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Stacie E.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ballston Lake, NY

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Home modification
respite care
dementia
personal care
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.
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Sarah C.

Ballston Lake, NY

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I would be thrilled to provide dog/cat sitting in your home. I have had experience with dog/cat sitting for 5 years. I started small, within my neighborhood when I was younger and my neighbors have put their trust in me to take care of their animals for years. My hope is to branch out and have the opportunity to provide any kind...
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Stacie E.

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
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!

Crystal H. says "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...

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Brendan B.

Cleaner And Organizer

Ballston Lake, NY

from
$16/hr
Changing bed linens
organization
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
I am a very organized person who appreciates a tidy home. I am looking to provide my services in my spare time.
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Mercedes H.

Ballston Lake, NY

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! With over 15 years in commercial cleaning and a decade spent managing a lively six-bedroom home, I truly love creating welcoming and cozy spaces. I also clean several Airbnb properties, so I know how important it is to make every home shine for guests. I believe that cleaning should be a collaborative effort, and I...
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Quinn W.

I'm Quinn!

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Greetings! My name is Quinn. I am 20 years old and a Junior attending the University of New England. I am from Ballston Lake, New York. I am pursuing an Education major and a minor in Special Education. My goal is to become a Kindergarten Teacher:) I have around 7 years of experience with babysitting and have references...

Care Member says "We adore Quinn! She has been wonderful with our 3 girls and is reliable and responsible. She took care of them and ran them around to different camps...

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Emmarie T.

Cleaning And Ereand Services

Ballston Lake, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Howdy! I'm an 18-year-old barista looking for part time errands and cleaning services! I work as a barista full time and have experience deep cleaning both restaurants and homes. I've always loved helping anyone who needs it. I am able to drive and can pick up anything that will fit into a hatchback size vehicle. I also have...
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Emmarie T.

Housekeeping And Cleaning Services

Ballston Lake, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
-18 -part time Barista -Here to clean spots you don't want too! -Willing to focus on special areas or special jobs when needed.
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Samina A.

25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages

Clifton Park, NY

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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...

Ally J. says "Samina has watched our daughter since she was 4 months old. She is now turning 2. I was a wreck leaving my baby for the first time but she made it much...

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Rosina S.

PCA / Home Health Aide/ DSP

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rosina, I've been in the healthcare field for 24 years and find my job very rewarding. I'm Caring compassionate & very reliable. I Have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia. I've worked with the elderly in assisted living and nursing facilities & also there homes. I've also worked with individuals with...

Care Member says "Rosina is compassionate and skilled in the care of patients with advanced illness and disability. More than that she treats those she cares for as she...

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Emily S.

Some Of My Best Experiences

Clifton Park, NY

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
11 years childcare experience. Working with children six weeks of age to 12 years old. Experience in early learning and nanny services.

Care Member says "Emily has taken care of my son full time for over a year- from age 8 months to 22 months. She has become an irreplaceable part of our family and treats...

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Lisbeth A.

Pet Service Provider

Schenectady, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hello my name is Lisbeth. I'm an experienced dog walker, pet sitter and all around great pet companion. I have cared for dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, lizards and many more perfect animals. I have 25 years experience. I go above and beyond to make sure you and your pet are fully, completely happy. I can administrate medicine,...
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Takeylyn G.

There's No Place Like Home Care

Schenectady, NY

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
I have worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. I am compassionate, dedicated, and experienced in giving quality care. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children as well as strong community advocate and a NYS licensed real estate agenct. I specialize in: Companionship Housekeeping and Laundry Meal planning and...

Care Member says "Look no further! Takeylyn was a God send to our family. She was knowledgeable, dependable, caring and compassionate. She cared for my mom as if she was...

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Alyssa H.

Friendly And Caring Senior Companion

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
personal care
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
I was a recreation therapy aide for almost 10 years before moving to NY where I have been a senior companion for over 3 years. I started out in the geriatric field as a dietary aide at just 14 years old. I then moved onto recreation therapy and got my home health aide license in the state of NJ. In between that time I obtained a...

Maryann D. says "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...

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Brooke M.

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Alexandra H. says "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...

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Maureen C.

I Have Over 15 Years Helping The Elderly.

Waterford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Skills are bathing, dressing, skin care, transferring, hoyer lift wheelchairs, etc., bringing to doctors appointments, writing up documents, doing 12 hours of in-service a year. Doing HHA for 18 years. I'm CPR certified.

Charles S. says "Maureen goes above and beyond to give your loved one the care that they need. She took care of my Mom for 6 years with excellent care."

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Annmarie B.

Trustworthy Compassionate Fully Vaccinated

Ballston Spa, NY

4.5(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there, I am a 53-year-old woman I live alone in Ballston Spa. I have nothing/nobody that entangles me with my availability to care for you, or your loved one. I have an Associate Degree in Human Services and I am taking online courses toward my Bachelor's Degree in the same with a focus on Elder/ End of life care. I am CPR...

Dale K. says "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...

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Andrea S.

Part Time Nanny Available

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a compassionate mother of two little children (5 and 6) so I have a great deal of experience with little kids. I am currently a stay at home mom and I am working on getting my masters as a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst). I know the importance of finding a reliable and caring person to watch over your own, I...

Laura E. says "Andrea took care of our son starting when he was 9.5 weeks old when my maternity leave ended. She was invaluable in my transition back to work and in...

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Janelle R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Janelle was great! She was very communicative, prompt, and friendly. We hired her for a date night and we had her meet our 1-year old daughter before we...

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Susan Y.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience with Senior Care. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping and bathing and meal preps and light housekeeping

Care Member says "Sue was always there when I needed her. She took care of my father for the last six months of his life and I couldn’t have asked for a more caring and...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.88/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Ballston Lake, NY

Therapy Dogs in Ballston Lake, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Stacie E.

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...

- Crystal H.

Quinn W.

We adore Quinn! She has been wonderful with our 3 girls and is reliable and responsible. She took care of them and ran them around to...

- Care member

Samina A.

Samina has watched our daughter since she was 4 months old. She is now turning 2. I was a wreck leaving my baby for the first time but she...

- Ally J.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ballston Lake, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Ballston Lake, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ballston Lake, NY is $18.88 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 Ballston Lake, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Ballston Lake, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ballston Lake, 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.

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