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Mia S.

Essex, MD

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
grooming
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Trusted Pet Care Professional - 10+ Years of Experience Loving, reliable, and experienced pet care provider offering full services for dogs, cats, and small animals. With over 10 years of experience, I treat every pet like family - ensuring comfort, safety, and happiness while you're away. Services include daily dog walking,...
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Essex, MD

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$22/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Care Services Professional - 10+ Years of Experience Dependable and caring provider offering trusted child care and senior care services. With over 10 years of experience, I deliver reliable, detailed, and compassionate support to families and individuals. Senior Care: Assistance with feeding, bathing, cleaning, mobility,...
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Essex, MD

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$18/hr
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm very familiar with keeping house nice and tidy. I have environmental service experience, I work at a local hospital in this field
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Essex, MD

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
window washing
Hi! I'm Alivia, a reliable and detail-oriented house cleaner who takes pride in creating clean, comfortable, and organized homes. I offer routine cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-in/move-out services with a focus on quality, efficiency, and trust. If you're looking for someone dependable who cares about the details, I'd love to...
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Essex, MD

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$18/hr
4 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented housekeeper with over 3 years of experience in providing exceptional cleaning and organizational services for private residences, hotels, and vacation properties. I specialize in creating clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environments that exceed client expectations. My strengths...
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Mia S.'s Photo

Essex, MD

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Experienced Child Care Provider - 10+ Years of Trusted Care Loving, patient, and dependable caregiver offering nurturing child care for children ages 6 and under. With over 10 years of experience, I provide a safe, structured, and caring environment that supports growth, learning, and fun. Services include feeding, diaper...
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Essex, MD

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
With a decade dedicated to supporting adults and seniors, I'm deeply committed to their well-being and independence. My journey in caregiving stems from a genuine passion for helping others and offering families a reliable support system. As a Certified Home Health Aide, I bring patience, compassion, and a detail-oriented...
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Essex, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a loving and caring person, I treat people the way I want to be treated. I'm a very clean person I am 49 years old and newly separated, I'm from Baltimore but moved to Delaware 10 years ago with the man of my dreams I'm ready to be out in the working world again. I have two children one boy and one girl, my son is 30...

Julie B. says "She does a great job! She was wonderful with my son with autism."

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Essex, MD

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
My personality very humorous, lovin , understanding spirit . I love to care for My Seniors . They depend on us ! 1 of the Reasons I choose Nursing as My Career choice my Great Grandmother Had Dementia as she progressed she passed She lived with me . From that day fourth I knew gOd planet his seed in me to take care of my seniors...
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Essex, MD

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Helping others isn't just what I do, it's what I enjoy. With over 11 years of professional administrative experience and a heart for service, I bring care, patience, and attention to detail into every task, whether that's assisting busy families, seniors, or small business owners. I offer reliable help with: Errands & light...
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Parkville, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I retired from Johns Hopkins University in 2018 after 30 years of service as a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Data Assistant. Before and after my career at JHU, I have always enjoyed working with children. I provided childcare for five years prior to joining the university, and after retiring, I returned to childcare in June...

Linda F. says "Annmarie is a kind and loving person, a huge heart and a tremendous sense of humor. She loves to laugh and dance. I worked with Annmarie for over a decade...

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Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, I have about 20 years of childcare experience from infancy to adolescence. I have also been in healthcare for the last 15 years as a Respiratory Care practitioner, so I have BLS/ACLS (CPR & advanced life support) certification. I am a mother myself to a 18-year-old home schooler. My experience includes various ages...

Care Member says "Anastasia is a very skilled and kind caretaker. I trusted her with my newborn and she was so sweet with her - talked to her, read books, played, helped...

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Every Client Always Requested For Me To Come Back

Nottingham, MD

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I worked in healthcare environment all my life. Looked after my aunt for 11 yrs and thru hospice days until 103 yrs. Also worked for an agency 7yrs as a PCA in New York, Relocated to Baltimore recently. Got a job thru this website for last 7 months until she passed away. I work another lady tues and thur evenings. Families will...

Abbey K. says "Nirmala has been caring for my mom for over 6 weeks now. She is knowledgeable, patient and great to be around. She helps with the night shift and a as...

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Pet Sitter/Caregiver/Walker

Baltimore, MD

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
I can provide in-home pet care, dog walking services, and pet bathing in addition to light grooming. I am currently a pre-veterinary student at Purdue University with 7 years experience caring for my own dog, Duke, and cats. In addition, I have worked at a pet grooming shop for the past 4 years and have worked with many types of...

Joseph B. says "Maya is very personable and well spoken. She took great care of our cats (and there business) while we were gone. Our house was exactly how we left it and...

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Elementary Mathematics Educator- Available For Child Care And Or Private Tutoring Services

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I'm an MSDE certified mathematics teacher for grades 4-9. I taught 5th, 7th and 8th grade math in Baltimore City for 5 years. I also worked for the Yleana Leadership Foundation tutoring Baltimore City high school students the mathematics portion of the SAT. I am able to provide tutoring services for any age range in K-12,...

Martha H. says "Starling is a gifted teacher. I wish she were my daughter's full time teacher. My daughter relearned a whole years worth of pre-Algebra in four months...

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Hello My Name Is Bobby,

Middle River, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Bobby, I am a certified nursing assistant with the board Maryland board of nursing. I'm CPR and first aid certified. I will provide reference and background check upon request. I have a Maryland driver's license and I'm legal to work in the United States. I'm a very patient person. I enjoy working with the...

Charles B. says "Bobby was one of my favorite people. He is an excellent caregiver. Bobby is quiet, reserved, and willing to go above and beyond to help you. Bobby...

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Fully Of Happiness And Love

Parkville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a dedicated and experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting individuals of all ages: from infants (0-12 months) and young children. Even seniors up to 98 years old! I am committed to providing exceptional care, and you can rely on me for a range of services, including laundry, grocery shopping, and travel...

Greg A. says "Tynaysha was a very good caregiver. She is timely, very respectful, and smiles often! I would love to work with her again in the near future."

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Loving And Humble Caregiver

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Lesslie! I have 12 years of experience ranging in nursing assistance , early childcare, and educational program management. I can help with light housekeeping along with other household maintenance as I do have experience in retail and household management. A mother of 4, my youngest is now 20, I am a motivated...

Care Member says "Lesslie worked with our family for the past eight months, providing exceptional care for our baby, I. We first worked with Lesslie when I was four...

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Your Child's Future Built In Best Friend!

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Madie, I grew up outdoors as a girl scout. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I'm currently studying at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable. I have been working at a nature...

Jaclyn C. says "Madie is a great communicator, enthusiastic, and reliable. She brings fun and energy to the job. My kiddos are so excited to hear she's coming. She has...

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CC Services

Rosedale, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
I am a mom of 2 beautiful girls and a business owner with 10+ years of experience in babysitting, housekeeping, pet sitting, and tutoring a wide variety of topics including driver's ed, math, English, Japanese, taekwondo, and personal fitness. I have worked in a martial arts facility as a 2nd-degree black belt teaching kids as...

Michael A. says "Chelsea was great. She gave us daily updates about our dogs and took great care of them while we were away."

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.20/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Essex, MD

Therapy Dogs in Essex, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Denise C.

She does a great job! She was wonderful with my son with autism.

- Julie B.

Annmarie K.

Annmarie is a kind and loving person, a huge heart and a tremendous sense of humor. She loves to laugh and dance. I worked with Annmarie for...

- Linda F.

Anastasia A.

Anastasia is a very skilled and kind caretaker. I trusted her with my newborn and she was so sweet with her - talked to her, read books,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Essex, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in Essex, MD, 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 Essex, MD is $22.20 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 Essex, MD. 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 Essex, MD, 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 Essex, MD, 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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