Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Franklin Park, IL
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Franklin Park, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Franklin Park, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...
Melissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla and I am currently a full time student at Northeastern Illinois University. I am majoring in Early Childhood education and minoring in Child Psychology. I was fortunate enough to work at Beard elementary school from Nov 2021 - June 2022.
My values include, being kind, open minded, fun, honest, loyal,...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was very sweet and playful with our 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She even did shadow puppets on ceiling."
Amanda B.
Julie R.
Chicago, IL
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Specialist Available Full Time With 25 Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the mother of 4 children who have left the nest. I'm a certified teacher and have years of volunteer and community service management. I love caring for families, multitasking and making the most of every day with humor and empathy.
Julie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Julie is fantastic! She has worked with us for two years, caring for our four kids (ranging preschool to teen-aged). She is impressive in her ability to wrangle all four kids with apparent ease, always getting them ready and to school and various activities on...
Brenna B.
Oleksandra M.
Chicago, IL
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have 5 Years Of Experience In My Work, I Work In Detail. If You Are Interested Send Me An SMS.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 year's experience as cleaning lady. I Use to work for Cleanig service for years and several years I decided to work for myself. I am very satisfied from my job because I really like to help busy people who don't have time to care of house . I am detalied, reliable person. If you are interesting, please text me !
Oleksandra can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Oleksandra did a lovely job cleaning our condo -- I was amazed at how much she was able to get done in 6 hours. She is kind, detail-oriented, punctual, and a great communicator. I absolutely recommend her!"
Annie W.
4.4
(19)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brenda! I have the privilege of providing housekeeping services to families, from all walks of life! I enjoy my work and stand by it! Will come out in rain, snow, sleet, or shine! You can count on me showing up! I will try to work around your schedule, if needed! Can come out on short notice at times. I'm very...
Brenda can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Brenda did a great job cleaning our house. She was on time, asked questions about how we liked our house cleaned, then set to work. While cleaning, she did three loads of laundry and folded them as well. Thank you Brenda!"
Joseph H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Urszula can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"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 extension of our family. She is dependable, punctual, and trustworthy. She took such good care of our mom, and that...
Terri K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
Iselle C.
Berwyn, IL
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.6
(14)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Iselle and I'm 26 years old. I moved to Miami in January 2018 and I have been babysitting since before that until 2021. I am now working full-time and would just like to make some extra money on my spare time. Although most of my experience is driving children to and from school and other activities, I...
Iselle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Iselle cared for our 4 month old infant during our stay in Miami. She was prompt, responsive, professional, respectful and most importantly great with our daughter. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for reliable and wonderful child care."
Lindsey G.
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching youth (ages 0-17) for the past seven years. I love children. I am a great cook and can prepare different healthy meals. I have worked in different settings holding positions such as: Counselor, Girl and Boy Scout leader, Church Youth Director and many others. I love a lot of activities, including swimming,...
Karacan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karacan was wonderful with our toddler. Her experience with children really shows and she was of amazing help! "
Care member
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Lorena and for the past 5+ years, I have been working in childcare services around Chicago & it's surrounding suburbs. This has ranged from working in early childhood development organizations as well as working independently for families of various communities and cultures.
As a Chicago native, I have...
Lorena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Apologies for the delayed review.
Lorena provided 4 days a week help to us out between late September 2020 to April 2021, as COVID concerns remain high. She had her own transport, wore a mask during her help at our house, and was diligent in keeping up with...
Care member
Verica Z.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience.
Services provided:
-Senior companionship
-Light housekeeping
-Meal preparation
-Grocery shopping
-Personal care
-ADL
-Transportation to medical appointments
- Medication reminders
Verica can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours. "
Care member
Armin R.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Armin, I am 30 yrs old male.
I have 2 years of experience with caregiving.
I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed.
I have experience with:
-Parkinson's disease
-ALS
-Dementia
-Stroke
-Quadriplegic
I assist with daily life activities; meal prep, medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....
Dawn M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Karoline and my interests lies in a variety of areas! I play tennis, flourished in AP art and commercial cooking in HS so I have many activities to keep your child occupied and excited! Anything from homework help, activities, prep for the day, pick ups, drop offs, cleaning, play dates, I am the girl for you! I'm looking...
Karoline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karolina has been extremely valuable. She picks up my two boys from school, helps them with homework, plays outside with them and keeps them entertained. She is dependable and is willing to stay late. She also doesn't hesitate to pitch in with extra chores...
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Joanne. I'm an energetic 56-year-old mother of 20-year-old triplets. Boom! Being a mother, I understand and embrace the differences each child has and I love being around young kids as I feel I have a positive and cheerful disposition. I've lived in Elmhurst with my husband for 28 years now, and prior to having my...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She's wonderful! Used her many times for evenings. Date nights with my husband. I have two grown daughters now but when they were younger I would call Joanne anytime and she was always available. Love her like my own sister. And trust her too."
Linda H.
5.0
(2)
I am a creative and considerate caregiver with COVID vaccines, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I have 10 years of experience, caring for children 2m-12years, and have kept animals for many years and also offer pet sitting services. I have managed households of up to 4 children working through homework...
Celeste can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"The BEST decision you can make is to have your kiddos in the care of Celeste. Celeste tenderly cared for my daughter from ages 3 months to 8 months, and throughout that time they were stupendously reliable and considerate of our needs and desires, caring and...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Your parents or grandparent or even a sick relative is someone that you wish you had time to take care of or visit more often for companionship. I understand that it is rough for you to be in many places at one time. Let me help you. I am here to offer my services as a companion for your senior loved one. Let me take your...
Erika can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
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...
Jonie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"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 tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency.
Any human, pet or plant...
Betty A.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Lauren, I'm an energetic, positive, and reliable person. I enjoy cleaning, organizing, and paying attention to details. I enjoy cleaning so much that I would always clean my friends houses when they needed help. My previous jobs were babysitting and taking care of pets so I have lots of experience cleaning up after kids...
Lauren can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Franklin Park, IL
Martina B.
5.0
I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now sweetly refers to her. And my family...
- Melissa D.
Kayla G.
5.0
Kayla was very sweet and playful with our 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She even did shadow puppets on ceiling.
- Amanda B.
Julie R.
5.0
Julie is fantastic! She has worked with us for two years, caring for our four kids (ranging preschool to teen-aged). She is impressive in her ability to wrangle all four kids with apparent ease, always getting them ready and to school and various activities on time. But more importantly, she also...
- Brenna B.
Oleksandra M.
5.0
Oleksandra did a very detailed first cleaning to start the biweekly cleanings with me. She did an excellent job, was on time, friendly, and very willing to work around my schedule working from home. I highly recommend her.
- Lisa S.
Brenda C.
5.0
Brenda did a great job cleaning our house. She was on time, asked questions about how we liked our house cleaned, then set to work. While cleaning, she did three loads of laundry and folded them as well. Thank you Brenda!
- Joseph H.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Franklin Park, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Franklin Park, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Franklin Park, IL is $19.33 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 Franklin Park, IL?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Franklin Park, IL receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Franklin Park, IL help with?
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.