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Marsha T.

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
live-in home care
My name is Marsha, I am currently available for overnights. Feel free to contact me as things change. I am a certified Personal Care Assistant and CPR certified with 15+ years experience in PRIVATE home care services. Your loved one will receive quality care and compassion they deserve. I enjoy going above and beyond to make...

Tara L. says "Marsha answered an SOS message for help with my mom who is 2 hours from me, fell on the ice and sent home from the emergency room. Marsha was at my...

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Caitlin M.

Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...

Dan M. says "Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"

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Lolita B.

Part-time Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
personal care
I have had 20 years of experience working as a certified nursing assistant. I am able to assist with walking and light exercise, plan and prepare meals, monitor food expiration dates, make beds and change linens as needed, perform light housekeeping to include dusting and vacuuming, assist with bathing, dressing and grooming,...

Scott B. says "Lolita is caring, compassionate, has great bedside manner, very dependable, a true professional. She took such great care of my mother; can't thank her...

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Shadia A.

Outstanding Cleaning Services!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shadia and I come to you with 6 years of experience in cleaning residential and commercial buildings. For a while I worked side by side with my father who has taught me everything I know about a proper cleaning! He brings over 20 years of experience that he has thoroughly taught me along the way on my own house...

James B. says "Shadia impressed us with her experience, skill and dedication to housekeeping. She is bright, hard working and has great attention to detail. There was...

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Elise R.

Part-time Availability

Johnstown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello :) I am qualified to be a care provider because of my work experience + the years of trainings I've completed in: Medication Management Training, Blood-borne Pathogen, CPR, First Aid, AED, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aide, Narcan, Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competencies, Bridges out of Poverty, CBT and many...

Austen M. says "Elise goes above and beyond for any family that is employed by. She is very understanding and will go the extra mile everyday."

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Shanaleha L.

Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
CNA for 22 years. Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, long term care, physical rehabilitation, pediactric and adult ventilators and traumatic brain injury care. I have a Bachelors in Healthcare Management and also NYS Real Estate Sales person license. Currently, I work full time in providing private in home care for elders...

Care Member says "Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel...

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Aida B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
hospice services
home modification
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care services. Duties included assisting with (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, baths back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, dressing, exercises, ambulation and changing / making bed, meal prep, light housekeeping, med reminders, incontinence...

Care Member says "Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She went to the...

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Barbara H.

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
My work in the field of human services has mostly been with children and their families. I started work with seniors in 2012 with visiting Angles and from there Right @ Home(part time), Home Instead (full time). I enjoy crocheting and anything outdoors. I enjoy spending time playing basketball and bike riding with my 2...

Care Member says "Barbara is a valued member of my mother’s care team. She is wonderful with my mother with dementia and provides outstanding care to her! "

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Lisbeth A.

Pet Service Provider

Schenectady, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello my name is Lisbeth. I'm an experienced dog walker, pet sitter and all around great pet companion. I have cared for dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, lizards and many more perfect animals. I have 25 years experience. I go above and beyond to make sure you and your pet are fully, completely happy. I can administrate medicine,...
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Desiree K.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I have been in nursing since 1994. Certified nursing assistant, Certified Home health aid, Certificate Patient care Technician. I'm PCA at St. Peter's hospital per-diem.. I love my job and enjoy helping people and taking care of them. 30 years of doing this and everyday I'm blessed to be here to provide service and needs to help...

Marcia N. says "We hired Desiree in the summer of 2023 to care for our ailing parents. My sister & I live in a different state, and we knew our parents needed additional...

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Christine F.

Housekeeper

Corinth, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
I have professional house cleaning experience. I am very detail-oriented and enjoy making your home clean and tidy. I clean top to bottom of all rooms in your home. Some of the things that this method include removing cob webs, dusting of all furniture, kitchen appliances, cabinets, counter tops, bathroom tubs, showers, and...

Robin N. says "Christine was a life saver. We used her service for 2 years and I am missing her now that we have moved. You will not regret hiring her."

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Susan Y.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience with Senior Care. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping and bathing and meal preps and light housekeeping

Care Member says "Sue was always there when I needed her. She took care of my father for the last six months of his life and I couldn’t have asked for a more caring and...

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Madelyn S.

Clifton Park, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Work with Animal Assisted Therapy Animals at work, work a lot to understand the emotional and social needs of dogs.
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Chantel D.

Gloversville, NY

from
$16/hr
Dusting
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
I enjoy cleaning, it's a type of therapy used for distraction. Ive had experience with all sorts of cleanings from deep cleaning to small little projects. Im willing to work with you to get everything back to a comfortable place for you. Im a reliable worker, just don't have a car.
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Melissa K.

Housekeeping

Saratoga Springs, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I provide housekeeping services with great attention to detail. I can also assist with downsizing and minimalistic approaches.
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Stacie E.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ballston Lake, NY

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
respite care
dementia
home modification
I am currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working to keep elderly adults in their own home. I love to help seniors stay active! I am patient and an engaged listener.
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Marylynn G.

Schenectady, NY

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
My work experience includes 17+ years of social work serving of variety of populations, such as people with psychiatric disorders, medical diagnoses, elderly people both in and out of nursing homes and adults with developmental disabilities. This work experience included but not limited to connecting individuals to a variety of...
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Nicole D.

Schenectady, NY

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Move-out cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
Hi, my name is Nicole. I really enjoy helping people keep their homes clean, organized, and comfortable. I know how busy life can get, and sometimes it's hard to keep up with everything. That's why I like to step in and take some of that stress away. I can help with things like dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, bathroom and...
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Georgia K.

Elementary And Middle School Tutor

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
I have provided tutoring service as an accompaniment to multiple after-school babysitting jobs, mostly at a 6th-7th grade level. I have also done homework help for most of the kids I have cared for, ranging from kindergarten up to 7th grade, and have been a hired middle school math tutor without a babysitting component as well.
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Theresa A.

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet sitter and walker for any dog/cats in need of a companion during the day. I use written and verbal communication to track all services provided, as well as any other relevant info from my time with your pet. I am open to very specific instructions to ensure peace of mind when you are away.
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Galway, NY

Therapy Dogs in Galway, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Marsha T.

Marsha answered an SOS message for help with my mom who is 2 hours from me, fell on the ice and sent home from the emergency room. Marsha...

- Tara L.

Caitlin M.

Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime

- Dan M.

Lolita B.

Lolita is caring, compassionate, has great bedside manner, very dependable, a true professional. She took such great care of my mother;...

- Scott B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Galway, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Galway, NY, 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 Galway, NY is $30.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Galway, NY. 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 Galway, NY, 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 Galway, NY, 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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