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Kelly D.

Howell, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I currently have a 3-year-old male Labrador Retriever and previously owned a female German Shepherd for 12-years, so I am comfortable working with large dogs. While living in VA for 1-year while my fiancé finished his Navy contract, I was a part of a dog training club. My own dog is a trained in Rally-O, Agility, and is a...
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Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have always been happiest caring for others. This past year I have been caring for a wonderful woman with dementia. Prior to that, I was caring for an amazing woman with Leukodystrophy for 6 years. I also have experience with Parkinson's. My job duties were transferring, bathing, dressing, diapering, medications, wound care,...
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Part Time Animal Caregiver Starting In October 2019

Howell, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
My name is Sarah. I'm a licensed massage therapist in the state of NJ looking for part time pet care or errand running services. Ive cared for animals all of my life, my first dog was a black lab named Sydney and now I have a black lab mix named Lola. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I am available for dog walking, dog...
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Former Direct Support Professional

Howell, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Corinne and I am currently in my first year of Occupational Therapy school at Thomas Jefferson University. I have experience working with disabled adults at Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. This is a non-profit organization that provides services for intellectually disabled adults. My exact title was Direct Support...
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Former Direct Support Professional

Howell, NJ

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$17/hr
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
Hi! My name is Corinne and I am currently in my first year of Occupational Therapy school at Thomas Jefferson University. I have experience working with disabled adults at Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. This is a non-profit organization that provides services for intellectually disabled adults. My exact title was Direct Support...
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Licensed Massage Therapist

Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
Hi! My name is Sarah. I'm a licensed massage therapist as well as CPR-AED certified. In addition to massage therapy, I've been offering in home caregiving part time. I would be honored to work with you and your loved ones.
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Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
hi! my name is Brenda I'm a college student studying respiratory therapy! I'm CPR certified and know first aid. I also love to cook and paint and can help with homework :) I'd describe my personality as creative, talkative, and empathetic I like working with kids because children are so cute and funny and I love watching...
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Howell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Alexis (I typically go by Lexi) and I am 22. I have about 4. 5 years of childcare experience working in a daycare center, and am now a preschool paraprofessional within my local school district. In the daycare I worked in both lead and assistant roles in toddler and infant rooms. However, I have lots of...

Kristen S. says "Alexis watched my out of town nephew during my wedding and she was excellent. He asked me the next day if she could watch him again sometime. High...

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Senior caregiver

Howell, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
"Experienced and dedicated professional driver with 6 years of experience in providing safe, efficient, and timely transportation services. Skilled in navigating various routes, adhering to traffic laws, and ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers/seniors. Proven track record of reliability, strong time management, and...
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Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
Providing quality customer service to meet cleaning requests and urgent needs. Performing daily cleaning duties like vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces.
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Experienced Child Caregiver | Special Needs & General Care

Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Experienced and dedicated house cleaner, skilled in both standard and Jewish home cleaning practices. Also passionate about caring for special needs children with patience, love, and attention to detail. Bilingual (English & Spanish), committed to providing excellent service with warmth and professionalism.
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Home Health Aide Available Full-time

Howell, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
Reliable, service focused home health aid with excellent patient care skills, earned through 20 years of experience. Compassionate and skilled in attending to patients in many different health care settings. CPR certified, EKG technician and graduate college for medical assistant
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Housekeeping

Howell, NJ

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$15/hr
Kitchen cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have not worked a actual housekeeping job yet, but I have helped out with cleaning services, catering, and I work in a restaurant. Therefore, I am familiar with this job, I also come from a large family so cleaning up is daily routine for me. In addition, I come from "clean freak" parents as I am one my self so I enjoy keeping...
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Licensed, Experienced Caregiver Available For Care

Howell, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
I am experienced in all types of care, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. I am available for live in, hourly, and fill in cases. I provide all services, and I am willing to work with all ages and types of patients. I have sparkling references, and I am ready and willing to perform whatever care you...
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Special Needs

Howell, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a speech language specialist with 25 years experience. I am a school based therapist servicing the Preschool Disabled populations. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have 6 children ages 18-29. My eldest are twins with intellectual disabilities. I am reliable, knowledgeable and enjoy working with the special needs...
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Experienced loving caregiver available

Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working as a nanny for the past 13 years caring for children of all ages. Before I became a nanny I was employed as a bus aide for physically and mentally disabled children and then spent about a year caring for adults in a group home setting. Although I have not cared for anyone with special needs since that time I...
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Howell, NJ

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lauren. I have recently achieved my master's degree in human nutrition and I am a proud registered dietitian! In addition to knowing a heck of a lot about fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, I have lots of experience babysitting and I'm always looking to broaden my horizons. Whether you need someone to play...
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Compassionate And Dedicated Caregivers

Howell, NJ

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I'm a certified Home Health Aide with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate, personalized care to those in need. I also hold a law degree, which has honed my unbiased decision-making and strong organizational skills. Additionally, I excel in cooking, providing nutritious meals tailored to individual preferences and...

Care Member says "I had the pleasure of hiring Nino L for a few weeks to care for my family member, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with her services. Nino was...

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A Compassionate Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Experience Delivering Quality Care And In-home Assistant

Howell, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
live-in home care
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Responsible, Compassionate, and Friendly. I like caring for seniors because it provides a sense of pride and joy that most people don't experience in their day jobs. Everyone has the desire to feel that they're needed, and caregiving gives me that feeling. I'm looking for a job that aims to make...
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FT/PT Housekeeper

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi ya'll! My name is Christine and I'm a local Mom looking to share my experience and love for Housekeeping! I've worked independently for many families and small businesses throughout the years offering my cleaning services, organizational skills and also house management assistance for rental property turnovers. My schedule...

Michael M. says "Christine has been helping us for several summers to clean and prepare our rental property for guests. She has a great eye for detail, a strong work...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.84/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.5

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Howell, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Howell, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Alexis M.

Alexis watched my out of town nephew during my wedding and she was excellent. He asked me the next day if she could watch him again...

- Kristen S.

Nino L.

I had the pleasure of hiring Nino L for a few weeks to care for my family member, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with her services....

- Care member

Christine Z.

Christine has been helping us for several summers to clean and prepare our rental property for guests. She has a great eye for detail, a...

- Michael M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Howell, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Howell, 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 Howell, NJ is $19.84 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 Howell, 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 Howell, 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 Howell, 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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