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Marlui F.

Experienced Professional House Cleaner | Trusted By High-Net-Worth Clients For 30+ Years

El Cerrito, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
With over 30 years of experience, I take great pride in providing meticulous, reliable, and personalized cleaning services to high-net-worth individuals, including CEOs and Executives. My approach goes beyond just cleaning--I create a welcoming, refreshed, and organized space that enhances comfort and well-being. I believe that...

Jeff G. says "Marlui worked for me from 1997 to 2004. I retired in 2004 to another state and asked her if she would come along as we were worried about finding another...

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Kuldip G.

Kuldip Female Age 72

Hercules, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
transportation
errands
companionship
I am a passionate family oriented person and have expertise in caregiving to those in need from being my late husband's primary caregiver who's was paralysed with massive stroke and aphasia for more than a decade. Since his passing I have been a trusted companion to some wonderful community members and continue this service of...

Girish V. says "Exceptional, loving and personalized care is what Kuldip provides. She helped my elderly mother who was visiting me in Berkeley with some daily errands,...

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Mia G.

Grad Student Tutor For Young Children And Adults

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi! I am returning to offer tutoring services after a 1. 5-2 year long break. I usually work with younger kids on their homework and tasks. I help students prepare for their upcoming exams. I have several years of experience under my belt with students who have IEP plans. My strengths are understanding each student's needs and...

Care Member says "I am pleased to endorse Mia. I am a father of 4 energetic children. I specifically know Mia in her capacity as a tutor for my 2 sons. Since hiring Mia,...

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Mirna S.

Energetic And Experienced Nanny, Ready For A New Opportunity

Pinole, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello - My name is Mirna and I am currently seeking a new family to provide either shared or single care for infants and/or toddlers. I have over 15 yrs of experience caring and raising infants to toddlers. Most of my career has been taking care of twins and/or 2 children at once. Prior to that, I was a home-care aide caring and...

Brandi N. says "Mirna was our Nanny before the pandemic hit and she was wonderful with our two girls 12-18 month old & 5yr old. She had command of her role but also had a...

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Carmelita D.

Full Time / Part Time, Live-In Or Live-Out Personal Companion, Caregiver

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Taking care & caring of people is not just a job but a passion & a rewarding job for me. I am very devoted to my job & treat my client as a family with Tender Loving Care (TLC). I am a Straight Forward Person, Honest, Loyal, Trustworthy, Passionate, Empathetic, Compassionate, Optimistic, Flexible, Well Organized, Happy Person,...

MariaCristina T. says "She is trustworthy, hardworking and a pleasant companion."

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Judith E.

A Kind, Patient And Smiling Companion

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience of caregiving elderly family members with a wide range of illnesses including dementia, congestive heart failure, depression, walking difficulties, and much more. I am patient, kind, understanding, and attentive. I have developed many good companionship skills over the years with a variety of...

Janice J. says "Judith is a kind , compassionate person that worked very well with my 92 year old aunt. She was hired to be a part time companion to my aunt. During her...

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Manika T.

Kind And Patient Sitter

El Cerrito, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Dedicated and experienced nanny with 5 years of experience providing care for children from infants to 12 years old. Skilled in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, managing daily schedules, and providing after-school pick-up services. Passionate about fostering the development and growth of children through...

Care Member says "Manika worked with us for over 10 months and she has been awesome with our daughter. My daughter is on the spectrum. She actively engaged in her...

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Stephanie R.

Part-Time/Date Night Babysitter

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello and thank you for visiting my page! and I'm a SFSU alum with a degree in Communications. In the summer of 2014, I decided babysitting would be a great idea for a summer job because my class schedule allowed for a lot of free time (and of course, I love kids!). Since joining Care, I've learned a great deal and still...

Rachel G. says "Stephanie has been working for us for more than a year and feels like an extension of our family. She is playful with our girls, engaged and reliably...

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Alexander Z.

Care Services

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
My name is Alexander, and I am a male caregiver. For nearly 20 years, I have offered in-home care across various levels for seniors and clients with diverse conditions. Despite being deaf, don't hesitate to reach out and meet me; I'm an excellent communicator. I speak well and am a proficient lip reader, though everyone's...

Stacey A. says "Alex has been with us for the last couple of months now helping us take care of our Dad who is in hospice at home. He has also been helpful with staying...

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Carlota C.

Rodeo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
errands
dementia
I have 5 years of experience withdimentia/alzhiemer, I can prepare freshly cook meal/I can help with Transportation Services, , and do Light Housecleaning. I am very caring, respectful and compassionate, treating my client as my second family. I have an excellent work references

Lisa W. says "Definitely recommend Carlota and would hire again if needed/available. Safely picked me up & took home after sedation/medical procedure. Very responsive and...

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Kathleen K.

Wonderful, Detailed Housekeeping For Your Home Sweet Home

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Kathy. If you are looking for just the right housekeeper, please stop here! I want to make your home comfortable, clean and the best place to be to live, work and play in! I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant, and a big part of my services include keeping my clients very comfortable in their environments! I...

Joel S. says "Kathy was a great nurse when I needed short term help in my home. I would definitely hire her again."

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Judy R.

Education Specialist Seeking Work With Individuals With Special Needs

Rodeo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in the field of special education for 13 years. I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist Credential. I have experience working with students with developmental differences 1:1, as a paraprofessional, and as a lead teacher. I have worked in preschool, elementary, middle, high school,...

Kence A. says "Judy made a great connection with our son. She worked to find common ground and bonded over similar interests. Receptive to our rules to provide...

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Barbara W.

House Cleaning

San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Barbara. I have 6 years of experience in house cleaning. Types of cleaning: * Regular cleaning. * Heavy cleaning * Heavy deep cleaning * Office * POS construction * Moving in/out * Airbnb I have references from my previous jobs, I have cleaned houses of various sizes. My cleaning services include cleaning the...

Care Member says "Absolutely great! Not only they clean everything well, but they also organized some of my cabinets. Pretty affordable. Very responsive and kind. I can't...

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Carmelita D.

Nanny/Babysitter Available Full Time/Part-Time

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm a mother of five grown-up kids (all professional) & six adorable grand kids (not leaving with me). I'm a US citizen, half-Chinese, quarter of Filipino & Spanish (got it from my mom). As a nanny / babysitter, I have lots of experience not only to my own children & grandchildren but also to different families whom I have...
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Virginie M.

Part-time Nanny

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Bilingual Teacher/TA- The last 5 years I dedicated my focus and experience learning with elementary kindergarten students in a classroom setting at a bilingual teacher and T/A. At school I learned to balance life as a parent and work with a carrer that as much need in bilingualism, art coupled with academic excellence and...

Meredith S. says "Our entire family absolutely adores Virginie. She's the first person we call when we need a sitter, and my 7 year old daughter excitedly asks for her...

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Donna W.

Professional Caregiver With Over 19 Years Experience.

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Donna, and I have been providing care for over 20 years now. Prior to the year 2000, I ran a daycare from my home on the East Coast. In 2005, I obtained my CNA license and began to work with seniors. I am fully trained to work with children and seniors and have experience in both. My senior care experience expands...

Care Member says "Donna was an amazing help with my grandmother. Please know y’all, this was not the easiest job either. My grandma was not a nice old lady. She was more...

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Luana A.

Experienced Nanny Available

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello Parents, My name is Lua, and I am an experienced bilingual (Portuguese and English) nanny with over 5 years of experience in childcare, including time as a former Au Pair. I am seeking a nanny or babysitter position. I live in Downtown Walnut Creek and have full availability to start as soon as possible. I can provide...

Care Member says "Lua has been taking care of our daughter for almost a year and our daughter absolutely loves her. She smiles when Lua walks in every day and runs to...

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Naitesha S.

Hello, My Name Is Naitesha And I'm To Assist Your Needs!

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi there, I am here to bring a little ease to your life. When I bring my services to your doorstep my first priority is health/sanitation and what I mean by that is, with everything going on in the world right now it's best to make sanitation your first priority ! My work experience includes working with individuals of ages...

Emy V. says "After my mom's triple bypass surgery, we hired Naitesha to assist her with home chores and personal care. Naitesha is definitely a great caregiver. She went...

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Negar H.

Full-time Nanny

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have always enjoyed working with children, for many reasons - what they teach you, their energy, spirit for life, and playful nature. This all began when I cared for my 10-year younger sister during my teens, and later raised my own daughter, now 27 years old, who also studied and works with children and education. I used to...

Susie M. says "I've had the pleasure of working with Negar for 10+ years. During the time that I've worked with her I have been continually impressed with her...

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Carolina B.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm Brazilian and I graduated as a lawyer in Brazil. I speaks Portuguese and English and some Spanish. With 3+years of professional nanny work. My goal here it's to become a lawyer too in the future. So I provide childcare services so I can pay my study expenses. My responsibilities have included meal preparation, feeding,...

Care Member says "We met Carolina through Care.com. Carolina has so much great experience and our three boys adore her. Carolina is very thoughtful, she is a great...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.05/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Martinez, CA

Therapy Dogs in Martinez, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Marlui F.

Marlui worked for me from 1997 to 2004. I retired in 2004 to another state and asked her if she would come along as we were worried about...

- Jeff G.

Kuldip G.

Exceptional, loving and personalized care is what Kuldip provides. She helped my elderly mother who was visiting me in Berkeley with some...

- Girish V.

Mia G.

I am pleased to endorse Mia. I am a father of 4 energetic children. I specifically know Mia in her capacity as a tutor for my 2 sons. Since...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Martinez, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Martinez, CA, 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 Martinez, CA is $23.05 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 Martinez, CA. 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 Martinez, CA, 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 Martinez, CA, 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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