Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Mattapan, MA
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Find therapy dogs in Mattapan, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Mattapan, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Mattapan, MA
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
4.7
(10)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I...
Gleisiany can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"While my mother was in the hospital and rehab for over two weeks she needed a lot more assistance than the nursing staff could provide. We found Gleisiany through a friend. I stayed with my mother during the day time hours and Gleisiany would spend the night...
Michael Z.
Katherine S.
South Boston, MA
$18-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience, CPR and First Aid Certified. I can help with any service that will help the family. I graduated from the University of Vermont UVM with a bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies, and am currently a student in an accelerated nursing program here in Boston! I am well versed in the...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was amazing! Not only was she punctual but calm and confident. She looked after our special needs son perfectly. If only we could take her back to our home country!
Thank you for making our night in Boston super easy, Katie! We are so grateful."
Rhett C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet parent and have always been an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, and fish. I have 4 years of paid pet sitting experience and 3 additional years of volunteer work with animals. I am an energetic, young professional who loves and enjoys the company of animals.
My most recent sitting...
Faofizah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CPR and first aid certified. Also have been in childcare for 2+ years and nannied an extra 3 years. Comfortable with any ages! I have over 2500 hours of caring for children of different ages. I like to make crafts, always coming up with new indoor and outdoor activities for the kids weather permitting. I love play dates and...
Ana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana was wonderful. Flexible, responsive, great with communication, and so fun. My kids loved her and keep asking to have her back. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hi there! My name is Stefica, and I recently graduated with my Bachelors in HR Management and a law student I have over 5 years of nannying experience and am comfortable working with all age groups, from newborns to high schoolers.
When I'm not nannying or studying, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, reading &...
Stefica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stefica is great with people, she's cheerful and charismatic! I've gotten the chance to meet her through a friend of our local Church! I would consider Stefica a good friend and hard worker."
Daniel R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family."
Veronica B.
5.0
(3)
[Red Cross Certified] My priorities are to have a calming approach with children and encourage activities daily for their motor skills and cognitive abilities. I have had experience with multiples of children , and prefer to manage the day with a routine.
When it comes to taking care of children, I believe it is good to meal...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is a great person and friend who has assisted me on multiple occasions. She is always professional, friendly, and kind."
Margaret G.
Jackie G.
South Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Jackie and I live in Quincy. I graduated from Endicott College in 2019 where I studied Educational studies/autism and applied behavior analysis. My availability includes week day early mornings, week day evenings, and Saturdays during the day. I've been babysitting for about 10 years and on top of that have had...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Jackie cared for our 3 kids and was wonderful! The kids loved her, she was on time and reliable!"
Caitlin T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets!
Please feel free to contact me to discuss...
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare,...
Sara T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tara! I just graduated from Bay Path University with my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I'm a pediatric OT working in early intervention. I'm currently looking for some additional side jobs.
Prior to becoming an OT I have worked with a variety of children as a social worker, occupational therapy student and...
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tara is amazing! She has babysat for us for the last year. She is dependable, punctual, hard-working and our daughter loves her!"
Caroline J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I clean every house I nanny for as part of my responsibilities. Purely because I have on OCD personality and cleaning seems to soothe this job comes naturally to me. I clean my parents seasonal rental properties and additionally clean my fathers business offices and work vans.
Morgan can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
(13)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Cleaning is an affordable luxury. When your space feels nice you feel good too. A typical maintenance cleaning includes kitchen & bathroom cleaning plus dusting furniture and vacuum/sweep/mop floors as appropriate in the "dry" rooms. Adding other services makes it a deeper clean. Other services that you might want are- cleaning...
Donna can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Donna is very, very thorough and professional in her work. She communicated clearly with us to learn about our needs, and she was very punctual and highly effective when she arrived. Our place was spotless when she left. Thank you Donna!"
Raquel J.
5.0
(1)
My name is Zeina, I am 22 years old and I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I am looking for a babysitting job starting in September as I am in school. I currently live in the North End and am obtaining my doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at MGH. A little bit of my history: I was a babysitter for 3 siblings...
Zeina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!"
Laina D.
5.0
(2)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I enjoy spending time with and...
Gleisiany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"That she is very respectful, out going and great."
Maria K.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!"
Samira E.
Xiu G.
Boston, MA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mother of two. As my son has moved on to college, I now have more time on my hands to take up new jobs such as this one to support my family. I have worked as a lead housekeeper at a one of Boston's premier hotels for 5+ years. I look forward to giving you the best service possible.
5.0
"Xiu has been an excellent housekeeper for me. She is prompt, communicative, and meticulous. Her personality is very easy and friendly. She has been helping me for over a year and I have no complaints."
Virginia T.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Evelyn can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very respectful, caring, and hard working"
Selina N.
Dylan V.
Allston, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced housekeeper and janitor, and I have a great deal of experience working with children. Some of my experience includes: General housekeeping for families Janitorial services for large companies (malls, night clubs, etc.) Housekeeping experience for a retreat center Private music lessons for children Babysitting...
Dylan can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Dylan worked for me for several years taking care of what I value most. My home and pets. He is always reliable, hard working and most importantly, trustworthy. There is never a worry or second thought when Dylan is on the job. If there is something I forget,...
Beth M.
Abbie Anne T.
Somerville, MA
$18-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Looking for someone reliable to spend time with your kids for date nights or weekends? I would love to offer my services! I graduated college several years ago with a major in psychology, and coached middle school volleyball throughout my college years! I have experience with elementary, middle school, and high school kids. I am...
Abbie Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mattapan, MA
Gleisiany M.
5.0
While my mother was in the hospital and rehab for over two weeks she needed a lot more assistance than the nursing staff could provide. We found Gleisiany through a friend. I stayed with my mother during the day time hours and Gleisiany would spend the night caring for my mother and making sure...
- Michael Z.
Katherine S.
5.0
Katie was amazing! Not only was she punctual but calm and confident. She looked after our special needs son perfectly. If only we could take her back to our home country!
Thank you for making our night in Boston super easy, Katie! We are so grateful.
- Rhett C.
Faofizah S.
5.0
Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away.
- Care member
Ana A.
5.0
Ana was great! On time , flexible and sweet. Would definitely hire again!
- Care member
Stefica M.
5.0
Stefica is great with people, she's cheerful and charismatic! I've gotten the chance to meet her through a friend of our local Church! I would consider Stefica a good friend and hard worker.
- Daniel R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mattapan, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mattapan, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mattapan, MA is $20.83 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 Mattapan, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mattapan, 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.