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Mackenzie H.

DHS, VA

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
I am a current adapted physical education teacher in the Fairfax County Public school system. I love working with children of all ages and abilities. I have provided child care services for over 10 families for eight years. I enjoy helping children learn and grow both in and out of school!
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Caity D.

Springfield, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
grooming
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
I am a pet owner and animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and rodents. I have worked with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I am an energetic Music Therapy undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting...
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Samantha C.

Samantha C. Babysitter In Valley Cottage, NY

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I'm an easy going, fun loving, hardworking person, and I love working with people (especially kids). My love for children and education led me to becoming a school psychologist. In my spare time I enjoy doing yoga, reading, exploring the outdoors, and traveling. I have training in parent-child interaction therapy, cognitive...

Priya A. says "Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting services, I was...

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Jessica M.

Evening Care

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...

Olivia K. says "Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it...

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Emma S.

Hello My Name Is Emma!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a genuine love for children and serving others. I am at George Washington University for my doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I am organized, creative, flexible and competent. I have over 10 years of extensive experience with children. I am BLS/CPR certified. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

Adrian W. says "Emma was fantastic looking after my 2 year old boy while I went to work. When she arrived, my son immediately took a liking to her. While I was gone she...

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Jackie M.

Furbabies And Beyond :)

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
dog training
My name is Jackie and I have my own dog training business. I offer in home training for all ages and breeds of dogs. Anything from basic behavior issues to desensitizing to certain triggers, I can help with it all! Feel free to inquire about the services offered as well as check us out on our website and IG. Besides the dog...

Lauren R. says "Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of...

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Paula T.

Housekeeper Available On All Weekdays

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Paula , I have 10 years experience with cleaning. I provide monthly, weekly, biweekly and move in/out cleaning. I am a very reliable and detail oriented person. I can also provide other services like laundry and closet/office organizing. You name it, I can clean it. My references are available upon request....

Kelly L. says "Paula is so great, very responsible cleaner and cleans good. I will always choose her over anybody else and will recommend her to everyone."

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Oyunjargal S.

Professional House Cleaning

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
LET ME DO THE DIRTY WORK! I'm a seasoned cleaning professional that takes pride in sparking joy in my customers' homes. I provide all types of cleaning including, top to bottom, move in and move out, laundry, and organizing services that are suggested by the customer. My goal is to build a consistent and reliable home cleaning...

John E. says "Very detail oriented and very very efficient. Would definitely hire again. "

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Fernanda F.

Caring Nanny For Your Baby

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
. I'm originally from Brazil and have been living in the US for the past six years, working full-time as a nanny. I have extensive experience caring for children as young as 3 months and older. Over the years, I've gained valuable skills in areas such as speech delay therapy, potty training, and I'm also a strong swimmer. I'm...

Care Member says "Fernanda was an exceptional nanny for our three kids. She has experience caring for babies, toddlers, and older children. She was always very loving,...

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Anelva O.

Let Me Shine Your Home!!

Arlington, VA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been caring for families for over 9 years. Custom cleaning services to fit you and your busy life. I offert a deep cleaning, light cleanings. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly service. Always, looking out for the customers needs are. I have references.

Care Member says "She is absolutely amazing. She is extremely flexible and is critical in keeping our house organized with two little kids. We look forward to her...

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Aminatu C.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Over 6 years of child care services. Friendly, empathetic and caring personality. I take a different approach with all my kids to best fit each encounter. Safety and satisfaction guaranteed!

Dana M. says "We posted a job and she responded promptly. We needed her to run an errand for a senior adult, and she did everything as asked. Excellent communication and...

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Vernae R.

Childcare Provider/ Postpartum Doula

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...

Care Member says "Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she...

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Narry C.

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Errands
meal prep
home modification
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, patient, good listener, and client centered caregiver. My priority is to provide safe handling of clients with dignity and respect. I aim at making clients engage in everyday life activities in a safe manner. If needed and desired, I can assist with modifying tasks in order to help client to be as...

Jacquie B. says "Narry is the very essence of how care should be defined! She took such excellent care of my father when his regular caretaker was away and my father...

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Zeina F.

Responsible And Experienced Occupational Therapy Student

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Zeina, I am a licensed doctor of Occupational Therapy, I am 26 years old and I have worked with children for the past 10 years. I am looking to pick up some babysitting hours on weekends! I currently live in DuPont and work at a special education school in DC. A little bit of my history: I was previously a babysitter...

Laina D. says "Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!"

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Linda H.

Over 40 Years Experience. Available On Weekends

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Changing bed linens
oven cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I was a custodial officer cleaner for 30 years. I'm looking for clients who want to come home to a clean home. It is always my goal to provide outstanding services.

Grace C. says "Linda is an excellent help around the house. She is flexible with scheduling, fair with pricing, and a pleasure to be around. She is one of the few people...

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Queeny B.

Hello! Welcome To My Profile!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...

Joanna G. says "Queeny was always on time and willing to do what was asked of her. She is easy to be around and talk to. We felt comfortable having her in our home."

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Chanaporn S.

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Provide child care services with good experience. Also have CPR certificate and references if needed.

Angela H. says "Chanaporn, who we call "Nam", is one of the best child care providers we've ever had. I have a rambunctious, very active 3 1/2 year old boy and an 8 month...

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Mekeya Y.

I Have A Passion Working Around Seniors

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Home health Aid major with home care more than 10 years, experience with maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by followingSupporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks.

Lori K. says "Mekeya is very kind and gentle, which is wonderful for my mother. She is very nice caregiver."

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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!

Caroline S. says "fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"

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Sheila V.

Doctorate Student Looking To Babysit For You!

Annandale, VA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 40 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
*FULLY VACCINATED SINCE FEBRUARY 2021* Hello everyone! My name is Sheila, I am a recent Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate looking to babysit/nanny for you! I get to thank my big family for being around children all my life. Growing up as the oldest sibling, I was always in charge of looking after little siblings and...

Lauren M. says "Sheila is wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. They have so much fun together and she looks forward to seeing her every time. Sheila has been available...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in DHS, VA

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

Samantha C.

Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting...

- Priya A.

Jessica M.

Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and...

- Olivia K.

Emma S.

Emma was fantastic looking after my 2 year old boy while I went to work. When she arrived, my son immediately took a liking to her. While I...

- Adrian W.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in DHS, VA

To find a therapy dog near you in DHS, VA, 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 DHS, VA is $15.00 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 DHS, VA. 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 DHS, VA, 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 DHS, VA, 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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