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60 therapy dogs are listed in Lincolnwood, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Lincolnwood, IL
Valerie S.
Lincolnwood, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a 23-year-old mother of two. I have a 5-year-old boy and a 5-month-old baby girl. I have experience in childcare as I used to run my own in home daycare, behavioral therapy (specializing in work with autistic children), as well as healthcare. I am CPR certified and have my license as an Emergency Medical Responder and...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Shay. I am a 34-year-old college graduate - raised in the North Shore, and currently living in Chicago. I received my bachelor's degree in special education and am currently finishing my master's degree.
With my degree and experience, I have been able to work with those of many varying abilities and difficulties,...
Shayna D.
Lincolnwood, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Educator Looking For After School Or Weekend Hours
Hi! My name is Shay. I am a 34-year-old college graduate - raised in the North Shore, and currently living in Chicago. I received my bachelor's degree in special education and am currently finishing my master's degree.
With my degree and experience, I have been able to work with those of many varying abilities and difficulties,...
Valerie S.
Lincolnwood, IL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I worked as a behavior technician at an ABA clinic for children ages 2 through 18 at a clinic in a northern suburb. I provided 1 on 1 services while working at this clinic. I also have a son on the spectrum!
5.0
(22)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
COVID-19 VACCINATED
I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a can do...
Dana can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"Dana does an excellent job cleaning our home. She is extremely thorough, careful, and detail oriented. She is open to using cleaning products of our choice, but also has done a great job educating us on other cleaning products and strategies to use to better care...
Mandy F.
1.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Shay. I am a 34-year-old college graduate - raised in the North Shore, and currently living in Chicago. I received my bachelor's degree in special education and am currently finishing my master's degree.
With my degree and experience, I have been able to work with those of many varying abilities and difficulties,...
Shayna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ashorena M.
Lincolnwood, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I'm an experienced nanny with over 10 years of dedicated childcare services for all ages. Throughout my life, I've consistently been the go-to babysitter. I am currently seeking night babysitting positions, overnights, and available for weekends during both daytime and evenings. Excited to bring my passion for childcare...
Ashorena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give!
Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting.
I treat all animals with the respect and kindness that they each deserve.
I have worked with dogs with high energy, separation anxiety,...
Mandy can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Mandy is awesome with animals! Very attentive and loving towards my dog and she send lots of cute pics and videos!"
Megan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"
Laurence L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla and I am currently a full time student at Northeastern Illinois University. I am majoring in Early Childhood education and minoring in Child Psychology. I was fortunate enough to work at Beard elementary school from Nov 2021 - June 2022.
My values include, being kind, open minded, fun, honest, loyal,...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was very sweet and playful with our 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She even did shadow puppets on ceiling."
Amanda B.
Nicole G.
Evanston, IL
$23-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Direct Support Professional Available For Part Time To Full Time Position
4.8
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with individuals with special needs for over five years. I have majority of my experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual disabilities and need behavioral support. I have worked with children from infants to toddlers to teens and also adults. I am CPR and first aide...
5.0
"Nicole has great experience working with a variety of individuals with disabilities. She is very compassionate and is able to make great connections with those she works with!"
Erin L.
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"Natacha has been very reliable and helpful with my parents. She is dependable and great with communication. With her help, my parents are able to continue to live safely at home."
Dawn M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
5.0
"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has enjoyed several days with his "new friend" as he now...
Melissa D.
Natalia G.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Natalia! I moved to Chicago 4 years ago to work toward my Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling at SAIC where I then graduated. I work in the mental health field and am looking to branch out and seek different work opportunities as way of continuously supporting others and establishing fruitful relationships. I...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our girls adored Natalia, so of course, we did too! I appreciated that she was dependable, engaging, and highly communicative, and our children found her fun, creative, and interesting. Her responsibilities with us including driving our girls home after school and...
Wendy J.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Housekeeper position. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your houses. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter a home. I have experience for almost 10 years. I worked...
Magdalena can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Magdalena was great at scheduling a time to clean our home. She arrived on time and was able to use the cleaning items in my home to make the house look great. She worked on her own with little direction. We are so happy with the outcome and will be having her back...
Maria P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I have worked in rehab settings, hospital settings, and therapy settlings for senior care. I am comfortable providing companionship, household needs, or medical assistance.
Mollie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep
5.0
"Mollie is like a ray of sunshine coming into the room. She has a ready made smile and a loving heart.
She's a great listener and has a high energy level. You know you are with someone special when you meet her.
She has love and compassion for people. And...
Joan L.
Selmija O.
Niles, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.
Selmija can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"This is my first time using Care.com and Mia is wonderful! She contacted me right away after making the job post and scheduling was easy. She was very attentive to our needs and cleaned the house perfectly!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from the University of Iowa in May with a major in exercise science and a certificate in disability studies. I am planning to begin Occupational Therapy school next fall! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of...
Jaclyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"
Chris B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lincolnwood, IL
Dana H.
5.0
Dana is an extended part of our family. She takes tremendous pride in her work, is a delight to spend time with and takes initiative to go above and beyond to make sure our home is immaculate and orderly. I can't say enough good things about her. She comes with my highest recommendation.
- Steven M.
Mandy S.
5.0
Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them
Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha ha)
All in all she's wonderful with my dog and others
- Karie M.
Natalie R.
5.0
Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...
- Megan H.
Erica M.
5.0
Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids
- Laurence L.
Kayla G.
5.0
Kayla was very sweet and playful with our 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She even did shadow puppets on ceiling.
- Amanda B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lincolnwood, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lincolnwood, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lincolnwood, IL is $19.29 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 Lincolnwood, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lincolnwood, 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.