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Sina W.

Occupational Therapy Student With Pediatric Interest And Experience

Detroit, MI

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$11/hr
I am in my last semester of occupational therapy school, and will complete my masters this December! I have always had in interest in working with kids with and without disabilities, and have spent the majority of my clinical experience in pediatric settings. I mostly have experience working with children with ASD and sensory...
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Detroit, MI

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am 27-year-old and full of energy. I'm a husky owner, so I have experience with energetic dogs. I would describe my personality as outgoing , intuitive, excel at everything I do. I am very funny individual and believe the life is pretty dull without laughs. I'm looking for a family that allows me to join them in...
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My Goal Is To Provide Exceptional Direct Senior Care

Detroit, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Also have knowledge in tube feeding physical therapy food safety, so senior care available.
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Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
About: I am a retired dog groomer, Dog Care Specialist Trained in Canine First Aid Canine Foster Management Interact with Dog to Minimize Stress Break Stick Protocol Permissions Good Behavior for Shelter Dogs What's offered Private my Home Small Dog Boarding / Sitting 25lbs & under. Your Dog is very much cared for and attended...
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Detroit, MI

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$40/hr
4 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Shianne! I've been a Med tech/ caregiver for 4 years, experienced in fields such as physical therapy, meal prep, dementia care, housekeeping etc. I look fwd to meeting you!
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Dog Walker and Play Pal

Detroit, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Court - I just moved to downtown Detroit for work. My experience with dogs and children is quite extensive. I'm 34 (amount 35) and have been caring for both since I was 16. I have had dogs of my own, my own dog sitting business for 15+ years, and I just recently lost my Great Dane Stella last December. I was a...
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Detroit, MI

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$16/hr
I have been caring for a disabled child with a spinal cord injury for the past 15 yrs as well as brain injury which requires 24 hr care . I have done wound care , iv medications seizure monitoring mobility as well as exercise for therapy .
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Tierney S.'s Photo

Detroit, MI

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$13/hr
Pet walking
I have my own two large dogs, a mastiff mix and a Shepard mix that I'm well accustomed to caring for. I know how important having a reliable person is for taking your furbabies for a walk, and I'm happy to provide that service for a reasonable price for you!
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Detroit, MI

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
Hello, I'm a loving person who enjoys being around friendly dogs that are small and medium size. I had a Pomeranian for 7 years and I loved him so much. I would like to have the opportunity to provide pet care services for you and your family.
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children of all ages throughout my career. For the past three years, I have worked as a behavior technician at a children's therapy clinic, specifically catering to clients with autism. I enjoy play and welcome pets of all kinds. I tend to be patient, friendly, and kind, while still being able to enforce...
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Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I current am a children's assistant at a local church, and also have experience in childcare aba therapy! I have been helping with babysitting my 6 younger siblings since I was about 8 years old. Along with babysitting for family friends and such. I am...
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Detroit, MI

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
Hello! I am 27-year-old and full of energy. I'm a husky owner, so I have experience with energetic dogs. I would describe my personality as outgoing , intuitive, excel at everything I do. I am very funny individual and believe the life is pretty dull without laughs. I'm looking for a family that allows me to join them in...
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Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver Provider

Detroit, MI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I'm a honest person, who has worked with several types of people in the community for over 25 years. I've provided services for parties such as food set up, serving services and kitchen clean up. Also, I provide laundry services, transportation services, grocery shopping services, scheduling services and house sitting services....
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Experienced Full-Time Babysitter

Detroit, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Court - I just moved to downtown Detroit for work. My experience with dogs and children is quite extensive. I'm 34 (amount 35) and have been caring for both since I was 16. I have had dogs of my own, my own dog sitting business for 15+ years, and I just recently lost my Great Dane Stella last December. I was a...
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Detroit, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have over two decades of experience with commercial and residential cleaning. I currently service a 5 story apartment complex along with servicing units within the complex and units in the surrounding cities. I've worked with realtors, maintenance teams, and various other contractors. I also provide organization services...
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Full Time Nanny Available

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Dejai. I am 28 years old and I've been a professional nanny for the last 5 years. I mainly work with infants and toddlers but I am no stranger to school age children. I am CPR certified, I have a clean driving record, and a clean background as well. My services are not limited to taking care of children. I...

Alysa P. says "Dejai is a child whisperer! My baby responds to her so well. She has a way with kids that's rare and I've only seen positive responses from my baby with...

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Detroit, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Jess. I am currently a Master's student in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. My full-time job is working within ABA therapy in a hospital setting. I have been working with the Autism community for three years of my life and I am looking forward to working with this...
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Great Helper!

Detroit, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with General Errands and Vacation Services. I am friendly and respectful. I am available for most general assistance with odd jobs, sitting, or tutoring services.
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Part-Time Or Full-Time

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Jessica I am an upcoming entrepreneur with a small cleaning business providing services to local counties. I have experience from working in hotels factories, residential and commercial. My starting pay rate is $20-$30 depending on services needed and or residential square ft.

Care Member says "Jessica & her team are great. House is always spotless"

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Detroit, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Making a difference in someone's life is what truly motivates me!!! I have a passion for caring and serving persons of all makes and kinds. As I display great empathy and admirable services I am obligated to render my services unto you and/or your loved one, for the past 18 years I've had the privilege to support seniors, the...
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  • 151 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.5

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Detroit, MI

To find a therapy dog near you in Detroit, MI, 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 Detroit, MI is $20.60 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 Detroit, MI. 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 Detroit, MI, 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 Detroit, MI, 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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