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Emily F.

Local, Reliable Dog Walker/Sitter

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
Hi! My name is Emily! I aim to provide loving and reliable care for your animals to ensure your pets get the attention they need while you are away. Meanwhile, you get the peace of mind knowing your pet is safe and in good hands. I started my pet care journey in 2015 pet sitting and doing daily walks. I truly enjoy spending my...

Dana B. says "Emily has been walking our dog for the past 4 months and has been an incredible help to our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and our dog literally...

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Deirdre M.

Mothers Helper /House Manager/ Family Assistant

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Vacuuming and/or mopping
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
~ Housekeeping Upkeep: dishes, kitchen cleaned, laundry, vacuum, mop, trash removal ~ Organize + return items to proper place ~ Pet feeding/walking ~ Local Errands ~ Schedule appointments ~ Help at Parties/Events ~ Assist with senior family members Excellent time management + organizational skills. Strategic thinker....

Katie B. says "Deirdre has been an amazing help to my family, and has made such a difference in our household! I would highly recommend her to anyone, as she has done an...

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Julie A.

Part-time Care Giver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Julie I am a mother and have experienced with children. I am experienced in childcare. I have a few years of experience in the school system. I am a certified substitute teacher and a paraprofessional. I am also experienced in behavioral children as I am experienced with children of special education. I am also a...

Carmen S. says "Julie is a dedicated hard worker. I could always count on her keeping my home tidy and impeccable. She is honest and a wonderful person. I highly...

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Lina R.

Clifton, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
With more that 15 years of experience in cleaning house and commercial, I'm now in Clifton NJ looking a part time for Monday to Friday. Im offering a fast quality and meticulous organizer service feel free to ask about estimate. Organizer services will s offering by weekends. Im not a company I'm independent hard worker. I'm...

Mary B. says "Lina is a terrific housekeeper and a very nice person. She is thorough and dependable. We highly recommend her."

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Ameny D.

Part Time Babysitter

Clifton, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Ameny. A little about me? I have been a professional child care provider for about 12 years now. I have worked as a family nanny/babysitter and have worked for many day cares as their lead infant room teacher and assistant teacher. I'm a very hands on, interactive, loving care giver. My goal with any child in my...

Deborah S. says "Ameny has become like part of our family. She took care of our 9-year-old daughter and 4-year-old Autistic son after school for a year. She was amazing...

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Ana R.

Wyckoff, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
My name is Ana, from Mexico where I studied Psychology (Bachelor's degree). I have great experience in the field of childcare no matter the age of and I also do have lot of experience with newborns and twins. I've been working as a nanny since almost 6 years ago (starting as an Au Pair). -Au pair of 3 kids, 2016 to 2018,...

Eleni S. says "Took care of our 3 month old for a few months. Not the right fit for our family. Presented very differently during interview process than on the job. "

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Sherry H.

Part-Time Care

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
visiting physician
Hi! My name is Sherry. I live in Caldwell & I have 20 years of experience . I’m very compassionate and love helping out in any way that I can. I would love the opportunity to become part of your family. Below are just a few examples of services I provide . I look forward to hearing from you! -Assisted with taking medications...

Melanie B. says "Sherry makes sure I take my oral meds, prepares my injections, and takes me to all my medical appointments, then makes sure I have what I need when I get...

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Mynda D.

Pompton Lakes, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have worked with children for almost 20 years!! I have babysat for many families, as we as tutored for many families. I have taught middle school for 6 years and have been a director of the Learning Experience which services children 6 weeks- 6 years! I can fit any of your needs if we are a good match! Please feel free to...

Kim G. says "Mynda has been babysitting my 3 young children and we have had an amazing experience with her. She is trustworthy, dependable and always on time. She keeps...

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Mandy G.

Empty Nester, Very Energetic, Fit And Fun

Montvale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mom, raised my son mainly solo, owned a successful yoga studio and training school for 17 years. Have semi retired but still too young and active to just sit around. I spent the past 6 months taking care of a lovely gentleman who had stage 4 cancer. I was with him right until the end. Besides his physical needs, like...

Sonia K. says "Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."

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Christine S.

EXPERIENCED, Trustworthy & Kind!

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
10+ years of experience w/ seniors both in-home care and in facilities. I have strong references, am extremely compassionate, upbeat, patient, kind, very engaged, trustworthy, and reliable. I am trained in personal care, physical therapy assistance, bathing, feeding, transporting, and have been contracted through hospice. I...

Erica M. says "Most dedicated hard working person I've met. Loyal. Trustworthy. Every quality one would want for employee she possesses. Personally and professionally."

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Monnet J.

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I've been working with newborns and toddlers for 10 years now. Presently, I've been doing an on-call job, and date night. Message me anytime. I'm passionate when it comes to taking care of children(babies, and toddlers) simply because I love children specially when interacting with their needs and wants. My years of experience...

May P. says "I know Monet personally. She is raising her children as God fearing and responsible persons. She is dependable and trustworthy. She will go out of her way...

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Patricia P.

Part-time Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...

Sian R. says "Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"

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Cindy S.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Vacuuming and/or mopping
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello.... I'm Cindy. Need help making things a little easier around your home? Whatever the job is, I am sure with my 15 plus years of cleaning experience, attention to detail, and amazing organizational skills I can get the job done for you. Please refer to my profile for a full list of all services. I provide all of my own...

Care Member says "Cindy is excellent! Very reliable and a fantastic housekeeper. Our home has never been cleaner."

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Wei N.

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...

Richard L. says "I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care...

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Jackie P.

I Took Care Of My Mom For 2 Years. I Cared For Her By Feeding, Doctor's Appt, Entertainment, Etc.

Pompton Plains, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 9 years experiences caring for elderly clients (male and female) as a Professional Personal Care Assistant. I have worked with clients that had Dementia, Diabetes, Bedridden, Mental Issues, Brain Injury, Stroke and Mobility problems. I have taken care of a client with Down Syndrome. I took care of a man that was a...

Care Member says "Jackie is an excellent caregiver. She did a wonderful job working with my parents, preparing meals and cleaning the house. She was also very proactive...

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Madison R.

Mahwah, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have had dogs my whole life and have two dogs now. I have trained one of my dogs to be a therapy dog. I love to go on walks and am very patient.
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Marie A.

Pet Caregiver

Allendale, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
dog training
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I love animals, and have the most experience with dogs. My family over the years, has had turtles, parakeets, cats, hamsters, rats, goldfish and dogs. I must admit that dogs are my true love. I have enjoyed training them, and have taken excellent care of them. Unfortunately, I recently lost my Max to illness and I currently do...
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Amar H.

Child Care Specialist With 8+ Years Of Experience And A Heart For Development

Pequannock, NJ

from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, I'm Amar, with 8+ years of experience in childcare and therapy. I'm committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Experience: Babysitting: Proven track record with all age groups, certified in CPR and First Aid. Child Development: Knowledgeable about developmental milestones. Therapy...
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Juliana B.

Pup Companion

Clifton, NJ

from
$30/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
Over 10 years of experience with puppies and dogs. Owned two dogs , my first dog (rest in peace, was a 50 lb pitbull terrier mix) my current pup is a 3-year-old yorki poo. I have experience with both big and small dogs. I am patient, loving and caring. And love dogs very much. I will treat your pup like I would mine. And will...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

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Emily F.

Emily has been walking our dog for the past 4 months and has been an incredible help to our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and our...

- Dana B.

Tracey G.

Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years...

- Alayne G.

Deirdre M.

Deirdre has been an amazing help to my family, and has made such a difference in our household! I would highly recommend her to anyone, as...

- Katie B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Hawthorne, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, NJ is $19.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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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