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Aubrey K.

Grand Junction, CO

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Aubrey, I am almost 21 years old, and I would love to fill up some of my free time loving on some fur babies! I have 10 years of paid experience and I've spent my whole life with 3 or more pets at all times. I have trained all of my dogs basic obedience and I'm currently training one of them to become a therapy...
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Grand Junction, CO

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$25/hr
I am a patient and caring person who loves to work with kids. I am studying pre occupational therapy with the goal of becoming a pediatric OT after graduation. I have worked in a OT and speech clinic as an aid and enjoy working with kids of all different abilities!
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Passionate And Engaging Nanny

Grand Junction, CO

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Amanda. I'm a occupational therapy masters student at CMU. I specialize in caring for kids with disabilities, but I enjoy working with all kids! I find that my extensive experience caring for kids with disabilities teaches me patience and adaptability, and I can apply these skills to all children to be a better care...
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Elena K.'s Photo

Grand Junction, CO

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Organization
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
I am a driven individual seeking housekeeping jobs near me! Cleaning is like therapy to me so it doesn't even feel like work. I would say that I am pretty well rounded when it comes to house keeping!
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Passionate And Engaged Respite Provider

Grand Junction, CO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm Amanda. I love kids, but I specialize in caring for kids with disabilities. I have experience as a private nanny for kids with disabilities, working at a daycare for kids with developmental disabilities, at a therapy camp for kids with cerebral palsy, at a post high school transition program, and at a nursing home...

Care Member says "We were so fortunate to find Amanda. She is wonderful with our daughter who has special needs. She is caring, hardworking, and reliable. Our daughter...

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Grand Junction, CO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I'd describe my personality as out going and bubbly. I love to communicate and listen I was raised to take care of my mom who is disabled and in need of special care. I seek opportunities where I can provide hands-on personal assistance and socialization to seniors. I am also looking for opportunities to pet sit. I am...
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TLC For Homes

Grand Junction, CO

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Move-out cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I started cleaning builders showhomes as a teen. Then put myself through college by cleaning homes. I've cleaned vacation, rental and post-construction homes. I'd describe my personality as approachable, responsible and optimistic. I like caring for homes because I enjoy giving TLC to make things fresh and clean. I'm looking...
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Baby Lover

Grand Junction, CO

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Michaela thanks for your consideration! I have over a year expierence working with children with different disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and OCD to name a few as well as behavioral challenges through applied behavioral analysis therapy! I've had my registered behavioral technician license since March of 2023....
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Part-time/as Needed Caregiver

Grand Junction, CO

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
I have a wide range of experience working with the senior population including volunteering for years at a nursing home and assisted living facility. I also volunteered within hospice for two years. I am currently in my second year of graduate school for occupational therapy. I also currently volunteer with the local Alzheimer's...
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Grand Junction, CO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Gardner and I have been working in the childcare business for many years. I started as a babysitter very young and have since worked as an assistant teacher at 3 different preschools (depending on my location) during and post-undergrad. For the past five years, I also worked full-time at the BOEC, an adaptive...

Kate A. says "Gardner came and watched our two young kids (5 and 2) while we skied for the weekend. She was great with the kids and they loved her! I would highly...

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Abby K.'s Photo

Grand Junction, CO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a physical therapy student at CMU. I am 22 years old I and have experience nannying all ages. I nannied full time for two little boys 2 and 4 years old during my gap year prior to PT school. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and full time nannying during the summers during high school and college for children of...
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Michaela S.'s Photo

Grand Junction, CO

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$15/hr
Hi! My name is Michaela thanks for your consideration! I have over a year expierence working with children with different disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and OCD to name a few as well as behavioral challenges through applied behavioral analysis therapy! I've had my registered behavioral technician license since March of 2023....
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Dedicated And Compassionate Caregiver

Grand Junction, CO

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Meagan. I am a dedicated and compassionate individual with 10+ years of combined experience caring for the elderly, children with special needs and disabled patients with a background in mental health in both home and facility-based environments. Patient care and well-being include healthcare, bathing/dressing,...
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Grand Junction, CO

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$24/hr
14 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
I've been in senior care for 15 years. I'm a very energetic person who is always willing to learn. I'd describe my personality as I'm a very hard worker, very compassionate and always open to learn new things Because I'm a compassionate caregiver. I love my people with dementia . They are amazing people with great background...
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Kristin L.'s Photo

Grand Junction, CO

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have had about 14 years of experience caring for children ages 2 months up to 14 years. I was a summer nanny for 2 boys ages 4 and 7 and also regularly babysat for three families with children ages 1 year- 12 years old. I also have experience with children who have special needs from being a camp counselor to pediatrics...
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Experienced Full Or Part-time Child & Pet Care Professional!

Grand Junction, CO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I love kids!! I'm a happily married wife, mom & empty-nester. I have an Associates Degree in Arts & Human Services (pre-nursing and social work.) I'm also a CNA & have decades of experience caring for newborns, kids, seniors, (& pets!) I was a live-in nanny for over three years for a newborn & two toddlers. I've also cared for...
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Grand Junction, CO

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Nicholas, and I'm a passionate and reliable pet sitter with a deep love for animals of all shapes and sizes. With years of experience caring for dogs, cats, birds, I understand that pets are more than animals, they're family. Whether you're away for a day, a weekend, or a longer trip, I provide loving,...
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Grand Junction, CO

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a 22-year-old physical therapy student at Colorado Mesa University. I have a rounded education with an emphasis on math and science. I grew up homeschooled and have lots of experience teaching subjects to my younger siblings as well as tutoring a little bit during my undergrad at Grand Canyon...
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Senior care

Grand Junction, CO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. more coming soon
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Jorja

Grand Junction, CO

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Growing up I was fortunate enough to babysit family friends kids along with my little sister throughout high school. I have experience with babies younger than 1-year-old, to teenagers. I also have experience as a children's ski coach for ages 6-10 years-old. In my spare time- outside of education, I enjoy hiking, skiing,...
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  • 46 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.51/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Grand Junction, CO

To find a therapy dog near you in Grand Junction, CO, 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 Grand Junction, CO is $19.51 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 Grand Junction, CO. 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 Grand Junction, CO, 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 Grand Junction, CO, 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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