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60 therapy dogs are listed in Huntley, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Huntley, IL
Marzena R.
Huntley, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marzena and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with CPR and COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant). I have over 10 years of experience with Parkinson, Alzheimers, Dementia, MSA, ALS, Stroke, Hospice, Cancer and Hoyer lift.
As a CNA I provide direct care to patients and as a COTA I help improve and recover...
Marzena can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She did a great job helping get my wife through a stroke"
Donald W.
Alyssa B.
Huntley, IL
$24-34/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Have A Passion For Nurturing And Supporting Children's Growth Which Is Hopefully My Future Career!
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I am the youngest of three older brothers and am currently enrolled at UW-Whitewater campus as a psychology major with a minor and certificate. I am going into my senior year over the summer where I will be living at home. With over a decade of experience in childcare, I have been babysitting since I...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
My name is Marianne residing in Huntley. I am a retired registered nurse looking for people in need of my care. My services could range from Childcare to Senior Care. I can assist with activities, meals, driving to appointments, in home care including bathing etc. Let me know if I can fit into your loved ones lives.
Marianne can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Sahara C.
Huntley, IL
$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I'm a positive and energetic mother of six. Recently, I've been busy raising my kids! Now that the kids are in school, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. My...
Sahara can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Marianne and I am a retired operating room nurse who is interested in helping you with your loved ones. I have 18 plus years of experience with children and adults providing Tender Loving Care!
My services could include driving to sports activities, preparing meals, light laundry, babysitting, field trips etc.
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
". Marianne and I went on an ortho, pediatric medical mission to Colombia, South America before the pandemic. We both loved the interactions with the kids.
We worked in the main OR at Glenbrook Hospital together. She's an amazing woman and would be an asset to your...
Susan W.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning homes for almost 10 years. I have experience with cleaning family houses, hotels and offices. Available to help with organizing the house, do laundry, grocery shop etc. Multiple reference on request and I am great with animals. I am always on time, very reliable and a person that you can trust and also feel...
Michaela can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Michaela did her first cleaning for us today and we were extremely impressed. Her communication was great letting us know when she would be here, arrived on time, and really paid attention to detail on the important things that we wanted cleaned.
She's very...
Travis U.
Hannah K.
Huntley, IL
$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am currently a college student at mcc transferring to a university in the fall. I am red cross and American heart CPR certified. I have been a lifeguard for 4 years and have worked in customer service and at a nursing home as a CNA. I am currently a swim instructor working with kids. I believe am well rounded and will assure...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
Thank you for reading my bio, my name is Carime, and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I have been in the medical field for over 15+ years. My passion is being a home health private caregiver. I have worked in facilities such as Nursing/Assisted homes, Doctor offices, Private homes, and Hospitals (in Labor and...
Carime can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Carime is absolutely wonderful with my 89 year old Father who has dimentia. She’s very patient and attentive. Takes extremely good care of him."
Care member
Robin F.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Wants To Help With E-learning/child Care
5.0
(1)
I've been a stay at home Mom/Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just graduated high school, and turned 18. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens....
5.0
"She is an amazing caregiver. Her patience and compassion is awesome. She goes above and beyond. I so appreciate her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two sons who are now 19 and 23 years old. I have been a long term resident of Crystal Lake, IL. My husband and I raised our children in Crystal Lake. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and spent many years with a career in social services. I enjoy part time work at this stage in my life that has...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began my career managing households for diplomats with the Nepali embassy, during which I had training in CPR, First Aid, Food Hygiene and Security. My last 2 years have been spent caring for a Parkinson's patient with dementia. provided professional 24 hour care man with Parkinson , disease, hypertension, anxiety, disorder...
Ram can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Ram was my 90 year old Mother's caregiver for 13 months and he did an excellent job. He was very kind and compassionate with her and understood her problems with progressive dementia. He took care of her medications, bathing and hygiene, cooking and...
Raija W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come with cleaning experience of over 19plus years. I provide professionalism, high quality detailed cleaning, and free estimates for new clients. My references can be provided upon request.
Marzena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Marzena has been with our family for over a decade. She is trustworthy and excels at her profession. My kids like her too, which is important to me. Today my daughter talked her ear off as she was working, as my wife and kids were home for spring break.
My...
Mike M.
Moriah B.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs.
Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications:
-Currently pursuing B. A. in Elementary and Special Ed. (Dual License)
-Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We wish Moriah still cared for my son but she just moved out of the area.
She met my son who is not that verbal and engaged him within a few minutes . She always looked past his disability and treated him like he was a typical child but with great skill able to...
Margarita M.
Amy S.
Algonquin, IL
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...
Amy can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Amy is outstanding at what she does. She connected with our mom who typically does not connect with most people. She guided us through a tough time while seeing that our mom was taken care of through the last few weeks in her life."
Ron M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a stay at home Mom/
Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 +
years. My oldest child is 30, and my
youngest just turned 20. I am looking
for part time caregiver position. I have
worked with elderly care, handicapped,
disabled, learning disabled, ADHD,
special needs, of teenagers to senior
citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
Robin can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Robin was kind and so gentle as she cared for our 100 year old mom who needed help transferring initially and then was bed ridden by the end. Her compassion and respect during each stage for was beautiful."
Margaret M.
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have a cat named Harrison and I grew up with a golden retriever. I love being around animals and I grew up cat-sitting and dog-sitting for my neighbors. I am going to school for Occupational Therapy, but I strive to help people in all aspects of their...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Madison C.
Crystal Lake, IL
$19-49/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I have worked at 2 doggy daycares servicing all dog breeds and all ages. I love all types of dogs and would make sure your pet is always comfortable and happy during, and before I leave!
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting
I babysat 2 neighborhood children (14 mo. & and 3) as an adolescent and then cared for other families in the area. During undergrad, I was a camp counselor middle-school age children. Upon graduating college, I worked in the private sector of reading remediation with individuals of all ages (4+) and varying different...
Cori can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
I'm currently in school for Occupational Therapy and have worked with different populations during my clinical settings including memory care and older populations. I've worked with patients and performed safe transfers. I can help with a variety of needs including Transportation Services, Errands, and Light Housecleaning.
Julianna can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia
Malai C.
Dundee, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I am a reliable person who can do it all! I am a nanny and I also provide housekeeping services. I have years of paid nanny experience and 1 year of paid housekeeping services!
Malai can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Huntley, IL
Marzena R.
5.0
Marzena was very reliable, caring and capable. She took great care of my uncle and was able to gain his trust quickly. She was always on time and very dependable.
- Care member
Marianne E.
5.0
. Marianne and I went on an ortho, pediatric medical mission to Colombia, South America before the pandemic. We both loved the interactions with the kids.
We worked in the main OR at Glenbrook Hospital together. She's an amazing woman and would be an asset to your team.
- Susan W.
Michaela S.
3.0
Does not want to get Covid vaccine.
- Emily R.
Carime M.
5.0
Carime is absolutely wonderful with my 89 year old Father who has dimentia. She’s very patient and attentive. Takes extremely good care of him.
- Care member
Robin F.
5.0
She is an amazing caregiver. Her patience and compassion is awesome. She goes above and beyond. I so appreciate her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Huntley, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Huntley, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Huntley, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Huntley, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Huntley, IL is $20.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Huntley, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Huntley, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Huntley, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Huntley, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Huntley, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Huntley, 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.
Ratings for Huntley, IL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Huntley, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.