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Therapy dogs in Cedar Springs, MI
Heather J.
Grand Rapids, MI
$35-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently have 15 yrs experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a sub acute rehabilitation setting which has provided me skilled, technical training along with the fundamentals of care giving along with 20 years of personal care experience with the elderly population. This has given me experience with many different...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Our family worked with Heather to hire an amazing caregiver named Mel. She supported our father through his final year of dementia and health problems until he passed away in 2021. We loved her compassion and caring that she delivered to not only our Dad, but our...
Jeanne C.
Lisa V.
Greenville, MI
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Over 13 years of house/pet sitting exp. I have references upon hire. I have exp. with Dogs, Cats, Ferret's, Bunnies, Cockatoos, Geckos and Fresh & Salt Water Fish. I have cared for young and senior pets. I have worked with eye drops and ointments, pills, and vitamins, and injections. While I'm sitting for your pet(s) I will...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Lisa is the best pet sitter we have ever had! Our 2 crazy dogs love her, and I never have to worry about them being well cared for. Lisa has stayed at our house, and left it cleaner than we left it! She is a wonderful person and loves animals."
Rebecca J.
Jessica D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Graduate Student Looking For Evening/Weekend Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jess! I am a full time graduate student studying physical therapy at GVSU and am looking for some occasional babysitting opportunities! Since I am a student, my schedule will vary - but I am generally available in the evenings on weekdays and most of the day Friday through Sunday! I babysat all through high...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited to see her again. Would recommend and hope to hire...
Ruth M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Professionally I worked at Wedgewood Christian services as a youth treatment specialist. Personally I've cared for children my whole life. I have a sibling 7 years younger than me. I've helped care for multiple younger family members. I've also cared for some of my teachers children in middle and high school. I am currently a...
Janae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Janae was great with my baby. She arrived on time even in the snowstorm! She left the place tidy and gave a knowledgeable report of his activity while we were gone. Highly recommend!"
Alex S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile! I am a 2017 graduate of King's College. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have experience tutoring children at after school programs, teaching elementary students as a full time teacher in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade, and am now a new mom...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Dedicated and compassionate pet care giver with a genuine love for animals seeking to provide exceptional care and companionship to pets and their owners.
Experience:
- Provided general grooming and bathing
- Managed daily feeding schedules, ensuring pets received proper nutrition.
- Conducted regular exercise and playtime...
Raynah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I gave her a 5 star rating because she has so much love, care and passion for all animals. See will do what is necessary to make sure there happy and feel loved. "
Care member
Megan F.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working hands on with children during various babysitting/nannying jobs. I also have approximately 7 years of experience working in Home Health Care as a care provider. During these jobs I often worked with individuals living with complex health issues and/or disabilities. I have...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Nice to meet you. Im Ray & I have well over 10 years of experience with kids, as I have been working with children for most of my life. I starting babysitting at the age of 11 via church and it went onto pursing being a teacher at Alma College. I also have 4-5 years of Food Service Experience as well as management for 3 of...
Ray can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was a breath of fresh air as soon as she walked into our home. She is so full of energy, charisma, and you can tell she has a huge heart and passion for life. Our son went to her right away, he rarely does that with anyone. Although we decided to not use her...
Nicholas G.
Lisa V.
Greenville, MI
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am not taking on any new clients at this time.
I have a loving and compassionate heart for helping others of all ages, they all have some much to teach us. I have worked at Hope Network Behavior Health, Spectrum Community Services, Greenville AFC, as a care giver. I also worked as a home health care worker for over 2 years...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
29-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
Wedgwood Christian Services...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie was amazing with our 3 children. Fun loving but firm when the situation called for it. Always put the best interest of our family first. A really great find!"
Tiffany E.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I have approximately 10 years of hands on experience working with children. I am a 27-year-old woman who graduated with my Master's Degree in Occupational Science and Therapy in 2021. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in psychology with a minor in anthropology. I am currently a nationally licensed and certified occupational...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan is my daughter. She started babysitting (also house and pet sitting) at a young age. Megan demonstrated initiative and high responsibility when caring for children and they loved her. She had numerous repeat clients just through word of mouth from her happy...
Linda F.
Cecilia C.
Comstock Park, MI
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Cece.
I have worked at a dog kennel the past three years caring and fulfilling daily needs. I have been dog sitting for the past couple of years and I really enjoy doing that! Currently, I am enrolled at Northern Michigan University. I am studying to get my bachelors degree in Sports Science and then going to...
Cecilia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Shannon H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun-loving Speech-language Pathologist Who Loves Working With Children
Hi there! I am a speech-language pathologist with 8 years of babysitting experience, 4 years as a camp counselor and 2 years of speech therapy experience. I am CPR certified, have a master's degree in speech-language pathology and am passionate about working with children! I also love working with dogs and have 2 large dogs of...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I grew up with a dog and have been around typical house pets. I used to feed my neighbor's chickens and other pets while they went away on vacation. I am a very sweet, caring and respectful individual who is currently working on earning a masters degree in Occupational Therapy at Saginaw Valley State University. I have a month...
Mykala V.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr
Throughout college I worked as a caretaker for a gentleman in his late 30's. I assisted him in home with activities of daily living, transportation to and from appointments, and kept him company. I have also volunteered at an assisted living center for seniors, where I worked in the recreation therapy department. With a degree...
Mykala can also help with: Personal care, respite care, home modification, companionship, mobility assistance
I am currently going to school to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). I have experience as a nanny, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), home health aide, and clinical secretary at a hospital. Additional experience with tube feeding, dressing, transfers, feeding, and more! Contact me if you think I'd be a good fit!
I have 10+years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation, light housekeeping, companionship.
Teresa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
I am new to being a housekeeper. However, I have experience with running a family home. I am a mom of three with three cats, one dog, and a busy lifestyle. I can understand how difficult it can be to keep a tidy home and how a cluttered house can clutter your mind. Whether you are looking for someone to alleviate the stress of...
Hillarey A can also help with: Window washing, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Hello! I'm Colleen and I'd love to help you clean. I have over five years of profession experience in residential and commercial building services. I am available for in home cleaning and organizing. One time, bi-weekly, or monthly appointments are available.
Colleen can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
I have completed internship in Skilled Nursing Facility and have experience in residential aide services.
Alessandra can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Cedar Springs, MI
Heather J.
5.0
Our family worked with Heather to hire an amazing caregiver named Mel. She supported our father through his final year of dementia and health problems until he passed away in 2021. We loved her compassion and caring that she delivered to not only our Dad, but our whole family. She is such a great...
- Jeanne C.
Lisa V.
5.0
Lisa house/pet sits for us when we go on vacation. We have a dog, three cats, a parrot and a large salt water fish tank. She does an amazing job caring for all of them. She has a sweet personality and is very reliable!
- Therese C.
Jessica D.
5.0
Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited to see her again. Would recommend and hope to hire again!
- Ruth M.
Janae R.
5.0
Janae was great with my baby. She arrived on time even in the snowstorm! She left the place tidy and gave a knowledgeable report of his activity while we were gone. Highly recommend!
- Alex S.
Raynah G.
5.0
I gave her a 5 star rating because she has so much love, care and passion for all animals. See will do what is necessary to make sure there happy and feel loved.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Cedar Springs, MI
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Cedar Springs, MI?
To find a therapy dog near you in Cedar Springs, MI, 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 Cedar Springs, MI?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Cedar Springs, MI is $20.00 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 Cedar Springs, MI?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Cedar Springs, MI. 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 Cedar Springs, MI receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Cedar Springs, MI, 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 Cedar Springs, MI help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Cedar Springs, MI, 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.