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Faith P.
Ijamsville, MD
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I can provide dog sitting (in your home) or dog walking services. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats of my own, giving me plenty of first hand experience in these areas. I have been walking my family-friends dog since I was young.
5.0
(1)
I love all animals and have specialized care with dogs! I can move anywhere in the area and provide excellent service!
Preston can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
Fatou S.
Germantown, MD
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Fatou . I have over 15 years of experience, good references, good driving record, very patient and caring. I can help with dementia, longterm care and all kind of patents. I have worked in nursing homes and assisted living in the past. I don't smoke and I don't drink. Transportation Services and Home Care, bathing,...
Fatou can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Fatou has been a very reliable and kind caregiver for a complicated Parkinson's case. She handles the difficulties of the job well. She is kind and thoughtful, and also excels at being a good companion as well as caregiver. I recommend her for other jobs."
Laura K.
5.0
(1)
As an applied Behavior Analysis is a systematic, individualized approach to help individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. Since children with autism have difficulty interacting with others, they often miss out on learning from the world around them the way that other children do.
So with my knowledge on ABA...
5.0
"She is a thoughtful, very duty conscious person who takes responsibility very seriously. Linda is easy to work with, cooperative, and is a good team member. I will hire her again anytime!"
Ernest N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 30-year-old attorney and am looking for some supplemental income as a regular or occasional weekend babysitter. I am an experienced babysitter and tutor. I have worked as a summer camp program director for the Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum, a tutor in three DC area schools, and a program associate with the Boys...
Alison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is AMAZING!!! My kids absolutely loved her, she was always doing crafts with them & had themed days, such as Harry Potter Day, Pokemon Day, Dinosaur day. Would take them outside and she would let them play in the kiddie pool we had and she would make things...
Ariel R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Growing up, I helped care for my two younger brothers and grandma. In high school, I worked as a Ropes Course and Archery Instructor at a summer camp that I have maintained relationship with and continue supporting with one-time annual services. In college, I tutored Math, Chemistry, and (unofficially) English, babysat,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabrielle is the best! Everything we were looking for and a whole lot more--on time, engaging, and goes above and beyond! Our 4 year old grandson can be very difficult and she distracted and redirected him like a pro. Gabrielle is the first person we call for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am an pet sitter who recently relocated from Sarasota, FL to Frederick, MD. I have experience caring for pets overnight in their homes, as well as drop-in and walking services. I love animals and enjoy my job! I can't wait to meet your family soon!
Clio can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience offering Companion service for elderly individuals through a private care-giving agency in Frederick. I retired from Frederick Hospital after 32 years. I have prior EMT certification and current CPR certification. Individual services that I have provided include meal preparation, bathing/dressing,...
Brenda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care
5.0
"Brenda is a wonderful caregiver. She's been a great help and has an excellent skill-set. She is very reliable and can count on her help and support. Would hire her again."
Julian D.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide direct non-medical care and services to senior adults and those with limitations. I have considerable care giving experience. I am experienced in bathing, dressing, meal prep, Hoyer lifts and transfers. I have experience with Alzheimer's, ostomy care, bedside care during Hospice and note taking during doctors appts. I...
Sharon can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Once my dad could no longer live at home with my mom, our family was on a rotating schedule to care for my mom four times a day. Sharon's flexibility to take shifts was a god send for us! She worked with me on a monthly basis to coordinate a calendar that we...
Jenny T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently do not have any experience in senior care, however, I am very interested in gaining more experience in caring for the elderly. I enjoy hearing listening to them talk about their life experiences and believe there is a great need for senior care and very few people willing to help them in their daily lives. I hope to...
Riley can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
5.0
"Riley is very attentive and kind. She follows directions well and wants to excel at whatever she does. She has worked with my mother as a companion, and now following a stroke provides part time dependent care for her."
Wendy K.
5.0
(1)
I have 4 years of experience pet/house/farm sitting. Grew up with cats, dogs, small mammals. Currently have two cats and a snake and I have worked extensively with small/med farm animals. My services range from drop-ins to overnight stays.
Offer house cleaning and car detailing courtesy services while you're away.
Master...
Margaret can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Developing a homestead is wonderful, but it's also stressful when you want to go out of town. Will the berries I worked so hard to cultivate rot on the vines while I'm away? What about my fragile vegetable seedlings? What if my chickens start laying earlier than...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Octavia, I've just moved back to Maryland after spending the last 5 months on an epic hike across the country from the Mexican border to Canadian border on the Pacific Crest Trail. Before hiking I lived in Bend for just a year and a half working in wilderness therapy. I am a 28 y/o from Maryland, I graduated from...
Octavia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We hired Ovtavia to take care of our 7 week old while we were on vacation in Bend. This was the first time we had ever left our daughter with anyone other than a grandparent - it went great! As a nervous first time mom, Octavia calmed any nerves that I had once...
Andrea F.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a compassionate person who loves working with the patience I serve. I am attentive and caring I'm very respectful of the needs of those I help. I have over 12 years of experience and am blessed to have created relationships with the families of the patients I've worked with. I cherish the recommendations of family...
Vivian can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly recommend Vivia as an exceptional caregiver for my mother, who has faced the daunting challenges of recovering from a stroke in 2018. Vivian's unwavering dedication and outstanding care have been nothing short of...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been caring for children in one way or another since age 13 when I started babysitting. I studied in undergrad and graduate school for speech therapy and currently work full time as a speech language therapist for infants and toddlers. I love being outside; walking, hiking, biking and enjoy painting and reading....
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Lorena! I have been a tutor for over 7 years and a babysitter for 1 year. This past school year I have tutored a student who was receiving C's in merit math and after I showed her some new skills, she became an A+ student who will be moved up to honors math next year! I am an outgoing, high-energy, and very organized...
Lorena can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Lorena tutored and provided childcare for my 9 and 11 year old this year for several hours everyday during the school year. She is approachable to kids and bonds with them quickly. She helped my daughter go from an average math student to honors math and gain a lot...
Sarah V.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello All. Offering heart felt care taking service to families in the area. My skills and passions lay with the earth. I'm a baby sitter, garden tender, personal chef, laundry doer, errand runner, pet sitter, art maker, house plant water-er, DIY home tending on all the levels. I love story and art time, swimming at the pool,...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Nicole watched our two daughters (ages 7 and 10) for about a year. She picked them up from school, watched the girls, helped with homework and other activities, and cooked dinner for the family (she's a great cook!). She was always reliable and very flexible. If we...
Judith A.
Maiella B.
Frederick, MD
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Compassionate And Caring Caregiver With Social Services Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive training and experience (4 years) working with older adults with Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. My background is in long term care (nursing home) social services with a focus on this unique population. What I enjoy most about working with older adults is getting to know their legacy. I have completed...
Maiella can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Maiella did a great job taking care of my 63 year old brother. He has dementia and can be challenging. My family was impressed with the initiative Maiella took in finding activities for him. Most impressive was the fact that she stuck with it even during the times...
Hal J.
Reina P.
Frederick, MD
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm offering my cleaning services for any jobs that may include things like, babysitting day and night shifts and many other things related to cleaning or taking care of things .
Reina can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Reina is a pleasure to work with! She is trustworthy, responsive and very nice. I would definitely suggest hiring her. "
Care member
Jenny V.
Monrovia, MD
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CNA and CMT
Over 7 years experience in personal care and housekeeping arena.
Highly skilled in grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing and transferring elderly clients.
Well-versed in assisting residents with all kinds of activities of daily living.
Demonstrated ability to record and report changes in resident s eating habits...
Jenny can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jenny was very good with my 96 year old mother. She was punctual, patient, and loving to her. My mother loved her and was excited to see her every day that she was scheduled to take care of her. Jenny would exercise her feet and legs before she helped her out of...
Joseph D.
Alison V.
New Market, MD
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am available for pet walking, feeding, long or short term care, and bathing and grooming. I am currently raising a puppy to be a service dog with the Guide Dog Foundation and have had dogs, goats, lizards, and many small animals in the past.
Alison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ijamsville, MD
Fatou S.
5.0
Fatou S. Was a wonderful caregiver and she made my life very easy. She is a great communicator, gentle, compassionate, and hardworking woman. I would definitely recommend her for any job to all my family and friends. Absolutely amazing person!
- Care member
Linda M.
5.0
She is a thoughtful, very duty conscious person who takes responsibility very seriously. Linda is easy to work with, cooperative, and is a good team member. I will hire her again anytime!
- Ernest N.
Alison V.
5.0
She is AMAZING!!! My kids absolutely loved her, she was always doing crafts with them & had themed days, such as Harry Potter Day, Pokemon Day, Dinosaur day. Would take them outside and she would let them play in the kiddie pool we had and she would make things that they could play with in the water...
- Ariel R.
Gabrielle B.
5.0
Gabrielle is the best! Everything we were looking for and a whole lot more--on time, engaging, and goes above and beyond! Our 4 year old grandson can be very difficult and she distracted and redirected him like a pro. Gabrielle is the first person we call for babysitting.
- Care member
Brenda R.
5.0
Brenda is a wonderful caregiver. She's been a great help and has an excellent skill-set. She is very reliable and can count on her help and support. Would hire her again.
- Julian D.
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How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ijamsville, MD?
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How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Ijamsville, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ijamsville, MD is $13.00 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 Ijamsville, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ijamsville, MD. 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 Ijamsville, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ijamsville, MD, 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 Ijamsville, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ijamsville, MD, 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.