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Akossiwa O.
Fort Belvoir, VA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a dedicated and dependable housekeeper with over 2 years of experience providing efficient and comprehensive housekeeping service. Thank you!
Akossiwa can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, window washing, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Akossiwa O.
Fort Belvoir, VA
$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Akossiwa I am currently at Peconic Bay Medical center.
I am offering child care, senior care, and household services and other more.
I love being babysitter and senior care and have been watching newborns, infants, and kids , include my kids . My responsibilities have included driving to/ from school, craft,...
Akossiwa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(4)
I had been working as a nanny for more than 20 years. I'm a very energetic person with a lot of love for children. I am a teacher and love to teach children. I have excellent references. I'm a US citizen. I have a clean driving record. I had been working with children of various ages and different needs. willing to travel, Speak...
Juana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Juana was our beloved nanny from the time my daughter was 6 months old until she was 3 (at which time she went into preschool.) We were so fortunate to have connected with such a loving, knowledgeable, and responsible care-giver for the most important job in the...
Marianne L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I like to be punctual in my job with my clients.
I'm reliable person, organized. Focused and dedicated to high standards of cleaning services.
I have experience with the cleaning services and I have high references.
Angelita can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Pet Care Specialist for over 40 years. I started working at a veterinarian's office as a teenager. I became a professional pet and show groomer in 1976, (now retired). I worked with Cat Show organizations. I worked in Dog Obedience for several years. I also work for a local pet-sitting service based in Arlington,...
Jennifer can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Jennifer has been a significant help since adopting our new puppy! She has even made herself available on short notice when we had an unexpected event occur. Our puppy is a rescue, so she has had some health issues and Jennifer has not shied away from any of...
Liz C.
Jannell Q.
Springfield, VA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting services. I have dog sat for over 3 years. I love all animals of all shapes and sizes.
Jannell can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Lidia Rios C.
Fort Washington, MD
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a highly experienced, caring, organized, and detail-oriented professional who prides myself on going the extra mile - doing things right and with love. I have more than 5 years of experience and I know how to handle an emergency. I am a non smoker. I drive, have my own car, and can help with transportation services. Also: I...
Lidia Rios can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lidia is absolutely amazing. Dedicated, hardworking, meticulous, incredibly caring, she cooked and cleaned and took care of my mom who had dementia and in the last year was incontinent. Lidia went the extra mile every day and really took charge. She stayed over...
Linda D.
Belky A.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started to work as a caregiver because I
realized servicing the others gave me a great satisfaction, specifically to the vulnerable ones like the seniors whose family and relatives are unable to take care of them.
I feel full of joy when I can give them attention, support, and make them feel happy.
I have good attitude, a lot...
Belky can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Belky was fabulous! She was efficient and hard working, very detailed and very thoughtful and great at communicating with me as she spent time with my 95 year old aunt! I highly recommend her!"
Monica P.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience. Some of which was in the hotel industry, and the rest independently. I speak both Spanish and English, am fully vaccinated, and am comfortable with pets. I do have my supply and equipment, but can definitely incorporate any sort of equipment you may ask me to incorporate into my service.
4.0
"I have hired Patricia as my monthly cleaner for my townhouse and she is very neat and punctual."
Abel A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...
Naya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was my daughter's teacher for two years. My daughter would always come home talking about Ms. Naya, so I decided to ask her if she did babysitting outside of school and lucky for me she did! She was great with meal preps and bedtime routines. She even did arts...
Kate W.
5.0
(1)
Am a certified care giver. I took classes and am qualified to offer the following services
Cleaning
Ambulation
Feeding
Cooking
Companionship
Kelvin can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He's caring, dependable, and time conscious."
danson K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With 25 years of paid experience, I just love infants- newborns are my specialty! I have a nurturing personality which allows me to bond quickly with children. I provide occasional sitting services as well as regular weekly care.
In the past 15 years, I have cared for at least 22 infants and toddlers from about 10 families...
Tonisha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tonisha was amazing with our newborn twins. We wish she could watch them full time. We 100% recommend Tonisha as a caretaker and will be using her for babysitting in the future. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time as a Home Health Aide for an elderly couple, one handicap & the other with early dementia. My 4+ years of experience with them primarily involves caring for the handicapped wife - bathing, dressing & grooming, preparing meals, driving to doctors' appointments and therapy sessions, preparing/organizing...
Gabrielle S.
Alexandria, VA
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Gabi and I'm so glad you're considering me as an option for your childcare needs! While I haven't done paid childcare services, I do have experience with all age groups. I am a dog mom so, I am also very open to caring for your fur babies. I will note that I am a registered nurse and am certified to provide...
5.0
"This was our first time using care.com and we booked Gabrielle. She was very responsive during the process and communicative while she was babysitting our son. She followed all the instructions we provided her and we would love to hire her again!"
Devin A.
Chanaporn S.
Springfield, VA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Provide child care services with good experience. Also have CPR certificate and references if needed.
Chanaporn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Nam (Chanaporn) is wonderful! She used to nanny my nephew and daughter when they were less than a year old. She is cheerful, playful, dependable, and truly loves children. She is now babysitting my daughter, who is 3. I never have to worry about Nam's punctuality...
May R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care.. I'm very caring & loving person.. I love my job because when my clients smile I smile just a little more.. I have the skills that are needed for your loved ones day to day activities & need!!!!
Caitlin can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My relative's personal aide didn't come to work due to snow, so I contacted Caitlin, asking for a quick necessary daily task which help was needed for. Caitlin got back to me within minutes, set out minutes after we agreed to terms, and braved the hazardous road...
Fred A.
Nicole C.
Alexandria, VA
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Welcome to my Pet care profile.
I hope I have the chance to be your future sitter!
I have experience in animal care since I could remember really! My dad and aunt are both Animal Rescuers so growing up I was in every animal care volunteer group available!
I am now a certified pet care service sitter as well.
I've...
Nicole can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"All around awesome! Very dependable. My critters never had such good care. Would hire again in an instant. "
Rachel B.
Kathy B.
Alexandria, VA
$19-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care many family members over the years,...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I retired from United States District Court after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (95 nieces & nephews) and I have raised 5 children. I have 2 grandsons. I love kids! I have cared for many family members over the years, including my mother, my father, my father in law, and siblings. My mother had COPD and my father...
Kathy can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Kathy is the best care-provider we've ever had! For my aging parents!!! She's been an incredible help to our family. She is our trusted 'go-to' person for everything from personal companionship, to patient advocacy with their assisted living facility staff, to...
Lisa D.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Fort Belvoir, VA
Juana C.
5.0
Juana was punctual and responsible, but more importantly, she was engaging and energetic with our son. Highly recommend!
- Sandra M.
Brooke W.
5.0
Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer.
- Care member
Jennifer A.
5.0
Jennifer has been a significant help since adopting our new puppy! She has even made herself available on short notice when we had an unexpected event occur. Our puppy is a rescue, so she has had some health issues and Jennifer has not shied away from any of them. She always leaves a note with...
- Liz C.
Lidia Rios C.
5.0
Lidia is absolutely amazing. Dedicated, hardworking, meticulous, incredibly caring, she cooked and cleaned and took care of my mom who had dementia and in the last year was incontinent. Lidia went the extra mile every day and really took charge. She stayed over night when needed and over the last...
- Linda D.
Belky A.
5.0
Belky was fabulous! She was efficient and hard working, very detailed and very thoughtful and great at communicating with me as she spent time with my 95 year old aunt! I highly recommend her!
- Monica P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fort Belvoir, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fort Belvoir, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fort Belvoir, VA, 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 Fort Belvoir, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fort Belvoir, VA 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 Fort Belvoir, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fort Belvoir, VA. 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 Fort Belvoir, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fort Belvoir, VA, 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 Fort Belvoir, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fort Belvoir, VA, 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.