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Leslie S.

Happy To Do Any Job!

Essington, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Leslie. I take pride in ensuring that every room is meticulously cleaned and organized. I am adept at using various cleaning tools and products, and am knowledgeable about the proper techniques for cleaning all surfaces and materials. My dedication to providing exceptional service to clients is reflected in my...

Logan C. says "She did great cleaning and even cooking. She's great with kids, and pays great attention to detail. Most importantly she is so caring and kind!"

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Jessica M.

Avid Pet Lover

Mantua, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
I have owned cars and doge my whole life. I have trained my rescue dog Zoe to be a therapy animal. I have pet sat for family and friends many times. I will love and care for your pet as though they were my own
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Adrienne H.

Panoptic Professional

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
home modification
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
"Hello, I am passionate about providing compassionate care and support for your loved ones and maintaining your home. With my expertise in companionship, home assistance, personal services, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), I am well-equipped to meet your needs. I have a keen sense of observation to ensure...

Care Member says "Our family had came to a decision to bring our beloved uncle home and not put him in a facility. The search for a caregiver that we felt comfortable...

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Arianna H.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with: -Cats, ages 1wk+ -Dogs, ages 4wk+ -Fish -Turtles -Geckos I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with! The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...

Melissa P. says "I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know...

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Amber M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying. I think its important to nurture...

Caitlin M. says "My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always...

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Reema P.

Fun Sitter, Craft Lover And Have Always Loved Working With Children

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Reema! I am currently in school studying occupational therapy (I'm hoping to specialize in pediatrics). I have worked at 3 daycares over a span of 8 years, have lots of experience in child care and have taken lots of coursework in pediatrics!

Sarah S. says "Reema was an absolute joy to have with us. She worked for us full time for 3 months and was pleasant, punctual, exciting and fun every single day. I would...

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Sandra V.

Housekeeper.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
attic cleaning
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced house keeper for roughly the past 10 years. I specialize in common duties such as laundry, in depth cleaning, and organization. I also run errands, such as grocery shopping. I also offer pet sitting services to my clients who own any animals. I am excited to be part of the maintenance of your home.

Steven J. says "Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker."

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Linda M.

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Morton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...

Shamita C. says "Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and...

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Carol E.

Touch Of Kindness

Brookhaven, PA

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Carol. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. My youngest still lives at home, age 19. My hobbies are my artwork and gardening. I am looking for part time work. I have experience with working with the elderly and special needs. I can provide a healthy safe environment to your special family member. My...

Debbie G. says "I didn't expect Carol to be so passionate about tending to my fathers needs. She keep him comfortable and safe. There were time she just sat there and...

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Ash H.

Very Experienced Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ash and I am a very experienced childcare provider. I have over 15 years of experience with children ranging from babysitting to camp counseling to applied behavior analysis therapy, and from ages ranging from newborns to preteens. Things I love to do with kids include playing outside, reading books and helping...

Care Member says "So happy we found Ash. She was on time, playful and very responsible with my girls who loved her. Will definitely have her sit for us again!"

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Alyssa K.

Ardmore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...

Care Member says "Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their...

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Joyce S.

Part Time House Cleaner

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...

Albany B. says "Joyce is hard working, dependable, and trustworthy. "

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Katelynn G.

Compassionate Companion & More

Springfield, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
transportation
hospice services
+ 1 more
Getting older and watching those around us age or experience the curveballs that life throws us isn't easy some days, some more than others. From volunteering in a senior living facility at a young age, to my professional career helping design those spaces, my own personal experience with the journey and loss of each of my...

Alexandra B. says "Katelynn is extremely kind and caring. She shares her positive spirit and glowing personality with everyone around her both people and pets."

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Abby S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...

Care Member says "Abby has been with our family full time for 8 months, from the time our son was 8-18 months. Abby is fantastic. You will not find a more attentive and...

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Katherine R.

Experienced Caregiver

Havertown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...

Karen R. says "Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just...

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Bernadette M.

Wallingford, PA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Compassionate, honest, reliable, friendly and patient Nanny. Energetic and professional, I love to sing and dance. I am able to help with homework and Legos are my thing. Willing and able to work overtime and at your service when you need me. Ms B here to make parenting a lot easier.

Care Member says "Bernadette watched my kids for several months while we were waiting for a daycare spot and then many times after that for date nights, etc. The kids...

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Maddison S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi Parents! I have been babysitting for 11 years, have a clean driving record, and have all of my clearances. I am in the masters of occupational therapy program at Saint Joseph's Univeristy and plan on working with children who have disabilities. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, working with kids who...

Kristy P. says "Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored...

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Victoria V.

Part-time Babysitter For The Summer (college Student)!

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Victoria and I am a senior psychology major at West Chester University! I started babysitting when I was 14 for multiple families and children ranging from 0-14. I have 5 younger siblings so I have plenty of capability when it comes to taking care of multiple children at a time! In high school, I took child...

Kim G. says "Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!"

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Daja P.

Educated Nanny Available Starting September!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
I'm passionate about caring for children, and with over nine years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. My friendly and patient nature allows me to connect easily with children, and I believe in open communication with parents to ensure everyone is on the...

Care Member says "Needed a babysitter for a holiday work party out of town. Daja was fantastic--communicated well both in advance and during babysitting and took good...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Essington, PA

Therapy Dogs in Essington, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Leslie S.

She did great cleaning and even cooking. She's great with kids, and pays great attention to detail. Most importantly she is so caring and...

- Logan C.

Adrienne H.

Our family had came to a decision to bring our beloved uncle home and not put him in a facility. The search for a caregiver that we felt...

- Care member

Arianna H.

I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to...

- Melissa P.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Essington, PA

To find a therapy dog near you in Essington, 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 Essington, PA is $17.00 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 Essington, 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 Essington, 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 Essington, 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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