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Jaclyn P.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Islandia, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. My work expirience includes working in homecare as well as in a special education preschool. I also have a backround in behavior therapy. I have worked in the special needs community for 10 years. I have experience working with a variety of children with special needs,...

Philomena R. says "Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son who has...

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Samantha W.

Part-Time Caregiver

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I love working with the elderly. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the patients I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CNA and BLS certifications, and 8 years' experience working with patients and assisting them with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc. I possess...

Care Member says "Samantha was kind and willing to give any help that was needed. I was very fortunate to have her."

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Itzel L.

Housekeeping

Centereach, NY

4.1(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Specialize in high-end cleaning, meticulously maintaining luxury residences. Implement rigorous quality control measures, ensuring immaculate results Perform meticulous deep cleaning in high-end residences and adhering to strict quality standards for clients Utilized eco-friendly products, promoting a healthier environment and...

Stephanie V. says "Itzel is very professional, detail oriented and thorough. She definitely goes above and beyond. We're very lucky to gave found her!"

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Dolores G.

Full Time Care Giver In Your Home

Sayville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I enjoy giving and caring for the elderly. My first experience was with my mother-in-law. I cared for her completely for 10 weeks. My first job was for a 70-year-old woman with the onset of dementia and mostly blind, I cared for her for five years. My next job I took care of an 89-year-old woman with the onset of dementia. She...

Aimee F. says "It is hard to put into words the magic and beauty of Dolores. She will forever be a part of our family. She cared for my mother with severe Dementia and...

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Denise D.

Passionate, Patient, And Warm Hearted Caregiver Available To Babysit! Teacher Schedule

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Denise! I am a loving mother of two amazing children! My son is 19 and my daughter is 15. I I have had the pleasure of being a stay home mom to provide my two children with the foundation for success! They both knew how to read by 4! Providing the building blocks for young children is and has always been a...

Allison H. says "Miss Denise has worked with my son since he was 7 weeks old, and with my six year old as well. I truly cannot imagine a more amazing child care provider....

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Janice C.

Register Home Health Care Aid With Her Own Transportation

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi allow me to introduce myself to you. I am HHA PCA & TBI experience I work private cases. I have 21 + years experience in senior and adult care. I also have experience in Working with individuals with Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's Alzheimer's And dementia . I am a caring and compassionate person. I have a lot of patience. I...

Care Member says "Janice is a wonderful worker. She is so caring and understanding. She is dependable and always willing to help any way she can. "

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Pamela B.

Experienced HHA

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
My name is Pamela, and I have been a caregiver since 2011, starting as a certified Home Health Aide in an assisted living facility. I live in Dix Hills and enjoy servicing the community. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia care and enjoy working with the geriatric population. I can assist with ADLs, light...

Susan F. says "Pamela was very thorough and wonderful nurse to my parents. They are 95 and 92 years old and she was gentle and wonderful and caring. She helps with their...

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Amanda M.

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Jessica P.

Creative Education Major Looking For Part-Time Care-Giving Work

Bohemia, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi there! I am a certified special education teacher for grades 1-6 with a strong interest and background in early intervention. Though my degree is in elementary education, I have the most experience with babies and toddlers in both regular and special education environments. I have worked in various preschool rooms, daycares,...

Kelly C. says "Jessica is family to us now. She worked with us taking care of our 5 and 7 year old for the last year. She is extremely caring and always wanting to do new...

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Wendy M.

Companion Care/ Home Care Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced caretaker. I have worked with special needs children and adults and able to assist with ADLs and some occupational therapy as well. I enjoy helping to make peoples lives less stressful and more enjoyable. I am first aid and CPR certified I've been in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have extensive...
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Loreen S.

Full-Time Home Health Aide/CNA

Huntington Station, NY

4.4(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
While working as a home health aide/CNA I have had the privilege of working with wonderful patients both who are unable to physically care for themselves whether it may be dementia/multiple sclerosis/stroke/cancer and hospice care. I have been instrumental in the preparation of meal planning, light house cleaning and the...

Bill H. says "Loreen was great! Loreen helped care for my mother who was bed bound from cancer. I wish we would have found and hired Loreen sooner, I believe my mother...

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Dani S.

Part-time Caregiver

West Islip, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Need a date night babysitter or a after school babysitter? Growing up I watch kids in my neighborhood as their parents went out on date nights or had emergencies they needed to get to. I now help babysit my three nieces who are ages 9, 7, and 5. I lived in California for 6 months to work at PCDA as a Music Therapy Intern. As a...
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Sely V.

Cleaner

Medford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Organization
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Arasely, I am a neat freak and love to clean. I organize, mop, vacuum/sweep, dust, wash dishes, carpet cleaning, steam mop and the list goes on. If you need it done I'm the person you want. If it requires more then I thought I'll definitely work with you and let you know what maybe needed. I am a nice easy...

David Q. says "Did a very good job very nice and well priced. "

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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Madeline E.

Certified CNA

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience as senior caregiver. Reference available upon request. I'm a pets friendly. My service includes lightly housekeeping, patients laundry, prepared and serve meal. Shower, encourage range of motion. Clean patients bathroom, bedroom.. ext.

Dana M. says "I hired Madeline and she cared for my 94 yr old Dad for 3 months. She is hardworking, caring, capable, organized, reliable, chatted with Dad and kept him...

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Whitney K.

Part Time Nanny

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm an incredibly compassionate and energetic individual who adores children and is seeking the ideal nanny position to become an integral part of your family. I have over 10 years of experience and mostly with infants and toddles but I do have experience with all ages. A little about me, I enjoy hiking, camping and reading a...

Abby K. says "Whitney cared for our two boys for several months. She was very dependable and cared for the boys like they were her own. I never had to worry about my...

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Wendy M.

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...

Andrea I. says "Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family....

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Diane R.

Clean And Organized Helps You To Have No Stress!

Kings Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
Satisfying house home healthy atmosphere. Clean organizing, I do also cooking - extra for that service. Pleasant trustworthy fun!

Alexandra D. says "Diane is so kind! She was so caring and fun while watching my daughter. It was clear that my daughter enjoyed her time with Diane as a caregiver and...

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Jenie S.

Brentwood, NY

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working as a housekeeper for over a decade. I can provide great reference. I am ready to provide with an excellent service and willing to learn individuals cleaning preference. I am motivate to learn and eager to start working for you.

Marcia O. says "Jenie showed up as per our agreement. I was pleased with her work considering it was her first time cleaning my home. Her experience showed. I will...

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Alex A.

Home

Holtsville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...

Care Member says "Very respectful, caring, and hard working"

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Islandia, NY

Therapy Dogs in Islandia, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Jaclyn P.

Jaclyn is an awesome, capable young lady. She is a very reliable and caring person. She was a pleasure to have as a caretaker for my son...

- Philomena R.

Samantha W.

Samantha was kind and willing to give any help that was needed. I was very fortunate to have her.

- Care member

Itzel L.

Itzel is very professional, detail oriented and thorough. She definitely goes above and beyond. We're very lucky to gave found her!

- Stephanie V.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Islandia, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Islandia, NY, 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 Islandia, NY is $17.00 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 Islandia, NY. 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 Islandia, NY, 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 Islandia, NY, 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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