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Hi! I have several years of child care services of all ages and can provide several references. I have an open schedule and can be available most times.
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
I will provide a variety of services based on meeting each individual clients needs. I do not mind any size animal and have worked on a farm before. No job to big or to small.
Alexandria can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with 20 years experience.
Provided one-on-one service to patients in a hospital facility.
Cared for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, physical disability, those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescents.
Took and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood...
Ana can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Experienced Caretaker with a background in customer service as a host at Longhorn, showcasing exceptional patience and a genuine love for children. I believe in the magical lens through which kids experience life, cherishing their unique perspective on the world's small and wondrous details. As a big sister to four siblings, I...
Kourah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Fatoumata S.
Damascus, MD
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Caretaker With A Background In Customer Service As A Team Member At Panda Express.
As a big sister to three siblings myself, it is always a pleasure for me to take care of them whenever my mother is busy because I love to see them learn, play, and develop as a person. I also love to laugh and play with them whenever I have the chance to because I strongly think that it will create that great atmosphere they...
I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology and four years worth of experience providing excellent academic services to children, to include three years as a para-educator in the Montgomery County Public School System. I have helped numerous children with IEPs in a school setting in various school subjects to include English,...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...
5.0
"Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor...
Lisa E.
Linda I.
Montgomery Village, MD
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Assistant Available For Care Taking, Companionship, Help With ADLs/IADLs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am caring, respectful, and passionate about working with all ages, from young children to elderly individuals.
I am a COTA (certified occupational therapy assistant) and work in a skilled nursing facility M-F. I am available weekends (and possibly some weekday evenings) and am able to help with ADLs, transfers, errands,...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Really helpful. Willing to learn how to take care of complicated medical issues. Hoping she will continue. Break was only due to patients hospitalization"
John W.
5.0
(1)
As an applied Behavior Analysis is a systematic, individualized approach to help individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. Since children with autism have difficulty interacting with others, they often miss out on learning from the world around them the way that other children do.
So with my knowledge on ABA...
5.0
"She is a thoughtful, very duty conscious person who takes responsibility very seriously. Linda is easy to work with, cooperative, and is a good team member. I will hire her again anytime!"
Ernest N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently do not have any experience in senior care, however, I am very interested in gaining more experience in caring for the elderly. I enjoy hearing listening to them talk about their life experiences and believe there is a great need for senior care and very few people willing to help them in their daily lives. I hope to...
Riley can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
5.0
"Riley is very attentive and kind. She follows directions well and wants to excel at whatever she does. She has worked with my mother as a companion, and now following a stroke provides part time dependent care for her."
Wendy K.
4.8
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide direct non-medical care and services to senior adults and those with limitations. I have considerable care giving experience. I am experienced in bathing, dressing, meal prep, Hoyer lifts and transfers. I have experience with Alzheimer's, ostomy care, bedside care during Hospice and note taking during doctors appts. I...
Sharon can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
4.0
"I had the honor to work with Sharon this past Sept/Oct 2015. She is compassionate, honest, reliable, professional and goes above and beyond to make everyone around her shine!!"
Cynthia K.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Octavia, I've just moved back to Maryland after spending the last 5 months on an epic hike across the country from the Mexican border to Canadian border on the Pacific Crest Trail. Before hiking I lived in Bend for just a year and a half working in wilderness therapy. I am a 28 y/o from Maryland, I graduated from...
Octavia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We hired Ovtavia to take care of our 7 week old while we were on vacation in Bend. This was the first time we had ever left our daughter with anyone other than a grandparent - it went great! As a nervous first time mom, Octavia calmed any nerves that I had once...
Andrea F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 30-year-old attorney and am looking for some supplemental income as a regular or occasional weekend babysitter. I am an experienced babysitter and tutor. I have worked as a summer camp program director for the Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum, a tutor in three DC area schools, and a program associate with the Boys...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is AMAZING!!! My kids absolutely loved her, she was always doing crafts with them & had themed days, such as Harry Potter Day, Pokemon Day, Dinosaur day. Would take them outside and she would let them play in the kiddie pool we had and she would make things...
Ariel R.
Jenny V.
Monrovia, MD
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CNA and CMT
Over 7 years experience in personal care and housekeeping arena.
Highly skilled in grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing and transferring elderly clients.
Well-versed in assisting residents with all kinds of activities of daily living.
Demonstrated ability to record and report changes in resident s eating habits...
Jenny can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jenny took such good care of my mother. My mother loved her and was always happy to see her. The last few years have been so difficult. We took my mother out of a nursing home when Covid hit. Jenny helped our family in a hundred different ways. She is...
Judy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am familiar with lesson planning in areas such as reading, mathematics, science, and theater as well as arts and crafts planning with different art materials. I also work for Montgomery County Public Schools at the high school level but have interned for MCPS elementary schools which has helped me become familiar with MCPS...
5.0
"Elida is a wonderful educator. In addition to helping our son navigate the online learning environment, her assistance in helping him master 9th grade Spanish has renewed his confidence as a student. She has cleverly re-directed him from just "getting it done" to...
Caren G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Growing up, I helped care for my two younger brothers and grandma. In high school, I worked as a Ropes Course and Archery Instructor at a summer camp that I have maintained relationship with and continue supporting with one-time annual services. In college, I tutored Math, Chemistry, and (unofficially) English, babysat,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is the best! Everything we were looking for and a whole lot more--on time, engaging, and goes above and beyond! Our 4 year old grandson can be very difficult and she distracted and redirected him like a pro. Gabrielle is the first person we call for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone my name is Glorimar and I'm currently looking for opportunity to work for you . Not only can I help you with the buying of groceries or dropping off/picking up other household items, I can also offer you and your family a host of other services.
From cooking your meals to making phone calls, paying bills, hiring...
Glorimar can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Maria G.
Montgomery Village, MD
$20-34/hr • 2 yrs exp
Excellent Care Giver With Great Patience And Energy
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I have worked with numerous clients, and always put their needs first and above everything. I am bilingual and willing to flex my schedule with no hesitation. I worked as a registered nurse right out of college in my hometown in El Salvador...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Maria is the best! She genuinely cares for the people she cares for and is able to take initiative and complete her responsibilities with the utmost care and love. "
Luis C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kelsey and I have a background in Behavior Therapy. I've been a Registered Behavior Technician for about eight years, working with children and teens on the autism spectrum. I've had experience as a nanny to 7 different families with children ages 10 weeks to 7 years old. I've taught in 4 different preschools and...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey has started to help us on a part-time basis, caring for our baby. She has been extremely professional from first contact. Our baby took an immediate liking to her and now smiles, waves, and tries to go to her after just a few times meeting her. She is...
Lisa W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear family,
My name is Tatiane. I am detail-oriented, trustworthy, organized housecleaner.
I'm an expert in cleaning bathrooms, rooms, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning kitchen, and general cleaning.
I have my own supplies and vehicle.
I take pride at my work and I go above and beyond to deliver an outstanding cleaning...
Tatiane can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Tatiane is awesome! She is trustworthy and diligent."
David W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Damascus, MD
Victor M.
5.0
Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor had compassion for our situation...
- Lisa E.
Linda I.
5.0
Really helpful. Willing to learn how to take care of complicated medical issues. Hoping she will continue. Break was only due to patients hospitalization
- John W.
Linda M.
5.0
She is a thoughtful, very duty conscious person who takes responsibility very seriously. Linda is easy to work with, cooperative, and is a good team member. I will hire her again anytime!
- Ernest N.
Riley P.
5.0
Riley is very attentive and kind. She follows directions well and wants to excel at whatever she does. She has worked with my mother as a companion, and now following a stroke provides part time dependent care for her.
- Wendy K.
Sharon B.
5.0
Sharon has been providing care to my husband since January 2018. She is extremely dependable and adaptable to every situation. As my husband's illness has progressed, Sharon has been willing to learn how continue to support his needs. She can now use a hoyer lift, manage ostomy pouches, and provided...
- Mary R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Damascus, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Damascus, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Damascus, MD, 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 Damascus, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Damascus, MD is $16.33 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 Damascus, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Damascus, MD. 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 Damascus, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Damascus, MD, 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 Damascus, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Damascus, MD, 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.