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60 therapy dogs are listed in Downey, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Downey, CA
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 16 years. I love interacting with children. I have fun and I am not afraid to act silly with them. My specialty is reading. I really get into character. I am bilingual. I cook and clean and give nap times song. I can also help out with some homework, play, exercise, any activities at the parents...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Eugenie B.
Downey, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am a fun, reliable, creative, flexible and patient worker with 20 plus years experience with children ages 3-12 years. I have worked at daycares and am presently a preschool teacher at a private french school. I am considering leaving to further expand my experience and services in different aspects of child related...
Hi my name is Esmeralda and I will be Committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by assisting with daily activities, medication management, and creating a safe and comfortable environment.
My experience with caregiver comes from my last roomate with IHSS.
Skilled in building trusting relationships I am here to...
Esmeralda can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Karla Marbeth F.
Downey, CA
$17-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, kind, respectful, trustworthy, optimistic, compassionate.
I like caring for seniors because I find it very meaningful. I know and am good at it.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to bring my set of skills and experience. pays good and where I am appreciated.
I started caring for...
Karla Marbeth can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a reliable, patient and creative worker with 20 years experience with children; ages ranging from 2-12 years old. I recently left my preschool job to further expand my experience and services in different aspects of child/family related jobs. I have my Child Development Certificate with 20 plus units along with some...
Eugenie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Eugenie takes child care very seriously and with compassion and understanding. She is getting to know my little ones and is flexible with their needs."
Steffany E.
I am very loving grandma who loves to spend quality time with my family. I love to clean homes and help others in need.
I'd describe my personality as responsible, reliable.
I like caring for homes because I love to help keep organized and help clean to keep a clean environment.
I'm looking for a job that I am able to help...
Hello! I'm Rebecca and I have over 5 years of paid childcare experience. I work as a Senior Instructional Assistant for Downey Unified and have also worked as a lead AVID tutor. I have worked with ages 0-14!
I am creative, responsible and I love to work one-on-one with kids! I am trained to work with kids of all developmental...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have over 10 years of experience in house cleaning, Provide weekly, every other week or monthly cleaning. Thank you.
Joanna can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Melody A.
Downey, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping. Looking for a great family to be of service to
Melody can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Ariana S.
Downey, CA
$52/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am a overnight newborn care specialist/nanny with lots of twin experiences and have great references. Available for part time and on-call. Service all of Los Angeles and Orange County.
All vaccines up to date
Covid vaccine & Booster
Pet lover
Non smoker
Reliable
5.0
"Ariana is amazing. She has been helping with our newborn for awhile now and is an amazing infant care specialist, but also an amazing, kind person. She brings us so much peace of mind and sense of security when our girl is with her.
She treats our kids like they...
Kaytee B.
I am able to do part-time housekeeping duties. I can offer services that include sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning appliances, cleaning mirrors, dusting and wiping down areas in the living room and bedrooms, dusting all baseboards and doorways, garbage and recycle removal, and cleaning of the bedroom/office.
Genevieve can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, oven cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am highly interested in a Caregiver position. I have experience working as a caregiver for approximately eight (8) years, caring for Parkinson's patients as well as with other medical conditions. My responsibilities as a caregiver have been to administer medications on a timely basis, assist with transfers from a wheel chair...
Jimena can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nick! I'm an experienced veterinary technician's assistant, I'm very familiar with tasks that range from vaccines, to administering medication, assisting with surgeries, and general care.
I offer a variety of services including boarding, dog walking, and pet sitting for cats, dogs, and fish. I'm based in Long Beach,...
Nicholas can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Nicholas has been my go-to pet sitter for both of my pets for about 4 years now. He is very reliable and is always willing to work with me and the hours I need him. The way he cares for both of my dogs is truly awesome. :)"
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My duties: blood pressure, rehabilitating exercises, speech therapy, assistant with feeding tube dose, transportation to appointments, transfer patients from wheelchair to car o bed, grocery shopping, bathing, medication management, monitoring blood sugar, and providing meals, run errands, appointments, very hard worker and...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family. "
Care member
Bianca Z.
La Mirada, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bianca, I am 22 years old and I am so excited to meet your pride and joys! I am a college graduate with a B. S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in occupational pediatric therapy. When I am not in school I love being with my family. I come from a huge family and growing up I was always taking care of my nieces...
Bianca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bianca was a wonderful fit for our family. My 2 children both adored her. She was punctual, kind, and fantastic with the kiddos. 10/10 would hire her again. "
Desiree M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am currently a USC grad student in the Physical Therapy program. I love playing with and caring for children of all ages. I have 6 years of experience and am infant, child, and adult CPR/BLS certified. I can help with babysitting in the evenings, and also on weekends. I can do pickups or drive your...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was absolutely incredible with our one-year-old. She got our daughter so excited about speaking and learning new words and made our daughter laugh all day long. E was saying “duck” and doing sign language for “more” within a week. Natalie cared for E every...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a California State University, Fullerton Graduate with a B. S. Degree in Kinesiology. I love to empower children to become their best potential with my skills, enthusiasm, and care. I have over 12 years of childcare experience ranging from infancy to school age years, one year in ABA therapy as a Behavior...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is an upbeat sitter, reliable and helps to bring out the best in my two kids. Not just any sitter watches my kids, I always make sure their personality matches theirs, and Andrea was very adaptive to my kids; able to vibe well with my older introverted...
John P.
Bernard M.
Paramount, CA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate And Energetic Caregiver With A Pleasant Personality
5.0
(2)
As a qualified caregiver with two years of experience in a variety of care settings, I assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and meal prep according to the individual service plan. A good driver with a clean record, I am able to take clients safely...
Bernard can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Yes of course. He is a very compassionate person. If you want someone dependable and trustworthy to leave your loved ones or family member with,that is he right there."
GLORIA B.
Delphin N.
Los Angeles, CA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. and I have so much experience with assisting with medication reminder, grocery shopping, bathing and cleaning.
Delphin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"She took good care of my late Mother as if it was her Mother. Very Lovely, caring and On time to work."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years working with kids that have special needs. I also have experience working alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and physical therapists. I am currently working as a behavior therapist with kids from the age of 2 to 18 and also intern as a marriage and family therapist while I'm completing my...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Downey, CA
Eugenie B.
5.0
Eugenie takes child care very seriously and with compassion and understanding. She is getting to know my little ones and is flexible with their needs.
- Steffany E.
Ariana S.
5.0
Ariana is amazing. She has been helping with our newborn for awhile now and is an amazing infant care specialist, but also an amazing, kind person. She brings us so much peace of mind and sense of security when our girl is with her.
She treats our kids like they were her own and is so loving and...
- Kaytee B.
Nicholas E.
5.0
As a pet owner himself, Nick not only understands the details that come with caring for a pet, but he also adores animals and it shows. I will certainly be using his services again.
- Care member
Maria S.
5.0
Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family.
- Care member
Bianca Z.
5.0
Bianca was a wonderful fit for our family. My 2 children both adored her. She was punctual, kind, and fantastic with the kiddos. 10/10 would hire her again.
- Desiree M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Downey, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Downey, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Downey, CA, 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 Downey, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Downey, CA is $22.44 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 Downey, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Downey, CA. 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 Downey, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Downey, CA, 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 Downey, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Downey, CA, 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.
Ratings for Downey, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Downey, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.