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Yuberkys S.

Reston, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm a dedicated and creative caregiver with 5 years of experience working with children from infants to elementary school aged. I'm passionate about creating fun, engaging activities, including arts and crafts, to keep little minds active. I'm also currently in grad school pursuing a degree in speech therapy, which adds a...

Guly S. says "Yuberkys helped us several times entertaining kids, taking them to playgrounds and playing with them. She is intelligent, gracious and patient. Kids loved...

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Fariba E.

Part-Time PCA And NA

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
respite care
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
I have over 18 years of experience providing nursing assistance and assisted living care to seniors and persons with varying physical illnesses and conditions such as Alzheimer disease, dementia and ... I am a patient, warm, caring, energetic self-starter with a passion for helping those in need of living assistance. I am...

Laura I. says "Fariba is amazing. She helped my dad on his last days and took great care of him and treated him with love and respect and like family. My dad was...

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Mariama C.

Direct Support Services

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
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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Victoria H.

Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have more than 5yrs experience in care giving both memory and impaired clients. I have worked in different facilities like the nursing homes , assisted living and memory impaired units which has given me wealth of experience to take care of any private client. My clients are always happy with my services I render . I am...

Emmanuella T. says "Victoria is my colleague she pays attention to details and loves her calling of caring for people.she is passionate about what she do.I love working...

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Tanya G.

Housecleaner

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
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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Marcia G.

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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
*** 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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Tyler M.

Experienced Early Childhood Educator Ready To Nurture And Inspire

Reston, VA

4.2(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Lesley T. says "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...

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Lourdes F.

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
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Hasmin P.

Respectful, Caring And Loving Personality, Happy And Very Patient, Hard Worker, Accountable, Ethical

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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.

Kathy R. says "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...

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Giovanna M.

Hi, I'm Miss G!

Rockville, MD

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Miss G (Giovanna or G), a dedicated childcare professional based in Rockville Town Center. With years of experience as a nanny and family assistant, I'm passionate about creating nurturing, fun, and educational environments for children. I handle everything from daily routines to school projects, and even manage...

Care Member says "Ms. G was reliable and flexible working for us over the summer, making sure the kids got to their camps and activities on time! They love Ms. G and are...

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Miryam C.

Honest, Detailed, And Responsible Housecleaning!

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi I would love to clean your house for you. I'm very qualified as I've cleaned houses before. I'm very detailed-oriented and never rush and leave things unfinished. I strive to be as thorough as possible as I would in my own home. I have no problems doing any kind of housework from kitchens, living rooms, to bathrooms. No mess...

David B. says "Miryam is dependable and does a very thorough job!"

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Julieta V.

McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. I am committed to supporting families and providing reliable care that allows parents peace of mind. My calm and creative personality,...

Care Member says "Julieta was wonderful. My kids enjoyed playing with her and listening to her read bedtime stories. Lovely and professional. We will definitely be asking...

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Maria F.

Nanny

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I'm excited to offer my services as a babysitter or nanny for the Summer 2025. With seven years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and tutoring, I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from Virginia Tech and am...

Mark H. says "Angela (she goes by her middle name) has been excellent for our two boys (aged 3 & 1). She is very caring, kind, and loving toward our children. She plays...

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Mirna C.

Full-Time Nanny

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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 -...

Care Member says "Mirna took care of our son for about a year, from when he was 1.5 to 2.5 years old. We like Mirna and recommend her as a nanny! She's patient, kind and...

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Sarah M.

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey y'all! I'm Sarah and I'm a doctoral student at NYU studying physical therapy but will be home for the summer! Between the end of April and end of June I'm looking for occasional date night and weekend hours, and from end of June to end of August I'm hoping to find a full time position. I grew up taking care of my little...

Mary R. says "Sarah became part of our family and would highly recommend her. She calmly and patiently would deal with challenging situations, she constantly played with...

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Reena J.

Interactive And Imaginative Sitter!

Potomac, MD

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience being a babysitter/nanny, from helping raise my younger sister, to nannying for people in my community, as well as providing babysitting services to a local church. I love being able to listen to all the interesting things kids say and make up stories and games with them. The main reason I began...

Kevin L. says "Reena is the embodiment of pure dependable delight. Recently, I was called into the office for a week and desperately needed child care. Reena was...

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Susana D.

Cleaning Services

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Susana, I work as a banker but I do babysitting jobs during my free time. 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 strengths as a nanny are...

Julie D. says "Susana was very reliable and took initiatives to make sure our household was nice and enjoyable. She was also very amenable and would act on any additional...

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Maria K.

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Vienna, VA

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I provide pet sitting in your own home or walking services. My first job was at Vienna Pet Spaw where I worked with dogs of all sizes and ages. I have also volunteered or year at the Humane Society and have worked with a range of cats and dogs. I would to love on your furry friend!
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Carena R.

Part-Time Pet Care/Walking

Reston, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have experience petsitting dogs and cats. Services during this include walking/playing with the dogs, playing with the cats, changing litter boxes, feeding animals, etc. Have experience with big and small dogs.
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Claire G.

Animal Lover :)

Sterling, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
dog training
I am involved in animal related service work at Virginia Tech. I regularly walk dogs at the Virginia Tech Vet School. Through my service fraternity, I frequently visit the Humane Society to take care of cats. I currently have an 11-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, who I walk and play fetch with every day.
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Great Falls, VA

Therapy Dogs in Great Falls, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Yuberkys S.

Yuberkys helped us several times entertaining kids, taking them to playgrounds and playing with them. She is intelligent, gracious and...

- Guly S.

Fariba E.

Fariba is amazing. She helped my dad on his last days and took great care of him and treated him with love and respect and like...

- Laura I.

Mariama C.

Thank you for your support and help..

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Great Falls, VA is $13.50 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 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.

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.

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.

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