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Hello everyone, my name is Brooke ! I have experience with children as young as 3 years old and as old as 12 years old and have up to six years of babysitting experience and three years as a camp counselor. I am a social work major at the University of Pittsburgh and intend to practice child therapy. I think that working with...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am COTA/L with primarily pediatric experience treating children with autism and physical disabilities. Prior to this, I was a babysitter/nanny for children on and off throughout middle school up until my completion of college coursework. I still thoroughly enjoy sitting for families when I have additional...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My kids adore Olivia, she's been babysitting for us since May 2018. She's always on time and interacts and plays with the kids my children get so excited when I tell them Olivia is coming over! "
Catherine R.
5.0
(1)
I have 30+ years of Healthcare experience both in clinical and home settings. I love working in a client's home, getting to know them, and providing the care they need to remain in their home and stay as independent as possible. I am also able to communicate with physicians and others to coordinate appointments, request refills,...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"I hired Mary to work with my mom who was 91 1/2 years old. She had suffered a stroke, then was diagnosed with rectal cancer. She has exceptional clinical and nursing skills. Although I worked in health care, Mary was a strong advocate for my mom with multiple...
Linda D.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am currently a fur baby owner and lover. I have always grown up with dogs/cats/small mammals, so I have many years experienced in the animal husbandry field. I presently have 2 dogs and 2 cats of my own along with a Chinese Beta fish. In the past, besides my current list of animals. I have also personally owned birds,...
Amy can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
I currently have a full-time position. If you would like to book me please message me. Please don't use the booking feature on here :)
Experience household manager. I have experience with everything from calendar management, to hiring contractors, grocery shopping, subscription management, meal prep, etc...
I'm very passionate...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"very good service, she takes very good care of our Dog Thank you for working so well with our schedule."
Rita D.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I also can help with in home sitting, or other services . Dementia certified.
Willing to tailor to your needs.
My rate starts at 25. 00 minimum 2 hour shifts per time. (Companionship)
If more hands on health needs rates do increase) up...
Mandy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Amanda is kind, caring, and dependable in her care for my dad."
Deb B.
Sara S.
Canonsburg, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout high school, I was a full time summer nanny for a family in my hometown in Dayton, OH. I graduated from Ohio University in April 2016 with a degree in Social Work. After college, I held a position as a lead preschool teacher at Primrose School of Centerville, Ohio but I am willing and able to care for children of all...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"when my kids were little, Sara was responsible and a loving caregiver. As they got older, she was a fun and reliable sitter. Now with my kids in junior high, she is a great role model and we are blessed to still have her in our lives. "
Suzanne S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, I am a South hills resident that is willing to travel for work.
I have established and performed all aspects of a successful cleaning service consisting of both residential and commercial clients for 17 years.
I currently handled all administrative aspects of my business including bookkeeping, scheduling, and marketing...
Amy can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Amy has made life a lot easier for a busy working mom! It is so nice coming home to a clean house with toys put away after a crazy day at work. I feel very comfortable having Amy in my home while no one is there, and she is great with my kids and my dog. Not...
Charlene S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of identical twin boys who are 24 years old. Working with children has always been in my career plans. I went to nursing school and had aspired to be a pediatric nurse. I worked in a pediatric medical practice for nine years as a medical assistant. I also have an Associate Degree in Education. I have always been the...
Debra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Debra was our first sitter on care.com, and she made such a wonderful first impression! She took great care of our infant son, and we'd recommend her to anyone with small children. "
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Latawsha T.
West Mifflin, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, responsible. CURRENTLY CPR Certified. Cert In Occupational Therapy And CNA .PT/As Needed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
LOVING, RELIABLE, PATIENT ; 10 plus years of paid babysitting/nanny experience.(NON SMOKER) I have cared for children from newborn up. I am CPR certified. Certified in Occupational Therapy as my primary job. I have 15 plus years of healthcare experience as well I LOVE children. I enjoy taking my babes to the park, taking walks...
Latawsha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Latawsha is awesome! She is very caring
,loving and will do anything for anybody. She is definitely a hard worker, always on time and very friendly also easy to get along with and persons able. I have known Latawsha 11 plus years. She is just an all around good...
Alex F.
Miriam R.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Miriam.
As a self employed residential and commercial cleaner with 13yrs experience. I'm quick to adapt to new work environments and evolve technique. I pride in having strong attention to detail while providing consistent and quality service in a reasonable time frame. My hard working ethics comes from working...
Miriam can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Alyssa P.
West Mifflin, PA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! Thank you for viewing my account!
I have 4years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Incompetence Care, Bathing/Dressing, Daily exercise PT/OT. Dementia/Alzheimer's care, meal preparation/feeding, housekeeping & companionship.
I am also CPR/BLS certified & fully vaccinated.
Alyssa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Alyssa took care of my 92-year-old father-in-law. She is loving and caring. I had the utmost confidence in her abilities to care for him. She is trustworthy, reliable and compassionate. Very attentive to his needs. The other caregivers loved working with her. They...
Keith K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm interested in becoming a part/full time nanny for the right family. I am an active and fit 61-year-old, retired from massage therapy and dental hygiene. I regularly swim, walk, hike, and do yoga. I belong to a book club and love to read both fiction and non-fiction. I eat healthy and enjoy cooking new nutritious recipes....
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie as been a god-send for my daughter. She has taken the initiative to find activities for the two of them to do that are both fun and educational. She has been very flexible with scheduling, as my schedule varies day to day."
Jessica Ashley K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a special education teacher. I love my job and thoroughly enjoy working with children. I have two undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education and a Master's Degree in Reading. I have many years of experience as a nanny, tutor & teacher. My years of experience has led me to work with children...
Anjelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sherry B.
Canonsburg, PA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate. I want to be your "Helping Hand" with your love ones. I am listed on the Aging Services of Washington County as well as the UPMC Welllist. I have all of my background checks, as well as CPR and defibrillator training. I can help your loved ones stay in their home by...
Sherry can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, errands
5.0
"Sherry has been a huge help taking care of things that needed done while I rehabbed. She is very responsible and clear thinking when I needed her to be. It would have been a difficult time for me had she not been available to step in as needed."
WA E.
5.0
(3)
Cleaning is my therapy. I treat everyone's home as my own. I love organizing and folding laundry, weird I know
Michelle can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"She's a Great organizer and very honest!"
Leah B.
Diane U.
Bethel Park, PA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Holistic Helper Seeking Temporary F/T Or P/T Position Post-op Is My Speciality
5.0
(4)
I'm a Bethel Park native living w mom. She is very active from ballroom to staying active. I have helped her from daily stretching, exercise, eating healthier, green smoothie daily, light therapy, filtered air and water, to name a few.
I've owned a physician referred wellness center since 2000. I pretty much have a unique list...
Diane can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Diane was a tremendous help to our family with her holistic knowledge! My husband was diagnosed 25 years ago with a aggressive cancer, we followed her advice with what to do for him from the infrared sauna, Nikken products to use, water filter system,...
Care member
5.0
(10)
My name is Sherry. You can read my reviews here on Care. com. I will do a thorough job of making your home sparkly clean!! I strive to meet the highest expectations of all of my customers. I do not cancel, am not late, and am very trustworthy.
Sherry can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, pet waste cleanup, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Sherry is thorough cleaning my house and trustworthy. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amanda! I am currently a stay at home mom but I have experience in a variety of areas. Prior to being a stay at home mom I was a Licensed Counselor, I currently have my LPC and have a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love children, and have two of my own. I have experience working with children...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jessica L.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 26-year-old small business owner looking to help out a family for the summer! I went to school for occupational therapy and worked in pediatrics for some time. I also have experience caregiving for my younger brother who is non-verbal autistic. I am very patient, organized, and caring. I love being around kids and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Gastonville, PA
Olivia F.
5.0
My kids adore Olivia, she's been babysitting for us since May 2018. She's always on time and interacts and plays with the kids my children get so excited when I tell them Olivia is coming over!
- Catherine R.
Mary L.
5.0
I hired Mary to work with my mom who was 91 1/2 years old. She had suffered a stroke, then was diagnosed with rectal cancer. She has exceptional clinical and nursing skills. Although I worked in health care, Mary was a strong advocate for my mom with multiple specialists. She knew what questions to...
- Linda D.
Elizabeth A.
5.0
very good service, she takes very good care of our Dog Thank you for working so well with our schedule.
- Rita D.
Mandy K.
5.0
Mandy is a very loving caring compassionate person. She brings comfort and joy to my family knowing that she is caring for my mother. I wish all caregivers could be like her ❤️ My mother looks forward to her visits and she feels like part of the family.
- Care member
Sara S.
5.0
Sara is fantastic! She cared for our three young children for two weeks while we were in between care and she was wonderful! Always on time. Worked/played with the kids. Cleaned up. And was always positive. The kids were so sad to see her go.
- Kate G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Gastonville, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Gastonville, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Gastonville, PA, 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 Gastonville, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Gastonville, PA is $16.00 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 Gastonville, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Gastonville, PA. 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 Gastonville, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Gastonville, PA, 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 Gastonville, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Gastonville, PA, 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.