Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in East Lyme, CT
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60 therapy dogs are listed in East Lyme, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in East Lyme, CT
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
Charon M.
East Lyme, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Holistic Personal Wellness Consultant (Organic Products And Food Preparation)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am not your average Care Giver ....... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Linna E.
East Lyme, CT
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an RN with many years of experience caring for patients of all ages and needs. I have a particular love for elder care and for those with special needs. Multiple retirements (I am very fortunate) from senior care, the State (Supervising Nurse) and from a private agency, New England Services where I was the Director of...
Linna can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
Casey S.
Quaker Hill, CT
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am available ASAP for date night and/or weekend childcare needs, and reside in Niantic, CT.
I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and Communications and just recently graduated from an Occupational Therapy program in Hartford, CT. I have worked as an educator for 4+ years and have extensive training and...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelley and I love to help others. I am caring and reliable. I have open availability, including nights. My work experience includes working as a CNA in various settings, including home health, assisted living and in the hospital In the assisted living facility I also worked in recreational therapy, where I truly...
Kelley can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Super friendly, communicative and capable candidate."
Deborah S.
Cindy G.
Old Saybrook, CT
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personnel Care Giver ; Seeking Part Time Work! Short Notice Is Fine/very Flexible,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a active/energetic "empty nester" care giver with 16 years experience with elder care. My first two seniors had Alzheimer's which was both a learning experience and challenging, at times. Currently, I'm looking for part time position near Old Saybrook (18-30hrs weekly). I'm caring for a woman with ALS in Essex , very part...
Cindy can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, personal care, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Cindy is friendly, has a good sense of humor, is extremely loyal and cares about the people she works for."
Nancy V.
Amanuah T.
Old Saybrook, CT
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have 10 years of experience. I am dedicated to patients in both facility and home environments. I am supportive, caring, compassionate and very patience I am looking to leverage my passion and commitment to adults and senior care. I can help with transportation services, excellent with organization , including hygiene,...
Amanuah can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Hi,
I am writing to highly recommend Amanuah for any future caregiver’s opportunities. Amanuah has been a valuable to us and has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role.
Amanuah has a natural ability to connect with people and has shown...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...
earl C.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I began my babysitting career by taking a course offered by my home town of Waterford, CT which taught safety measures, mindful ways of having fun with kids, as well as first aid. I've provided long-term services for families with children from 6 months to 9 years, and am super comfortable with children of all ages...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dependable, patient, professional"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
Care member
my name is Julia and i m 21 years old.
I am an animal lover and have had pets all my life (cats, dogs and even reptiles). I have pet sat and dog walked on occasion for others animals as well as my own.
I am new on care. com as a pet care provider but I have used care. com for child care jobs as well over the past three years...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Claire G.
Essex, CT
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Claire and I am currently finishing up university where I study environmental studies and french. I have extensive experience working with children in environments such as babysitting, overnight and day summer camps over the past six years. I am able to provide services of babysitting, tutoring (for subjects...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Yulia P.
Uncasville, CT
$22-38/hr • 1 yrs exp
Empathic And Carrying Person Who Understands Other's Needs.
I don't have an experience working in the company but I have my personal experience helping taking care of my grandmother who was 76 with diabetics and 93 yo grandfather . I can help with Home Care, Transportation Services and Meal Preparation.
Yulia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Liza D.
Old Saybrook, CT
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Seeking Summer Nanny Job (Interest In Early Education And Great References!)
My name is Liza and I am 23 years old. I am a graduate student at Boston University earning my entry-level doctorate of occupational therapy. I live in the North End and am looking for a full or part time nanny position for the summer while my class load is light. I've spent the last several summers working as a nanny for a...
Liza can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I am willing help with light housekeeping and errand services. Errand services would include grocery shopping, dropping off/pickup of laundry and dry cleaning or similar tasks. I can also help with set up/clean up of events like weddings or parties. I look forward to working with you.
Hi, I'm Hayley and I love working with seniors! I have been doing this type of work for about 2 years and I love it. I have experience with working with seniors who have Alzheimer's and Dementia. The services I can provide include: bathing, grooming, showering, transfers, transportation, companion, medicine reminding, meal...
I have been working in physical therapy for nearly 30 yrs in mostly geriatric settings and I am licensed in the state of Ct . I work very well with the elderly and always treat them as if they were my own family members with respect, dignity and patience. I am very interested in a live in companion opportunity and feel that I am...
Ronald can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Hi!! My name is Emily, I am currently a college student looking to gain more experience in caregiving. I have years of childcare experience but am new to senior care. I am super excited to start, form relationships and be a companion for someone looking for that connection. I have a car and can help with transportation services....
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands
Shareah D.
Uncasville, CT
$15-39/hr • 6 yrs exp
My names Shareah, I am 27, I have helped open a day care in a church, been a Sunday school teacher and assistant for two years and provided babysitting services for families within the church. I love working with kids, I have a lot of siblings of my own so I have always had kids around me and I enjoy the time with them. I used...
Shareah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jessica H.
New London, CT
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I currently work as a Resident Service Coordinator for a senior apartment complex. I have worked directly with residents helping them with reading mail to connecting them to community services. I also have provided direct support to seniors with disabilities.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in East Lyme, CT
Charon M.
5.0
Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on occasion. She helped my Mom with...
- Jane P.
Kelley H.
5.0
Super friendly, communicative and capable candidate.
- Deborah S.
Cindy G.
5.0
Cindy is friendly, has a good sense of humor, is extremely loyal and cares about the people she works for.
- Nancy V.
Amanuah T.
5.0
Hi,
I am writing to highly recommend Amanuah for any future caregiver's opportunities. Amanuah has been a valuable to us and has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role.
Amanuah has a natural ability to connect with people and has shown genuine care and concern for the...
- Adam S.
Julia H.
5.0
Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with them and they listen to her very well. She has a bubbly personality and always gets back to me quickly. Julia is honest about my kids and she...
- Stacy R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in East Lyme, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in East Lyme, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in East Lyme, CT, 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 East Lyme, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in East Lyme, CT 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 East Lyme, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in East Lyme, CT. 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 East Lyme, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in East Lyme, CT, 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 East Lyme, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in East Lyme, CT, 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.