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Dania G.

Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Syuzanna Z.

Loving/Active Pet Care Provider

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am an absolute lover of pets. I have grown up with pets caring for them overall, so I know the works to keeping your pet healthy, clean, and happy. Over the years I have owned four cats and two different dogs, all different breeds. I have also house sat numerous times for families, along with taken their pet in for sometimes...
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Skyla M.

Caring For The City

Melrose Park, IL

from
$27/hr
2 years experience
I have 6+ years of Experience with children, education, mental health, pets customer service, and writing services. Very adaptable and precise with work ethic. Hard working and compassionate. I work from the heart and will always provide an unconditionally safe, friendly, and excellent service to you, your family, or pet friends...
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Skyla M.

Caring For The City

Melrose Park, IL

from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
I have 6+ years of Experience with children, education, mental health, pets customer service, and writing services. Very adaptable and precise with work ethic. Hard working and compassionate. I work from the heart and will always provide an unconditionally safe, friendly, and excellent service to you, your family, or pet friends...
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Skyla M.

Caregiver And Helping Hand

Melrose Park, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 6+ years of Experience with children, education, mental health, pets customer service, and writing services. Very adaptable and precise with work ethic. Hard working and compassionate. I work from the heart and will always provide an unconditionally safe, friendly, and excellent service to you, your family, or pet friends...
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Skyla M.

Skyla Cares

Melrose Park, IL

from
$15/hr
Errands
meal prep
With my combination of healthcare and customer service experience I vow to provide quality care. I am receiving my paraprofessionals license, BCBa license, and I currently have a CPR and first aid certification to ensure the safety of your loved one. Please feel free to request a resume.
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Veronica C.

Cleaning Services & Responsible Housekeeper

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
oven cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 15 years experience, I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a good...

Care Member says "Veronica is very good at her job. Once she starts to work, she needs no further instructions. "

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Gabriela R.

Melrose Park, IL

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a patient, reliable and creative early childhood educator with 7 years of experience looking to take my expertise outside of the classroom. With our ever changing world of standards and educational demands, I am looking to continue doing what I love with less boundaries and more reward. For years I have been creating...
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Syuzanna Z.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...

Carla W. says "She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last minute. The kids...

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Jennifer M.

Summit Argo, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I m easy going understanding and multitalented in many avenues of working. I hold a perc card have security licenses . First Aid and AED Certified caregiver license working with many seniors with many Long term health issues. Enjoyed house sitting with animals for years , for traveling families. References upon request. Have...

Care Member says "Jennifer was an amazing pet sitter. My house was spotless, yard cleaned and the dog was taken care of amazingly! We love her!"

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Brigita V.

Senior Caregiver

Brookfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area. I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others. I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
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Michelle A.

Chicago, IL

4.5(0)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
hi! michelle here, an experienced and reliable babysitter with a strong background in child development and behavioral management. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and recent graduate with a masters in clinical psychology. with extensive experience as a behavioral therapist - my roles involved implementing...
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Julie R.

Experienced Child Care Specialist Available Full Time With 25 Years Experience

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$46/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am the mother of 4 children who have left the nest. I'm a certified teacher and have years of volunteer and community service management. I love caring for families, multitasking and making the most of every day with humor and empathy.

Brenna B. says "Julie is fantastic! She has worked with us for two years, caring for our four kids (ranging preschool to teen-aged). She is impressive in her ability to...

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Magdalena P.

Full And Part-Time Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Housekeeper position. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your houses. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter a home. I have experience for almost 10 years. I worked...

Natalie V. says "Magdalena is amazing! She's very detail-oriented, and does a great job. My condo is sparkling after she's done. Plus, she's very pleasant and reliable!"

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Liudmyla Z.

Housekeeper/Cleaning Service

Chicago, IL

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
window washing
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Liudmyla. I am an experienced housekeeper with more than 15 years of experience. I can sweep, mop, scrub, dust, wax and polish furniture, window cleaning, furnishings, equipment. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including tub/showers, bedrooms, sort, wash and unload laundry. Remove soiled and contaminated...

Michelle H. says "Liudmyla is a life saver for us. She is very flexible because our schedule changes frequently. She does a wonderful job cleaning our home and even...

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Gerard G.

Senior Care Partner

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...

Annie S. says "Even though I found somebody else, he was willing to be the back-up should things go awry. He was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in...

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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Marla G.

Tutor

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Marla and I'm a graduate of Seton Hall University where I majored in Economics and am currently working on my MBA. I've been tutoring professionally for 10 years now and with current pandemic I'm now offering online tutoring services through various platforms! I began tutoring my freshman year of high school...

Shaquana V. says "Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy."

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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Anna S.

Baby-sitter And ABA Therapist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....

Lynn S. says "Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own. We also like Anna especially...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.56/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL

Therapy Dogs in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Veronica C.

Veronica is very good at her job. Once she starts to work, she needs no further instructions.

- Care member

Syuzanna Z.

She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last...

- Carla W.

Jennifer M.

Jennifer was an amazing pet sitter. My house was spotless, yard cleaned and the dog was taken care of amazingly! We love her!

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Melrose Park, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Melrose Park, IL, 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 Melrose Park, IL is $19.56 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 Melrose Park, IL. 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 Melrose Park, IL, 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 Melrose Park, IL, 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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