Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Forest Park, IL
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average rate is $26/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Forest Park, IL
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...
Clare can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing home health care ever since 1999 when I got my CNA license. Been working for disabilities of rehabilitation services (dors) and for seniors. I have many years hand on job with clients with unique and special needs. I love working 1 on 1 with clients. I love those connections.
Had three care. com recipients as...
Amy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Hi, my name is Meghan! I've been working with children for about 10 years now. I currently teach JH 6th-grade literacy, in a co-taught setting, and 8th-grade resource. I'm a full-time special education teacher at Chicago Public Schools. I'm available for summer tutoring, occasional babysitting, and special education...
Imani F.
Forest Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun + Professional - Looking To Help Out Where I Can :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm comfortable with anything from babysitting, pet sitting, party...
Imani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Imani!! Imani was our good friend and neighbor's part time nanny and they were kind enough to share her with us for weekend and evening babysitting jobs. She is incredible - smart, mature, reliable and really fun with the kids. We have kept in touch with...
Dana R.
Hi, my name is Meghan! I've been working with children for about 10 years now. I currently teach JH 6th-grade literacy, in a co-taught setting, and 8th-grade resource. I'm a full-time special education teacher at Chicago Public Schools. I'm available for summer tutoring, occasional babysitting, and special education...
Hi there! Do you need a reliable and compassionate sitter who can provide tutoring services tailored to your child's needs? Look no further! I am here to introduce myself as your exceptional part-time sitter and tutor, dedicated to providing comprehensive care and academic support for your child.
-Master's in Special Education:...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Organized. Reliable. Trustworthy. Competent. Detail oriented.
Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm...
5.0
(1)
I m 22 years old and I have a huge passion for animals. I begged my parents for a dog ever since I could talk and would cry any time we would go into a pet store because I was always told no. years and a 55-slide PowerPoint presentation later I have 3 guinea pigs (Pippa, Callie & Lady) and 2 labradoodles (Lila & Otis). Lila has...
Hannah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!"
Anne D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
Alesandra D.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
5.0
"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 and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."
Lisa M.
Natalia G.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Natalia! I moved to Chicago 4 years ago to work toward my Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling at SAIC where I then graduated. I work in the mental health field and am looking to branch out and seek different work opportunities as way of continuously supporting others and establishing fruitful relationships. I...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our girls adored Natalia, so of course, we did too! I appreciated that she was dependable, engaging, and highly communicative, and our children found her fun, creative, and interesting. Her responsibilities with us including driving our girls home after school and...
Wendy J.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
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:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michelle was fantastic. She was responsive, patient, and punctual. She put me at ease about having to hire a carer to pick me up after surgery and was easy to chat with on my ride home. Would definitely hire again."
Jennifer F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...
Melissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
Monica D.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Organized & Energetic Nanny (Part Time Music And Art Tutor As Well)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Monica and I am a tutor, housekeeper, and nanny. I have 7 years of experience in child care, including multiple special needs, and I am trained in trauma-informed childcare. My formal education was in child developmental psychology and art therapy. I am currently a part-time piano instructor (of all ages) and...
Monica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Monica was wonderful, she entertained my 18 month old, sang him songs and read him books. He enjoyed his time with her so much that he tried to follow her out the door!"
Nat W.
Patrice A.
Harwood Heights, IL
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Highly Recommended Caregiver With An Active RN License
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I have 7+ years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, as well personal care such as bathing and dressing. I have experience with gait belts, Hoyer lifts, G-tubes, colostomies, urinary catheters, wound care, and much more! I am willing to do light housekeeping...
Patrice can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Patrice to care for 2 of my family members. She did such an exceptional job with my aunt, I just had to hire her for my grandmother a few years later. Patrice is knowledgeable, trustworthy, kind, caring, willing to learn, very dependable, and a great...
Shawna S.
5.0
(2)
I am a creative and considerate caregiver with COVID vaccines, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I have 10 years of experience, caring for children 2m-12years, and have kept animals for many years and also offer pet sitting services. I have managed households of up to 4 children working through homework...
Celeste can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"From the first time I met Celeste I knew she would be a great for our family! She is compassionate, caring, and very competent! She always texted me a few days before babysitting just to make sure the time worked and always showed up early. She was very responsive...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years experience with children as well as maintaining a clean and organized home life. I enjoy being able to service others!
Jaelyn can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For more than 15 years, I have been working and providing my professional housekeeping services. I know many families have busy schedules that make it difficult to find time to maintain a proper home. The best way to ensure your home is always clean and tidy is by hiring someone to help and this is why I'm here, Whether you need...
Abilene can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Abilene has been helping us for many years. She is detailed and very thorough. I highly recommend!"
John M.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
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...
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Laura M is the best caregiver!! I am very grateful for her service she very sweet and kind and comforting caregiver! I recommend her to anyone. she is best of best "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Forest Park, IL
Imani F.
5.0
We love Imani!! Imani was our good friend and neighbor's part time nanny and they were kind enough to share her with us for weekend and evening babysitting jobs. She is incredible - smart, mature, reliable and really fun with the kids. We have kept in touch with Imani through the years and have...
- Dana R.
Hannah K.
5.0
Hannah was great with our two dogs. We felt at ease knowing she was taking good care of them while we were away. She gave them extra attention and gave us updates which was much appreciated. I highly recommend her services!
- Anne D.
Alexis T.
5.0
Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!
- Dan K.
Alesandra D.
5.0
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 and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do.
- Lisa M.
Natalia G.
5.0
Our girls adored Natalia, so of course, we did too! I appreciated that she was dependable, engaging, and highly communicative, and our children found her fun, creative, and interesting. Her responsibilities with us including driving our girls home after school and to activities, and generally...
- Wendy J.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Forest Park, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Forest Park, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Forest Park, IL is $26.43 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 Forest Park, IL?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Forest Park, IL receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Forest Park, IL help with?
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.