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Julie H.

Fords, NJ

4.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
personal care
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I'm a positive and reliable, patient person. I like to watch and take a good care of the old people, to make there life easy with love and caring

Diane D. says "Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."

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Murisha M.

Full Time Caregiver

Fords, NJ

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
I have taken care of two boys for a family in Hoboken. Now I have two kids of my own. I love working with kids. I am a hard worker. I have a certificate in medical assisting. I am honest and willing. I worked for 7-8 years for the family I started with in 1997. The child that I took care of was newborn, then she had another...
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Gabriela B.

Fords, NJ

1.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing a decade of experience to every home I care for, I'm passionate about creating clean and comfortable spaces. My priority is building trust and making you feel respected in your own home. I am very reliable and communicate proactively about scheduling. I listen carefully to requests and am flexible to your needs. I...
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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Maria S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding in my home. I have a family of animal lovers and we all work together to make our furry friends safe, comfortable and happy. I have worked with many kinds of breeds such as: beagles, German shepherds, Boxers, Poodle mixes, and more.

Wendy M. says "Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In fact, I suspect he...

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Helenanne L.

Part Time Or Full Time Senior Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
I am a 50 year old mother of one. I have more than 10 years experience in child care and also enjoy caring for the elderly. I cared for my 71 year old mother through stage 4 lung cancer. I made sure she took her medications and ate nutritious meals which I prepared for her. I bathed her, did all her laundry and took her to her...

Austin M. says "Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer...

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Nona T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
visiting physician
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for quiet some time now (17 year), I am loving, caring, compassionate person, because of my nature care-giving comes natural to me. It gives me great satisfaction to think that I am of help to someone and make difference daily in there lives. I provide personalized care and creating a safe and...

Marta M. says "Nona cared for my Mother for over four yrs.She was an excellent caretaker. She was always dependable & on time. She showed excellent skills. My Mother was...

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Yeliane G.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
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Marlaina M.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures. **Services:** Daily walks and...

Dani B. says "Marlaina was AMAZING with my fur babies!! She kept me informed the entire weekend with photos and updates to how they were adjusting. She paid attention to...

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Shakia P.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a natural caregiver, I have always found joy in nurturing and supporting children. With over a decade of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on their lives, I offer reliable childcare services to families. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene environment, while my creative and imaginative nature...

Care Member says "Shakia was a moms helper for us and with us with for about 16 months. We were normally always home while she helped with the kids in the mornings. She...

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Sopio D.

Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...

Care Member says "Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see...

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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello everyone, my name is Katherine or better known as Miss Jay! Been in childcare for a decade. I am an advocate of learning through play. I specialize in early childhood development ensuring milestones while also creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Certification from Penn State Extension "New Jersey Health and...

Makeda D. says "Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a full-time nanny...

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Stacey B.

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello, my name is Stacey! I have 13-year-old Havanese dog name Oreo. I've been a dog walker for about 6+years. During that time, I worked with wide selection of dogs from big to small and from young to old. I treat every pet I watch like it's my own. When I watch furry friends, I always give them my full attention. We enjoy...

Janine Z. says "Extremely reliable, becomes a member of the family, trustworthy, lover of animals. Goes above and beyond!"

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Sandra S.

Nanny!

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a passionate bilingual Special Education preschool teacher and para with over 10 years of experience caring for children from infancy through their teens. I've enjoyed roles in daycares as both a teacher and in office positions, and I'm excited to share that I'll soon have my RBT certification. I deeply value the...

Stephanie K. says "Sandy was our very first nanny and cared for two babies who were 10 months old when they first met her. She made the transition of returning back to...

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Iman D.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Iman. I'm a 33-year-old single mother of a super awesome 11-year-old boy! I've been a professional cleaner for 5 years, and I truly take pride in the work I do. My clients know me for being reliable, punctual, efficient, and completely judgement-free and discreet -- because I believe that trust and...

Rebecca M. says "Iman was super helpful in tidying up my house and helping us at the last minute. We would definitely hire her to keep coming back! She's delightful and...

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Sandra J.

Matawan, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
T of kids is my passion and joy. With over 15 years experience with child care services, teacher and nanny positions. aking care

Kate S. says "We interviewed Sandra for a nanny role. Although we did not hire her (purely because we found another candidate who'd worked for a neighbor and had a lot...

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...

Dawn V. says "Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia...

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 2.5

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Fords, NJ are rated 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Julie H.

Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother.

- Diane D.

Lauren B.

Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my...

- Care member

Camelia M.

Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great...

- Michelle M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fords, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Fords, NJ, 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 Fords, NJ is $26.00 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 Fords, NJ. 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 Fords, NJ, 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 Fords, NJ, 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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