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Kezia M.
Dunkerton, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello there!
I have been cleaning houses and churches for over 3 years. I was trained by the most detail oriented person I know, so you can be sure that I won't be doing any half hearted job!
My cleaning services typically include things like vacuuming; sweeping; mopping and/or scrubbing floors; dusting; cleaning toilets,...
Kezia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning
Audrey K.
Waterloo, IA
$13-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've gained numerous experiences with people of varying needs including but not limited to three years with the Spectrum Project ( a Saturday morning program with k-12 students of varying needs with drama, movement, music and art experiences), field experiences offered through my university, and teaching art classes in...
5.0
"Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing things. She takes him out to do activities in the community, does art projects with him, encourages him to do...
Sue P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a K-5 art teacher in the Waterloo Community School District looking for occasional babysitting opportunities or PCA positions. While I'm now teaching, I've had many years of childcare experience, whether through nannying, babysitting and instructing at various art centers. I have experience caring for a...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Audrey babysat for our two grade-school aged daughters regularly over a 2 year period. She was a great babysitter, one of our favorites. She would sometimes bring art projects or activities for them, and they always had a lot of fun when she watched them. They were...
Scott P.
Dana C.
Waterloo, IA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience with working with individuals with disabilities. I worked at REM IOWA as a Program Director for 5 years and Cedar Valley Community Services as a caseworker for 5 years. Then at Comprehensive Systems for 12 years. I am currently looking to get back into direct care work. I can cook, clean, transport...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I love to help you out at home with my variety of services in housecleaning, pet sitting/care, and babysitting. I provide these services because I understand there is a need for busy individuals and families to spend more time together. I can help around the house just as maid and babysitters would. I grew up with...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ashley provided in home dog sitting for our 2 little girls. They are both rescues so they have some challenges and can be a handful. They are very comfortable with her and she does an excellent job ! I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I would love to help with your current needs cleaning, whether you are moving and don't have time to clean as well as move or whether you have a rental that hasn't been cleaned as well as you would like I am your person.
I can bring my own supplies or use yours. Just let me know.
Thanks
Nicole can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Nicole was extremely friendly and polite. My roommate and I are pleased with her service. We needed to move out the place and had no time to clean up along with our other issues. She was very helpful and understanding to our situation. I will definitely have her...
Chalisa C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am currently attending Allen College to pursue my master's degree in Occupational Therapy and I am looking for some babysitting gigs to do outside of my class schedule!
A little about my experience:
I have nannied for multiple families throughout the past 5 years or so, ages ranging from 3 months to 8 years old. I was...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jessica for our summer nanny and I would recommend her 100%! Everything went well, we had no problems, and the kids loved her too."
Eva C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, let me briefly introduce myself. My name is Pam C. I have over 30 years of experience caring for seniors in many different capacities. I have had private clients, facilitated activities in senior living communities and volunteered with a local hospice organization. The services that I offer are quite varied, from cooking,...
Pamela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Pam is one of the most decent and kindest people you will meet and was an absolutely the best hire for care our family ever had."
John W.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Falyn and I am currently Student Teaching in Waterloo lowa!
I grew up in Charles City, but currently live in Cedar Falls. I enjoy spending time with kids! I have a dog and cat of my own! I am a non smoker as well!
Some of the services I am offering is;
- Babysitting
- Pet sitting- drop ins, walks, play...
Falyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Lily! I have a passion for advocating for those who have a hard time advocating for themselves. My work experience is lengthy (for my age) when it comes to people who live with disabilities. I spent 5 years assisting/caring/transporting adults who have developmental delays, brain injuries, and mental illnesses. This also...
My family always had pets growing up. I have 4 dogs of my own and if I could, I would work full-time taking care of dogs. My friends and family call on me when they need pet sitting services.
Angie can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
I have recently moved to the area and am expecting a child of my own. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant and have experience with pediatric and geriatric populations. I am comfortable with special needs children and have lots of experience working with Autism.
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have been tutoring for nearly 7 years now. I was trained and routinely get my services rated as excellent. I have also worked with children in a school as an intern; I taught music classes to third, fifth, and sixth graders. I am highly intelligent and pride myself on earning almost straight A's. I currently tutor any class...
Olivia C.
Cedar Falls, IA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello there! I'm Olivia, I offer general house cleaning services. This is my second job, so I am only able to commit to a couple more regular house cleanings. I have 3 years paid cleaning experience. Most of my clients have me come clean every other week, or once a month depending on their needs. Cleaning is as follows, but not...
Hello everyone, my name is Madison and I'm 18 years old! I currently live in Iowa, but I am hoping to find a job in a larger city far from Iowa so I can experience things this world has to offer! I'm am probably the biggest animal lover you will ever come across. Growing up I always had pets this ranges from; dogs, bunnies,...
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
Hello, I have 21 yrs home health care experience. The last 12 yrs. being private Home Health Care Aid. I'm available evenings & ( if needed every other weekend). I have experience with All Personal care, such as showering/ hair washing (I can also, set hair w/ rollers) Meds set-up & disbursement.
Will complete any daily & weekly...
Shirley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
Korlu J.
Waterloo, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Childcare for me is like customer service. I love taking care of children as much as elderly people, in my experience you have to give the child s attention, engage with them, teach them, and show them love.
The child is your customer you have to treat them and take are of them accordingly, not because they re means you should...
Korlu can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Chloe J.
Waterloo, IA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am a positive, energetic, ambitious college student. I have had about a year experience of cleaning an apartment and love it so much that I want to do more! I do have a part time job but would love to clean for a little extra money. With my skills and experience I am able to provide you with the best service I can give!
Chloe can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Korlu J.
Waterloo, IA
$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to ensuring excellent customer service. I am also very organized, efficient and detail-oriented. I am a caring person who always puts the needs of my clients ahead of my own.
Korlu can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
I have experience owning two cats, growing up with a dog, and caring for family and friends' pets. I have never been paid to do so, however I am willing to offer my services like grooming, walking, feeding, and playing with them.
Jocelyn can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dunkerton, IA
Audrey K.
5.0
Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing things. She takes him out to do activities in the community, does art projects with him, encourages him to do his chores, etc. She is very kind...
- Sue P.
Audrey K.
5.0
Always prepared with fun activities for kiddos! Kind and genuine too!
- Sarah N.
Ashley S.
5.0
I have known Ashley for a few months now. She helps us to keep our house neat and tidy. I will be truthful here, she is not the first cleaning help I have hired. After trying multiple people from agencies and without agencies over several years, I found Ashley as one of the best so far. She is so...
- Care member
Nicole J.
5.0
Nicole was extremely friendly and polite. My roommate and I are pleased with her service. We needed to move out the place and had no time to clean up along with our other issues. She was very helpful and understanding to our situation. I will definitely have her back again, if I could! Thank you so...
- Chalisa C.
Jessica C.
5.0
We hired Jessica for our summer nanny and I would recommend her 100%! Everything went well, we had no problems, and the kids loved her too.
- Eva C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dunkerton, IA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Dunkerton, IA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Dunkerton, IA, 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 Dunkerton, IA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dunkerton, IA is $20.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Dunkerton, IA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dunkerton, IA. 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 Dunkerton, IA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Dunkerton, IA, 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 Dunkerton, IA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dunkerton, IA, 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.