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Sandra M.

Certified Therapy Dog Handler Can Care For Your Pup

Holmdel, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi. I'm Sandi. A college educated, non-smoker with my own car. I live in Holmdel. I'm happy to care for your dog/s in my home, walk them or take them to the dog park as needed. I have a very friendly dachshund/lab mix. Would be great if you have a dog-friendly pup.
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Sandra M.

Excellent Companion/Caregiver

Holmdel, NJ

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
specialized care
transportation
+ 1 more
Hi. I'm a college grad who formerly worked as a Television Producer. I have been a stay-at-home mom to my son on the autism spectrum. He is now a teen and doing great. This allows me time to care for others. I'm in Holmdel, CPR trained, have my own car and a flexible schedule. I am also a certified therapy dog handler. I would...
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Sandra M.

Caring Mom Ready To Help With Childcare

Holmdel, NJ

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$18/hr
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hi. I'm a 56-year-old college grad who formerly worked as a television producer in NY. I have been a stay-at-home mom to my son on the autism spectrum. He is now a Senior in High School and doing great. This allows me time to care for others. I am also a certified therapy dog handler. I've brought my dog to visit with kids in...
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Gabrielle S.

Holmdel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Gabrielle and I recently graduated in October from New England institute of technology with a masters degree in occupational therapy. I am looking for a part-time job while I study for my boards exam and I have my own transportation with a clean driving record. Currently I am looking for a family that can be...

Allison K. says "Gabby is absolutely amazing. She is so wonderful with my 9 month old son and has been caring for him since he was 3 months old. She is super interactive...

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Gabriella R.

Part-time Caregiver Available!

Holmdel, NJ

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Special needs is a special super power! I am a very out going and down to earth mother of two boys with a background in ABA therapy. I love to help others and grow positive relationships. (Most of my experience is with autism and down syndrome). I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Gianna M.

Compassionate, Responsible, Professional, Trustworthy, Kind, & Patient.

Holmdel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Gianna! I have a passion for childcare. I am a compassionate, intelligent, clean, timely, responsible, loving, nurturing, caring, rational experienced babysitter/nanny who aims for perfection. I provide professional, excellent & reliable childcare service, always. About me: 11+ years of professional childcare...

Danielle G. says "Our girls love Gianna. She is very kind and patient always."

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Liz R.

Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention

Marlboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...

Sarah C. says "Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not...

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Agnieszka J.

South Amboy, NJ

4.9(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...

Care Member says "Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend "

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Hannah S.

Easy Going And Fun :-)

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
After graduating from Rutgers Unv. I went from babysitting on the regular for a few families to nannying for three lovely girls, before and after school and full days in the summer for a little over a year. I stopped when I joined the FoodCorps where I taught 1-3rd grade hands on nutrition and gardening lessons. I am going back...

Care Member says "Extremely punctual and timely with her communication and very accommodating to last minute schedule changes. She is great with the kids and they love...

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Cassidy J.

Personal Assistant

Old Bridge, NJ

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 2 years of experience in the assistant/administrative role and 5 years of experience in customer service. I am open to many things such as pet care/sitting, house sitting, running errands, scheduling appointments, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, etc.
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Nicole K.

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience sitting/caring for animals (primarily dogs and cats). I provide services including but not limited to: dog walking, light grooming, baths, feeding, and overnight sitting. In my years of experience I have found that attention, care, and love for animals is just as important as food and water!...

Danny C. says "Nicole has taken care of my dog, Jake, many times! He is an older dog now and requires lots of attention but I know I can always count on Nicole to take...

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Joan D.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 20 years of childcare experience. The most recent position was from 9/2023 till 6/2024 I was a babysitter to a 4-year-old girl (who turned 5 in Feb. 24). I picked her up from school, gave her a snack, played with her, took her to dance class on Wednesdays. We went to the park on good weather days or played ball or other...

Joe E. says "Joanie is very patient and involved with the children she cares for. To her credit, she has worked with the same family for over 10 years and in my opinion,...

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Juliana C.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
dusting
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Juliana. I have been doing housecleaning for more than 15 years and I can ensure a high quality cleaning that will leave your house sparkling. Same person in your home every time. I am dependable and I take pride in my work. My references are available upon your request. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed or I...

Robert C. says "We hired Juliana 2 years ago, and we already know how great of a cleaner she is. But I want to emphasize how careful she is doing during this pandemic...

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Eric R.

Former Teacher And Coach/counselor

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a former middle school and high school social studies/language arts teacher now working from home in public relations. I am available for child care and tutoring in language arts, humanities and math up to algebra weeknights after 6 and all day on weekends. In the last three years, I have driven children, provided,...

Kerri K. says "Eric was a huge help the past few months when I was traveling. He is very reliable and kids enjoyed hanging with him. I could depend on him for school...

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...

Dawn V. says "Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia...

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Sandra J.

Matawan, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
T of kids is my passion and joy. With over 15 years experience with child care services, teacher and nanny positions. aking care

Kate S. says "We interviewed Sandra for a nanny role. Although we did not hire her (purely because we found another candidate who'd worked for a neighbor and had a lot...

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Beth L.

The Art In House Keeping :Assisting The Elderly

Matawan, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
I am an experienced housekeeper, and organizer who will make your home shine and sparkle to the fullest extent. I have over 10 plus years performing this service, so look no more! Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss how I can make your home look amazing! Cleaning is an art so you provide all your favorite...
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Clare G.

About Me

Little Silver, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi everyone!! My name is Clare and I am a third year at the University of Virginia. I'm from Little Silver and will be home from college until mid-August. I have 7+ years of babysitting experience ages 6 months and up. I also have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students and helping with SAT prep! I have...

Care Member says "Clare was great with my almost 10 month old daughter! "

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Ketevan G.

It's Something I Carry With Me For The Rest Of My Life.

Marlboro, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Reliable, service focused home health aid with excellent patient care skills, earned through 25 years of experience. Compassionate and skilled in attending to patients in many different health care settings. HHA certified, RN graduated. Working with people in needs is an unbelievable privilege and it's something I carry with...

Diana J. says "It's my honor to recommend Ketevan (Kate) to a lucky person for a healthcare need to you and your household as a primary care taker. She has worked for...

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Anastasia B.

Child Care

Eatontown, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Anastasia and l am a professional nanny based in Monmouth, New Jersey. I have a passion for working with children and have extensive experience caring for newborns, toddlers, and primary school-age children. I am currently seeking a full-time or part-time live-out nanny position with a loving and...

Victoria P. says "My kids loved having Anastasia as their babysitter when they were home schooling during COVID. She was very organized and came with ideas on how to...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.83/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Holmdel, NJ

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

Gabrielle S.

Gabby is absolutely amazing. She is so wonderful with my 9 month old son and has been caring for him since he was 3 months old. She is super...

- Allison K.

Gianna M.

Our girls love Gianna. She is very kind and patient always.

- Danielle G.

Liz R.

Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic...

- Sarah C.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Holmdel, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Holmdel, 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 Holmdel, NJ is $25.83 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 Holmdel, 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 Holmdel, 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 Holmdel, 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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