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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Clean freak alert! Have clean mirrors without streaks and an effortlessly managed home. I avoid using unnatural/ toxic chemicals as much as possible and have a knack for organizing. I'd love to use these skills to help improve other people's lives. I'm friendly, reliable and ready to take on a part-time job while attending...
Andrea can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Andrea has been providing after-school transportation for our high school freshman (transportation was not an option on this survey, so "housekeeping" had to be selected despite her providing a different service). She is prompt, reliable, friendly, flexible, and...
Karma E.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My love for care giving began when I was very young. At age 12 I began babysitting for many local families (with children of all age groups) who then would recommend my services to their friends. I worked for many of them throughout all my teen years. I have since worked as a full and part time Nanny for several families, as...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Naomi cared for my infant son when I went back to work. She was a wonderful care giver for him, and ended up actually being the nanny for my older son (3 yrs old) as well. She did such a great job caring for the boys, supporting our household and caring for all of...
Ashley P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aide for over 30+ years I have been in private nursing I have trained with Alzheimer's with dementia with cerebral palsy with seizures. My mother had epilepsy she had seizures as I was growing up so that was where I first encountered them. My brother had a grandma seizure when I was eight he was 9 years...
Carmela can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She would still be working for me. My mom passed away. She was very nice with my mom, whom had alz. They would talk and tell stories about mom's past. She got social communication with Carmela. Carmela would help pick out her clothes and make sure got cleaned up....
Chris D.
Ana S.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
7 Years Experienced Housekeeping,great Service,trustworthy,professional,friendly Thorough Service.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Ana s professional and liable house cleaning looking for more family who need a professional cleaning I have good references, flat rate , thorough service offerings
Ana can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Ana is very thorough and fast. She works very hard and does a great job. She has also been very patient when we've had home security alarm issues upon her arrival. I'm very thankful Ana cleans our home!"
Emily T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you in need of assistance with caring for your loved ones? I am here to offer my help with various tasks such as showers, toileting, laundry, medication management, meal preparation, running errands, yard work, and general house cleaning. Additionally, I also provide deep cleaning services which include cleaning baseboards,...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Michelle for the last 3 years! We heard about Michelle through a mutual friend and I must admit hiring her was the best decision we've ever made"
Samuel W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As an older sister of 5 children, I often cared for my siblings which lead to my passion of caring for children. While in college, I started my nanny career until I decided to to drop out and nanny full time. After nannying for 3 years, I decided to go to cosmetology school and work part time while going to school! After a few...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana was great with my daughter. She was always on time and reliable. Would definitely recommend her :)"
Jodi S.
Elizabeth C.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey friends! I am a nanny in the St Louis area looking for a new family to care for! I have 6 years of experience working with kids doing everything from swim instructing, camp counseling, and even assisting art therapy! I love dance parties, coloring, reading books, and playing outside! I can help kids out with lunches, doing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Lizzie has babysat our 2 toddler boys several times over the past year or so. They both love her! I'm so grateful that she makes our boys feel so comfortable. She is fun and playful, but also is capable of being firm when needed. She always asks about things she...
Caroline H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a self motivated professional cleaner. I have been cleaning for over 15 years. I am quick and efficient. I take my work very seriously. I deep clean each and every time I get a call! I offer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or one time cleaning services. I can do residential cleanings, office cleanings, cleanings before open...
Elvedina can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Elvedina is amazing. She is dependable, punctual, extremely detail oriented! She pays attention to what is asked of her and goes above and beyond. We are so happy we found her and recommend her services. Our house looks brand new thanks to her hard work. We are...
Nicole Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied two young girls for eight years, and was responsible for pet-sitting, along with driving the children to activities when necessary. Additionally, I have led a volunteer group made up of college students would where we would go to an elementary school once a week to lead them in positive, confidence-building group...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lisa is warm and professional, attentive and competent. I feel she can step-in and follow our house rules and guide my daughter with playing and routines. I have hired her a couple of times and we would love to have her over again. Thank you, Lisa!"
Koreen W.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a stay at home mom for 24 years, as well as ran two businesses with my husband. I can and love to do most everything from laundry to cooking to just running errands. I am the perfect "in between" person if you have a cleaning service and need help with laundry, errands, picking up, cleaning the kitchen, cooking, home...
Sarah can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Sarah has been a delight to work with since we hired her to take care of our laundry this summer! She's dependable, flexible and has demonstrated great attention to detail in caring for our home. We fully trust Sarah to take care of any of our household needs."
Sarah C.
Shearry W.
Belleville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Empty Nester With 20 Years Of Child Care Experience, As A Mother, 14 Years As A Substitute Teacher
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been married for 33 years. My husband is a retired IL State Police Officer. We have 3 daughters, ages 29, 27, and 24. Previously, for about 12 years, I worked as a substitute teacher in Belleville. I also worked at BASSC as a student aide, teacher's aide, and substitute teacher for 2 yrs. Before having children, I worked...
Shearry can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shearry has been with our family for over 3 years now. She has been the best addition to our lives as not only a caregiver, but also a friend, role model, and teacher. Every week our boys are happy and excited to see their “nan” and know exactly what day it is...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiara, and I'm a College Graduate with 16 plus years of experience of Nursing. I can help with In-Home Nursing care, assisting your love ones with everyday living. I can also provide Transportation Services, Cleaning, light yard work, patient advocacy, respite care, and hospice care. you name it I can assist!.......
Tiara can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tiara is very great dependable person to work with ! She was there for my family when we needed her the most I felt comfortable leaving my grandpa in her care! Highly recommend:)"
Jacinta J.
Hi! My name is Lindsey and I love pups of all sizes! I grew up with dogs and have been around dogs, helping to take care of them, my whole life! I am currently an occupational therapy student at WashU and would love to help!
Lindsey can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I've had dogs and cats for all of my life, specifically labs and doodle mixes. My favorite things to do are get outside and play with animals, so this job is the perfect fit for me! I'm currently a grad student looking to earn some extra money and have plenty of time throughout the day and night to care for animals.
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! My names Grace and I am currently in grad school for Occupational Therapy. I LOVE all dogs and cats and am looking to dog and cat sit before I leave June 22nd. I am also a long distance runner and love walking and/or running w pups to keep me company!
Grace can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I provide pet care and tutoring services. I am a dog owner and have experience caring for a variety of animals. I have a masters degree and can help your child if they are having difficulty.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I have worked in various childcare settings over the years including Daycare Teacher, Daycare Director, Nanny, Preschool Teacher, Director of a Mother's Day Out Program, and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I've worked in Occupational Therapy for over 10 years and I...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am currently in a weekend graduate program to obtain my masters in Occupational Therapy. I have worked as a para and OTA in a school based setting for the last 3 years. I also have experience as a transition advisor for teens with developmental delays. I am very passionate about helping...
I have been a speech-language pathologist for 4 years, and I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals ages 4+. I am currently a teletherapist for public schools across Illinois. I recently started taking on private clients through my practice Authentic: Speech Therapy, LLC. I see clients in-home or via...
I offer consultations with families, businesses and schools for $100 an hour. In these sessions I create trauma informed educational plans drawing on SEL(Social Emotional Learning), art therapy and behavioral practices.
I offer nannying services for $35 an hour where I personally create and implement an individualize...
Aida can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Columbia, IL
Andrea S.
5.0
Andrea has been providing after-school transportation for our high school freshman (transportation was not an option on this survey, so "housekeeping" had to be selected despite her providing a different service). She is prompt, reliable, friendly, flexible, and truly a pleasure to be around. Each...
- Karma E.
Naomi G.
5.0
My wife and I found ourselves in a bind, immediately in need of a nanny for a short term period. Naomi was a lifesaver as she met our two biggest needs - adaptable to our short notice and trustworthy in providing safe and quality care. Naomi was accommodating to our work schedules consistently...
- Brian A.
Carmela D.
5.0
She would still be working for me. My mom passed away. She was very nice with my mom, whom had alz. They would talk and tell stories about mom's past. She got social communication with Carmela. Carmela would help pick out her clothes and make sure got cleaned up. Make mom snacks and lunch. Thank you...
- Chris D.
Ana S.
5.0
Ana is very thorough and fast. She works very hard and does a great job. She has also been very patient when we've had home security alarm issues upon her arrival. I'm very thankful Ana cleans our home!
- Emily T.
Michelle B.
5.0
I had the privilege of having Michelle take care of my mom, and I couldn't be more grateful for her dedication and compassion. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure my mothers comfort and well-being. Her patience, kindness, and attentiveness made a significant difference in my mom’s daily...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Columbia, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Columbia, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Columbia, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Columbia, IL is $33.00 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 Columbia, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Columbia, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Columbia, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Columbia, 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.