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I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. Traditionally I have worked with children but I have worked with adults as well when I was in college. I interned with a local dementia clinic that provided daily care. I'm currently exploring options for going back to school and Gerontology and Aging Services is an area I feel very...
Sara can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Located in Annapolis, MD
Working with kids has been something I have always been drawn to. Whether its babysitting over the summer, working as a mentor for Big Brother Big Sister, coaching youth sports, working at a 7 week summer camp, or through community outreach at elementary schools as a Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader.
As a...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rebecca H.
Hughesville, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Interested in tutoring elementary aged children in any subject area. Hold an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and Montessori Education, Master's in Human Services (Marriage and Family), and an Ed. D in Community Care and Counseling (Marriage and Family). Hold numerous certifications in the Maryland State...
I'm a kind and gentle woman who loves to give the people I care for the love that they deserve. I have been doing home health care for 15 plus years now and I find it a complete joy to interact and spend time with those that need it. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care.
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, personal care, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
As a tutor, I exceed parental expectations as a tutor in several aspects. For example, I have have excellent adaptability skills that allow me to determine and deliver tutoring techniques that best suites each student. During my time of babysitting over summer breaks for 3 years I tutored and worked with the children on their...
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I have raised two sons and have 1 year of experience as a senior care provider and over several years of child care experience. Compassionately driven and highly adaptable specializing in a range of services from Household Tasks and Companionship to Personal Care and Transportation.
I am reliable and responsible with a...
Honor can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Alaina R.
Charlotte Hall, MD
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alaina. I'm kind, patient, punctual and responsible. I love working with children! I have 20 years experience working with children ages from newborns to teenagers. I have worked in daycare centers, schools and as a nanny. I have experience doing ABA therapy for children with autism. I currently work as a...
Alaina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alaina has taken care of my daughter many times. She is always on time and ready to engage my daughter in play, whether its reading stories, playing blocks or with her play kitchen! She prepares her food and feeds her and get her down for her naps. My mind is...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for checking my profile, my name is Margaret and am a certified nursing assistant, reliable, service-focused professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through five years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. First...
Margaret can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Margaret is an excellent caregiver. She is very attentive, and takes great time with my dad. my mom has passed on, but she took excellent care of her. my mom liked her immensely and trusted her totally. my dad is more than a handful, but she is time enough for him....
Brenda G.
Lauren G.
Leonardtown, MD
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm lauren and I'm offering childcare services in Leonardtown but I'm willing to travel. I enjoy working with children and working in child care I started with a job at an early learning center about a year ago that ranges from 6 weeks - 5+ year-olds, my responsibilities include changing diapers, feeding children, putting...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is amazing. She helped me 3 days a week while I worked from home with my 10 month old. She helped prepare meals, take her on walks and help my child developmentally. Sad she got a full time position but will definitely use her for date nights in the future!"
Naomi A.
Rachel C.
Huntingtown, MD
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Rachel. I have been in a variety of child care rolls from daycare centers, public schools, and private residences. I pride myself on being someone who is compassionate and enthusiastic.
I am in the process of completing my Bachelor's degree in Family & Human Services, as well as working. I have a background studying...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was professional, kind, and welcoming in our interview."
Amy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone. If you are looking for in home care for your loved one on a daily basis or even just for those times that you may need to take a break and gather your thoughts then you've found the right person. I've worked with those who have advanced dementia and those who are just starting to show signs of the disease and I...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Kim is wonderful! She is just what my mother in law and our family needed. She was very attentive and caring and kind. We hope we can use her again! Would highly recommend her to a family for their care of either children or seniors."
Mary A.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 with family and friends' children. when I was 15, I branched out and was baby-sitting for a service. I have watched children from 6 weeks to 17 years. I also worked for a church nursery for almost a year, I am CPR and first aid certified and have taken numerous...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Rachael watched our 2 children which were ages 2 1/2 years and 3 months at the time for a little over 3 months. Our baby at the time was having a hard time adjusting to not being with me (mom) all day and wasn't a very good sleeper. I hated leaving her, but Rachael...
Rachel W.
Brandi G.
Waldorf, MD
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids, Sometimes I am even a big kid myself. I have worked in both 2nd and 4th-grade classrooms and ran an afterschool program for pre-k students in the DC area. I have also worked in a Montessori preschool for over a year as an assistant teacher and also ran the afterschool program there as well.
I love...
Brandi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hiring Brandi was a great decision. She brings a suitcase of activities for my 3 year old and my 3 year old enjoys spending time with Brandi. She is punctual and responsive."
Jessica M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently I provide senior care services only. Please refer to my Senior care profile for information about me, work history and references.
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family was blessed to have Tina with us for a total of three years, the first year as an Au pair and then later as a full time nanny. She is honest and dependable, but but also warm and loving. Tina loves children and is fun and creative. She will keep your...
Marie M.
I am a Registered Behavioral Technician and have over a year of experience and full training in ABA therapy. I am CPR certified and Safety Care certified.
Local mom happy to help working parents/families in need of occasional childcare services on the weekend.
Nikial can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am an Illinois State Board of Education certified teacher with a master's in speech pathology and worked 29 years with students aged preschool-21 as a public school speech therapist.
I currently work in MD with children aged 7- 12 teaching language arts, math, science, art history and poetry.
As a speech therapist I worked...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mel and id like to provide a fun, easy, and caring service for you and your fur babies!
Melissa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! My name is Laura, I love caring for children and I have one of my own as well! I graduated from SIU with my MS Recreation Therapy in 2022 and I am a CTRS. I have years of experience proving programming to toddlers and children, nannying and babysitting. I have experience with all ages, from infancy to teenagers, as well...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children. I can also help with Moving Services, House Cleaning, Pickup/Drop off kids, groceries and different items. I am separated Air Force (Security Forces), my husband is still AF and is a pilot, we just moved to...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mechanicsville, MD
Alaina R.
5.0
Alaina has taken care of my daughter many times. She is always on time and ready to engage my daughter in play, whether its reading stories, playing blocks or with her play kitchen! She prepares her food and feeds her and get her down for her naps. My mind is always at ease when Alaina is here...
- Jennifer R.
Margaret A.
5.0
Margaret is an excellent caregiver. She is very attentive, and takes great time with my mother, my mom is quite fond of her. Margaret has a pleasant demeanor that balances perfectly with sense of dedication. She is a quality caregiver who understands the depth of her responsibility. I feel very...
- Bill J.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is amazing. She helped me 3 days a week while I worked from home with my 10 month old. She helped prepare meals, take her on walks and help my child developmentally. Sad she got a full time position but will definitely use her for date nights in the future!
- Naomi A.
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel was professional, kind, and welcoming in our interview.
- Amy A.
Kimberly K.
5.0
Kim is wonderful! She is just what my mother in law and our family needed. She was very attentive and caring and kind. We hope we can use her again! Would highly recommend her to a family for their care of either children or seniors.
- Mary A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mechanicsville, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mechanicsville, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mechanicsville, MD, 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 Mechanicsville, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mechanicsville, MD is $20.00 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 Mechanicsville, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mechanicsville, MD. 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 Mechanicsville, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mechanicsville, MD, 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 Mechanicsville, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mechanicsville, MD, 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.