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Clare T.

Private Practice Music Therapist

Forest Park, IL

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$75/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a board-certified music therapist that offers music therapy sessions to seniors. I travel to homes, bring musical equipment, & enhance each client's quality of life. I play 3 instruments, and sing over 2, 000 songs. I encourage clients to sing familiar songs, dance to preferred music, and play percussion instruments with...
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Danielle C.

Forest Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...
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Vanessa Teresa B.

Organized, Efficient & Passionate About Cleanliness

Forest Park, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
move-out cleaning
oven cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
This is Vanessa, the cleaner. I wanted to reach out during your shift to let you know that I'm available and ready to provide professional, reliable cleaning services for your space. I take pride in delivering high-quality work with attention to detail, and I'm confident you'll be satisfied with the results. I'd love the chance...
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Marina C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! Animals are my life! I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I became a pet sitter because it is my passion to help others, so to give back to owners and animals is very rewarding! I've been boarding, walking and house-sitting for the last 5 years, so I...

Care Member says "Marina was a gem! She sent daily updates and photos during our dogs’ week-long stay. I can tell she truly cared for our pups like she would have of her...

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Laura M.

Caregiver

Cicero, IL

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...

Care Member says "We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the...

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Juanita O.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
I am an 60-year-old grandmother of 6. . My youngest are 9 and 10 years old. I was a Customer Service Representative for over 30 years of my life. I was laid off after 15 years of service at AT&T . That's why I decided to do child care as a new found job. .. I been blessed to be a nanny for the last 7 years. I been with wonderful...

Shelly P. says "Juanita has been a wonderful addition to our family she's been great with my 3 children who all adore her. She's also a great cook and helpful with light...

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Alesandra D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.

Lisa M. says "Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative...

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Mcahl S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and I have work as a therapeutic preschool teacher for kids with psychological and behavioral problems for 4 years, direct support professional with adults with disabilities, medical assistant for a child psychiatrist, done therapy for...

Christie U. says "Mcahl loves children. She is patient, kind and genuinely enjoys being around children. She gets down on their level and works hard to build a...

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Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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Paris S.

Child At Heart Caring For Your Children Today

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Paris and I am a University of Illinois graduate with a B. S. in Human Development in Family Studies. I currently attend Northwestern Law School. My passion is servicing the needs of children and providing fun yet safe learning environments for them to flourish in. I have many years of experience working with...

Kristine G. says "She was available over the summer to babysit my 1 and 2 year old daughters. She was so sweet with them and they really enjoyed having her watch them....

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Kara A.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Now Available for Overnight Newborn Care Hi! I'm Kara, and I'd love to support your family. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, starting as a teen helping with my mom's home daycare. I've worked in homes, schools, daycare centers, and an emergency youth shelter. I was a full-time nanny for over 15 years (no...

Jennifer R. says "Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks...

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Nataliia S.

Professional Cleaning Lady

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Natalia! I am Ukrainian! I've been working for 3 cleaning service since 2013 year. Cleaning house it is not only me job, it's my hobby, I like to make houses clean. I am ready to come and help You whenever You need, just be touch with me !!! I am happy to help You:)

Uliana K. says "I know Natalia over 2 years. She always do a great job and always responsible attitude to work. House always looks great. I recommend Natalia how...

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Corazon N.

Responsible Caregiver

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two and have 20 years plus of experience with senior care. I have experience with Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer's care. I also have experience in g-tube feeding. I can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I'm also Covid...

Care Member says "Cora is a very dependable, trustworthy, and kind person who took care of our family member with Parkinson’s for 3 years, 3 evenings a week. I would...

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Missi K.

Animal Lover!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Missi. I am 26 years old and aside from my career in mental health therapy, I love doing jobs involving pet care. I am passionate about caring for animals, & have had such a huge love for them since I was a child. I have experience training and walking dogs through Pet Central Helps, where I volunteered for 2...

Isa S. says "Missi sent me daily updates of my pet Mollie and she ensured to ask me questions if she was unsure of something regarding Mollie's care. She is a delightful...

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Michelle M.

Professional Caregiver/Companion/Assistant

Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours). I offer the following services: Post-Op Transportation and Care Outpatient Procedure (Stay with & Transportation) Transportation...

Jenny D. says "Michelle was a joy to be around after my difficult recovery from surgery. She was neat and tidy, kind and professional, friendly and warm, and immediately...

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Rachel B.

Part-time/ Full-time Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a nanny who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple children at the same...

Joni P. says "Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My...

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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Jessica F.

Pre-School Teacher Who Is Bilingual In French And Loves Children!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jessica. I am a graduate of New York University, currently working as a French Instructor in a Private Preschool. I am punctual, energetic, and responsible. I am interactive and love to do crafts, go outdoors, and play games! Children are absolutely my passion and I do my best to make activities fun and...

Christine E. says "I hired Jessica via Care.com. I was a little concerned to hire anyone via this platform as I had never done so before, but Jessica not only made me...

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Katia S.

Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
+ 1 more
My goal is to provide each of my clients with the best cleaning services possible. I offer high quality cleaning at affordable rates to both residential and commercial customers. Specializing in recurring, one time, move in/out and deep cleaning services, organizing and pet care. I am enthusiastic and attentive to details....

Care Member says "Katia is phenomenal. She is very efficient, detailed, always on time, goes above and beyond. She has been a treasure to our family. I use her biweekly...

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Katherine B.

Experienced & Enthusiastic Pet-Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a dedicated young professional living on the North side of Chicago, IL. Outside of caring for my own 2 cats, I have several years of pet-sitting experience for both dogs and cats. Previous pet-sitting duties have included, but are not limited to: feedings, providing dog walking services, cleaning litter boxes, and providing...

Care Member says "Kathrine has watched our cats many times as well as our family dogs (who are quite the handful) and never failed us! She sends updates and photos often...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $45.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

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

Marina C.

Marina was a gem! She sent daily updates and photos during our dogs’ week-long stay. I can tell she truly cared for our pups like she would...

- Care member

Laura M.

We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back...

- Care member

Juanita O.

Juanita has been a wonderful addition to our family she's been great with my 3 children who all adore her. She's also a great cook and...

- Shelly P.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Forest Park, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Forest Park, IL is $45.00 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 Forest Park, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Forest Park, 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.

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