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Caitlin P.

Franklin, TN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Caitie and I am very passionate about working with children and fostering a positive learning and play environment. I graduated from NYU with a bachelors of science in CSD, the undergraduate study of Speech Therapy. I have 3 years of childcare experience, including as an assistant teacher at a Montessori school. I...
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Franklin, TN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
personal care
A little about me... Hello! My name is Jennifer and I moved to TN back in August 2016. I love working with families of special needs kiddos! It's near and dear to my heart as I have a Cousin and Aunt who both have special needs. I've worked in private nannying for the last 7 years and I have loved it! I spent three years with an...
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Full Spectrum Doula Postpartum Doula Newborn Care Specialist

Williamsport, TN

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I am a full spectrum doula offering overnight postpartum doula/newborn care specialist availability. I have 3 years experience in this specific field, I'm a mom of 3, and Nannied for 5 years before becoming a mom. With overnights, my services include, but aren't limited to: baby care, emotional support for new moms and dads...
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Part Time Babysitter

Franklin, TN

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Katie. I am a Nashville native who has just recently moved back to the area after living in Florida for about 4 years. While in Florida I worked at Walt Disney world in various roles, ranging from food & beverage coordinating to assisting guests through their guest services call center. I graduated from Belmont...
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Thompsons Station, TN

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$8/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
With a heart for service and years of hands-on experience, taking care of my grandparents and father, I pride myself on being a dependable, patient, and attentive senior caretaker. I approach every day with empathy, respect, and a genuine passion for making life easier and more enjoyable for those I care for. Whether assisting...
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Franklin, TN

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
About me! My name is Kaitlyn, I'm 23 years old. I have a sweet little boy of my own (in daycare), and another due July of this year, that would come along with me! I have been nannying since 2016 for all ages ranging from newborns to middle school age. My services include; child care, household services, and pet care! I have a...
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Franklin, TN

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
mobility assistance
transportation
light cleaning
I am a licensed physical therapy assistant (PTA) with 5+ years of experience working with a geriatric population. This includes both physical and cognitive impairment. Additionally, I have been training and educating seniors in the area of therapeutics for 15+ years. I am a trained yoga and Pilates instructor which allows me...
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Franklin, TN

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
In high school, I completed over 100 hours of child care for service work. This included tutoring, playtime, meal prep, and transportation, which are all tasks I am willing to do. I also have younger siblings, so I have had many years of experience with babysitting. I enjoy pets and do not mind taking care of them. I have my own...
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Personal Assistant Busy Bee !

Franklin, TN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Moving Services and every day errands! I have my own car to perform errands around town. You have a high energy dog, I can take them for a run. I can come to your home and do task around the house! I will accomplish any task with accuracy and speed!
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My 40 Yr Journey With American Sign Language.

Lewisburg, TN

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$14/hr
My journey with ASL has been an incredible one since 1980. I have learned from deaf friends, taken classes, and even became a certified interpreter for 13 years. Unfortunately, arthritis forced me to retire from interpreting, but I continued to teach and tutor. I homeschooled my son with autism and even started two businesses....
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Reliable And Trustworthy Pet Sitter/walker!

Franklin, TN

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
dog training
pet transportation
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting services in your own home! I am in the greater Nashville area for the summer to serve as an intern, which means I have a flexible schedule! I have 7 years of experience with pet care and have 6 years of experience in dog training. References upon request!
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  • 52 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Columbia, TN

To find a therapy dog near you in Columbia, TN, 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 Columbia, TN is $21.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Columbia, TN. 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 Columbia, TN, 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 Columbia, TN, 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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