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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
5.0
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Josefina I have 30 years of experience working for many families and I have enjoy every second of it. And looking forward help more families that need help taking care of their kids. I'm loving and kind and reliable happy person. Also I'm CPR certified and know psychology and nutrition and physical therapy, and I sign...
Josefina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Josie has been taking care of our 15 month old daughter for about 2 months now. She has been reliable, communicative, and so caring towards her. Our daughter looks forward to Josie's arrival everyday. Josie is very responsive towards our daughter, letting her lead...
Nicole V.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Victoria and, technically speaking, I have years of experience caring for children. I became a certified Domestic Violence Advocate when I was only 17, making me the youngest person in California with this certification. With that, I have facilitated group therapy for underprivileged kids aging from 3-10 years...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria is very responsible and nurturing. She is great with children. She is very patient and full of energy to keep up with little ones. She is very polite and personable."
Nancy F.
Miriam D.
Whittier, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caregiver, Housekeeping, Organization, Costumer Services, Food Handler.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Miriam I have 6 years of experience in house cleaning, I am very organized, honest, patient, very attentive in detail, I love pets, I like to always give 100% in everything I do and I take pride in my work, I speak English / Spanish. I am kind, respectful , dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy.
Miriam can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Miriam is an absolute wonderful human! Everything she does is efficient and with so much care! She cared for my mother with so much respect and compassion and she kept my mothers home tidy and went above and beyond all her duties! You will not regret hiring her....
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
During my education and experience, I have gained strong skills in providing nursing services to elderly people. I assisted with the basic activities of daily living of elderly people at a separate residence. In addition, I am expert in running errands, helping clients in regular exercises, providing companionship and preparing...
Honoria can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sweet, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. Took very good care of my mother"
Nancy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Anny and I am delighted to offer my nanny services to families in need of a reliable and experienced caregiver. With several years of experience working with children of all ages, I am confident that I can provide the care and support that your family needs.
Anny can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anny was great babysitting my 17 months old daughter at my work place. She knew what was needed at each moment and she seemed like she had a lot of experiences taking care of babies/kids. She was very kind and professional and my family all liked her. I'll...
Green H.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
House cleaning-My job entitles the following services I provide for house cleaning, and businesses..
Dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, making beds, doing and putting away laundry, cleaning bathrooms, mopping kitchen and bathroom floors and sweeping, throwing out trash. (Windows are additional and can be done)
(For businesses...
Jennifer can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, pet waste cleanup, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"It had been a while since my house had gotten a good cleaning when I decided to reach out for a professional cleaning. Jennifer worked some miracles getting my house feeling clean again - especially my neglected shower. There were a couple things missed in the...
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I'm a Child Development major with plans to pursue a career as a special needs teacher. I have experience working in home as a behavioral technician providing therapy for children with behavioral needs and training to parents. I have worked in the local school district as a paraprofessional providing educational, medical,...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bella goes above and beyond when watching my children. She makes it fun for and is very trust worthy. They always ask if Bella will be the one to watch them, if A babysitter is needed. She also babysat for my foster twins, which she took amazing care of when they...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mikaela, a PsyD student at Pepperdine University. I am a psychologist-in-training and certified Master's level psychotherapist. I have 7 years of babysitting experience on top of my professional work with children and adults in therapy.
As a full-time doctoral student I am unable to work as a psychotherapist due to my...
Mikaela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We needed a sitter last minute and Mikaela saved the day! She was friendly, on time and very competent. We will absolutely book her again. "
Care member
4.8
(20)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, there my name is Yuridia, I'm an experienced, responsible and compassionate Nanny, Babysitter, Housekeeper, Pet Care Provider & Senior Care Provider. I'm a 35yr old Twin mom of 1-year-old boys. I speak, read and write fluently in Spanish, English & American Sign Language. Being a twin mom and working with newborns &...
Yuridia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Hired Yuridia for child care, and initially ended up hiring her for senior care as well. Brilliant and very responsible. Thanks for the last minute care for my 3 children and mother in law."
Theresa L.
Anai G.
Carson, CA
$27-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anai! As an Aunt and the second oldest in my family, I've always been a positive role model. I'm a 24-year-old graduate of early childhood development. I've also been a full-time nanny for over 5 years now and have worked part time for local families, and long term for 3 different families. I'm bilingual and speak Spanish...
Anai can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"Anai is a life saver!!! She was my previous Nanny in Los Angeles for 3 short years before I moved back to Colorado! She has always been there for My son J. and I, whenever we needed. She is honest, reliable, hard working, and responsible. Not only that but my son...
Rabab I.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced caregiver with 13years of in home personal care service's. Along with also working as a CNA at an Assisted living facility in the lock-down units for residents with severe dementia and or Alzheimer's and with development disabilities. I really love working and caring for people and am reliable and trustworthy...
5.0
"Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend...
Jan F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Allison, and I'm currently a first-year graduate student at USC! I am studying Occupational Therapy, which has been a great experience so far! I really love to care for kids. I have been a nanny/babysitter/mother's helper for 5 years. Before attending grad school, I also worked at an Early Intervention Clinic for...
Allison Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taking care of a child takes patience and a kind heart. Allison holds both strong characteristics. She has a lot of energy to keep up with my TWIN boys and she earned my trust to watch them from time to time in the past 2 years . The boys have grown to love her and...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* Help with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, administering medications
* Aid with transferring the recipient in and out of bed
* Assist with physical therapy, , feeding tubes or other medical processes
* Arrange the medical appointments and transportation to the doctor or clinic
* Order and pick up...
Ana can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I am an Occupational Therapist and Ana was hired by myself and my siblings to help provide overnight care for my Dad who was dealing with a brain tumor. Ana was an absolutely incredible caregiver. She stayed in the room overnight to make sure he was comfortable and...
Gina C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Halie!
I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old.
I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Great babysitter! She watched my 3 kids (3 under 3) and did a great job. Used her more than once for a few hours and she’s awesome, very trustworthy. Would highly recommend! Especially with watching 3 babies all in diapers! 😊"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Camille and I am an Occupational Therapy student at Dominican University of California. I am also on the soccer team and I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job to help me pay for college. I am willing to help with everything from light housekeeping to cooking to driving. I am very reliable, responsible,...
Camille can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Camille cared for our daughter part-time for several months in Spring 2022. She was fantastic and our daughter loves her. Camille is very responsible, earnest, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. We would highly recommend her."
Katie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexis
I'm 23 years old with a passion to help out kids. I absolutely adore kids and will make sure everything you require me to do for them gets done. I will strive to be the best caregiver you've ever had. I have worked with kids before and have experience. I worked for IHSS which stands for In Home Supportive...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexis was punctual. She arrived on time and quickly followed my instructions. She is a fast learner and was able to take care of two of my kids"
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
When I drop by your home for child care, you can feel confident that they will spend their day having fun, working on social skills, building self-confidence, having new experiences, and honing life skills that will prepare them for their early education and life beyond.
I not only encourage children to think, remember, and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have a 12 year old blind son and a 1 year old daughter. Jennifer recently babysat for us and our kids connected with her immediately. She was very punctual and caring. We will definitely be hiring her again and welcome her sweet spirit to our family!"
Walter A.
Melanie B.
Pico Rivera, CA
$26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a light-hearted older sister of 5 and I have about 9 years of experience working with children, infants to teens. I have a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from CSULA and am currently substitute teaching. I have experience working ABA therapy and am open to caring for children with disabilities. I'm patient,...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Melanie last minutes to take care of my 2 Little ones under 3 years. Meet her a day before she started and felt comfortable leaving them in her care. My Little ones seemed happy with her. Would definitely hire again."
Erika C.
Alondra A.
Whittier, CA
$25-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I come from a family of 8 brothers and sisters including myself. At a young age, I played a motherly role to my younger siblings. One day I hope to have a big family of my own. l've babysat numerous times whether it is my siblings, neighbors' children, or family and friends' children. I have 10+ years of experience and...
Alondra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alondra was great! She is very nice and polite. We used her to watch our 2 kids for a date night. She followed instructions and the kids loved her! They can't wait for her to come back again. We will definitely use her again. "
Kelley B.
5.0
(2)
I grew up with a single parent and a younger sister who is diagnosed with autism. Part of my role growing up was being her support system and making sure she is getting what she needs at school. I am familiar with different pragmatics one may have with autism and other special needs. I am comfortable being a support for those...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Downey, CA
Josefina F.
5.0
Josie has been taking care of our 15 month old daughter for about 2 months now. She has been reliable, communicative, and so caring towards her. Our daughter looks forward to Josie's arrival everyday. Josie is very responsive towards our daughter, letting her lead the way (playing outside, at the...
- Nicole V.
Victoria V.
5.0
Victoria is very responsible and nurturing. She is great with children. She is very patient and full of energy to keep up with little ones. She is very polite and personable.
- Nancy F.
Miriam D.
5.0
Miriam is an absolute wonderful human! Everything she does is efficient and with so much care! She cared for my mother with so much respect and compassion and she kept my mothers home tidy and went above and beyond all her duties! You will not regret hiring her. She feels like family.
- Care member
Honoria G.
5.0
Honoria was wonderful with my mother. My mother has dementia and I had never left her in the care of anyone else but myself. Honoria made me feel safe and my mother really enjoyed her company. She went above and beyond with my mother’s care and even took care of my house while I was out of town. I...
- Karla D.
Anny R.
5.0
Anny was great babysitting my 17 months old daughter at my work place. She knew what was needed at each moment and she seemed like she had a lot of experiences taking care of babies/kids. She was very kind and professional and my family all liked her. I'll definitely hire her again :)
- Green H.
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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.