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Pratibha D.

CNA, Mental Health Technician, RN

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
dementia
home modification
I am currently working as caretaker I take care of the patients, mostly geriatrics that are unstable to walk and need assistance, patients with dementia, and who have mental illness. I also assist and help patients with special disabilities such as patients with Multiple Sclerosis (patients who are having difficulty walking...

Care Member says "She is very reliable and professional. Works well with individuals with memory impairments, treating them with kindness and compassion. "

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Dolores A.

Experience Nanny / Driver Seeks Full Time Job

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
HI, my name is Dolores. I am seeking a full time job with a professional family. With more than 25 years caring for newborns and school-age children, I have developed the following skills: diaper changing, bottle feeding, baths, potty training, meal preparation, light housekeeping, driving the children to school and other...

Ruth E. says "Our dear friend Dolores was the nanny of our two children for 11 years. She joined our family when our son was 3 months old and cared of him and our second...

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Amanda A.

Senior Companion

Union City, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
About four years experience dealing with the elderly and all types of forms of services from errands down to personal care and I'm happy to help.

Jeff B. says "My Mom really liked Amanda, she helped her with everything. Companionship, made meals for her, took her on walks, ran errands, took her to doctor...

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Carina M.

Mary Poppins

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I have experience as a nanny and teacher in a public school setting. I love to work with kids and watching them grow. I also conduct and teach parenting classes. It my greatest desire to build communication in families and to reconstruct behavior that focuses on creating...

Jacki H. says "Carina is great! She's helped me when I've been stuck without a sitter and is always on time. My daughter loves her and has so much fun learning new things...

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Chloe A.

Part-Time Caregiver/ Date Night Sitter Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am writing to apply for the babysitter position. I am a compassionate and dynamic individual seasoned in child care, clinical care, scientific research and public health service. I have demonstrated mastery of child care, patient care, research management, project management, health services, tutoring and client...

Tanya B. says "Chloe is an extremely organized person, taking pride in creating and maintaining a schedule and identifying her immediate priorities. Her assignment and...

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Eleni L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I've been working with kids since I was 13, starting as a mother's helper and now with over a decade of experience as a nanny. I've worked with newborns through preteens, including siblings and kids of all abilities, and have experience in infant/toddler classes and newborn night care. I'm hands-on, patient, and love to be...

Care Member says "Eleni was amazing with my 4 year old daughter. She is patient and engaging and really took my shy kid right out of her shell. I couldn't recommend her...

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Stephanie D.

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a Certified Athletic Trainer, and I am currently in school for Physical Therapy. As an ATC, I am CPR and AED Certified. I have experience babysitting for several different families for an extended period of time and have enjoyed babysitting children of all ages. I love animals and I have my own car.

Brienne W. says "Stephanie babysat for my 2 children (who were 5 and 3 years old at the time) off and on while she was in college. She is pleasant, polite, and energetic....

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Camilo P.

Caregiver / Aide

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
dementia
hospice services
I am a male caregiver of Filipino descent. I completed the nursing program (LPN). However, I did not proceed to get my license to pursue a nursing career. I am also trained in massage therapy. I have more than 10 years of experience working as a CNA in various nursing facilities. I took care of patients with a variety of case...

Chris H. says "Camilo has been working with my father and he is caring , dependable, and a very skilled provider . He goes above and beyond caring for my my father and...

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Victoria T.

Pediatric Nurse Searching For 2-3 Months Of Part-time Work.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a caring, responsible, enthusiastic, and kind babysitter. I am a pediatric nurse with 3 years of experience as a nurse in pediatric and neonatal intensive care and rehab. I have 4 years experience as a daycare teacher caring for infants and toddlers ranging from 3 months to 4 years old. I have an EMT and pediatric first aid...

Raychel S. says "Victoria watched our 2.5 year old for a week and it was a great experience. Our daughter had a fantastic time (from all the laughs I could hear while...

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Erin M.

Loving Pet Care

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Animals are my thing! I have worked in the animal field on and off for for almost 20 years and find nothing more rewarding than cold noses, wet kisses and taking care of animals in many ways. To name a few, a basic overall of the services I provide include dog walking, litter box cleaning/cage cleaning, feedings (dogs, cats,...

Shannon L. says "Erin is was a wonderful pet sitter for both my dog and cat. She always arrives on time. Cleaned and shampooed my dog when needed. Walked her and played...

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Eileen W.

Very Experienced Home Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I have many years in multiple facets of senior care. I have done extensive home care including clients with dementia, strokes, MS and many other ailments. I am kind, capable, and quick learning. I excel at, and enjoy working with clients with dementia. For many years, I was administrator of an adult day care services. I am now...

Jessie H. says "Eileen really just jumps right in. She cares for my parents who have suffered from strokes, heart disease and dialysis. She is smart, capable, kind and a...

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Robin M.

Experienced Personal Assistant, Chef, & Housekeeper Looking For Part Time Work

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
basement cleaning
dusting
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
My focus for the last 3 years has been on a career as a personal assistant/chef/housekeeper. Basically an all-around, doing whatever you need type of person. I started my own full-time housekeeping business 25 years ago in NYC, and then continued it in Mpls, MN where I lived for many years. In both cities, most of my clients...

Maggie M. says "Robin is extremely attentive and careful. She has worked as a part-time PA for my family for over a year and has helped with a variety of tasks, from...

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María A.

I Am Love Helping Peoples

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Maintaining a pristine and welcoming home environment is my passion, and I bring 10 years of dedicated experience to every space I service. I specialize in deep cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, refreshing linens, and carefully tending to delicate surfaces or outdoor areas. Because I prioritize your peace of mind, I use...

Scarly R. says "Maria is wonderful and does a fantastic job!"

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...

Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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Linda M.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
mobility assistance
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a highly dependable, professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 3 years of experience. I am hoping that working with Care. com will allow me to gain more experience with elderly care. I am available to work full time also over nights even in short notice. Assisted with taking medications doctor's...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Linda to anyone in need of a compassionate and skilled caregiver!"

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Isabella G.

Enthusiastic Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
My name is Isabella and I am passionate about childhood development, with over 5+ years experience of childcare services. I am trusted by parents to create a fun and safe environment for children of all ages!

Natalia F. says "Isabella is someone that our family has grown very attached to. She was always on time, reliable, and became a big sister to my 7 year old twin boys. She...

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Saturnina P.

Former Teacher Seeking Full Time Nanny Work

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a professional Nanny with many years of experience. I'm interested in a full time position for a long term employment. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a PhD in Family Therapy, and have many years of experience as a teacher, principal of a school and family therapist at my country. I also am certified by the ICT...

Neera I. says "Carmen (Saturnina) is Mary Poppins in real life! She looked after our daughter for almost two years since she was 4 months old. We can't praise her...

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Wendy B.

Organized And Responsible Housekeeper

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
basement cleaning
dusting
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi families, my name is Wendy, and I have more than 10 years of experience as a Housekeeper. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your home. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter at your home. As an experienced...

Debbie S. says "Wendy was an amazing asset to get my house together for my daughter's birthday party. Wendy has been cleaning my house bi-weekly for about 6 months now....

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Shery N.

5 Years Experience With Child Services. Want To Be A Part Time Nanny During The Morning Hours.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello prospective families! I'm a childcare provider in the NYC area, with 12 years in the field. I have prior experience in the educational and a wide age range with children. I have worked in school settings as a tutor and summer camp supervisor. Three years at a daycare facility as a teacher assistant. I am currently working...

Lola B. says "Shery was great. Prompt in communication by phone and text, arrived on time, and was generally reliable and easy to work with. She was very good with our...

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Irma M.

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
personal care
companionship
dementia
As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently. I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more. With the expected rate of $25 hourly , I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...

Care Member says "Irma worked for my family for a few years taking care of my mom who was 100 years old. I found Irma to be loving and caring, respectful and kind to my...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Hackensack, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Hackensack, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Pratibha D.

She is very reliable and professional. Works well with individuals with memory impairments, treating them with kindness and compassion.

- Care member

Dolores A.

Our dear friend Dolores was the nanny of our two children for 11 years. She joined our family when our son was 3 months old and cared of...

- Ruth E.

Amanda A.

My Mom really liked Amanda, she helped her with everything. Companionship, made meals for her, took her on walks, ran errands, took her to...

- Jeff B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Hackensack, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Hackensack, NJ, 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 Hackensack, NJ is $21.34 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 Hackensack, NJ. 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 Hackensack, NJ, 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 Hackensack, NJ, 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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