Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Mercer Island, WA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Mercer Island, WA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Mercer Island, WA
I recently graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy. I am in the middle of my last clinical rotation at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center right now. I am trained to fulfill the needs of senior care.
Emma can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Kendal D.
Mercer Island, WA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Actively Searching For Families Who Need Pet/House Sitting Care!
I recently just moved to the Seattle area and I am actively looking for families who need temporary pet/house sitting care. I love animal, being very active outdoors, and walking/running. I have 3 siblings ages 12, 9, and 2 who keep me very active outdoors! I am 20 years old. I love positive reinforcement, especially with...
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As a caregiver for 12 years, I provided exceptional care to seniors by offering a range of services to meet their needs. I transported my clients to appointments, assisted with grocery shopping, and provided compassionate care. I also helped with personal care, medication management, and meal preparation. My dedication...
Lena can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Jillian K.
Mercer Island, WA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have over six years of tutoring experience working with students ranging from kindergarten to freshman year of college. I graduated high school with a 3. 96 GPA and currently have an undergraduate GPA of 3. 72 as a Biochemistry major. This school year, I am School-Outreach Coordinator for Slo Cal Tutors, a Cal Poly club that...
Dedicated and nurturing nanny with a passion for providing exceptional care and fostering child development. Committed to creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Seeking a position where I can utilize my skills and experience to contribute positively to a...
Kendra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Jillian K.
Mercer Island, WA
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Jillian and I recently graduated with a B. S. in Biochemistry from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo! I have a little over 7 years of childcare experience and I am interested in assisting a family in need of a part-time nanny, tutor, and/or occasional babysitting services. I also have over six years of tutoring...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Jenifer V.
Mercer Island, WA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am Jenifer. I am 24 years old and I am offering my babysitting services. I have more than three years of experience taking care of kids.
I am very patient, kind, responsible and easygoing. I am a pet lover as well.
I enjoy taking care of kids and animals. I like to play games and do activities with kids, that helps them to...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Justine. I have been caring for children for 10+ years as a babysitter, tutor and previous substitute teacher. I have two degrees from Michigan State University in Journalism and in Spanish. I have a lot of experience working with toddlers and young children as I truly love being able to impact and shape a young...
Justine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Justine! She's kind, friendly, and the kids love her. Highly recommend!"
Kristen S.
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and creative individual with approximately 2-3 years of experience in caring for children, ranging from infants to teenagers. I am also willing to take on additional tasks such as organizing, planning, running errands, and more. I am seeking an opportunity to grow personally and be surrounded by...
5.0
(4)
Greetings my name is Nichole and I am your local Human and Pet Care Provider with 3 years in the Caregiver field; first for my Dad and now my Mom +20 years experience with dogs and cats. I am certified in CPR for humans and Pets. I also have a current Food handler card because I enjoy cooking for humans and dogs!
Nichole can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Nichole is amazing. She incorporates training in her dog walks and sits. She's knowledgeable and very calm. Our dogs and cat love her. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional Certified Nursing Assistant licensed through the state of WA for over 14 years working in a variety of settings. I started this career path with work experience in an Assisted Living facility and worked closely with folks battling Dementia. I then transitioned for the next 7 years into a rural critical...
Carolyn can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Carolyn is amazing! She is an expert caregiver with a can do attitude. She us a champion at transfers, attention to detail and organization. We would be lost without her!"
Juli R.
4.9
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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kristin. I am a 48-year-old National Board certified professional school teacher with 25 years nanny, teaching/ tutoring and household experience. I am great with newborns and toddlers. I am excellent with all ages and I have comfort and ease handling any management situation or learning style.
I have worked with...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kristin interviewed for our nanny position and we corresponded several times, including an hour long interview. She clearly has extensive experience with children of all ages. I loved hearing about her experiences working with children with ADHD, autism and...
Megan W.
Maritza M.
Sammamish, WA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maritza and I offer nanny services with 5 years of experience. In addition to childcare, I can help with laundry, shopping, meal preparation, and transportation. I'm organized, punctual, and reliable. I speak Spanish and I can provide exceptional service to Spanish-speaking families. If you need a trustworthy nanny,...
Maritza can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"I cannot say enough about Mari. She has been in our family for the last 3 years and our hearts are so heavy to send her off to next next lucky family. Mari has an impecable work ethic and has far exceeded our expectations for someone to care for our little one who...
Carolina D.
Alyne K.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Responsible, Active Part-Time Nanny For Your Baby Or Infant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Alyne, a peaceful, caring, reliable & honest, non-smoking, tidy 38-year-old woman with many references, available to help your family however you need. Most of my education is in the healing arts, psychology, & the caregiving field (massage therapy, reflexology, alternative trauma resolution, elderly & end-of-life...
Alyne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyne helped take care of our first child from the age of ~3 months to 3.5 years. This included helping out with him and chores around the house, as well as watching him while we went out on date nights and weekend events. Prior to his birth we had employed Alyne...
Daniel K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I am here to help you my services of cleaning for regular cleaning and deep cleaning, I am a hardworking, responsible, respectful, and honest person. If I have the opportunity to work for you, it will be a pleasure to serve you.
Thank you very much
Iris can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, oven cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Iris has helped for a couple weeks now and is always punctual. She does a thorough job. She is friendly, easy to talk. She has been a real joy to have around to help with the cleaning while I heal."
Gary R.
Sheela P.
Sammamish, WA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have raised 4 children, 3 of which were 6-8 weeks premature, one daughter who was in speech therapy for 5 years. I have also worked with several autistic children up to the age of 15. I have also cared for my grandmother and most recently my mother for the last 6 years to include everything from full personal care to...
5.0
"Sheela is kind and generally wonderful to be around. She did a great job connecting with my daughter, making her feel safe, and giving her creative outlets."
Maralee S.
Aliza D.
Redmond, WA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a student, a certified RBT with 3+ years of ABA experience and a medic (certified abroad). I can offer families and clients, caregiving/nannying/babysitting services with experience, care and lots of love. References available upon request.
5.0
"Aliza was beyond professional, her background in ABA put my mind at ease because she knew the exact strategies to use with my son who has autism. I also learned that Aliza has emergency medical training and years of experience as a rescue medic. This was another...
Claudia Q.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Karla. I have over 24 year experience working with animals. I'm restarting my profile after taking a short break from private pet care.
I offer care and check in services for all types pets and have extensive experience working with dogs, cats, fish, birds, rodents, reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. There...
Karla can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Karla has experience with just about any animal out there and is always knowledgeable and able to keep them safe, fed, groomed and happy."
Tabasco M.
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have five years experience in healthcare and a certified Nurse assistant ( CNA) with CPR and First Aid trained and Nurse delegation.
I offer Post operational services and transportation.
Am compassionate, patient, well spoken and love my work as a care provider, I get much fulfillment in helping those who are not able to do...
Violet can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Violet to pick me up and care for me those hours you're coming off the anesthesia and need to get settled at home. She was a dream to work with. She's professional, nurturing, and dependable. I will hire again in a second in if the arises.
10/10 for...
Adam L.
Jessica A.
Seattle, WA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Skilled Household Manager Available For Long Term, PT Hours
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced household manager; I love helping others' homes run smoothly. While I specialize in helping you purge (live life with less) and setting up household organizational systems and helping you to maintain them, I also provide a wide variety of assistance including, but not limited to: meal prep, stocking the home,...
5.0
"Jessica helped me purge and organize a room full of family items gathered for years. Jessica is knowledgeable and was able to keep me going sorting things at an efficient pace. I liked Jessica's professionalism and ability to keep me focused. We made a big impact...
Andrea H.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Mercer Island, WA
Justine B.
5.0
We love Justine! She's kind, friendly, and the kids love her. Highly recommend!
- Kristen S.
Nichole C.
5.0
Nichole took great care of our dogs. We had her house/dog sit on many occasions for long periods of time (2-3 weeks). She also walked our dogs on a regular basis. We used her services for many years. She's great with elderly dogs as well.
- Care member
Carolyn N.
5.0
Our family was incredibly fortunate to have Carolyn care for my 90 + year old grandparents. As the family members, it was amazing to have someone with such professionalism and communication keep us up to date on everything that was going on. For my grandparents, she brought a level of organization...
- Lauren C.
Kristin F.
5.0
Kristin interviewed for our nanny position and we corresponded several times, including an hour long interview. She clearly has extensive experience with children of all ages. I loved hearing about her experiences working with children with ADHD, autism and oppositional defiance. Clearly, our...
- Megan W.
Maritza M.
5.0
To summarize everything I’m about to say, hiring Maritza (Mari) will be the best decision you’ve ever made for your family.
Mari has been the loving caregiver for our daughter since she was about 9 months old. When we asked her to join us, we were hoping for someone who could help make sure our...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mercer Island, WA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Mercer Island, WA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Mercer Island, WA is $24.00 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 Mercer Island, WA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA. 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 Mercer Island, WA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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.