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Lauren B.

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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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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
+ 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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Claudia P.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...

Lanai S. says "I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very...

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Susan B.

Full Of Energy, Experienced Babysitter Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Full Of Energy, Experienced Childcare Provider. License by Office of Children and Family Service. I'm reliable, loving & caring!

Tamara M. says "She is a very caring Daycare Provider. My children never wanted to leave. She was really good with my daughter who suffers from Autism. "

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Fatou L.

About Me

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Fatou and I am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. I am currently continuing my education at the Rutgers DPT program. I'd describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptive. I like working with kids because their joy is contagious and they remind you to find happiness in the...

Natalie H. says "I have recently hired Fatou and my children adore her. She is very punctual (often there before I'm home with the kids) and extremely responsible and...

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Ailce C.

Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
My main focus is to connect with patients and their families to be able to provide the highest quality of care. I have a valid NJ driving license, and a reliable vehicle - I can help with transportation services, errands, and respite care. I am CPR certified, and will monitor patients vitals and note any behavioral changes, or...

Kay M. says "Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can leave our...

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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Tahira R.

Professional, Loving, Caring, Patience, Humble

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm very passionate about senior care, Kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...

Care Member says "Tahir was very caring and thorough while meeting with my brother. Unfortunately as much as I wanted her to care for my brother, our schedules would not...

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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
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
+ 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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Sabrina A.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I started caring for seniors when I was taking care of my grandparents I knew I had a passion to help wanting to give them the best of quality of life that I possibly could and happiness. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. They are young adults in college so I try to spend as much time with them as I can....

Steven C. says "Sabrina is punctual, knowledgeable, hardworking and caring. She is attentive and engages our father in conversation during her time with him while also...

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Liliam C.

Lily

Roselle, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lily, I'm from Brazil. I offer a service with more than 8 years of residential experience on a regular weekly and biweekly basis. I have a valid drive license. I am a trained worker with a lot of experience in cleaning and organizing. My service is fast, efficient, flexible and affordable. It is designed to meet your...

Care Member says "She is a very honest and detailed professional. She left my house sparkiling. She is the best! 😊"

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Julie H.

Fords, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
personal care
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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Coco B.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
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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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Rynasia C.

Warmhearted Care Taker

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Rynasia, I'm very goal oriented and have a compassionate heart for others in need of care, assistance or help. I went to school for medical assistance, in school I overcame many certifications (EKG, Phlebotomy, medication administration, CPR) once I achieved those goals I continued to look deeper in the medical...

Care Member says "Amazing care taker , does absolutely the best job. Very kind and very observant. I would recommend her to family and friends in need. "

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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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Maria S.

Part -time Pet Care Giver

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding. 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 and enjoy caring for them.

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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Luz V.

Bayonne, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi im a bayonne resident and a retired nurse. I'm bilingual Spanish, English I've been in the caregiving filed for over 25yrs. im fully experienced in working with alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, dressing, diapering, bathing, feeding, meal prep, mobility assistance, physical therapy, and operating a Hoyer lift , pure wick ,...

Care Member says "I found Luz to be a beautiful person of good character caring trustworthy overall great person. "

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Brianna C.

Let Me Clean So You Can Relax!

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
I am an experienced housekeeper who has been in the business for over 3 years. I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to ensuring excellent customer service. I'm very organized, efficient and detail-oriented. I'm also a very caring person who always puts the needs of my clients ahead of her own.

Fragrance C. says "Brianna is great, she is everything she says she is, organized,effecient and detail-oriented, plus she is caring and gives you great tips on how to...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Carteret, NJ

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

Lauren B.

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...

- Care member

Hannah F.

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...

- Hana S.

Ranjanie W.

She is very responsible and a great person.

- Renuka K.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Carteret, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Carteret, 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 Carteret, NJ is $21.12 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 Carteret, 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 Carteret, 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 Carteret, 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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