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Julie H.

Fords, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
errands
personal care
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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Roshni P.

Fords, NJ

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
I have 1 year of aide services in a dementia care unit , assisted living and in a rehab unit. I also have experience in providing self care as I have cared for my grandmother who is dependent with daily activities and my current job I occasionally have to complete dependent to higher level self care.
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Taylor B.

Hi! I'm Taylor, Looking For A Part Time Job! Please Reach Out, I Would Love To Be Of Assistance. :)

Fords, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a current Occupational Therapy graduate student looking for a part-time babysitting job! I love working with kids, and am very reliable! I'd describe my personality as honest, compassionate, and responsible. I like working with kids because I am an older sibling and have always been around children. Children are...
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Marie L.

Ms Marie

Fords, NJ

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
errands
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
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Compassionate caregiver with eight years plus experience, Working in assisted living facilities, Houses, I'm a really nice person, I'm respectful, I'm patient, I'm a very quiet person I respect my clients and their families privacy Kind-hearted healthcare professional committed to provide quality caregiving services by...
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Gabriela B.

Fords, NJ

1.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room 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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Murisha M.

Full Time Caregiver

Fords, NJ

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$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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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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Agnieszka J.

South Amboy, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
errands
companionship
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...

Care Member says "Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend "

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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
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
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
Visiting physician
dementia
personal care
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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Donna M.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one. I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...

Katie B. says "There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I...

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Magdolna T.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
10 years of experience have fueled my passion for supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their well-being and independence. Positive experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. As a Certified Home Health Aide with CPR Training, I provide respite care, live-in care,...

Meridith T. says "Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative...

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Enalyn D.

Private Home And Assisted Living Home Experienced

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experienced in providing assistance with people to age in place safely and comfortably in their homes and in their place of residence at an assisted living home. These includes performing basic housekeeping chores, doing laundry, dusting, washing dishes, preparing meals, shopping for groceries, assisting with daily tasks...

Care Member says "Enalyn took exceptional care of my 101 year old mother after she fell and fractured her right shoulder. "

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Nona T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
home modification
respite care
+ 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)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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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Sabrina V.

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Love love love to clean, organization, and have a home smell good. I am very passionate and would clean your home as if it were my own. I enjoy providing thorough, efficient cleaning services customized to my clients preference. I am honest and trustworthy and strive to fulfill my clients requests and maintaining excellent...

Alexcis T. says "Sabrina has been an excellent housekeeper. She's been cleaning our house for a couple of months now and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is very...

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Shakia P.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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Mzia I.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...

Care Member says "Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as long as she...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.33/hr as of January 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

Agnieszka J.

Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend

- Care member

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 $24.33 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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