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60 therapy dogs are listed in Mansfield, MA
The average rate is $29/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Mansfield, MA
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :) I am a former Medical Assistant with many years experience working in a hospital environment. In recent years I have been taking care of seniors in their homes. I have experience with Alzheimer's/dementia, mobility issues, companion care, etc..
I am also a huge animal lover! I am like the Pied Piper of animals......
Lynda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I have experience providing companionship and meal preparation, and following dietary restrictions. I provide homemaking and transportation services.
Florette can also help with: Visiting physician, light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Sindia S.
Mansfield, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Care Giver With Extensive Special Needs Experience
I have worked in the human service field for over 20 years. I worked with adults with developmental disabilities.
Hi! I'm a college graduate with a degree in Adapted Physical Education with a concentration in adaptive motor developmental therapy. I also received a minor in special education and inclusive practices. I have worked with children of all ages and love helping them learn and grow. I have experience working as a substitute teacher...
Here to provide you with the best home care services. I'm a certified PCA. Looking to find a great place to work for.
Paula can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Compassionate care giver who enjoys spending time and helping seniors. Services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, running errands and pet care (if applicable). Currently do not have full use of own vehicle. Flexible schedule. Happy to share resume.
Susan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Hi Parents and Guardians! My name is Cassidy, I work full time in financial services, 8:00 - 5:00 Monday thru Friday.
Before my career in financial services I was a preschool teacher. The preschool age range was 6 weeks to 6 years old. Before that I worked for a local YMCA, the children's ages were 6 to 13 years old.
I am...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced senior caregiver with dementia care and mobility issues experience. I understand the special needs of the elderly and have great compassion for them and endless patience. I was a Certified Medical Assistant for many years so my background is helpful with elders needs. I also can offer laundry services, meal...
Lynda can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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"Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her."
Laura B.
I've worked in education for 5 years, specializing in special education as well as spending time coaching Cross Country and Track & Field. Prior to working in education, I babysat and worked as a camp counselor through high school and college. I recently moved to Mansfield, MA from VT and am looking to extend my childcare...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kara H.
Mansfield, MA
$50-100/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Kara! I am a somatic movement, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with a wide spectrum of disabilities and ages.
I believe that everyone can benefit from mindful movement and breath work and am committed to adapting my work to the...
Kara can also help with: Personal care
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(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Kara! I am a somatic movement, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher for individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with a wide spectrum of disabilities including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, and many more.
I believe that everyone can benefit from mindful...
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"Kara was amazing! I have a child that has developmental delay as well a general learning disability. She was his homework helper last year. She was patient and kind and I got the sense that she really cared about him. His grades were phenomenal! She was very...
Susan M.
Paula B.
Mansfield, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an experienced Occupational Therapist who has found herself with some extra time on her hands, now that my kids are off at school. I have a wide range of pediatric experience that I would love to put to good use helping the right child find success in their home environment. I am willing to do straight up PCA work, but also...
Wayne T.
Norton, MA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Full-time And Part Time Dog Walker,Sitter And The Care Of Cats
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Wayne, I look forward to being your Pet Care Provider. I am Honest, Reliable and Dependable We have a Chihuahua mix that we Rescued, when he was 4 Months old and now he is 7 years old now and a cat. I trained both with the help of my family. Our Dog and Cat sit, beg and give there paws, and high five with both...
Wayne can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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"There are few people in the world I'd trust with my dog (16 lbs chihuahua mix). Looking for someone to walk her made me so nervous. I had happened to meet Wayne when he was walking a neighbors dog. He was so pleasant and had such a nice demeanor with the dog he was...
Justine R.
Rachael W.
Taunton, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have a my own therapy dog which I take care of and I've house sat for friends and family before to take care of their pets. Feed them, take them for walks, and give them their medicine if needed.
Rachael can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
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"Very personable and friendly. Very reliable. I will hire again."
Charles B.
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(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love kids because I come from a huge family with a lot of younger cousins to take care of. I am currently studying for the physical therapy license exam. I used to play volleyball and I love to dance. I am very hardworking when it comes to any job that I take on. I am hoping this job will not only give me the money to pay off...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Ashley is very punctual and great with kids. She wasn't hesitant when she first met my 3 young boys and interacted with them like we've known her forever! She's babysat after a long day at her full time job with last minute notice and is very reliable. She's a...
Skylar F.
Diana S.
Stoughton, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Jill-of-all-trades Available For Anything And Everything You Need
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I can offer you over 25 years experience in personal assisting, child care, home care (residential and commercial cleaning), cooking, and so much more. I am also a certified addiction counselor, and I have over 20 years experience in all things administrative (office management, bookkeeping, human resources, executive support,...
Diana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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I've spent my life being a caregiver. I have two college and two high school aged children and cared for my father who had Alzheimer's for over 10 years. I'm patient, friendly and flexible. I believe respect, companionship and daily engagement with others is integral to healthy and happy life as we age. I have experience...
Renee can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care
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"She came to our home each day with an upbeat warm attitude, quick with a smile or kind word and my husband was always excited to see her. She treated him with dignity and respect while providing a safe secure environment. He was suffering from dementia while she...
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Lisa N.
North Attleboro, MA
$25/hr • 11 yrs exp
Mother Of 9 And 6 Year Old Boys, Looking For PT Work, Experience
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years working for local families!
I am a college educated mother of 2 boys, that has a lot of experience in the medical field, past CPR certificate and First Aid.
Also, I have previously owned a cleaning business, so my skills as a nanny would be enhanced. My child care experience started as a teenager caring for...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"We really lucked out with Lisa! She was amazing! My son loved her like a family member! She was extremely reliable and was always available to get us out of a bind! I highly recommend her to anyone! And we absolutely plan to use her again in the future!"
Katie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
By day I am a Healthcare Analyst, but Excel spreadsheets just don't fulfill that human connections, especially while working from home. I'm a people person at my heart, and am looking to this opportunity as a way to connect with people. I am open to babysitting, homework help, and eldercare.
While I'm new to Care. com I am not...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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"Katie is a kindhearted individual who watches our kids on date nights. She's reliable, punctual, and the kids are always happy to see her. Always has a smile on her face and if you're a Disney family like us you're in luck because Katie has that covered. Would...
Brittany H.
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Hi, I'm Makenna, I would describe myself as a reliable, positive and organized person. I currently work at a hotel doing housekeeping for about a year now. I am available everyday anytime after 4 p.m.
I also do other services such as baby sitting and taking care of animals.
Makenna can also help with: Dusting, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mansfield, MA
Lynda R.
5.0
Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her.
- Laura B.
Kara H.
5.0
Kara was amazing! I have a child that has developmental delay as well a general learning disability. She was his homework helper last year. She was patient and kind and I got the sense that she really cared about him. His grades were phenomenal! She was very organized and help him break up the tasks...
- Susan M.
Wayne T.
5.0
There are few people in the world I'd trust with my dog (16 lbs chihuahua mix). Looking for someone to walk her made me so nervous. I had happened to meet Wayne when he was walking a neighbors dog. He was so pleasant and had such a nice demeanor with the dog he was walking.
I hired him to walk...
- Justine R.
Rachael W.
5.0
Very personable and friendly. Very reliable. I will hire again.
- Charles B.
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley is very punctual and great with kids. She wasn't hesitant when she first met my 3 young boys and interacted with them like we've known her forever! She's babysat after a long day at her full time job with last minute notice and is very reliable. She's a great addition to any family!
- Skylar F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mansfield, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mansfield, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mansfield, MA, 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 Mansfield, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mansfield, MA is $29.92 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 Mansfield, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mansfield, MA. 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 Mansfield, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mansfield, MA, 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 Mansfield, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mansfield, MA, 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.