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Kaitlyn M.

Bushnell, FL

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Used pet care services to take care of animals. took care of dogs and cats, as well as when I babysit. I have a dog of my own.
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Jessica C.

Shinning My Light

Bushnell, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I left the corporate world as an office administrator and HR professional to make a difference in people's lives and find caregiving very rewarding! I prayed for a life full of giving back and purpose and I found it here. I am reliable, caring,...
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Melinda M.

Bushnell, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
With a strong passion for animals and years of experience caring for pets, I am committed to providing top-notch pet sitting services. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that your pets receive the love and attention they deserve in your absence. Whether it's feeding, walking, or simply keeping your pets company, I handle...
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Robin D.

Fun Loving Caring

Floral City, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have 25 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management any client, I can run errands do the grocery shopping bathe the patient feed the patient. I like to do activities with my patients putting puzzles together, making with coloring books, if the patient is able, I like to take them to the...

Care Member says "She a great lady that has helped me through an through with managing my health care an even helping out with paying my bills I would recommend her for...

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Lindsey M.

"Pets Do Speak, But Only To Those Who Listen!"

Wildwood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
Hi There! I'm happy to provide pet-sitting services in your own home, and in some cases in ours. We have a menagerie here on our little farmette... ducks, chickens, roosters, our German Shepherd (Juni) and Mudi (Loretta) with lots of wild 'pets' too. I adore animals of all kinds, and I'm comfortable with everything from dogs...

Nathan B. says "Lindsey is one of the most thoughtful people I've ever met. She is an incredible, engaging teacher and is wonderful with both people and pets. She tutored...

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Tammie E.

Kind, Compassionate Caregiver Who Knows Fun Is The Spice Of Life

Brooksville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I work for ONE household at a time. Bucket List Companion. Build a boat, travel to New Orleans, learn to draw or paint Calendar and Medication Reminders. Help maintaining yearly, monthly, weekly, & daily calendars, ensuring you remember every important date. Tech Support. Fix the WIFI, troubleshoot issues, support while you make...

Care Member says "I needed someone to care for my sister who was still able to get around but needed assistance, especially in personal care, housekeeping, and cooking....

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Synthia D.

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

The Villages, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...

Tawnya W. says "I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her...

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Fonteshe G.

Caring Educator

Leesburg, FL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I am an Educator with 34 years experience, who loves working with Seniors in my spare time. Although I'm in education, I pride myself on working with Seniors, as well as children. I've worked with the developmentally delayed, and some physical impaired. I've cared for bedridden seniors, assisting with bathing, dressing, as well...

Michael C. says "Fonteshe is wonderful, caring and professional. She did a fantastic job helping with dementia care and HHA duties for my bed bound mom. Excellent...

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Gena W.

Caregiver

Groveland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have 30+years of experience caregiving for children and elderly. Enjoy cooking, baking, outdoor and educational fun! Reading and exploring! I'm a CNA in Memphis and just relocated to Florida to get back to my first love of caring for children. I am CPR certified, CNA for 7 years and a Therapeutic yoga teacher for 28 years,...

Adam H. says "Gena is amazing. She adores our children and they adore her. She cares and shows so much love for our 2 year old. She did all the little things that shows...

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Cheryl D.

Work Experience

Leesburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
window washing
+ 1 more
My name is Cheryl and have 16 years total in Nursing and 5 years medical office experience. I currently have a Cleaning Business called Executive Innovate Cleaning Services LLC. I have 10 years of experience in Cleaning. Started out cleaning with my Grandmother when I was younger. I am a certified dementia practitioner as well....

Cheryl W. says "Very Dependable and Flexible. Friendly and Professional as well. And thorough. I highly recommend."

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Terri S.

Errands, Companionship, Doctors, Misc. Tasks.

Inverness, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
errands
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Terri. I have been a licensed COTA for over 24 yrs and I am licensed in MA. and FL. My experience is vast but mainly concentrated on senior care. I am CPR certified, vaccinated, dementia and Alzheimer's certified and a non-smoker. Families generally hire me to bring their...

Kait S. says "Terri was amazing with my dad, who was suffering from a late-stage brain disorder and required an intense amount of care - transferring, toileting, feeding,...

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Lizett R.

Caregiver

Leesburg, FL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Lizett. I have 15 years of experience in the caregiving community and I enjoy working with elders very much. I have experience with various kinds of elderly patients. I am CPR and CHHA certified, have experience with medication management, physical therapy, bathing and all general care. I've volunteered in elder...

Susan G. says "Lizett has a "gift". She temporarily helped with our 96 year old Mom during April due a sudden & unexpected lapse in availability of caregivers. She was...

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Claire S.

Experienced Babysitter With 10 Years Of Experience. Available Weeknights, Weekends, Last Minute.

Brooksville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Claire, and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting. Throughout the years, I've had the pleasure of caring for children ranging from 3 to 13 years old, helping with homework, crafts, and even supervising swimming sessions. My experience extends to looking after a variety of...

Karen S. says "Claire cares for your pets as if they are her own. She visits with them and provides extra TLC. She kept in frequent contact with me while I was gone so...

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Vanessa J.

Fruitland Park, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi All! I have 19 years of experience in helping people live happier and healthier -- that's at the heart of everything I've done and will do. I am a nurse, but I LOVE childcare and have 6 kids of my own. I'm available for childcare, senior care, companion care, home sitting, pet sitting, nursing care, and other holistic health...

Care Member says "“Vanessa demonstrates exceptional nurturing and compassion toward both children and her patients. I have seldom encountered someone as deeply committed...

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Siana F.

Therapy Tech

Brooksville, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
My name is Siana I am a therapy tech I work at encompass health rehabilitation for about 2 years now I am experienced in max /mod transfers , slide board transfers . I work with elders who just get out of surgery , hip, knee heart surgery. I do also clean up my patient if need help of so I do a lil of linen clean . I also have...
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Cheila B.

Inverness, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care skills gained through 16 years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
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Vanessa J.

Registered Nurse Providing Childcare, Senior Care, Medical Care, Home & Pet Sitting

Fruitland Park, FL

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
home modification
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hi All! I have 19 years of experience in helping people live happier and healthier -- that's at the heart of everything I've done and will do. I am a nurse, but I LOVE childcare and have availability for one-time evening or weekend needs. I'm available for childcare, senior care, companion care, home sitting, pet sitting,...
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Kristine B.

Part-Time Pet Caregiver

Brooksville, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have had dogs, cats, birds, among other pets in the past and have always been passionate about animals. I have taken care of family and friends animals. I am comfortable around any size animal and am willing to provide whatever services you are seeking whether it be walking, feeding, playing, letting them outside, etc.
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Gayle D.

Leesburg, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
I have worked as a pharmacy technician in a hospital. I can help people with their medications. I help my elderly parent with things around their house. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I can do light housekeeping.
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Karine B.

Mascotte, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Discover the worry-free childcare solution you've been searching for! Whether it's for date nights, important appointments, or late night shirts, my dependable services provide you with the peace of mind you deserve. With 15 years of experience in education and the joy of raising adult children, I truly believe every child is...
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

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Robin D.

She a great lady that has helped me through an through with managing my health care an even helping out with paying my bills I would...

- Care member

Lindsey M.

Lindsey is one of the most thoughtful people I've ever met. She is an incredible, engaging teacher and is wonderful with both people and...

- Nathan B.

Tammie E.

I needed someone to care for my sister who was still able to get around but needed assistance, especially in personal care, housekeeping,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Bushnell, FL

To find a therapy dog near you in Bushnell, FL, 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 Bushnell, FL is $17.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Bushnell, FL. 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 Bushnell, FL, 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 Bushnell, FL, 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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