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Patricia H.

A Companion With Skills For Your Loved Ones

Interlachen, FL

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
hospice services
I have quite a bit of experience in the healthcare field. I began in my teens, volunteering at nursing homes. I spent most of my volunteer time at the nursing home that my mother was a Director of Nursing and a Registered Nurse in. I gained more medical knowledge when my oldest son was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of...
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Ocala, FL

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
A service focused Certified Nursing Assistant for 5 years with excellent patient care. It is my duty to make all my clients feel loved, valuable and well taken care of. I am a very compassionate care giver and skilled in attending to my patients that are in diverse healthcare settings.
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Alexis P. Special Education Caregiver

Ocala, FL

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$14/hr
3 years experience
During the school year I work full time with the more severe special needs student population. Every day I am charged with feeding, changing, ambulating, positioning, child engagement, as well as strong skills in regards to G-Tube feeding, seizure awareness and medication administration. I love my job very much as I had an aunt...
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Happiness Provider

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have been in Retail Business Management for 23 years. My experience with all my customers has been very rewarding to me and I truly enjoy helping others. I would like to provide my services as a caregiver for someone. I am a kind, compassionate, loving person and will treat them like they are my own family. I am also an animal...
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Pet Caregiver

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a dedicated pet care professional with a lifelong passion for animals. Growing up, I helped care for dogs at my father's obedience and protection training dog school, United States K-9 Academy. During this time, I became a certified USDTA Dog Trainer. While I did not pursue a career in dog training, I have provided pet care...
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Home Cleaning Service Provider

Ocala, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been providing cleaning services for the past six years, a journey that began when my oldest niece was born. While caring for my niece, I extended my cleaning services to family and friends, who quickly appreciated my help and reliability. My commitment to helping others maintain clean and comfortable homes has made me a...
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Interlachen, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
I have 2 years of experience. I can help cooking and with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. I live in Interlachen Florida. Enjoy dogs.
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Senior Care

Ocala, FL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
I worked as a pastor and work for the necessities of the senior people. I love to help people and express God's love through the service I offer. For the past 5 years I worked for a family taking care of both seniors, father and mother. He passed away first and two years later she. It was a blessed time with this family.
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Part Time Caregiver

Ocala, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
dementia
Kathy Cares Eldercare Services, LLC I can help with: General errands Shopping Doctors' appointments Light housekeeping Companionship Pet Care I have experience in caring for the elderly and prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Doctor's office. I am certified in CPR and AED I am a mother of three and a...
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CNA, Social Worker!

Ocala, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Certified Nursing Assistant & Social Worker. I love working with people! I dedicated my professional life to providing excellent service in the healthcare field. Recently took early retirement after 37 years At local hospital and I miss being of service to others, especially the elderly. On a personal level, I took care of my...
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Ocala, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I am very out going and loving I also take care of my 91-year-old grandmother whenever my mother needs help with her. I have my cert for med tech so I am able to administer medication if needed.
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Caring Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ocala, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I care for patients with amputations, stroke, dementia, hip/knee replacement, edema, etc. My primary responsibility is to help train patients to perform their activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, etc.)after a life altering circumstance...
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Ocala, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
I have been offering residential/office cleaning services, reorganization, trash removal, and more for a little over a year now.
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Friendly, Dependable Pet Sitter

Ocala, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello Pet Families! I have been providing quality childcare services on care. com for many years (please see reviews on my childcare profile). I am very excited to now be available to assist with your precious PETS! Please reach out if you need help for the day or if you have plans to go out of town. I am prompt, dependable and...
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Jack Of All Trades

Ocala, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Born in Colombia, 23 yr old bilingual with over 4 years of child care and 2 years of cleaning service experience. Feel free to reach out and request for references.
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Caregiver And A Dsp Who Puts A Smile On Your Love Ones FaceFace

Ocala, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
dementia
Hello my name is Kenya I love the field that iam I I have done hha /cna for 12 years plus right now iam a dsp working with disabilities adults and I love what I do I love makeing them happy helping them and also I do physical therapy with my clients, I have certificates as a dsp I took my behavioral analysis cert and with hha I...
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Hawthorne, FL

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$14/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 3 children of my own and in 2020 I was a substitute teacher for 2 years. My first year as a substitute I worked in different schools with kids ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, my second year I got a year long position as an art teacher for elementary school. Then in the summer of 2022 I worked for a special needs...
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Ocala, FL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I am 23 years old with a Bachelor's in Psychology (Childhood and Adolescent focused). I have experience in working in childcare facilities, schools, as a private tutor, and multiple years of private nannying. I also have experience working in behavioral therapy with children with Autism. Working with children is an absolute...
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RN

Ocala, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
personal care
hospice services
Qualifications: I have been a nurse for 40 years with a variety of experiences from newborn to the geriatric which include but not limited to: Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Care, Inpatient Rehab, Charge Nurse, Team Leader, Case Management, Med-Surg, Ortho, Peds, IV Therapy Team, Home Health, Hospice, Hematology Oncology, and...
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Housekeeping

Ocala, FL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I've worked in two different hospitals in environmental services, housekeeping, and have quite a bit of experience cleaning various areas of the hospitals, including patients rooms. I'm quick and used to being on my feet. I'm very thorough and tedious and don't mind putting in some extra effort to make something look good .
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.50/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Citra, FL

To find a therapy dog near you in Citra, 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 Citra, FL is $27.50 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 Citra, 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 Citra, 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 Citra, 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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