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Rachel S.

Homewood, IL

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$18/hr
Hello, my name is Rachel and I specialize in elderly care. I have over 10 years experience in caregiving. I have worked with dementia and alzhimers clients, hospice care, special needs, and simply companionship too. I'm also a Shipt Shopper and enjoy helping people complete errands. I love animals and am totally comfortable...
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Alemnesh H.

Took Care Of My Mother Other Elders With Mental

Homewood, IL

from
$25/hr
I am a Mother of four with many years of experience caring for elders with disabilities. I am a public chauffeur driving for Uber company with proven record with the best customer service, Safety and loyal. I drove many elders to the doctors appointment and shopping needs and meal preparation yeah.
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Kora M.

Compassionate, Understanding & Happy To Provide Quality Comfort & Care

Homewood, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kora. I am currently enrolled at Trinity Christian College in pursuit of my bachelor's degree in Nursing. I have 2 years of experience working as a CNA in a nursing home. I also have my own cleaning business so cleanliness is important to me. I enjoy caring for people, especially the older adult population. I...
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Joy T.

Pet-Sitter, Dog Walker Long-Term Or Short-Term

Blue Island, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Experienced Veterinary Hospital Leader and full time Respiratory Therapy student. Strong background in veterinary hospital management, surgical assistance, and critical care for 15 years, now transitioning into human medicine as a Respiratory Therapist. Skilled in anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic procedures, and medical...
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Lisa A.

Pet Caregiver

Oak Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide home visits for your sweet pets while you are away. I also provide daily walks. I do not board or stay overnight. I am insured and can provide references. I tailor my services to your needs. I received excellent experience as a volunteer with PAWS in Tinley Park, a volunteer-run animal shelter taking in cats and dogs....

Samantha G. says "Lisa is the go-to walker for our neighborhood! Her dedication and thoughtfulness are unmatched. Reliable: Takes her role very seriously. She has...

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Kalea K.

Experienced Nanny And Personal Assistant

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and nurturing professional with 8 years of experience and a passion for childcare. With a strong background in behavioral therapy and a deep understanding of child development, I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for children to thrive...

Kerri G. says "There are not enough amazing things to say about Kalea! She is compassionate, kind, loving, patience, responsible, fun, and so engaging. She is the type...

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Derrisha H.

Housekeeper

Chicago Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Window washing
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
I have been cleaning for 18 years. Now offering COVID Disinfecting and sanitizer services. I have cleaned automotive back shops, auto stores, offices, warehouses, bookstores, apartments, homes and cars. I love to clean. I am very detailed and efficient. I have a flexible schedule. I Do Not do laundry!

Karen H. says "Derrisha is friendly, trustworthy, thorough, and punctual. I would recommend her housekeeping services 100%."

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Tiffany L.

Caring Heart

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
Private care provided 15 years of experience, Bathing, feeding, Companion care. More services provided at a reasonable price. At this time I have Evenings and Overnights available.

Erik R. says "Tiffany is a very conscious of my mom's situation and has been invaluable as a caregiver for her! Her attention to details has helped me figure out how to...

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Shalondra N.

A Heart To Serve

Matteson, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Shalondra. I am a Compassionate Caregiver/CNA who has over 10+ years of Caregiver experience. I have worked with many clients. I am very positive person . I believe with God all things are possible, to them that only believe. My background specialize in Dementia, Hospice, G- feedings, Strokes... etc. I also...

Jorge A. says "She is very caring and respectful of the situation. During my mom's hospice, Shalondra treated her as if it were her own family. She made my mom's last few...

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Julie L.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Care

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
I am a caring, social friendly person. I do caregiving. I am CPR certified. I have taken care of multiple client's in their homes. I have 6 years of experience. My services included medication, light housekeeping, cooking, and general care as InAbility to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing If...

Care Member says "Julie has been amazing with my special needs grandson. She is patient and compassionate. I love that she is engaged and interacts with him constantly....

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Kimberly R.

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Andrea G. says "Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family....

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Mccoy C.

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...

Care Member says "Let me start by saying that Mccoy has become a member of our family since meeting her last year to care for our toddler. She is reliable, attentive,...

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Heather M.

CNA Available for Hire

Steger, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
My name is Heather I am 35 years old and live in Steger. I have 18years of home care experience, and have been a certified nursing assistant for 16 of those years. I am certified in both Indiana and Illinois. I have an up to date CPR card and clean background. Being a caregiver is not just a job it is a career for me. My clients...

Joseph P. says "We hired Heather to help care for our 87 year old mom. Our mom was was having a difficult time caring for herself, getting around and remembering things....

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Tina Q.

Responsible, Young, And Reliable 23 Y/o Seeking Nanny Position!

Palos Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am experienced in the medical field, babysitting, pet sitting, and the restaurant industry. Growing up, I have always had a love for both kids and pets! I have volunteered with families and their babies ages 0-2 in the Occupational/Physical/Speech therapy setting prior to graduating from UIC with a Bachelor's of Science...

Vierlyn S. says "In the years I have known Tina, I can say that she is incredibly trustworthy, thoughtful and family oriented. She is reliable and generous to a...

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Monitte E.

Reliable Babysitter

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am fully vaccinated to keep me and your little ones safe and everyone in my household is vaccinated. I have 25 plus experience. I have great References from other parents who have used my services. I can provide a background upon request. I also provide babysitting/childcare and limited overnight care.

Care Member says "Monitte continues to be the very best caregiver my son has ever had. She really cares about the children. "

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Heather M.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Steger, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is heather I have been a c n a for 16 years and have been doing home care 18 years. I have a clean back ground current CPR card . I am on the nursing registry for both Illinois and Indiana in good standings. I am responsible, caring, compassionate and reliable. services I provide include but are not limited to...
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Gabriela M.

Full Time - Live IN Caregiver

Park Forest, IL

4.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I hold a registered nurse degree from Bucharest, Romania, Europe; worked independently providing outstanding service to a select circle of elderly clients. I speak several languages including Romanian, German and French. I have experience in and assisted clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, stroke and other...

Marie P. says "Gabriela is OUTSTANDING. She goes above and beyond. She truly cares and this is her passion. First time I used this site and I'm unbelievably happy."

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Savina F.

Over 11 Years Of Professional Dog, Cat And Exotic Pet Care Services

Midlothian, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
dog training
+ 1 more
I grew up with lots of children and pets. I have also worked with animals professionally in New York for over a decade. I started out just walking dogs and doing cat and exotic pet visits. Eventually I became an experienced Dog and Puppy rehabilitator, dog/puppy Trainer and boarder. Now as a mother of two I am looking to...

Yvette V. says "Savina was AMAZING with my pup Paris. She has a very calm demeanor which actually helped relaxed Paris. My Paris is a 6 pound teacup Maltese. Very small...

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Adeline H.

Part-time Housekeeper

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
Service-minded professional with experience in home management, decluttering and organizing. Champion first-class service in commercial/residential projects with experience at major hotels, business offices and single-family residences. I can ensure 100% compliance with safety and sanitary guidelines. Services include:...

Care Member says "Adeline, is very professional, she gives attention to detail, I am so pleased with her work. She has a great personality as well. You will not be...

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Kyli W.

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...

Ronda W. says "Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Homewood, IL

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

Lisa A.

Lisa is the go-to walker for our neighborhood! Her dedication and thoughtfulness are unmatched. Reliable: Takes her role very seriously....

- Samantha G.

Kalea K.

There are not enough amazing things to say about Kalea! She is compassionate, kind, loving, patience, responsible, fun, and so engaging....

- Kerri G.

Derrisha H.

Derrisha is friendly, trustworthy, thorough, and punctual. I would recommend her housekeeping services 100%.

- Karen H.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Homewood, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Homewood, IL, 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 Homewood, IL is $21.00 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 Homewood, IL. 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 Homewood, IL, 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 Homewood, IL, 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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