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Jessie P.

Reliable, Friendly & Professional Housekeeper Cleaning Services

Dayton, MN

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
window washing
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Jessie, a dedicated professional leveraging my experience as an elementary school nurse to bring a meticulous and trustworthy approach to home care. With summers off, I am eager to establish long-term relationships with clients seeking high-quality housekeeping services. I am passionate about creating truly clean,...
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Andrea K.

Happy Kids, Happy Parents!

Dayton, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi there! My name is Andrea I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I am 35 years old and live in Burnsville MN. I am completely comfortable with cats and dogs. I have two dogs myself (a black lab and a cavachon mix). I am a Realtor, Sales Manager working remotely and I nanny when I can. (usually evenings/wkends)...

Grant F. says "Andrea was outstanding with our girls, we'd highly recommend. We had her here a few different days. She helped us feel comfortable and was very punctual...

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Jessie P.

Compassionate Elderly Caregiver - Experienced, Reliable, And Family-Focused

Dayton, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
transportation
With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in pediatric, adult, and elderly hospice care, and as a dedicated mother of two, I provide thoughtful, personalized care for seniors in a way that feels like family. I'm comfortable assisting with a wide range of needs and always aim to support independence,...
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Natalia M.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Natalia, im interested in offering my nanny services to your family. With a genuine passion for childcare and a strong background in creating a nurturing and safe environment, I am confident in my ability to provide the care and support your children need. My experience includes creating engaging and educational...

Jennifer J. says "Wonderful! Awesome communication!"

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Amber O.

Osseo, MN

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a county case manager for 9 years, but I prefer direct services. I have been caring for an autistic toddler for 6+ months now. I prefer to be busy, so housekeeping is a plus. I am looking for seasonal work as I have a gardening business in the summer months. I have worked with waivers for many years, and was also an...
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Elizabeth M.

True Service

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I've been working as an aide for over 20 years and my love for humanity and the joy I derive from serving people has kept me in the industry till now. I take exceptionally good care of my clients just as I would my own family. I pay good attention to detail and make sure my clients needs are met.

Cheryl B. says "Elizabeth has an advanced skill set that would make her adaptable to most care situations. She has a very careful and warm approach. I would highly...

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Josephine B.

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
personal care
respite care
I am a friendly and hardworking caregiver. I have over 20+ years of experience in nursing homes, assisted livings, hospitals, and home care services. My previous jobs included working at Allina hospice providing comfort and care not only to my clients but, to their family member in a difficult time. I have also been working as a...

Care Member says "Josephine is a very caring and respectful care giver.I highly recommend her. We are hoping to see more of her. She is also a nurse. Anyone will be very...

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Katherine Y.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and approachable, I excel at communicating with parents and following their preferred...

Abbie A. says "The only thing I can possibly complain about when it comes to Katie is the fact that she's leaving us! She has been an absolute joy to work with and has...

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Laura P.

Personal Care Assistant

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...

Michael M. says "We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with...

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Marla B.

Experienced Geriatric Caregiver Specializing In Memory And Alzheimer's Care

Osseo, MN

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
home modification
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a patient and intuitive caregiver with ample experience in providing quality care for those and their families suffering from progressive illness. Maintaining dignity and instilling the sense of ongoing independence in my clients is very important to me. I do so by assisting with everyday needs while focusing on physical...
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Jennifer D.

Animal Lover Looking For New Client (and Furry Friends!)

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Jennifer, I'm 27 years old, currently living in Coon Rapids and looking for new clients! I first got into pet care back in February of 2017 and have been caring for pets ever since. I grew up around a variety of animals, mainly dogs and cats but I've also cared for hamsters, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, and fish. I...

Debbie M. says "Jennifer is wonderful with my dogs. She not only walks them everyday when I'm at work, she also does a little training and plays with them when done with...

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Catherine O.

Caregiver

Anoka, MN

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 15 years of senior care experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. In addition to that I can be able to prioritize my task for example Managing medication to the right client and the right time. Other this are: Preparing meals Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and...

Care Member says "Cate is a wonderful caregiver. She goes above and beyond to take care of my family and her clients. She is trustworthy and thorough with her work. Thank...

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Catherine O.

Caregiver

Anoka, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My ability to consistently give the best possible service resulted in requests from clients for me to be their main caregiver for people with special needs. With different types of ages. Able to assess situations and implement actions to resolve problems .

Kathleen I. says "Cate takes care of our 28 year old highly autistic son as if she is his mother. Cate is attentive, nurturing and compassionate. Our son is a...

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Amber O.

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
specialized care
dementia
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I worked as an elderly case manager for several years, and have also done direct services with elderly and mentally ill individuals. I currently work for 2 families of both an adult and a toddler with autism. One is nonverbal. I am physically capable of all tasks. I'm super organized and respectful. I'm looking for work in the...

Jo A. says "Amber was terrific! She was intelligent, skilled, professional and very personable. I really enjoyed having her here."

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Irene W.

Anoka, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Irene, I have been in the field of care giving for over 25 years. I have a degree in human services, I have been working with families in Minnsota doing private care for the last seven years, I enjoy working with the elderly, I am fun, caring, dependable, on time always, have a clean background, CNA certified,...

Sasha W. says "We are so grateful to Irene. She took amazing care of my mom - attending to all of the needs we did and didn't think of, making sure my mom felt heard in...

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Lindsay K.

Hanover, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, with my own children and working as a pediatric occupational therapy assistant within clinics and for over 7 years in the school system. I'm looking for part time work while I am taking a break from the therapy world for a moment. We recently moved to Minnesota from...
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Sharick G.

Maple Grove, MN

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I'm currently offering pet sitting and dog walking services in the area. I have experience caring for both cats and dogs, having previously owned a cat and currently living with dogs. I'm responsible, attentive, and dedicated to providing quality care for your pets, whether it's for walks, drop-in visits, or overnight...
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Melissa M.

Helpful And Kind Woman

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
I have experience with seniors in various group settings as I volunteered for years with my dogs as therapy dog teams. I have a grandmother I'm close to who has kidney disease and vision issues. I'm willing to do most types of care for a senior. Not vaccinated though.
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Melissa M.

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I have a disabled brother who has CP and I am his PCA so I have experience in both. I have also worked with several other people with various disabilities through project power and events my brother has gone, too. We also have therapy dogs we bring to visit people with special needs from time to time.
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Suleyman O.

Minneapolis, MN

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
mobility assistance
transportation
Hello, my name is Suleyman and I'm currently in college to pursue an Associates degree in Nursing. I like to do senior care because it excites me to see smiling faces of supporting seniors with activities of daily living and to see the aftermath of assisting them is worthwhile. I currently have 2 years of paid experience with...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Dayton, MN

Therapy Dogs in Dayton, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Andrea K.

Andrea was outstanding with our girls, we'd highly recommend. We had her here a few different days. She helped us feel comfortable and was...

- Grant F.

Natalia M.

Wonderful! Awesome communication!

- Jennifer J.

Elizabeth M.

Elizabeth has an advanced skill set that would make her adaptable to most care situations. She has a very careful and warm approach. I would...

- Cheryl B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dayton, MN

To find a therapy dog near you in Dayton, MN, 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 Dayton, MN is $20.00 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 Dayton, MN. 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 Dayton, MN, 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 Dayton, MN, 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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