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Jessica L.

Bilingual Child Therapy Intern And After-school-care Teacher Passionate About Working With Children

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Jessica and I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) nanny with a deep love for working with children. I'm currently a therapy intern where I provide therapy services for children ages 5 to 16 - so I understand child development and emotional needs on a deeper level. I have experience with neurodiverse children. I'm...
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Physical Therapy Aide

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I can serve as a companion. I can also give sponge baths, assist with or give showers and help with dressing. I will make food, go shopping, drive to any appointment, provide therapy, and help with medication and other needs.
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Physical Therapy Aide and Certified mMassage Therapist Available Full Time

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I'm physical therapy aide. I'm have experience working with special needs children and adults. With special needs I work what they need; Bathing, dressing, feeding or thus prepare food, help with homework. I do exercises or take them for a walk. I drive.
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Tutor For Kids With With/ Without Special Needs (ABA Therapy)

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello families! My name is Dani! I wanted to offer my tutoring services to a family, specifically a family that has a child with special needs. I work full-time at a therapeutic high school in Skokie as an RBT. I am currently in school beginning my masters in science in applied behavior analysis. I use ABA interventions to help...
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Spanish Speaking, Physical Therapy Graduate Student

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alex. I am currently completing my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UIC. I am working on my clinical internship portion of my education and am looking to work outside of clinical hours. I enjoy being an advocate for health and like to run, play basketball and lift weights in my free time. I also like to cook,...
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Caregiver For 25years And I Am A Graduate Of Physical Therapy In The Philippines

Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I'd describe my personality as reliable, honest, and kind I like caring for seniors because I love taking care of people because I grew up with my grandparents and I love helping them that needs my help I'm looking for a job that I can show what I love to do.(helping people that needs my skills) I started caring for seniors...
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Occupational Therapy With Lifelong Senior Care Experience

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
Respite care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a patient, easy going occupational therapist with lifelong personal and work experience in senior care. I am comfortable in assisting with physical needs as needed, including transferring, walking mobility, and hands on assistance for personal hygiene care. I am passionate about providing meaningful experience and...
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Animal Lover!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 26 years old and aside from my career in mental health therapy, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through Pet Central Helps, where I volunteered for 2...

Isa S. says "Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful...

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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a current Occupational Therapy student on break looking to help in any way I can. I have a diverse experience of working with cats, dogs, and bunnies. I love all animals!
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Part-Time Animal Caretaker

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a deep love for all animals, especially house animals, dogs, cats, turtles, birds. I am currently the owner of a teacup Yorkshire, previous the owner of a boxer. I am currently a high school senior that will soon be attending University with a major in physical therapy, and a minor in animal biology.
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Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm looking forward to filling my time up with caring for animals. I don't have any pets of my own because my apartment is way too small and I'm never really home. I enjoy walking dogs, taking them to dog parks, and supporting your training journey. I love taking pics and being open over the phone. I hope to support your...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
For the past year, I've been pet sitting regularly in California. This includes going on walks, check-ins, and overnight visits. I've worked with cats and dogs and even guinea pigs! I'm currently a first year grad student in the Occupational Therapy program at DePaul. Since recently moving to Chicago, I've been interested in...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Kelly and I love animals! I currently have two dogs of my own but have also had guinea pigs and fish! I'm completing my undergraduate degree in speech therapy at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater but spend a lot of time in Chicago with my family. I've had an amazing experience pet sitting for many different breeds of...
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Furry Friend Home Support And Pet Pal Playtime

Chicago, IL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I have a special needs Dog of my own so I am comfortable and experienced in caring for pets who require more attentive care. I am comfortable providing medication as directed by a medical provider and doing home physical therapy exercises as directed. I love pets of all ages, breeds and sizes. I am comfortable with kids and have...
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Fun Sitter And Energetic Person

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am a very energetic and enthusiastic person. You will never see me without a smile on my face! Even though I have few experience pet sitting, I frequently volunteered at animal shelters when I was younger! I have one dog on my own which was a foster fail, so I understand gaining trust and love from our furry friends. I studied...
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Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I grew up in Dublin Ireland and recently moved to the Gold Coast in Chicago, where I live with my sister and our mini Aussie shepherd Patsy. For the past 15 years I was the primary caregiver for my mother in Florida after she suffered a fall I cared for her through multiple invasive surgeries and long difficult recoveries. . My...
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Tutor With A Doctorate And Multiple Years Of Clinical Experience

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Grace, and I am a Physical Therapist with my bachelors in exercise science and my doctorate in physical therapy. I also have a minor in music with a focus on piano and music theory! Subjects like anatomy, physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, and biology are my strength, and I have experience as a tutor for all...
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Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is Gloria and I am finishing my masters program in music therapy. I currently work at a day program for adults with disabilities where I am a caregiver as well as a piano instructor. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me regarding my services and music therapy. Thank you and have a great day.
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kelly, I'm a 24-year-old woman attending graduate school for a degree in marriage and family therapy! With my knowledge and skills I can provide emotionally secure care for your children. I have general babysitting experience with a wide range of ages (1yo-13yo) and longer term full time nanny experience with...
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Dog Sitter

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide comprehensive in-home pet care services, including daytime, evening, and overnight care for pets and exotic animals. My services include dog walking, meal feeding, treat dispensing, water bowl refilling, litter box cleaning, and other mess management. I also offer playtime and cuddle sessions to keep your beloved pets...
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  • 767 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.85/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.6

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Chicago, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago, IL is $21.85 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 Chicago, IL. 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 Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago, IL, 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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