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Michelle W.

Cleaning

Duquesne, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
attic cleaning
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
Cleaning is my therapy. I treat everyone's home as my own. I love organizing and folding laundry, weird I know

Shira B. says "Michelle began helping our family when my toddler was a newborn. We needed support, and she came with a warm smile, taking care of the home, from cleaning,...

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Helen P.

I Hope One Is You!

Trafford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
move-out cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been cleaning and caring for my home for 35 years. So I would guess it would be much more accurate to say 25+ years of experience vs. 10-15 years, but they do ask for "paid" experience here. Since moving back to Pittsburgh, I've been rebuilding my client list and transitioning this to be full-time! I'd like to add only 2...

Dana R. says "Helen is a marvelous human being! I have not had the pleasure of having her clean my home because she cannot accommodate my every other Saturday time slot...

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Suzanne L.

Professional Experienced Care

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Experienced with caring for individuals with Alzheimers, Dementia, Hospice, Paralysis, Parkinson's, Cancer, Mobility difficulties, ALS, and MS. CPR, CNA, MSCP (Master's in Counseling Psychology), LBS (Licensed Behavior Specialist), and Occupational Therapy. Experienced in managing medications, managing nutritional needs, and all...

Care Member says "Suzie helped us with my 94 year old mother for a few months before we moved her to assisted living. She was punctual, kind, patient with my very active...

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Amanda N.

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Pittsburgh, PA

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm extremely passionate about special needs, my 4 year daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2015, so I have a little knowledge of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and learning to deal with sensory issues. I used to work for a company as an independent contractor. I went to homes and served as a companion for young...

Kay L. says "Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."

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Helen P.

My Promise: The Best Pet Care Services for Your Fur Kids and Your Peace of Mind

Trafford, PA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have been caring for our family pets for over 35 years. I have often been called upon by friends to care for their pets while they travel or are working extended hours to care for their pets. I have found that many times, I've had the same need for exceptional pet care services and had nowhere to turn! I'm a single parent and...

Ken K. says "I needed a person to care for my 2 cats and 1 dog during a recent surgery; both cats are 'special needs' in that they must be fed with supplements due to...

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Maureen H.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am a loyal and compassionate being. I have 8+ years of experience working with children in various settings - from childcare to pediatric psychiatric care, and adventure therapy. I love being around, caring, and learning from children. Would love to chat with you more over the phone or through text to get to know each...

Caitlin H. says "We couldn't dream up a better caregiver for our two children! Maureen is a great communicator, very conscientious, and so patient and kind with our...

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Tiffany D.

Your Fur Babies Will Love Me

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello, let me start by saying I absolutely love all animals, but cats are where my heart is at! I provide drop in services for your kitty or kitties. Please feel comfortable in knowing your kitty or kitties are in good hands.

Holland M. says "Tiffany is so caring and loves cats. She did twice daily drop ins with our five indoor cats. Your fur babies will be in good hands with her. :-)"

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Brittany H.

Brittany's Day Care

Monroeville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Brittany. I am seeking a fun part time job with animals. I am dependable, honest, and loving. If you need services shoot me a message to discuss any further information! Have a great day! =)

Stephanie F. says "Professional, personable, and all around outstanding service! From cleaning to communicating, Brittany covered everything...excellent service...

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Melinda K.

Summer Babysitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello My name is Melinda but you can call me Mindy and I have experience in the social services fields and have years of experience working with families. I am seeking to find the perfect family to spend my time with. I am an active hands on provider who loves to be outside. I am open to transporting your family to...

Liza B. says "Melinda was a great babysitter. She watched four children (all under 5 years old), and she was a responsible, fun sitter. I would definitely hire her...

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Debra C.

Fun, Nurturing Nanny

Elizabeth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a mother of identical twin boys who are 24 years old. Working with children has always been in my career plans. I went to nursing school and had aspired to be a pediatric nurse. I worked in a pediatric medical practice for nine years as a medical assistant. I also have an Associate Degree in Education. I have always been the...

Care Member says "Debra was our first sitter on care.com, and she made such a wonderful first impression! She took great care of our infant son, and we'd recommend her...

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Gianna G.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a grad student at the University of Pittsburgh looking for part time work. For three years, I worked at a daycare with children aged three months to five years. I've also worked for families, providing daycare for infants aged 3 months to 1 year. I am pursuing a doctorate in Health and Rehabilitation while studying...

Taylor W. says "Gianna watched our 3 month old son for 3-4 days a week through the summer. She was extremely flexible, always on time and offered to stay late, as needed....

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Theresa T.

Part-Time Caregiver Who Is Dependable And Has A Passion For Caring For Others.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
I have been a private duty caregiver for over 20 years and have worked with seniors with dementia and psychiatric care. Currently I am a Health Care Technician Supervisor in Critical Care at the VA of Pittsburgh, PA where I have worked since 2006. As an employee at the VA facility, I have taken care of veterans, male/females...

Cindy S. says "To anyone reading this review, I can only say this: hire her now before someone else does. Theresa's calm, peaceful, compassionate, loving and strong...

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Bria E.

House Cleaning

Braddock, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
window washing
+ 1 more
Hello , I've been cleaning for 9 years . My Cleaning service includes -Move out/move in -Weekly, Bi weekly and Monthly cleanings. I have Commercial cleaning experience also. I do carry my own supplies but if you prefer me to use something you have that is good to. My schedule is pretty flexible so I'm willing to work with you on...

Care Member says "Bria did an amazing job organizing and cleaning! She asked exactly what I wanted done and made sure I was happy with the results. I was embarrassed at...

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Jaritza B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
It has always been my aspiration in life to help people and take care of the people. I have been caring for kids since the age that someone would usually be taking care of me. I didn't start getting paid for it professionally until my freshman year of college at Duquesne University. I have also worked with kids at the Providence...

Christopher T. says "We had a wonderful experience with Jaritza, during which she watched our daughter several days per week for several months before returning to...

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Aubry C.

Future Physician

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Aubry and I am studying medicine - I will receive my doctorate in June of 2025. I love to make use of my evenings, weekends, and time off by nannying and babysitting. I am incredibly organized and efficient! I am always up for a challenge. I love to clean and do additional tasks like cooking or laundry, as I...

Laurel K. says "Wonderful with my son! Brilliant, sweet young lady!!"

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Shania B.

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Monroeville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...

Care Member says "We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives...

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Elisabeth L.

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Available For Summer

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I've been babysitting for about 10 years, and consistently nannying for 3. 5 now. My passions include caretaking, and anything art/creativity related. I love being outdoors and exploring. My experience has included nap time, preparing food, bed time, driving, playing dress up and games, utilizing physical therapy exercises,...

Lindsay Z. says "Libbie worked with us for a year and a half and became like family. She has cared for my now 2 year old and 7 year old and we could not adore her more....

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Kamala G.

Kamala

McKeesport, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate and conscientious I like caring for seniors because making a difference in someone's life everyday while having them share their stories and memories of a full life is very rewarding. It feels great to help ease the physical and mental burdens associated with aging. I...

Barabra M. says "Kamala took care of my mom for 3 1/2 years (until the end) and was AMAZING. She was kind, loving, smart, intuitive and TRUSTWORTHY. My mom had...

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Cintia O.

Phenomenal Best Services

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Nice to meet you, my name is Cintia, I'm from Brazil, I've been cleaning several family homes for 8 years, I used to work in New Jersey, I left my clients there with my sister and I'm in Pittsburg now with my husband who also has a Flooring Business sand/ Refinish/ install. I provide quality cleaning, attention to detail,...

Care Member says "We moved to Fox Chapel a few months ago and tried several cleaners, but Cintia is by far the best. She’s thoughtful, thorough, and makes our chaotic...

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Maya M.

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents, my name is Maya! I love to be around children and I have babysat/nannied for individual families (6 years), at a sleep-away summer camp (4 years), and with the Children's Council of Watauga and High Country Doulas in Boone, NC (1 year). I recently moved to Pittsburgh to complete my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at...

Whitney M. says "Maya was amazing. Super sweet and was great with our 11 month old son. He was super happy all day after she left so I think he had a blast. Will...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Duquesne, PA

Therapy Dogs in Duquesne, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Michelle W.

Michelle began helping our family when my toddler was a newborn. We needed support, and she came with a warm smile, taking care of the home,...

- Shira B.

Helen P.

Helen is a marvelous human being! I have not had the pleasure of having her clean my home because she cannot accommodate my every other...

- Dana R.

Suzanne L.

Suzie helped us with my 94 year old mother for a few months before we moved her to assisted living. She was punctual, kind, patient with my...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Duquesne, PA

To find a therapy dog near you in Duquesne, PA, 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 Duquesne, PA 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 Duquesne, PA. 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 Duquesne, PA, 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 Duquesne, PA, 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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