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Roseleen B.

Experienced Special Needs Service For Full-Time Job

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My experience with special needs services is that I worked in a nursing home in Lake Bluff. I worked as a RTA (restorative therapist assistant). I worked there for about a year and a half, and I worked in the rehabilitation department. I have also done other various in-home care for seniors, for a woman who was a paraplegic.
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Literacy And Math Enthusiast

Lake Villa, IL

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$70/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have been a teacher since 2010. I have my masters in reading and literacy and many years of experience teaching all subject areas. With any student I work with, I use assessments, data and background information to inform my instruction. My goal is to use many different materials and tools to fill in any gaps and ensure...
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I Love Working With Seniors!

Lake Villa, IL

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Abby I have been in the senior industry for over 15 years I previously was a social service Director at a skilled nursing home and helped seniors and families during difficult times I have 15 years experience as a caregiver. I am kind, compassionate truly feel like serving seniors is my purpose in life and I...
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Outgoing Former Vet Tech

Lake Villa, IL

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$20/hr
13 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
Since 2008, I've been providing professional and reliable services that pet owners can count on. With years of experience and training, I understand the expectations of individual pets and pet parents. That's why I've dedicated my time to ensuring every animal is safe and happy in every situation - providing real solutions to...
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Lake Villa, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi - My name is Samantha, and I am a mom of 5 who is in school at UIC online for my BSNnin nursing, the goal is my doctorate in Nursing. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I love children and know what it is like to try and find someone you can trust to take care of the most important part of your...
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Domestic Assistant

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Leah I am 56 a grandmother and have great skills in the home and with caring for people. It is important to find the right person to assist in your most personal of areas, your home. Even more importantly, is the care of those we love, I have raised my son who has ADD, as well as done Elderly care for clients...
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Fun And Energetic Nanny

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi There! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my profile! My name is Kaitlin and I am a 26-year-old licensed teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood - Middle Childhood Education. I am a very energetic, fun loving, child-oriented nanny with a great passion for the care, education, and nurture of young...
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I'm A Senior Caregiver With A Positive Attitude And A Passion For Building Meaningful Relationships.

Lake Villa, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I like caring for seniors because I like providing the care I would want someone to provide for me. It comforts me knowing I'm able to provide a service that makes someone else's way of life a lot easier! I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my part time DSP role and would provide me with more enhanced experience in my...
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Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
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Has a good background in physical therapy and has experience in handling patients and clients, helping them in their activities of daily living. I am a compassionate person and always places my patients/ clients first. I am also available and flexible in administering medications and is able to do basic wound care. Able to...
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Certified Aid And Companion

Grayslake, IL

3.7(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, Thank you for viewing my profile, I am a 14 year Certified Aid and Private Caregiver I also have 8 years experience working as a Therapy aid. I carry my CPR & First Aid license. I am experienced with many geriatric settings such as, Parkinson, Respite Alzheimer & Dementia ALS. As a caregiver I will work with families to...

John R. says "Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that she dealt with on...

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Welcome To J & C Cleaning Service!

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
window washing
Busy schedule? No time to clean? I'll do it for you. Let me make it beautiful. Hello my name is Carmela I am a hard worker with no fear of getting my hands dirty. I am a housekeeper who is consistent. I hope you give me the opportunity to clean your house. I am happy to help with kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, surface...

Jesus P. says "Carmela did an excellent job cleaning our place. She arrived on time and was incredibly friendly. We gave her a run down of everything in the place that...

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Compassionate, Experienced, And Flexible Home Health Aide Available

Spring Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a compassionate, reliable, kind, and highly skilled caregiver with over 15 years of professional experience and training. I've worked with the elderly and people of all ages and walks of life, and have extensive experience caring for people with alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, mental illness, limited mobility, and...

Dena M. says "She continues to be a true blessing and highly recommend her to you as a personal assistant/caregiver or however you see fit as she will be dearly...

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Housekeeper, Pet Caretaker, Odd Jobs

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
My name is Cheryl. I have been a housekeeper and pet caretaker for over 20 years. I currently provide cleaning services, pet sitting and house sitting. I pride myself in cleaning your home like it was my own. I have a strong client/reference list that I work for currently and have had many referrals from them. They are now good...

Care Member says "Cheryl does an awesome job cleaning both my home and office. She goes above and beyond and I’d definitely recommend her to anyone!"

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Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Lexi. I'm 26 years old and currently working as a full time nanny for two children. I am also a mom to an 18-month-old little boy, and my husband and I are expecting our second son in April. I am hoping to continue my care services in some capacity! I have daycare experience, as well as 5 years of full time nanny...

Erin S. says "Lexi has such a big heart and I am lucky to have her as my childrens nanny. She genuinely loves and cares about my children. She is part of my family and I...

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Spring Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...

Alyce L. says "Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the...

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Homecare And Childcare Expert With Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Round Lake, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...

Care Member says "Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

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Avid Listener And Responsible Pet Owner/Sitter

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, I'm Scherazada! I am 20 years old, and I am currently in my sophomore year of college studying pre-physical therapy. I enjoy snuggling with my cat Sophie and walking my German Shepard Marley at my local forest preserve. I have years of experience with various pets (specifically, cats, dogs, and fish). I can help with Pet...
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I Love Animals!

Round Lake, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
+ 1 more
Hello, neighbor! My name is Jackie. I'm 26, own my own car, and have TONS of experience with working with animals. I worked at a cage-free dog kennel for 2 years, and have since been doing dog walking and sitting intermittently. I am currently available full-time. However, beginning 6/1, I will have summer school classes on...
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Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am currently caring for a young special needs adult. I find this line of work fulfilling as I'm able to provide a service to someone who otherwise is not in a position to help themselves
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Personal Assistant at Your Service!

Wadsworth, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
My passion is helping others meet their needs with as little stress on them as possible! I am a detail-oriented person with an extensive background in the customer service field. I can help with errands, organizing, shopping, party planning, etc. I am hard-working, responsible, very communicative and extremely dependable. My...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.22/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Lake Villa, IL

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

Mayolita M.

Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that...

- John R.

Carmela M.

Carmela did an excellent job cleaning our place. She arrived on time and was incredibly friendly. We gave her a run down of everything in...

- Jesus P.

Kathleen K.

She continues to be a true blessing and highly recommend her to you as a personal assistant/caregiver or however you see fit as she will be...

- Dena M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lake Villa, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Lake Villa, 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 Lake Villa, IL is $24.22 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 Lake Villa, 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 Lake Villa, 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 Lake Villa, 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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