Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Gloucester, VA
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50 therapy dogs are listed in Gloucester, VA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Gloucester, VA
I worked with CSB, Community Service Board, in a group home with disabled individuals. I Assisted and gave supportive care to individuals with disabilities, dementia, and autism with their daily living skills and Administer medication. I Provided direct care and personal assistance to physically and intellectually disabled...
Jessica P.
Gloucester, VA
$20-30/hr
3.0
(2)
I provide the following cleaning services:
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living room
Bedroom
Carpet cleaning
Dusting
Mopping
Deep cleaning
Move out
Windows
I provide cleaning products and tools including vacuum and carpet cleaner. If allergies to scents or certain products please advise. I look forward to providing you and your family...
Jessica can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Cheryl F.
Gloucester, VA
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Care And Intellectual Disability Care Provider With CPR/AED/ First Aid
I have worked with individuals as well as in a group home working with Seniors. I Assist and Support individuals with disabilities and dementia with their daily living skills and Administer medication. Use general knowledge of the person centered principles, practices, and techniques, monitoring the individual, complete document...
Cheryl can also help with: Personal care, respite care, companionship, dementia, errands
Cheryl F.
Gloucester, VA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Supervisor
2008-2011 - New Creation Ministries Daycare Center - in Cobb's Creek, VA
Supervised children's Daycare Center performed all administrative and managerial duties
Hiring of staff members, training, scheduling, planning and budgeting for the center
Worked professionally and directly with children, parents, social...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Caregiver and manager, retired Nuclear Medicine Tech with Masters degree in Business, Human Resources and Healthcare Administration, adept not only in providing direct care, but also facilitating collaboration with several medical providers/specialists. Excellent communicator, showing genuine care for my patients.
In a previous...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cindy is wonderful! She is kind, knowledgeable and dependable. She was encouraging to our mother and has a lovely personality."
Jan C.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Josephine.
I have 5 years of experience with residential and vacation property cleaning. I can help with all household cleaning to include but not limited to: bathroom, living room, bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, media room, and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I provide my own cleaning supplies and...
Josephine can also help with: Window washing, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Friendly, professional, reliable, extremely efficient and thorough. She gets all the work done while still being personable and attentive to all the members of my household (ranging in age from 8 - 77). Strongly recommended. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angel. I have over 10 years of child care experience in many different settings. I have a bachelors degree in health science with a concentration in consumer health. I currently work for Child Protective Services. I have taken courses in childhood development, child psychology, and more. Infants are my...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you want someone who will love your kid/pet just like you- Angel is the way to go! PS I think she really talks baby talk. Angel has also worked and excelled with kids who have special needs and kids that have experienced trauma.
Angel has been around pets her...
Ashlee A.
Danielle M.
Williamsburg, VA
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Professional Nanny, Sitter & Preschool Teacher
5.0
(26)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a fun, active, and energetic childcare provider looking for a kind, fun, and loving family I can preferably provide long term nanny care for OR open to a summer only position with hours ranging close to 30 hours to no more than 40 hours per week or coming up with a fair weekly rate that commensurate my...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is amazing with our kids. We have a 4 yo, 2 yo, and 6 mo. If we leave her a schedule for the night she's able to follow it with all the kids and she keeps me updated on our baby. We completely trust her to care for our kids and they love spending time with...
Ryan L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am the owner and operator of Hunters Cleaning and Organizing LLC, a licensed and insured cleaning and organizing business local to Williamsburg but I accept clients in Williamsburg, Newport News, Yorktown, Toano and surrounding areas.
I schedule Weekly, bi weekly, and monthly cleanings
Pricing varies on condition /size...
Hunter can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"She was very professional and thorough in her cleaning. Very impressed and will be having her take care of our home on a regular basis."
Ryan F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Previously employed as Residential Instructor for ID/DD Adults. Provided assistance by writing Training Programs, Service Plans, monitor financial spending, assisted with medial, dental, and psychological care. Social interaction and all aspects of daily living. Worked in collaboration with Case Managers, family members, and...
5.0
"Monika has only been with us for two weeks but we love love love her. She provides safe transportation for my sister who has Alzheimer's. My sister and I both felt an immediate connection with Monika. My sister feels very comfortable with her which is so...
Lorraine S.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nurse for over 30 years. I have worked in the areas of elderly care, medical and surgical care, hospice care. I have worked home care with Disabled Veterans and Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I am Dependable, caring and take pride in my services.
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Lisa is so helpful and understanding with my mom who is experiencing a difficult time with memory loss. We both just think she is wonderful!!!"
Sheila J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in caring for all age that are in need of there Vitals, Meds, any type of Aid, Transport, Care assistance, Home Visits, errands or just company or in need of anything. I am more than happy and willing to be of service.
Lucena can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Lucena was extremely helpful with multiple tasks after an operation. She was so helpful from being with me after the operation to ensuring I got home alright to taking care of me for a few days to ensure I had a speedy recovery. She made my meals, ensured I took...
Mary B.
5.0
(4)
I'm a professional dog groomer with 8+ years of experience, plus a lifetime of experience working with dogs, cats, fish, and birds. If you're searching for a reliable and experienced in-home pet sitter, look no further. I will love and care for your pet as if they were my own. All animals are welcome, special needs pets...
Tana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Tana has been great with watching my boxer puppy. I know she gives him all the love and attention that I would like to when I'm not home. She's also been very helpful with puppy advice. Always kind!"
Gary G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm am CNA of 15 years but also a experienced home cleaner. I have cleaned clients homes as well as taking care of them. My house cleaning skills I had all my life since childhood and as a teenager working for a hospital in environmental services. I supply my own supplies but can use whatever you like me to use. I can provide...
Celitta can also help with: Window washing, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Celitta was very kind, organized and thorough with our cleaning services. Prior to her arrival, she reached out to confirm the appointment providing a detail list of areas for us to check off for her focus points during our services. This was very helpful for us as...
Shavanti H.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
TAKING NEW CLIENTS
Experienced house cleaner & caregiver with 20+ years experience in new construction cleaning making it move in ready. Also have 3 years of caring for my mother in my home as well as my father in law.
Have worked for many local families keeping their home clean. Detail oriented momma to 4 with 1 still at...
Norma can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Norma really means it when she says she cleans your home as if it were her own. Today was our second cleaning with her, and she left the house shining and clean!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I've worked as a N. A. (C. N. A.) in an assisted living facility for 14 yrs/6 months helping to maintain up to a 54 bed occupancy as a supervisor on the 11-7 shift. I also have experience in a home health setting through a home health agencies for 15 yrs/4 months as a caregiver to a client for 7 yrs, one for 6 yrs preparing them...
Iris can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Iris is a excellent caregiver. She gives personal attention to her patients. Iris often spent her own funds to provide items she thought her patients would like. She is caring and compassionate and lights up the room. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. She is...
Brenda D.
Erin P.
Saluda, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've grown up with pets. I've owned and watched small and large dogs, cats, fish, and birds.
Erin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding
I earned an AAS degree in OT Therapy and worked 20 years as an Activity Leader in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living facilities. I am a patient and very kind to the elderly poplulation. My most recent positions were in-home Companion Care for local seniors. I provided transportation services, meal preparation, meds and toileting...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
I can provide pet sitting in your own home (overnights included), or drop-in visits for walking, feeding, watering, or some play time! I'm experienced with dogs of all sizes/ages, cats, birds, fish, and snakes. I've volunteered with the Peninsula SPCA and have many friends and family who trust me with watching their pets. I'm a...
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I have experience with cancer and giving meds. I have been with my last person for 1 year, before that I was with a cancer patient with Dementia for 4. 5 years and my husband that passed , I did his pick line, feeding tube and chest tube several...
Julie can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Gloucester, VA
Cindy S.
5.0
Cindy is wonderful! She is kind, knowledgeable and dependable. She was encouraging to our mother and has a lovely personality.
- Jan C.
Josephine J.
5.0
Josephine is such a hard worker. She's prompt, thoughtful, and honest. I appreciate having her clean my place and do food prep. I like that she has a culinary background and is good at so many things including organization. She's also very self-directed which is nice. She even brings her own...
- Catherine W.
Angela A.
5.0
If you want someone who will love your kid/pet just like you- Angel is the way to go! PS I think she really talks baby talk. Angel has also worked and excelled with kids who have special needs and kids that have experienced trauma.
Angel has been around pets her whole life and it really shows...
- Ashlee A.
Danielle M.
5.0
Danielle has been such a help with our daughter. It is clear that taking care of children is her passion and she cares for our child as if she was her own. She is constantly engaged in enriching play and activities. I have been impressed by her knowledge of various age appropriate activities within...
- Emma B.
Hunter T.
5.0
Hunter did a great job on our home and I'm looking forward to having her back again soon.
- Sarah P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Gloucester, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Gloucester, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Gloucester, VA, 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 Gloucester, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Gloucester, VA is $16.80 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 Gloucester, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Gloucester, VA. 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 Gloucester, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Gloucester, VA, 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 Gloucester, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Gloucester, VA, 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.