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Zoe C.

Experienced And Hands-on 20 Year Old Nanny

Lenoir, NC

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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Hi! My name is Zoe and I am 20 years old. I have 3 years of nanny experience and 6 years of babysitting experience from the ages of 3 weeks to 13 years old. I am looking to nanny and/or babysit in Lenoir, NC and surrounding areas. I have extensive experience working with special needs children, including medically complex...
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Lincolnton, NC

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Tristin and I am 21 years old! I am great with kids of all ages and I have experience working with children at the YMCA for almost 4 years, and have been babysitting since I was about 13. I most recently worked as behavioral therapist providing therapy for children with autism. I also a little bit of experience...
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Lenoir, NC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
attic cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
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I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing and caring. I like caring for homes because I enjoy cleaning. I'm retired military with 22 years of service. I'm just looking to keep busy without having a full time job to tie me down. I travel often and love one time cleaning jobs. I have references if requested.
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Lincolnton, NC

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello all my name is Brooke and I'm currently working at RHA health services as needed and looking for something on the side. I was a direct support supervisor for 7 months I had two group homes 7 individuals and 6 staff I managed. I have been with RHA company for 12 years and I would love to get out there to help family's...
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Maiden, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I've worked in the education field for over 20 years. I have a degree in Special Ed & have experience working with children from infants through 12 years. I have experience with special needs children in the areas of Down Syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delay, Language & Cognitive impairments. I've spent many years...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I am currently a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner at a clinic in Hickory, NC. I have over 10 years of childcare experience as a camp counselor, special needs nanny, nanny/personal assistant, and a peds OT! Just looking for additional hours this summer, looking forward to meeting your little ones and making it the best...

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  • 46 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.57/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Hickory, NC

To find a therapy dog near you in Hickory, NC, 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 Hickory, NC is $17.57 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 Hickory, NC. 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 Hickory, NC, 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 Hickory, NC, 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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