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Kendra P.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am currently on leave from my physically demanding clinic position while recovering from surgery. I would love to find some temporary or part-time opportunities to continue to work with children until I can return to work. Let's talk more!
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am currently on leave from my physically demanding clinic position while recovering from surgery. I would love to find some temporary or part-time opportunities to continue to work with children/young adults until I can return to work. Let's talk more!
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Charleston, SC

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
personal care
hospice services
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi - I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a former CNA. I am currently on leave to recover from surgery myself, but am very capable of helping around the house, assisting with transportation, and able to provide companionship. I love working with the geriatric population and find it very rewarding to be part of...
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Occupational Therapy Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting

Charleston, SC

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have many years of experience from babysitting/nannying to tutoring children and infants. I graduated from Virginia Tech with a major in Human Development and am currently finishing my fieldwork requirements in Charleston for my Master's of Occupational Therapy program. I can bring screen free, fun, and creative crafts as well...
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Occupational Therapy Student

Charleston, SC

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$15/hr
3 years experience
While on my college and now graduate school breaks, I have had several years of K-12 tutoring and have also been a substitute teacher.
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Charleston, SC

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm an occupational therapy student at MUSC. I have lots of experience with both pet care and child care. I have grown up owning a dog my entire life and even fostered kittens while in Clemson. I have experience with children ages 5 months through middle school. I also have my adult and pediatric CPR and First Aid...
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Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Melanie. I am a reliable, energetic, and personable professional with 5+ years of experience in house cleaning, babysitting, and pet sitting. I truly enjoy helping families, caring for children and animals, and creating clean, comfortable spaces that feel like home. I am currently working toward earning my...
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Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
bathroom cleaning
Doctor of physical therapy. Reliable and punctual. Worked as professional organizer throughout college and grad school
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Charleston, SC

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
Everything about dogs brings me joy! I would love to provide service to you and your family to take care of your pets! I have 2 dogs myself so I understand the importance of reliability and punctuality when caring for them.
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Friendly And Patient Pet Sitter

Charleston, SC

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home, as well as dog walking services. I have my own special needs mini australian shepherd that has given me lots of experience with feeding, walking, and playing with furry friends. I love all sized dogs/cats and am excited to meet your sweet pet!
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Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for working with the special needs population. I am experienced in all age groups and a majority of conditions.
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Pet Care Service In Your Area!! I Offer Dog Walks, Daycare, And Boarding

Charleston, SC

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hey! Im a professional PetCare provider with 10+years experience with dogs. I love spending time outside and engaging with dogs. You can expect reliable and trustworthy service. I can help with DogWalks, Daycare, and Boarding. Im located DownTown but can travel. I aim to provide top notch PetCare service. I can take up to 15dogs...
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Charleston, SC

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$24/hr
6 years experience
Visiting physician
meal prep
dementia
My mother is 97 and I help take care of her with my siblings I have also taken care of someone who had dementia. I am caring, loving with a great positive attitude. I'm looking to get away from working behind a desk every day and do something meaningful. I have taken care of elderly with dementia and currently my mother who...
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Physical Therapist

Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hi! I am a physical therapy student graduating this year. I am well trained in geriatric care after doing clinical rotations in acute care, acute rehab, and skilled nursing facility settings
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Tutor

Charleston, SC

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$18/hr
Hi! I am a doctor of physical therapy student and love working with kids. I strive to be a pediatric physical therapist. While I am in school, I hope to share my knowledge with children through tutoring
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Charleston, SC

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a lot of experience with dog sitting and walking and truly enjoy spending time with dogs. I've been caring for my own 10-year-old black lab for years, so I understand the needs and quirks of dogs at various stages of life. From daily walks to playtime and feeding, I know how to keep dogs happy and comfortable. I'm...
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Loving Pet Sitter

Charleston, SC

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$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide in-home dog sitting, walking, play time, feeding services, etc. A lover of pets, all sizes, breeds, and ages, I'll treat your furry family member as if he was my own!
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A Little About Me

Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, my name is Riley D! I just graduated from Clemson University with a Special Education degree. I love dogs and cats so much! I would love this opportunity to pet sit, pet walk, board, or train your dog or cat! I have 5 years of pet sitting/pet walking experience. I also volunteered at an organization called Dogs for Autism...
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Charleston, SC

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$14/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ashley and I love working with kids! I have lots of experience working with kids and am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy. I majored in special education so I also have an abundance of experience working with kids with special needs.
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Enthusiastic Dog And Cat Lover!

Charleston, SC

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had and taken care of dogs since I was young girl. I was responsible for walking and feeding them. Since then, I have also cared for family members and friends' pets as well. I have also done some house sitting as well as pet sitting. I look forward to meeting you and your pets. I have had the privilege to fall in love...
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  • 114 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.21/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.5

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Charleston, SC

To find a therapy dog near you in Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston, SC is $19.21 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 Charleston, SC. 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 Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston, SC, 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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