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Abigail E.

Housekeeper

Germantown, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
window washing
+ 1 more
Housekeeping services. *does not provide cleaning supplies or equipment. I LOVE cleaning! I love making a home feel beautiful, neat, and cozy. I work independently and minimal direction - just let me know expectations and I'll get it done
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20+ Years In Early Childhood Care/BA In Early Childhood

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
*** Criminal background check available upon request. Hi my name is Marcia. I love working with children. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years, many of those years as a lead teacher. I have also worked as a nanny for over 5 years. I am a proud mother of 3 grown children and a loving grandmother of 4. I...

Care Member says "Marcia came to is in January of this year and has been with us since. She has been such a blessing for our family. Our daughter was 8 months old when...

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Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
Assisted patient by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. General cleaning include laundry Prepared and served meals and snacks. Assisted with taking medications doctor's prescribed. Organized a healthy meal plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Scheduled doctor's appointments and rides to be...

Melissa B. says "Belvide is an absolutely wonderful woman. She has been a ray of sunshine for my mom. I'm so grateful we found her."

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Teacher

Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Erica. I've been working in the childcare field for up to 15 years. I'm currently a preschool teacher at a school. If you are interested in my service I will be able to provide you with a background check and reference from parents. Thank you! I am currently working on pursing my degree in Early childhood.
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Babysitter/Tutor/Caregiver

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Growing up, I helped care for my two younger brothers and grandma. In high school, I worked as a Ropes Course and Archery Instructor at a summer camp that I have maintained relationship with and continue supporting with one-time annual services. In college, I tutored Math, Chemistry, and (unofficially) English, babysat,...

Care Member says "Gabrielle is the best! Everything we were looking for and a whole lot more--on time, engaging, and goes above and beyond! Our 4 year old grandson can...

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A Brazilian Touch, A Cleaner Home.

Germantown, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
move-out cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Saianara, but you can call me Nara. I have over 10 years of experience in residential cleaning, I bring a caring, detailed, and professional touch to every home I enter. Before starting my own business, I worked for three years as a housekeeper and babysitter for an American family, where I developed a deep...
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Customized Cleaning Service

Germantown, MD

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$19/hr
7 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
window washing
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for creating clean and inviting spaces. With over 7 of experience in residential cleaning, I have developed a strong skill set that includes thorough cleaning techniques, time management, and exceptional attention to detail. I am excited about the opportunity to...
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Germantown, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Personal care
companionship
specialized care
dementia
mobility assistance
Hello, My name is Gabriele and am a compassionate caregiver with 3 years of experience working in senior homes. I am Passionate about elderly care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to my clients. I cant...
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House Keeping Experience

Germantown, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
I am a dedicated and reliable cleaning and housekeeping professional with over 10 years of experience in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming environments. Skilled in deep cleaning, routine upkeep, and household organization, I deliver high-quality service with attention to detail and efficiency. Whether working...
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Genesis And Sister Clean Houses

Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jose we are happy to provide our service and effort to make your house look shiny and beautiful. We are a family company the name of our company is Gennessis House Cleaning I'd honest, hard-working I like to think that besides being important for people, it is much more important for the future of my family and the...
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Caring And Responsible Teacher Who Loves Animals

Germantown, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I am no stranger to caring for pets. I have two cats of my own and have provided pet-sitting services for many families. I am very responsible, organized, patient, and caring. I will likely check in with you to let you know how your pet is doing or if I have any questions. I'm comfortable with larger pets, too, and have no...
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Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Fatou . I have over 20 years of experience, I have excellent references and excellent driving record, I am very patient and caring also very dependable. I have experience with Parkinson's , hospice , bed bound transfers, mobility assistance, medication administration, tube feeding , hoyer lift , transportation...

Care Member says "Fatou S. Was a wonderful caregiver and she made my life very easy. She is a great communicator, gentle, compassionate, and hardworking woman. I would...

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Nursing Student

Germantown, MD

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a focused nursing student with a passion for learning and caring for others. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience in the hospitality industry, where I developed strong customer service skills, patience, and kindness. As a Christian, I value compassion and empathy, which guide me in providing the best...
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Germantown, MD

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$26/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality observant, engaging and curious. I like tutoring because I derive a great deal of satisfaction when I see that an person understands a concept. I'm looking for a job that I can use my skills to be of service to others. I started tutoring when I was in graduate school. In my spare time, I like to...
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Germantown, MD

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$17/hr
I have been working with developmental disorder (Autism) for years now I love working with Austim. I work as DSP in a company called community support services I worked with individuals that needs help with whatever they can't able do for themselves. I help individuals with their school work and make sure they are well taking...
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Direct Support Services

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
meal prep
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi l am a very reliable, patient, hard working and creative person who has approximately 3years of experience caring for elders, with me your parents will received appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested, personally I'm a organizer, Planner with all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide...

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Cleaning Services

Germantown, MD

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hi, I'm Roberta Heller. I have 6 years of experience in rentals, office and house cleaning. Regular cleaning (weekly, bi- weekly, monthly) Deep cleaning Move in/ Move out cleaning Kitchen and bathroom sanitization Dusting, vacuuming and mopping Laundry and ironing (if requested) Equipment and supplies included Let me take...
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Patient Care Technician. Home Health Care AID

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Visiting nurse
dementia
visiting physician
hospice services
personal care
I am certified Patient Care Technician and Home Health Aide with a certification in CPR, Phlebotomy and EKG. In addition, I am a Registered nurse in my country-Peru-with 15 years of experience having had worked for many private companies. I moved to Maryland recently from New Jersey. Back in New Jersey I worked as a home health...

Care Member says "Jessica was incredibly kind, caring and most importantly Professional with the care of our loved one. She treated us like family and we would strongly...

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Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as easy going, bubbly, and focused I am a focused nursing student with a passion for learning and caring for others. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience in the hospitality industry, where I developed strong customer service skills, patience, and kindness. I value compassion and...
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Dedicated Caregiver With Medical Experience And A Service-Oriented Heart

Germantown, MD

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$35/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
dementia
transportation
errands
hospice services
I am a medical assistant, certified in electrocardiography and phlebotomy in the United States, with a deep passion for caring for and serving others. In addition to my experience in senior care, I have worked with children with disabilities, which has allowed me to develop a special sensitivity to the needs of each...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.16/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.8

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Germantown, MD

Therapy Dogs in Germantown, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Marcia G.

Marcia came to is in January of this year and has been with us since. She has been such a blessing for our family. Our daughter was 8 months...

- Care member

Lidwige N.

Belvide is an absolutely wonderful woman. She has been a ray of sunshine for my mom. I'm so grateful we found her.

- Melissa B.

Gabrielle B.

Gabrielle is the best! Everything we were looking for and a whole lot more--on time, engaging, and goes above and beyond! Our 4 year old...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Germantown, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in Germantown, MD, 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 Germantown, MD is $20.16 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 Germantown, MD. 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 Germantown, MD, 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 Germantown, MD, 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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