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Peggi P.

Ellsworth, MI

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$29/hr
20 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
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Experienced care giver with 35 plus years of service . Experience with Dementia, A. L. S., Elderly , Respiratory, Most Disabilities, My availability is pretty flexible .
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40 Years Of Experience In Healthcare

East Jordan, MI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I love working with the elderly. I have had 40 years experience in Healthcare. Working as a CENA, occupational therapy as a COTA, and as an Activity Director in a nursing homes for 12 years. For the past 4 years I have worked locally as a caregiver in individuals homes. Providing all aspects of care, needed. Specializing in...

Care Member says "We were fortunate that Carolyn was part of our team in the later stages of our dad's care. She is experienced, compassionate, caring and has a great...

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Compassionate Nurse

Central Lake, MI

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 13 years of experience as a bedside nurse. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. My skills range as I have been a float nurse for my career meaning I have an array of knowledge of medical specialties. My patients come first, and I will always be their advocate.
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Central Lake, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
visiting physician
dementia
I have 15 years of experience working with the elderly, that have Alzheimer's, and dementia. I have experience with Parkinson's disease. I am experienced with feeding tubes , cleaning around the area of the stoma , changing the tubie pads . I also have experience in trachea's . Some respiratory care, such as chest vests and...
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Errand Service

East Jordan, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My goal is to help you stay safe at home, by providing care giving and errand service within Charlevoix county.
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Full-Time Caregiver

East Jordan, MI

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Currently Unavailable/ Working for a Family at this time. Hi, my name is Adrianne. I have a degree in music, and studied at Hyles Anderson College. I offer childcare and pet care services and can teach beginner to intermediate piano. I love being a babysitter! I've been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since I...

Tabitha K. says "Adrianne has watched my children twice now and both times did an excellent job. She has shown up a few minutes early, takes them outside and actually...

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Gentle Spirit Postpartum Doula Services

Omena, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Many years of general child care experience. Nanny, baby nurse, and Certified Postpartum Doula. I love babies and children and their families, and helping them thrive!

Nina H. says "Jennifer did a great job caring for our 6 week old twins daily for a week during our vacation in Michigan. She is kind, reliable and trustworthy. She went...

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Professional Cat Whisperer And Dog Lover!

Bellaire, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
dog training
pet sitting
I am a huge animal lover and advocate! I have 3 dogs and 5 cats of my own and have had experience with a variety of health issues with pets. I am skilled in giving medications, insulin injections, BG testing, subcutaneous fluids administration, other injections, and more! I am skilled in complex illnesses and conditions. I...

Kris S. says "Tami is an animal lover. She will care for your pets as if they were her own. She is highly dependable, friendly and responsible. I highly recommend Tami as...

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Bellaire, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
dementia
Kate - Caregiving Services has a mission to provide compassionate, affordable, and personalized care and companionship to seniors and individuals in our community. I strive to improve the quality of life for my clients, supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being in the comfort of their own homes. I aim to build...
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Caregiver/Housekeeping

Kewadin, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
errands
respite care
light cleaning
dementia
I have experience in caregiving and housekeeping. . I have worked with private clients in their homes and have some experience with non-violent dementia care. I can help with light duty housework, scheduling appointments, meal prep, and keeping clients in a routine. Also, encouraging them to do post-op care such as physical...
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Affordable In-home Caregiving Including Seniors, Pets, And Housekeeping

Bellaire, MI

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Kate's Comfort - Caregiving Services has a mission to provide compassionate, affordable, and personalized care and companionship to seniors and individuals in our community. I strive to improve the quality of life for my clients, supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being in the comfort of their own homes. I aim...
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Caring And Creative Babysitting Services

Bellaire, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! I'm an experienced nanny and babysitter with a passion for caring for children. Having worked with several families and served as the neighborhood babysitter during my teenage years, I have a natural ability to connect with kids. I believe that caring for children is one of the most important jobs in the world, and I take...
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Elk Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I love kids and never had any of my own. I moved to the area from Michigan to live near my nephews so I could get to know them. It was the best decision however they just moved to Michigan and I won't get to see them as much. Thus opening up time in my schedule to help other parents with their children. I have years of...
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  • 13 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Ellsworth, MI

Therapy Dogs in Ellsworth, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 13 listed therapy dogs

Carolyn H.

We were fortunate that Carolyn was part of our team in the later stages of our dad's care. She is experienced, compassionate, caring and has...

- Care member

Adrianne M.

Adrianne has watched my children twice now and both times did an excellent job. She has shown up a few minutes early, takes them outside and...

- Tabitha K.

Jennifer S.

Jennifer did a great job caring for our 6 week old twins daily for a week during our vacation in Michigan. She is kind, reliable and...

- Nina H.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ellsworth, MI

To find a therapy dog near you in Ellsworth, MI, 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 Ellsworth, MI is $29.00 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 Ellsworth, MI. 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 Ellsworth, MI, 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 Ellsworth, MI, 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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