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Susann B.

Experienced Retired RN Dedicated To Caring For Your Loved One.

Forked River, NJ

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am a caring lighthearted person. I took care of my elderly father through illness and hospice. I understand it is vital to keep the lines of communication open between the family and physicians. I want to be able to help people and provide them with support while also allowing me the flexibility of being active in church and...
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Forked River, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Experienced with diabetic dietary needs and meal preparation. Have managed prescription in take. I can help with daily hygiene such as bathing and cleaning up any type of accidents. I will do earns and light housekeeping. I have also done physical therapy with clients.
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Retired RN

Forked River, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a retired registered nurse with over 15 years of experience. I am able to provide a wide range of health care options for you or a loved one. Services offered include: personal care such as showering/bathing, dressing, incontinence care; medical services such as medication management, attending medical appointments, medical...
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Honest And Reliable With A Pleasant Attitude.

Forked River, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dusting
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been in the customer service field for over 19 years. My goal is always to provide outstanding service to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. I love cleaning and keeping everything tidy
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Forked River, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as smart reliable trustworthy, capable and very pleasant. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy speaking with and having the company of older people. They are knowledgeable and have an interesting view on things. I just like to help in anyway I can to improve the quality of one's life. I enjoy...
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Reliable Housekeeper Available A Couple Days Per Week.

Forked River, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experience in housecleaning and take pride in providing thorough, reliable and trustworthy service. I bring my own high quality cleaning supplies, including a steam cleaner that sanitizes better than anything else. I also have an excellent carpet cleaning machine if needed. I do have reliable transportation...
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Forked River, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Window washing
organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kaylee, and I'm passionate about creating clean, fresh, and welcoming spaces! With 1 year of professional experience in cleaning, I take pride in delivering top-quality service tailored to your needs. Whether it's a deep clean, regular maintenance, or an organization makeover, I bring attention to detail and a commitment...
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Glenn R

Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I have 6 years of senior care experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Light Housecleaning, meal prep, bathing, medication prompting and companionship. I am a pet lover so walking your dog or tending to your cat or bird is not an issue.

Care Member says "Glenn was hired as a caretaker, companion to my husband, so I could get some free time. Glenn quickly became a part of the family, caring not only for...

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Compassionate Companion Care

Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hello! My experience with the senior population has been very rewarding! I enjoy the stories from all backgrounds! Monitoring what's in the refrigerator, meal prep, and light housekeeping, errands and food shopping are very helpful for my seniors to maintain their independence living at home. We like to keep up with current...

Kathleen G. says "8/24/19 Debbie is a warm and caring caregiver to my 93 year old father. She provided companionship, assistance with dressing, meal preparation, light...

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Senior Care

Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Vacuuming and/or mopping
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
Flexible experienced companion for elderly. Monitor hygiene habits, disinfection of common areas, laundry, floors, take out trash and recycle items. Interested in my services, please contact asap here. Available for temp and p/t duties Look forward to assisting your loved one
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Experienced House Cleaner / Odd Jobs

Waretown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
General room cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Barbara. Thank you for considering my services. I am dependable, have transportation, pet friendly. Weekends available and I will fit you into my schedule ASAP! Professional cleaner for at least 8 years. Detail oriented. I am trustworthy, thorough, and professional with my work! I would love to help you come home to a...

Heidi E. says "Barbara is wonderful! She does a beautiful and thorough job cleaning, really cares about her work and is very pleasant and good with communication. "

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I'm A Mother Of 8 Grown Children I'm Kind Friendly Love To Help Other When Needs

Ocean Gate, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a compassionate and dependable bilingual caregiver with a strong passion for supporting both elderly individuals and children. I offer services as a nanny and companion, including specialized care for dementia patients. With experience in cooking, cleaning, and preparing nutritious meals, I ensure a safe, clean, and...

Care Member says "Very available, reliable, and flexible with various hours. My son absolutely adores her and I highly recommend her especially for young children."

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I Enjoy Caring For The Elderly

Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I have 10+years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, such as Doctor Appointments or an Outing, Bathing/Dressing, Preparing Meals, Light Housekeeping, Food Shopping. I am reliable, caring and enjoy being a companion.

Kathleen I. says "Lora took exceptional care of my Mother, who at the time was 103 yrs old as her aide. Lora was extremely dependable, caring and took wonderful care of...

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Childcare Provider In My Bayville Home

Bayville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
With many years of dedicated service in a daycare and as an ESL teacher to children, I understand the unique needs and joys of working with kids of all ages. As a mother to a fantastic 8-year-old myself, I appreciate the importance of providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children to thrive in. Safety is...

Scarlett D. says "Alicia is amazing and I am so grateful and lucky to have found her. My son and I have moved out of state and miss her terribly. She cared for him...

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Pet Care

Manchester Township, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
care for your dog/cat while at work or on vacation contact me for reliable services. I live locally
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Ocean Gate, NJ

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Not providing services at this time. Please check services for pet care instead! Thank you for your understanding.
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Barnegat, NJ

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
In today's world, finding reliable and compassionate care for loved ones can be a challenge. My name is Jem, and I offer exceptional animal and childcare services in Barnegat, NJ. As a lifelong animal lover with a Great Dane and a Rottweiler/Blue Heeler mix, I understand pets' unique needs. These experiences have taught me...
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Beachwood, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
Hi! My name is Victoria. I'm 34 years old. For the past 10 years I have worked in health care administration. I am currently employed at Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, New Jersey. Most recently I have decided to start my own side business. I have several years off and on experience with cleaning. If you are interested...
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Karylanne C.'s Photo

Friendly And Warm With A Heart Of Service

Manchester Township, NJ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
My rates are $17 - $35 an hour depending on job. I am a really bright and hard working individual! I love to clean, care for others, work outdoors, garden, run errands, and have FUN! Life is too short to not do what I love to do! I am very outgoing and love group settings but i'm also really content to work on my own. I...
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Recreational Therapist With 8+ Yrs Experience

Waretown, NJ

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS). Recreational therapy provides treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of techniques including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, music, and community outings. Recreational therapists treat and help maintain...
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  • The average post rate is $20.71/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Forked River, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Forked River, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Glenn R.

Glenn was hired as a caretaker, companion to my husband, so I could get some free time. Glenn quickly became a part of the family, caring...

- Care member

Deborah G.

8/24/19 Debbie is a warm and caring caregiver to my 93 year old father. She provided companionship, assistance with dressing, meal...

- Kathleen G.

Barbara M.

Barbara is wonderful! She does a beautiful and thorough job cleaning, really cares about her work and is very pleasant and good with...

- Heidi E.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Forked River, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Forked River, 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 Forked River, NJ is $20.71 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 Forked River, 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 Forked River, 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 Forked River, 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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