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I have a dog and 2 cats. I have a huge respect for animals and all they offer us. I have had animals for my entire adult life and enjoy interacting with and caring for them. If you're away, out of town, I can offer some dusting, vacuuming, weeding, tidying, getting the mail, etc.
I have worked both publicly and privately with dogs and cats of all sizes. I have over 10 years of hands-on experience and have even worked with service animals when requested. I personally have 2 dogs Dutch Shepherd/Belgium Malinois and a Golden retriever and one cat at this time.
My sons are also very good with animals and...
Erika can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Now at age 33, I have maintained my CPR certification since I was 14 after taking a babysitting course as a 4-H project. Ever since then, I have had a myriad of different experiences in childcare, including providing therapy for children on the autism spectrum for 6 years, and a nanny for 4 years. I also have experience with...
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have 14 years of experience, 22 years if you count raising my own children. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management I have a very good understanding of medicine interaction and timely administration. As a person who has spent several years managing my own and my families medical needs I feel confident I...
Erika can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I'm a mom of 3 amazing grown children and I have taken care of children, kids, animals, and seniors all my life. I'm looking forward to using my years of experience to help other parents and families however I can. Being a retired military wife and mom, I bring with me skills in care, household management, organization,...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Ben! I am an in-home Caregiver for Central Illinois Care Services, here to get more experiences added on to my jobs!
Benjamin can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
4.8
(4)
I have over 20 years of experience with service ranging from taking care of the elderly, persons of disabilities, mentally challenged individuals and children. During this time I have worked in different setups ranging from hospitals, facilities, home daycare to owning a home care agency. I have the ability to multitask and...
Carol can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Awesome caregiver. Very tentative and compassionate to clients needs. Very knowledgeable regarding healthcare practice and makes her clients and families feel safe and comfortable. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I love taking care of pet it's my passion.
Ramona can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ramona was so sweet and compassionate! I would definitely recommend her!😊"
Care member
Debralle W.
O Fallon, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Customer Service Driven! Detail Oriented! Dependable! A Care Taker By Nature!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
10+ years of Customer service and communication skills. I have worked within the public as a hostess and cashier. I have an Associate's degree and have worked in the medical field, caring for the elderly for over 7 years. I myself have 4 children and as I enjoy caring for the elderly, I also enjoy caring for children as well!!...
Debralle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Debralle was a true delight to work with. I hired her for a move-out cleaning of my father's apartment after he passed. Debralle was not only very compassionate, but I knew his home was in trustworthy hands. Her communication was wonderful, and I just overall...
Precious S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience with service ranging from taking care of the elderly, persons of disabilities, mentally challenged individuals and children.
During this time I have worked in different setups ranging from hospitals, facilities, home daycare to owning a home care agency.
I have the ability to multitask and...
Christine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I hired Christine to provide senior care for my parents, both of whom are dealing with Alzheimer's. In addition, she does housekeeping, cooks meals, administers their medications, and provides transportation to and from medical appointments. The meal preparation...
Care member
Shearry W.
Belleville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Empty Nester With 20 Years Of Child Care Experience, As A Mother, 14 Years As A Substitute Teacher
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been married for 33 years. My husband is a retired IL State Police Officer. We have 3 daughters, ages 29, 27, and 24. Previously, for about 12 years, I worked as a substitute teacher in Belleville. I also worked at BASSC as a student aide, teacher's aide, and substitute teacher for 2 yrs. Before having children, I worked...
Shearry can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely incredible with children. I’ve known Sherry for 28 years. She is both an amazing mother and now a fantastic Nanny. Sherry watched my kids with love and care. "
Care member
Debralle W.
O Fallon, IL
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Caregiver With Over 5yrs Of Experience In Home Care And Facilities.
5.0
(1)
I have over 15yrs of Customer service and communication skills. I have worked in the medical field for over 8yrs, working with the elderly and memory care clients. I have always enjoyed caring for others and I also have 4 kids of my own. So I know what it means to show care, compassion, patience, understanding, privacy and...
Debralle can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hire Debralle to do light to medium housekeeping and to help care for my sick mother in law. She later had to care for my wife once she took ill. Both really love Debralle and she is a great worker."
Harry B.
Kristin S.
Belleville, IL
$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristin. I am 22 years old. My passion is working with children. I have 2 years of experience working at a daycare which provided me with adequate experience working with children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years old. In May I graduated with a degree in human services, and I am attending graduate school in...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristin is wonderful with my baby! She is an excellent caregiver and gives him a lot of play time. My son is always so happy to see her. She is also very punctual and flexible. I cannot recommend her enough. I am very grateful that I found someone who I feel so...
Tess B.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Senior care given with such great compassion, care, detail, understanding, privacy and warmth. Services are delivered on time but making sure that they are not rushed.
Experience is vast ranging from working on hospital settings, assisted living, and home. The services rendered are companionship, housekeeping, medicine...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She loves your child as if they are her own. "
Kayla G.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Shannon. I will be completely honest here, I have never worked for a cleaning company. What experience I do have with house keeping is working for home health care agencies that have required me to provide dusting, mopping, laundry, and things of that nature for clients. I have cleaned for my aunt, which I am...
Shannon can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
" She is super sweet and I enjoyed having her over because afterwords the house looks amazing! She's completely trustworthy and one would be lucky to work with her. "
Kristen B.
Debralle W.
O Fallon, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Customer Service Driven! Detail Oriented! Dependable!
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for the elderly in their homes and facilities. While helping them my job duties also included housekeeping. I am very passionate about putting a smile on my customers face. Rather it be that I cleaned their home better than they expected or that I am very respectful of their valuables and home. Also that I come into...
Debralle can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend Debralle as a housekeeper. She has cleaned house for me and my wife once a week for the past three months. During that time, I have much praise for the state of my house, and I owe the credit to Debralle's fine services.
Debralle has...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aide for over 30+ years I have been in private nursing I have trained with Alzheimer's with dementia with cerebral palsy with seizures. My mother had epilepsy she had seizures as I was growing up so that was where I first encountered them. My brother had a grandma seizure when I was eight he was 9 years...
Carmela can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
5.0
"She would still be working for me. My mom passed away. She was very nice with my mom, whom had alz. They would talk and tell stories about mom's past. She got social communication with Carmela. Carmela would help pick out her clothes and make sure got cleaned up....
Chris D.
I have worked with kids with autism and other learning disabilities for the past five years. During the school year I work at school for autism in Maplewood Missouri. I have had lots of experience with older and younger kids. I also have had lots of experience with potty training, aggressive behaviors, sleep therapy and feeding...
Jeanette P.
Belleville, IL
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience with sitting with the elderly. I enjoy getting to know them and providing services that are needed.
Jeanette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Services I offer are residential basic cleaning (10+ years experience), residential clean in/outs, deep clean & home organization. I can provide my own supplies or use what is provided for cleaning services. I have transportation & am a reliable, trustworthy & genuine person. My current availability is Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00...
Candace can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Fairview Heights, IL
Carol F.
5.0
I’ve seen the care Carol has provided for elderly loved ones and she’s always provided excellent care. She’s very attentive, nurturing, and passionate about providing care. She is an all around amazing person! Thank you for the care you provide Carol.
- Care member
Ramona R.
5.0
Ramona was so sweet and compassionate! I would definitely recommend her!😊
- Care member
Debralle W.
5.0
Debralle was a true delight to work with. I hired her for a move-out cleaning of my father's apartment after he passed. Debralle was not only very compassionate, but I knew his home was in trustworthy hands. Her communication was wonderful, and I just overall enjoyed her personality. But, on top of...
- Precious S.
Christine C.
5.0
Wonderful woman and HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL. When she gets to work, you don't have to worry about a thing
- Vicki L.
Shearry W.
5.0
Simply put: She’s amazing. Shearry is extremely helpful and goes above and beyond to make our lives easier. She’s great with our son (and daughter when she’s out of school), helps clean, does laundry, grocery shops and makes delicious meals. She keeps a daily log of all the activities done each day...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fairview Heights, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fairview Heights, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fairview Heights, IL, 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 Fairview Heights, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fairview Heights, IL is $18.50 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 Fairview Heights, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fairview Heights, IL. 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 Fairview Heights, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fairview Heights, IL, 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 Fairview Heights, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fairview Heights, IL, 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.