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60 therapy dogs are listed in Great Falls, VA
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Great Falls, VA
Hi! My name is Violet and I'm on summer break from Georgetown University. I am looking for part time or occasional babysitting jobs. I have a lot of experience working with kids as I have 2 younger sibling, ages 7 and 9, and have been babysitting them since they were infants. I have also worked with special needs children...
Violet can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
1.0
(1)
Children are intriguing, fun, and are a joy to be around. My experience includes being a babysitter since 2000, child caretaker at a gym (summers of 2003, 2004, and 2005), babysitting over the holidays (2003 - 2006), babysitter for two children (July 2006 - December 2006) and a babysitter for two children and an infant...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a senior companion and caregiver for more than 10 years in two different families and enjoyed it, and the families were pleased with my presence. I am an art teacher and lost my job due to covid-19. Since I enjoyed senior living so much, I have decided to come back to it. You will be pleased with my work. I am a...
Bernard can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Bernard is the truest definition of the word Blessing. He has been with us for a few months and has made the biggest impact with my dad who is suffering from Dementia at the early age of 69 years old. Bernard keeps my dad engaged and active by going for walks,...
Nicole D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families through childcare and other services. I have over a decade of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner because I enjoy...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient. "
Care member
Tyler M.
Reston, VA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator Ready To Nurture And Inspire
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Tyler, and I'm thrilled to offer my expertise as a private preschool educator through Care. com. With a deep passion for early learning and a degree in Early Childhood Education, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational support to young learners.
About Me:
I bring 10 years of...
Tyler can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"If you are looking for an exceptionally reliable, caring and generous caregiver and teacher for your children, then look no further. Tyler is a natural with our infant (now toddler) son. He develops curriculum, creates educational activities and consistently...
Lesley T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have a small business and walk and take care of pets. I take some to my house, stay at your house or do daily walking. I know how much people love their animals because I have a dog and cat, and can't imagine my life without them. I love animals. I think they bring so much joy into our lives.
I will treat your pets like my...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Yuly, I'm Colombian and I'm 28 years old. I have been taking care babies since I was 16 years old.
I am patient, kind, easygoing, friendly and reliable person and I love animals.
I really enjoy going out with the kids, to explore and play. Taking kids to the museums, libraries and playgrounds. Also I like to play...
Yuly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yuly is great! She has been helping us out on the weekends with our nearly 3 year old. She has been amazing at helping us with potty training. She is very self sufficient and caring, she and our son love to go the playground. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am located in Sterling, VA. I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I graduated with a major in Community Health and Psychology. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare, including special needs care. My previous work and volunteer experience have allowed me to obtain valuable skills in...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate."
Walesca R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny since my teenage years for different families, part-time and full-time and different ages. I have many experiences with kids of all ages. I am currently a mother of two teenagers 14 and 15-year-old. I have been a stay at home mom for the last year. I volunteer with childcare at my church, ages newborn -...
Mirna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Mirna is a excellent babysitter. She would always Arrived on time and even helped on date nights. She really likes to take the kids to play outside and do crafts. I totally recommend her, my son was really happy with her."
Diana L.
Emmy K.
Potomac, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Hard Working Nanny Who Will Love Your Kids Like Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have been with my previous family for 4. 5 years since their 4-year-old was newborn. I gave the youngest care since she was born until 4years old when she started school and her 7-year-old sister. They are both in school already full time now am open to work...
Emmy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emmy has been with our family for over 4 years and we are SO heartbroken to lose her! Our kids will both be in school full time. Emmy has loved our kids like her own and they ADORE her. She is always busy with them, limits screentime, plays outside, makes...
Lauren P.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Tanya can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Tanya is a wonderful pleasant and easy going lady. She has been coming to my home the past 4 weeks and does an excellent job with the cleaning and assists me with laundry. I will highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recent Occupational Therapy Grad who is seeking a childcare job until August, when I begin my first OT job in the pediatric field. I have multiple years of experience with children ages 1. 5-18, but am willing to work with younger children as well. Rate is $20-25 an hour, depending on duties and amount of children. Full...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was very knowledgeable and gladly offered help to our family. She is friendly and easy to get along with. Would certainly rehire."
Frank B.
Ana S.
Gaithersburg, MD
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Available Full Time And I Can Do Personal Care, Health Care, Meals And Housekeeping.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 54-year-old female from the island of Tonga in the South Pacific. My husband and I moved to Gaithersburg MD in 2021 from Hercules CA. I have worked in home health care as a private caregiver for 12 years. I provide daily care for my patients including feeding, bathing, personal grooming, dressing, assisting with movement....
Ana can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Ana was a wonderful caregiver. She was easy to work with, as well as compassionate and knowledgeable. A caring person with strong care-giving skills. I highly recommend her!"
Karen R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Beatriz. I have 25 years plus of thorough and reliable housekeeping and cleaning experience. I pride myself in my punctuality, trustworthiness, and efficiency in my services. I am flexible for the convenience of my clients therefore I am available at weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed intervals. I have great...
Beatriz can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Beatriz truly knows what it takes to go above and beyond for the cleaning and care of a home. She is not satisfied with the minimum quality of care but focuses on the finer details of caring for the home and not because these things were asked from her but because...
Emely A.
5.0
(2)
Hello dear family. I'm from Brazil, fluent in Portuguese, English, learning Spanish and little bit of sign language.
I am reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I worked in Brazil at a Montesorri school which method I love and I like to...
Elisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elisa was a nanny to my three children (ages 6, 4 and 1 at the time) for a year and she was wonderful with all of them! She was kind, playful and active with my kids, often taking them on walks outside and to parks and playgrounds. Elisa was dependable and...
Karen M.
Flavia M.
Vienna, VA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Flávia, I'm 26 years old, and currently a student at NOVA. I am offering my services with children care and I can also help with household services.
I consider myself hardworking, dedicated, and caring.
I like to work with children because they are fun, pure, and creative and I like to see their development and...
Flavia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Flavia has been working with us for almost 2 years now. The kids love her! Very reaponsible!"
Care member
Ekhlas M.
Reston, VA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person. I have been providing housekeeping services for about 4 years now. I started learning a lot about cleaning from cleaning my mom's house. I always loved and enjoyed cleaning. I love organizational projects as well in the house. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Ekhlas can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, how are you? I am Susana and I am 29 years old. I am interested in this job and I live in Bethesda.
I have 8 years of experience working with kids of all different ages, but I currently work as a banker. I love children and I keep them entertained with fun activities. My first priority is always to keep them safe. My...
Susana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"She is very good at organizing and is a very sweet girl. "
Mehwish H.
Hasmin P.
Sterling, VA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Respectful, Caring And Loving Personality, Happy And Very Patient, Hard Worker, Accountable, Ethical
5.0
(1)
I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services Errands/Shopping. Bathing, dressing, transferring, ROM exercise, medication reminders, cook meal, and very light housekeeping.
Fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Hasmin can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Hasmin is very, very kind. I found her to be patient, dedicated and very caring in service to my Mom. She also has a strong work ethic and has a positive attitude which is very supportive to those that need some help."
Kathy R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Angelica. I'm very punctual, honest, and responsible. I have 7 years of experience in cleaning houses and offices. I work in the DMV area and am available for free estimates. I speak both english and Spanish. I also have flexible prices. References can be provided upon your request.
Angelica can also help with: Basement cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Angelica is a wonderful worker, always on time and cleans and organizes my home beautifully. She has worked for me over a year and I am so happy I hired her. She is 100% honest and I feel comfortable leaving her alone and she always get all the work done very...
Arleen B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Great Falls, VA
Bernard O.
5.0
Bernard is the truest definition of the word Blessing. He has been with us for a few months and has made the biggest impact with my dad who is suffering from Dementia at the early age of 69 years old. Bernard keeps my dad engaged and active by going for walks, taking him to play sports and having...
- Nicole D.
Megan S.
5.0
Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient.
- Care member
Tyler M.
5.0
If you are looking for an exceptionally reliable, caring and generous caregiver and teacher for your children, then look no further. Tyler is a natural with our infant (now toddler) son. He develops curriculum, creates educational activities and consistently assesses age-appropriate development of...
- Lesley T.
Yuly C.
5.0
Yuly is great! She has been helping us out on the weekends with our nearly 3 year old. She has been amazing at helping us with potty training. She is very self sufficient and caring, she and our son love to go the playground.
- Care member
Natalia C.
5.0
Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate.
- Walesca R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Great Falls, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Great Falls, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Great Falls, VA is $13.00 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 Great Falls, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Great Falls, 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.