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Ana B.

Germantown, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have more than 10 years of experience in youth services in the recreation field. I will definitely enjoy the time with the kiddos by teaching new skills, and having fun with baking, cooking, outdoor activities, swimming, doing art and crafts, and more. I'd describe my personality as friendly, fun and safe! I like working...
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Germantown, MD

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dusting
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing six years of dedicated housekeeping experience, I'm passionate about creating clean and comfortable spaces for you. I offer a range of services, including kitchen and general room cleaning, oven and refrigerator cleaning, and both standard and deep cleaning. Since I offer move-out cleaning, I would love to help clean...
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Germantown, MD

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Oven cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Wendy, and I provide professional cleaning services. I take great pride in being extremely clean, organized, and detail-oriented. Growing up as the oldest sibling, I was always responsible for maintaining a tidy home and often had to clean up after others. Even when living with roommates, I naturally took on...
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Germantown, MD

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Wendy, and I offer tutoring services. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and am fluent in both English and French, having also earned the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy in French. With this strong foundation, I provide tutoring in French language, business, management, and technology courses. My...
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Direct Support Services

Germantown, MD

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home 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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Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Coryn, I am 23 years old and I graduated with a degree in counseling and human services at Stevenson University. I have a babysitting certificate and I am CPR certified. I love kids and animals and I would love to babysit for you! My previous job experiences include: * Babysitting my brother from the ages of two...
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Germantown, MD

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Creating a comfortable and loving environment for your furry friend is my top priority. With four years of experience, I offer pet sitting, walking, feeding, and transportation services. My graduate degree has equipped me with valuable skills, and I am also fluent in Spanish. I always maintain a clean and secure environment,...
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Germantown, MD

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Wendy, and I provide childcare services. Being the oldest of three, I've been caring for my younger siblings since I was 11. From helping with homework and preparing meals to keeping them safe and entertained, I've grown up with hands-on childcare experience. Over the years, I've developed patience,...
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Germantown, MD

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Errands
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With 13 years of experience, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is rooted in patience, compassion, and respect for individual independence. I am skilled in de-escalating stressful...
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Germantown, MD

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Making a positive impact on children's lives is my passion, and I'm excited to offer my childcare services to your family. With three years of experience caring for children aged 0-12+, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to every interaction. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children and readily enforce...
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Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Hilary and I go by Jade my legal middle name. I am currently a Program Director At Sheppard Pratt. I previously relocated from Greenville SC where I was a Resident Service Coordinator with HUD for 6 years. All my previous job opportunities involved children. I worked at the YMCA for five summers as a summer...
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Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...

Lisa E. says "Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older,...

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Excellent Care Giver With Great Patience And Energy

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I have worked with numerous clients, and always put their needs first and above everything. I am bilingual and willing to flex my schedule with no hesitation. I worked as a registered nurse right out of college in my hometown in El Salvador...

Luis C. says "Maria is the best! She genuinely cares for the people she cares for and is able to take initiative and complete her responsibilities with the utmost care...

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Occasional Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a full time occupational therapist looking for occasional babysitting jobs on evenings and weekends. I completed my graduate degree for my Masters in Occupational therapy in 2019 and work full time on the week days. I have been babysitting for years and have experience with all age groups. I'm fun, reliable, and will set a...

Care Member says "Courtney was great and very sweet with our 9 week old baby. "

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Housecleaner

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dusting
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Tanya! 31 years old, energetic and very organized I've in cleaning for 8 years , I'm trustworthy. I know having a stranger come into your home can be scary. I have experience in regular cleaning, deep cleaning, monthly cleaning, move out, move in , I can provided very good references and contact info. I provided high...

Care Member says "I am extremely satisfied with the services and quality of work Tanya provides. She cooks, cleans, and organizes for my home twice weekly; she always...

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SAHM On-call To Help!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
FOR BABYSITTING: I'm happy to plan a themed evening such as cooking/baking, costumes or face painting, learning or art-based activities, etc. FOR NANNYING: I'm a local part-time private nanny to neighboring families. My specialty is newborn/postpartum care, with a focus on safety and helping families with routine. I have current...

Ahmed G. says "Tara was very punctual and sweet. She took great care of our little one and he really enjoyed his time!"

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Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant For The Elderly

Gaithersburg, MD

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated professional CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) with more than 10 years experience who provides comprehensive home health care services, including overseeing physical therapy, use of varied medical devices, administering medication, monitoring vital signs as well as meal preparation and light housekeeping. I am...

Kathleen O. says "I recommend Teddy G unqualifiedly. He provided consistently professional, skilled and dependable daytime care for my husband who died of a severe...

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Awesome Dog Sitter....Available For You!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide loving dog sitting services in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I was recently called a dog whisperer so you know your pooch will always be taken care of when I am in charge. Contact me ASAP so I can help your dog when you can't be there. PS: I am allergic to cats.
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Fun & Reliable Babysitter/Nanny

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently working with a family who I met here on care. com. I take care of rambunctious 6-year-old autistic boy, who is non-verbal. He is getting home schooled and receives ABA therapy at home. I have learned a lot since I started September end last year. I thought I was patient before but I realized to have tons more....

Em J. says "I met Anu more than 10 years ago in college, she was an RA and wonderful support to the floor of young women that she was assigned to. Her ability to support...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.23/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.7

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Germantown, MD

Therapy Dogs in Germantown, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Victor M.

Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel,...

- Lisa E.

Maria G.

Maria is the best! She genuinely cares for the people she cares for and is able to take initiative and complete her responsibilities with...

- Luis C.

Courtney C.

Courtney was great and very sweet with our 9 week old baby.

- 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 $23.23 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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