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Susann B.
Forked River, NJ
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Retired RN Dedicated To Caring For Your Loved One.
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...
Susann can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
Darcy H.
Forked River, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Darcy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care
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
Sheila can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing childcare, senior care
and residential cleaning services for 20+ years. I am an extremely patient, honest, reliable, hardworking individual. I can provide excellent references.
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dianne worked for our family for 12 years. 4 children, 2 dogs. We miss her so much!!! (She moved home closer to family, we live in New Orleans). Always on time (early, actually), the kids adore her (we have already visited her if that tells you anything!) She was...
Allison C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
PRIVATE HOME-CARE AID
I'm an experienced caregiver. Mostly for private home care for the elderly. My goal is to provide the best home care service/companionship to elderly patients. You can have your peace of mind even if you are not home knowing that there is someone with enough knowledge and experience taking care of your...
Benjamin can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
5.0
"Ben has been working with my 94 year old Uncle who is suffering from dementia. He has been doing, meal prep, medication management, assistance with shopping, laundry etc. He is communicative, kind, punctual, and dependable. We have been very happy with Ben's...
Andrea G.
5.0
(6)
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.
Lora can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Lora is a kind and conscientious person who works hard and has a great deal of patience. She respects the people she works with and does her work with a smile. Her kindness is very much apparent and appreciated. She is a woman of her word!"
Carol F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
15 yrs experience including Alzheimer, Parkinson, stroke, wounds and hospice experience. Limited clients and personal service.
Experienced bathing.. healthy meal preparations.. dressing.. laundry.. cleaning.. skin care.. shopping.. transportation(doctor visits.. shopping etc) exercise.. companionship
Most importantly clients...
Kimarie can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kimarie filled in for a week taking care of my mom. She went beyond our expectations with her level of care. She truly loves what she does. She's very kind and compassionate. My mother raves about her!! I highly recommend hiring her."
Scott K.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Alyssa and I have a plethora of experience within the healthcare field from working on the transitional care unit, ER, behavioral health unit, and many more floors! I have previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Technician for 10+ years and am currently attending classes to become a...
Alyssa can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Alyssa is a wonderful caregiver. She is kind and provided great care for my 87 year old mother, we had at home with a fractured ankle and dementia. Alyssa did personal as well as emotional care for my mom. They developed a wonderful relationship, we trusted her 100...
Karen R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children! I have over 10 years of experience working with youth from the ages of 0 to 18 years old and being a stepmom of two beautiful girls. I am a dependable and personable individual with a strong background in child care services and a BA in Psychology. I love doing indoor and outdoor activities such as...
Roshelle can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great interview. Knowledgeable and open to suggestions. Our daughter was well taken care of."
Eugene T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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
Deborah can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Barbara can also help with: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Barbara was very professional, friendly, thorough and I'm going to continue using her. I highly recommend Barbara! She's awesome!
Adrienne "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 housekeeping and shopped for items he needed. She is responsible and dependable and I would recommend her to hire."
Kathleen G.
I am the owner of 2 cats but love all animals!! I can provide services for dogs, big or small, for feedings, play, walks and companionship while owner is away at work, vacation or occasional need. I have a health care background so I can provide help with any special diet or medication needed.
Angela can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Sarah D.
Barnegat, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sarah! I am currently a graduate student at Stockton University studying speech language pathology. I have experience working with all ages of children through speech therapy, substitute teaching, being a summer camp counselor, and babysitting over the years.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Personal care, anything you may need, references available.
Doris can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
In the past I have worked for a popular pet store for several years. Working there I learned a lot about different breeds and also about different animals including care and nutrition. I am very comfortable with animals. I have always had animals in my life and understand how important animals are to their owners. I can help you...
Holley can also help with: Pet walking
I am a speech therapist in a school for children ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities. I work with many children with autism and down syndrome. Additionally, I have a lot of experience with articulation and language delays
I have completed an accredited Certified Homemaker Health Aide course in June of 2018. I am also a licensed Cosmetologist, as well as being trained in Massage Therapy. Through the years, the bulk of my clients, have been made up of the wonderful senior population. It would be my pleasure to provide compassionate care to yourself...
Holley can also help with: Personal care, respite care
I am a young grandmother currently involved in providing child care and would like to expand my services to helping seniors i. e., shopping, doctor appointments etc... I like helping others.
Iaroslava K.
Manchester Township, NJ
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Care Live In Professional
I'm a senior care professional that provides round the clock care for patients at all levels. (Bed ridden, limited mobility, etc.) I provide full service at my last engagement, managed the household, did all the shopping cooking and cleaning while caring for an elderly patient with limited mobility skills. I have a masters...
Iaroslava can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Forked River, NJ
Dianne T.
5.0
Dianne worked for our family for 12 years. 4 children, 2 dogs. We miss her so much!!! (She moved home closer to family, we live in New Orleans). Always on time (early, actually), the kids adore her (we have already visited her if that tells you anything!) She was truly like a third parent for them...
- Allison C.
Benjamin K.
5.0
Ben has been working with my 94 year old Uncle who is suffering from dementia. He has been doing, meal prep, medication management, assistance with shopping, laundry etc. He is communicative, kind, punctual, and dependable. We have been very happy with Ben's services. Please feel free to ask Ben for...
- Andrea G.
Lora A.
5.0
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 her. If I could rate her a TEN, I most certainly would.
- Kathleen I.
Kimarie M.
5.0
Kimarie cared for our dad for 12 months until the day he passed. We found Kimarie to be an excellent caregiver, very knowledgeable and kind. Kimarie bonded very well with our father. Kimarie always attended to our fathers needs, keeping him clean and well groomed and of course smiling and...
- Jill D.
Alyssa H.
5.0
Alyssa is a wonderful caregiver. She is kind and provided great care for my 87 year old mother, we had at home with a fractured ankle and dementia. Alyssa did personal as well as emotional care for my mom. They developed a wonderful relationship, we trusted her 100 percent to provide the care that...
- Karen R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Forked River, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Forked River, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Forked River, NJ is $18.33 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Forked River, NJ?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Forked River, NJ receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Forked River, NJ help with?
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.