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Karina C.

Empath Caregiver

Franklin Park, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. Excellent care provider in their living environment, assisting with all their unique needs. Patient, responsible and honest care.
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Gbolahan K.

Great Care, Great Family..

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
A seasoned CNA of over seven years professional work with a niche for client satisfaction. Providing consistent quality care both physical and emotional support that gives safety, comfort and vitality in daily living. My clients appreciate my strong interpersonal skill; such as patient, attentiveness, communication and ability...

Michael S. says "Wonderful young man with a caring heart - he was our "go-to" caregiver when things would get tough"

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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Mandy S.

One Love Pet Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I offer Pet Sitting+ Mobile grooming & at my home! (Pick up & drop off service available upon request) I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give! Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting. I treat all animals with the...

Karie M. says "Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha...

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Urszula L.

Senior Caregiver , Part-time Job

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
dementia
Hi, I'm Urszula . I have over 12 years of experience taking care of Senior's including Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My Seniors care services include: personal care , medication management , meal preparation , groceries shopping and light housekeeping. I have a lot of patience with the elderly and treat them with kindness...

Terri K. says "We have been so blessed to have had Ursula care for our dear mom for these past several years. She was more than a caregiver, she was a friend and an...

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Monica A.

Caregiver/CNA

Niles, IL

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Finding the right Caregiver can be challenging for yourself or a loved one. I'm highly experienced working with many different areas. I'm extremely compassionate, Gentle & Kind with a very calming personality but also have a great sense of humor to help keep your loved one happy & engaged. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (...

Care Member says "She goes above and beyond to provide excellent care. She is amazing at what she does and the most hardworking person I’ve met!"

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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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 at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...

Care Member says "Natacha has been taking care of my aging nonagenarian relative, who has an array of behavioral issues, for past 18 months. She is among the very few...

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Rasa D.

Meticulous Housekeeper, Fun Sitter.

Lyons, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Reliable and experienced Housekeeper with over five years of experience maintaining the cleanliness and organization of residences and offices. Skilled at performing basic cleaning duties, deep sanitation, organizing spaces, and tending to general housekeeping tasks in a time efficient manner. Committed to providing clients with...

Manju G. says "Very helpful and good in cleaning"

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Rositsa S.

Very Responsible And Positive

Mount Prospect, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Rositsa and I'm offering a cleaning service. With over 18 years of experience in the field and numerous recommendations from my loyal clients, my goal is to provide impeccable cleanliness in your homes with a focus on quality and professionalism. Cleaning is a demanding and vital job that requires effort and...

Care Member says "Rositsa is simply great. She is fast and efficient, yet detailed oriented. She is great with the dogs and does a great job cleaning my house."

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Kaitlin L.

Former Behavior Therapist Turned Nanny!

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there families! My name is Kaitlin and I'm a resident of Morton Grove who lives with her husband and the cutest cat! Here's a little bit about me. =] I have worked with children for the last decade! My professional experience is in pediatric mental/behavioral/family therapy. However, this past year I took a break for the...

Bill S. says "As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness, attention to detail,...

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Selmija O.

Senior Care

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.

Care Member says "Very good professional cleaner, dedicated to her job. First time hiring on care.com for seasonal housecleaning services and I’m happy that it was a good...

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Jonie M.

Well Experienced Caregiver Assistant For Memory Loss

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! Over the past nine years I have helped care for several ladies suffering from memory loss. I feel God has given me a real gift to help those that are suffering and I would be honored if you would consider me to help when you are away. I have a clean background, 4 yr college degree and desire to support my myself and my...

Betty A. says "Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even...

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Russel V.

Professional Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and Trustworthy person. For 26 years, I have provided professional caregiving, meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping and transportation services to my wonderful clients , some of whose families have become lifelong friends. My former clients or their surviving families can provide detailed...

Care Member says "It must run in the family. Russel’s lovely mother took care of my dad full time for 8 months and my very particular father couldn’t have been more...

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Gerard G.

Senior Care Partner

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...

Annie S. says "Even though I found somebody else, he was willing to be the back-up should things go awry. He was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in...

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Brigita V.

Senior Caregiver

Brookfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
mobility assistance
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area. I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others. I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
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Alexis S.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. I have worked in this field for about 6 years. I have loved every step of this journey, this is why I am currently going to grad school to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I have worked I'm a in home and clinic setting and understanding the stressors not only for...
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Destiny P.

Experienced Daycare Teacher Looking For Part-time Job

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 10 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I just left my Nanny Family after 3 years of service due to the children starting school. I work with infants-middle school age kids. I'm looking for another...

Care Member says "Destiny was wonderful ! She babysat my son & was amazing ! Great with time & has a positive attitude ! "

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Marzena B.

Responsible Housekeeper & House Sitter Moving Into Phoenix- Available Full-time From January 2018

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
I have over 20 years of combined experience as a housekeeper for many families in the Chicagoland and Phoenix area. I have proven to be a trustworthy individual. I am very flexible with scheduling, whether it is weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or even before/after families move. Services include either general or deep cleaning and...

Jennifer Y. says "I was so happy to have Marzena come help us clean. She did a great job."

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Fe Esperanza B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Fe with 17 years of experience, providing exceptional care for babies and kids. Adapt at children's daily schedules, including meals, school and recreational activities. I am proficient in communicating and have ability to assist children with school work. My first employer on 2008 to mid of 2010 has two kids both...

Alain C. says "She's very dependable, responsible, honest and courteous. I found her self motivated, punctual. I can say with all honesty that she have shown integrity...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Franklin Park, IL

Therapy Dogs in Franklin Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Gbolahan K.

Wonderful young man with a caring heart - he was our "go-to" caregiver when things would get tough

- Michael S.

Sylvia B.

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she...

- Renee G.

Mandy S.

Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to...

- Karie M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Franklin Park, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Franklin 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Franklin Park, IL is $22.50 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 Franklin 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Franklin 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Franklin 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.

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