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Sylvia O.

Compassionate And Caring Home Care

Melissa, TX

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
Hi, I'm Sylvia, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with over five years of experience caring for patients who've suffered brain injuries and strokes. I have experience in physical therapy treatments, specific diet meal preparation, and basic life needs. I am also bi-lingual (English/Spanish). References available upon request.
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Elizabeth M.

Melissa, TX

from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
17 years of experience with children of all ages and abilities 8 years of experience in applied behavior analysis: I have BCBA credentials for 4+ years Specialty in early childhood intervention Experience in implementing: sleep training, food expansion, speech and language development, toilet training, fine and gross motor...
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Juliana C.

Melissa, TX

from
$19/hr
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
With an stablished business, respect, initiative and skills, I have been in business for over 6 years and growing, Juju's cleaning has been taking care of business, homes and Airbnb's providing supplies, equipment and e excellency in service to make sure you can take care of things you need to. Give us a call and schedule an...
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Ciara D.

Melissa, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ciara, I am a high-school graduate and have 7 years experience working in many different elements with children including in-home nannying, providing in-home and in-center ABA services to children with special needs and as a teacher/nursery worker at a church facility! I enjoy getting creative, planning activities...

Michelle S. says "I interviewed/hired Ciara in December to watch my newborn son and started taking care of him from 2 months to current and is still providing excellent...

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Denise B.

McKinney, TX

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Taking care of your loved one is the most rewarding job I will ever have - I love making people smile even if it's brushing their hair, cooking their favorite meal, giving the ladies a manicure or bringing fresh flowers on special days. Arts/crafts, bathing/dressing, pet care, board games, gardening, companionship, laundry,...

Care Member says "Denise is wonderful! If I could clone her, I would! I hired her to help with the care of my 96 mother-in-law, after she broke her leg. She is a truely...

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Rose H.

Part-time Housekeeper Available

McKinney, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Over 25 years experience in housekeeping. I also have experience with residential & commercial janitorial services.

Matthew R. says "She is a very hard worker and you can trust her word. When she says she will do something know that it will get done. I will continue to do business with...

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Alejandra G.

Compassionate, Patient & Genuine W/ Medical Skills

Princeton, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I am a current medical student with a can-do attitude who is willing to learn. I have personal experience caring for my 96-year-old grandmother these past 10 years; four of which were full time care. I also care for other aging family and have a little over two years of professional caregiving experience working privately and...

Patricia H. says "She is a delight! Very capable and always a smile on her face. She is a doctor in training and so knowledgeable. We consider her a part of our...

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Michelle M.

Princeton, TX

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Reliable, service-focused nursing 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. BLS and CPR certified (current).
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Madelyn A.

McKinney, TX

4.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Madelyn, I am 26 years old and a college graduate with a bachelors degree in psychology. I have been a nanny on care. com for about 9 years and plan to as I continue my schooling! I am a registered behavioral therapist and have many years of experience working with children with disabilities as well. - I have...

Care Member says "She was with us for a short time, but she was responsible, always on time and my daughter very much enjoyed her. Highly recommend. "

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Francine L.

Experienced Parent's Little Helper

McKinney, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I am a 50-year-old mother of two sons, ages 29 and 27. My oldest son was born at 24 weeks and he remained in the NICU for three and a half months. They are both college graduates. I am also CPR certified and I work with seniors and children daily. I also hold an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts. I am a Certified Nursing...

Swati S. says "Francine assisted me in the care of my son (now 15 months) from October 2015 to June of this year. She is knowledgeable, kind and has become part of our...

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Amjad S.

About Me

McKinney, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings, my name is Amjad, and I'm 24 years old. I've recently completed my biology degree at TWU and currently hold a full-time position as an account executive. Alongside my primary job, I have a genuine passion for babysitting, which is why I'm seeking part-time opportunities in that field. I particularly enjoy offering my...

Yazmine K. says "Amjad is very sweet and calm and was a great fit for our family. She is responsible, asks questions, and very dependable. She fit in wonderfully with our...

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Karen F.

McKinney, TX

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am really passionate about what I do because it always seems like God always finds his way for me to be helping out in the field of child care or having some sort of child care service or support to people whether I am baby-sitting at home or at church being the teacher to the toddlers. I love what I do because I am currently...
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Leham B.

About Me

McKinney, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! :) I'm Leham, and I am a first-generation Ethiopian-American. I'm the oldest of three girls, with my younger sisters being twins. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's in Psychology and am doing my masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I've nannied kiddos from newborns to 13-year-olds. I've...

Marc F. says "Leham is an excellent sitter. She is punctual, dependable, and the kids love her. We couldn't recommend her more highly!"

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Darian R.

Animal Care Professional & Trainer

McKinney, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
pet walking
Animals have always been my life. I've been a zookeeper, a kennel tech with service dogs, a dog trainer, and a vet tech. I treat every animal as if it were my own. I am very patient and attentive. I have several of my own animals as well.
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Shana O.

Firm, Fun & Loving

Princeton, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Shana. I have 10+ years of professional childcare experience, I worked for a Montessori School as well as a Play Based Private Preschool, with ages 2mo-6years. I'm a newly single mom with a super sweet yet sassy nearly 3-year-old baby girl, who I plan to homeschool so she would be with me. Please consider that before...

Care Member says "Not a single bad thing to say! Shana is a great communicator, reliable, so patient and kind with the kids, and I love that she gets them involved in...

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Ruth Z.

Child Care

Princeton, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Ruth I am available and looking forward to work with children. As a mother of 3 children between the ages of 9 and 20, I am experienced and well versed in the different responsibilities involved in raising healthy kids. I have 20 years of experience in a diverse range of child care services of which the...

Care Member says "We are incredibly fortunate to have Ruth as part of our family’s life. She has been taking care of our 16-month-old son with such genuine care and...

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Maneisha L.

Compassionate Caregiver

McKinney, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Compassionate professional with over 25 years of childcare experience. Experience includes babysitting, tutoring, mentoring roles for children ranging from newborn to 17 years old. Provide after-school, evening and weekend babysitting services with up to five children ranging from infants to preteens. Keep children s safety and...

Dixie W. says "our daughter is in the FUSSY stage of of terrible twos, and my daughter did not cry once with Maneisha. She is super friendly and my daughter is very shy...

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Kate P.

McKinney, TX

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
Hi! My name is Kate, and I am a senior at Lovejoy High School with a lifelong love for dogs. I've grown up surrounded by them and currently care for six of my own, so I'm no stranger to the fun (and responsibility) that comes with having dogs of all sizes and personalities. Over the years, I've also had the rewarding experience...
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Lily K.

Former RBT With A Heart For Kids

McKinney, TX

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Lily. I specialize in working with special needs kids and previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician. Before that, I volunteered at my stepmom's practice teaching parents how to support children with autism. I've babysat on and off for 3+ years and currently work as an office manager, but I'm looking...
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Essence P.

I Enjoy Watching The Little Ones!!

McKinney, TX

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Essence I am 27 years old. I do have CPR and first aid training. I do Not Smoke nor do I Drink. I am a Christian who loves Jesus so I will not be available on Sundays because I do attend church service.
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Melissa, TX

Therapy Dogs in Melissa, TX are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Ciara D.

I interviewed/hired Ciara in December to watch my newborn son and started taking care of him from 2 months to current and is still providing...

- Michelle S.

Denise B.

Denise is wonderful! If I could clone her, I would! I hired her to help with the care of my 96 mother-in-law, after she broke her leg. She...

- Care member

Rose H.

She is a very hard worker and you can trust her word. When she says she will do something know that it will get done. I will continue to do...

- Matthew R.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Melissa, TX

To find a therapy dog near you in Melissa, TX, 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 Melissa, TX is $21.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Melissa, TX. 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 Melissa, TX, 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 Melissa, TX, 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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