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Karina C.

Empath Caregiver

Franklin Park, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
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
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
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
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
hospice services
+ 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
Light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
hospice services
+ 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
Kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room 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
Carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
cabinet 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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Selmija O.

Senior Care

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
personal care
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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Russel V.

Professional Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
dementia
errands
live-in home care
+ 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
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
home modification
+ 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
3 years experience
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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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
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room 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
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Laura M.

Caregiver

Cicero, IL

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...

Care Member says "We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the...

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Aloha K.

I Am Presently Working As Certified Nursing Assistant At Rainbow Hospice Palliative Care. I Have Been A Caregiver For Almost 8 Years To A Disabled Lady. I Am Compassionate Person.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
personal care
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
For the past seven years, I have managed the care of Dorothy L. and her husband. Mr. L. passed away in March of 2010. Mrs. L.'s condition for the past 25 years is one of a spinal injury leaving her bedridden. I perform all her daily needs, care for the house and manage the hospice services.

Julia B. says "Aloha has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Aloha is a blessing! She jumps right in and is experienced, medically knowledgeable, personable,...

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Bobbie B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Mother of 4 grown boys looking to help other moms balance their busy lives and assist in child care duties, household duties and organization to maintain a stress-free child care and home life experience. I would like to help by providing loving and caring atmosphere for the children to be active and learn from activities and...

Care Member says "Bobbie is great with our kids. We've got 4 kids under 10 and she's the only babysitter we trust with all 4 of them. Highly recommended"

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

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