would include playing with toys / running around backyards with your pet, feeding them, taking them on walks, and loving them like my own! For cat lovers,...
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Louise Marie C.

Avenel, NJ

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
organization
refrigerator cleaning
Hello! I am a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented housekeeper with 3 years of experience helping families maintain clean, organized, and comfortable homes. I take pride in my work and pay close attention to detail. My services include general house cleaning, deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen and...
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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Alice S.

Caring Hands And Heart

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Alice I have over 20yrs experience in senior care I provide numerous services for family members, close friends, neighbors and co-workers. I am able to provide work references upon request. long and short term care. my services include personal care, meal prep, feeding, medication management, doctors visits, light...

Care Member says "She is a very goodl worker , she took care of my father 4yrs before his transition , I would hirer her again "

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Julie H.

Fords, NJ

4.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I'm a positive and reliable, patient person. I like to watch and take a good care of the old people, to make there life easy with love and caring

Diane D. says "Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."

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Marlaina M.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures. **Services:** Daily walks and...

Dani B. says "Marlaina was AMAZING with my fur babies!! She kept me informed the entire weekend with photos and updates to how they were adjusting. She paid attention to...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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Maria S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding in my home. I have a family of animal lovers and we all work together to make our furry friends safe, comfortable and happy. I have worked with many kinds of breeds such as: beagles, German shepherds, Boxers, Poodle mixes, and more.

Wendy M. says "Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In fact, I suspect he...

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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello everyone, my name is Katherine or better known as Miss Jay! Been in childcare for a decade. I am an advocate of learning through play. I specialize in early childhood development ensuring milestones while also creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Certification from Penn State Extension "New Jersey Health and...

Makeda D. says "Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a full-time nanny...

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Sopio D.

Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...

Care Member says "Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see...

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Yafrany G.

Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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Nona T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
home modification
visiting physician
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for quiet some time now (17 year), I am loving, caring, compassionate person, because of my nature care-giving comes natural to me. It gives me great satisfaction to think that I am of help to someone and make difference daily in there lives. I provide personalized care and creating a safe and...

Marta M. says "Nona cared for my Mother for over four yrs.She was an excellent caretaker. She was always dependable & on time. She showed excellent skills. My Mother was...

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Nike A.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Hospice Services. am passionate about the Job, caring love to assist people, reliable energetic am a fast learner ultimately loving and am God-fearing person

Titilola O. says "Over the years as a close relative of Nike, there have been notable qualities that shone with her. For example, she's very hardworking when it comes to...

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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...

Dawn V. says "Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia...

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  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Avenel, NJ

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

Camelia M.

I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months....

- Rubina S.

Susan B.

I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need...

- Mike L.

Alice S.

She is a very goodl worker , she took care of my father 4yrs before his transition , I would hirer her again

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Avenel, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Avenel, NJ, 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 Avenel, NJ is $15.50 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 Avenel, NJ. 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 Avenel, NJ, 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 Avenel, NJ, 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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