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Cristina S.

Experienced Nurse

Demarest, NJ

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, medications, errands and Light Housecleaning.
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Sophia C.

About Me

Demarest, NJ

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sophia based in Demarest, NJ excited to offer local babysitting services to families in the area. I have a natural love for working with children and bring a calm, reliable, and patient presence to every home I work in. Whether it's helping with homework, creative play, or keeping bedtime routines on track, I aim...
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Wendy M.

Pet Services And Dog Walking

Bronxville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Want to take a vacation? Work long hours? Have a new puppy that needs attention? Let me help care for your dog or cat. I provide pet sitting and overnight stays, walking, feeding, playtime and TLC. I am also trained as an animal shelter dog walker and companion.

Bonni K. says "Went above and beyond! Excellent and caring! "

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Thurdina B.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
I am a highly dependable, professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 17 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly service. I am eager to care for your loved-one delivering relevant expertise, while making a positive difference everyday.

Shani S. says "She is a ray of sunshine every morning when she walks in the door! My mother has Alzheimer's, diabetes, and walks with a walker. I can honestly say that...

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Viana V.

Where I Began

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins. For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...

Roni M. says "Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She...

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Camilo P.

Caregiver / Aide

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I am a male caregiver of Filipino descent. I completed the nursing program (LPN). However, I did not proceed to get my license to pursue a nursing career. I am also trained in massage therapy. I have more than 10 years of experience working as a CNA in various nursing facilities. I took care of patients with a variety of case...

Chris H. says "Camilo has been working with my father and he is caring , dependable, and a very skilled provider . He goes above and beyond caring for my my father and...

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Tiasha R.

Special Need Provider

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...
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Caroline C.

Senior Caregiver Full/Part Time

Haworth, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
After several years in construction management, I left to take care of two sick family members for an extended period of time while raising two daughters. Since then I have worked for families in Bergen, and Rockland County's who need assistance I am a senior caregiver experienced in caring for those with Alzheimer's, dementia,...

Care Member says "Did not consent to a background check. However, she was very kind and pleasant to speak with, and did try to help my situation in various ways. She...

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Christine S.

EXPERIENCED, Trustworthy & Kind!

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
10+ years of experience w/ seniors both in-home care and in facilities. I have strong references, am extremely compassionate, upbeat, patient, kind, very engaged, trustworthy, and reliable. I am trained in personal care, physical therapy assistance, bathing, feeding, transporting, and have been contracted through hospice. I...

Erica M. says "Most dedicated hard working person I've met. Loyal. Trustworthy. Every quality one would want for employee she possesses. Personally and professionally."

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Juliet L.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Mobility assistance
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
respite care
+ 1 more
I am keen, attentive, caring and personable and very much reliable. With my experience, I have helped people who are disabled, chronically ill or cognitively impaired. I also help older adults who may need assistance. I help with activities such as bathing and dressing and I provide services such as light housekeeping. I may be...

Thomas H. says "Juliet worked for us for about a year. We found her to be very experienced and dependable. Her suggestions and care were invaluable during our time of...

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Changie M.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified nursing assistant with five years experience working in a nursing home. I also have many years experience providing senior care and companionship with the elder's in their homes. I am CPR certified . Taking care of seniors is important to me because I hope to receive the same level of care and attention when I...

Kristen B. says "Marie is the best care you can get! She loves what she does, she is sweet, funny and genuine. She knows what she is doing and provides attentive and...

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Debra H.

Loving Caregiver

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
personal care
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am reliable,, patient, positive, caring, and empathetic. I have spent the last 2 years caring for my mother who had dementia.

Care Member says "She is wonderful and attentive to all our needs, consistently going above and beyond. "

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Kwaneysha P.

Private Duty Home Health Aide

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I have over a decade experience as a home health aide where I've worked In both facilities and homes. I've worked with patients who were wheelchair bound, bed bound , had Alzheimer's, Dementia, cerebral palsy etc. Some of the services I've performed are perineal and oral care, assisting to doctors appointments, feeding, running...

Elizabeth B. says "We love Kwaneysha!! Unfortunately, our needs have changed as my mother-in-law's condition continues to deteriorate. Kwaneysha was a wonderful aide...

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Brianna C.

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I'm Brianna C., a certified teacher in New York State with expertise in supporting students with disabilities. With extensive babysitting experience and tutoring services available, I love engaging children in crafting, Lego building, and outdoor adventures. I'm passionate about creating a positive and enriching...

Chantal K. says "Brianna is a great addition to my family, she is great with helping out with homework and always coming up with creative activities for the kids. She is...

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Leah S.

Orangeburg, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! Over the years, I have developed a strong passion for working with children. For seven years, I was a volunteer baton twirling coach; teaching girls ages 6-18 how to twirl and eventually bringing them to local and state competitions to compete. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences...

Margo D. says "Our family hired Leah as a recurring weekend daytime sitter for our son when he was 10-13 months old. She's warm, kind, and knowledgeable about early...

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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!

Care Member says "Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came...

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Shadeh C.

Professional Services

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
organization
I have been a housekeeper/ sitter and Nanny for 5+ years now , therefor I am well experienced. I am also a professional individual that likes to meet my clients needs.

Genesis B. says "Shadeh is deeply reliable and hardworking. I have seen her work in a team setting as well as independently and she has shown incredible strength in both...

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Yanique M.

Warm And Nurturing Caregiver

Hartsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
I am an experienced (21 years) compassionate, licensed CNA seeking a full-time position as a caregiver to a senior family member. My years of training have exposed me to severe illnesses like Dementia, Alzheimer's, and many more. Along with the exposure to the delicate balance of working with family members while advocating for...

Sophia E. says "Yanique was employed by me for over 6 years and during that time she took great care of my grandmother who is now deceased. Besides her highly...

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Danielle W.

Danielle W. From San Francisco

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
vacuuming and/or mopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a dependable and compassionate graduate student offering senior care and house cleaning services with flexible hours. I'm available for daytime or overnight support and can assist with tasks like diaper changes, companionship, and overall safety monitoring. I also offer meal prepping and light tidying to make life a...

Sheina S. says "Danielle is a university graduate, very sweet, willing to do everything to make you happy. She might have to be told what to do but once she gets it she...

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  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Demarest, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Demarest, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Wendy M.

Went above and beyond! Excellent and caring!

- Bonni K.

Thurdina B.

She is a ray of sunshine every morning when she walks in the door! My mother has Alzheimer's, diabetes, and walks with a walker. I can...

- Shani S.

Viana V.

Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can...

- Roni M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Demarest, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Demarest, NJ, 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 Demarest, NJ is $18.50 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 Demarest, NJ. 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 Demarest, NJ, 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 Demarest, NJ, 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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