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I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden…
Review for Julie G. by IRVING S.
Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic…
Review for Loren M. by Maureen M.
Jonathan is a warm, sensitive, caring, and generous person, especially compassionate and patient with my husband, who has Parkinson's…
Review for Jonathan W. by Care member
Therapy dogs in Forestdale, MA
Heather M.
Forestdale, MA
$15-20/hr
I have experience with this arena of life ~ I'm passionate about my fellow animals. I have a small holding and have been around animals over 50 years patience, gentleness, and kindness, and personalize service. Is what I have to offer.
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as vivacious, warm, and kindhearted.
I like working with kids because it fills my cup. I have had a passion for childcare for over 25 years and spending time in the company of tiny humans while investing in their development is deeply fulfilling.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to...
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Lovine R.
Forestdale, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional Summary
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe in their own home at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as BLS. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner....
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Julie is smart, very dependable, very generous, and she knows how to care for our family without overstepping our need for privacy. Highly recommended."
Dana W.
Loren M.
Sandwich, MA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Geriatric Physical Therapist/ Caregiver/ Patient Advocate
5.0
(1)
Do you or your loved one need assist navigating through a chronic illness? Does your loved one have medical appts that you are unable to attend or get them to? Are you contemplating assist in the home versus assisted living but unaware where to start the search? I have 18 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist with...
Loren can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic exercise, and resources. Yes she is my daughter, but I can still vouch for her dedication and follow through. You will be able to...
Maureen M.
5.0
(1)
In addition to elder care services, cooking, shopping, errands and home management, I offer house keeping and cleaning services. These include bathroom, kitchen general room cleaning, bed changing, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dishes, inside window washing, surface polishing, wall washing laundry and...
Julie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Jonathan W.
Sandwich, MA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
The CARER Who Specializes In Care For MEN. Also Provide TRAVEL VACATION SERVICES
4.9
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Middle age male with more than 20 years of recent experience working with a wide range of diagnosis offering his services so that family members or loved ones may have a respite from the daily grind of caregiving.. Though I'm one of the few males in this line of work, I do come highly recommended and enjoy working with the...
5.0
"Jonathan is a warm, sensitive, caring, and generous person, especially compassionate and patient with my husband, who has Parkinson's disease. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Julia, and I love being around animals. I have two dogs and a cat at home that I absolutely adore. I've pet sit for a bigger dog before when a family was away and had no issues. I love pets of all breeds and sizes so that won't be a problem. Please let me know if you're interested in my services!
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her.
Keltie loves her !"
Debrah L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for several families by providing personal services, including medication prompting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation to errands or doctors' appointments, and companionship. I also have experience as a server at a senior care center, where I tended to the dietary preferences of...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, respite care & more
5.0
"Melissa has been helping out with my 73 year old Mother who has Alzheimer's for over 2 years now and has made such a world of difference in our home. When I wake up every day and mentally go over what is on tap for that day, the days Melissa is coming I think...
Jenabeth F.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amanda and I have over 5 years of experience providing professional, detailed, and trustworthy house cleaning services. I take pride in delivering spotless results and creating a fresh, welcoming environment in every home I care for.
I have excellent references and outstanding reviews from satisfied clients who...
Amanda can also help with: Attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"It's family, lovely person, excellent professional"
RODRIGO C.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Eve and I'm 23 years old living in Mashpee - currently pursuing a Business degree online at Framingham State University. I bring over eight years of extensive experience in the cleaning industry, primarily garnered from my tenure within my family's business. This rich background has honed my skills and...
Eve can also help with: Attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"My house had never been as clean as when eve came to my house. She worked fast and we covid safe, she took venmo or a check. I can't believe how amazing my looks! It's beautiful and sparkles, I will definitely have her back."
Meghan K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jan. Over 10 years experience working with people who've had Alzheimer's/, MS, COPD, quadriplegia, Parkinson's, stroke, cancer and dysphagia. Duties include; personal care, housework, assisting with occupational and physical therapies as prescribed by therapists, medication reminders, cooking healthy meals,...
Janet can also help with: Dementia, respite care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"Anyone who hires Jan will be very lucky. Jan is incredibly caring, knowledgeable & totally reliable. Jan took care of my mother for almost 3 years, initially in my home, & then at the nursing home. I so trusted her that when I had a total knee replacement I asked...
Ingrid H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Donna,
I have been working in the healthcare field for 25yrs. I have hands on experience in a homecare setting, acute care setting, hospital setting, rehab setting, long term care facilities. And also do companionship and hospice.
Some of my skills include medication management, administering medication, taking...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donna is a very caring person with a very strong work ethic, she's very dependable funny and great to have with your family. Donna goes above and beyond to get her job done, I will rehire her anytime"
Tina W.
Laura H.
Marstons Mills, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified CNA With 16 Years Experience In The Private Care Field Looking For Full-Time Work
5.0
(2)
Experience: 25yrs +
Upon completing my CNA training, I began my career in nursing homes and later expanded my experience to include in-home care agencies and private care services. With over 25 years of experience, I possess a comprehensive understanding of caring for individuals with various medical conditions, including...
Laura can also help with: Respite care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laura is an incredibly responsible, knowledgeable and compassionate caregiver. After caring for my brother-in-law (who had a number of health issues including dementia) and overseeing the other caregivers on a 24/7 schedule for 2 years, my husband and I asked her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in assisted living for over 2 years in dining services. Prior to that I was an EMT for 5 years. I have also worked with the Department of Mental Health for over a year. Looking for an opportunity to work with people who need care and companionship as well as meals prepared, light housekeeping, and errands.
Meghan can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Meghan is a sweet, hard working woman with a great personality. She's tidy and professional, and also puts a great deal of effort into everything she does. Would work with her again in a heartbeat, and would recommend her to all my friends and family in need."
Sydney S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with honors from North Carolina State University, studying Social Worker, where I went on to work for Child Protective Services. I then decided to go back to school to work with children in a different environment and received my Early Childhood Education certificate. I taught Kindergarten Prep for 4 years in North...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Madison to take care of my 4 year old son while my husband and I was working from home during pandemic. It was the best decision we made to survive the stress. Madison is very skilled to engage kids whether it is pretend play, art project, outdoors or...
Pooja S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Marissa and I have a personal love for organizing. It takes a village to run a family and a home. I have been in child care for the past 10 years and also hold an administrative background. I merged my experiences to help structure your spaces. Organizing and checking things off the to-do list are a few tasks to keep your...
Marissa can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with seniors because I believe they deserve compassionate care. I love hearing about their lives and making sure that they are well cared for.
I have experience working for hospice and assisted living facilities on Cape Cod including Heritage and Atria Woodbriar, formerly Woodbriar. I have also worked...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, dementia, transportation, hospice services
5.0
"Mary was great to work with!
Always pleasant and helpful no matter what the task."
Debra C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bridget. I have raised six children of my own. I also worked at a boarding school for young adults with learning disabilities , ran group homes along with private care for the last 15 years. I owned a cleaning service specializing in organic cleaning for more than 25 years. I have done a lot of cooking and baking and...
Bridget can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, pet waste cleanup, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, dusting, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Bridget is amazing! She arrives early to go over exactly what I want done that day. When I arrive home it's a wonderful feeling to look around and see everything sparkle. I love the smell of my wood floors after she does them. She is trustworthy, reliable and does...
Leasha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kim and I'm a mom of 5 older children and live in the village of Cotuit . Elder care has become a passion for me . I never feel like I'm going to a "job" because I love being with with my clients. I'm up beat, love the outdoors, gardening, puzzles, scrabble and cards.
I took care of my parents and was alone doing so...
Kimberly can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kimberly was an excellent caregiver for my mother. I would highly recommend her. She was not only a wonderful caregiver but a lovely companion for my mother. "
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Forestdale, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Forestdale, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Forestdale, MA, 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 Forestdale, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Forestdale, MA is $20.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Forestdale, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Forestdale, MA. 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 Forestdale, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Forestdale, MA, 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 Forestdale, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Forestdale, MA, 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.