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Douglas S.

Part Time Personal Assistant Available

Mountainside, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
My skills range from being a Personal Assistant to a Founder and CEO of the largest Yoga and Health Center in North America, the Office Manager for the Morris County Art Association, and a NJ State Licensed Art Teacher. I have taught Pre-K/Kindergarten Art in a private school, as well as, Art in both a inner-city high school for...
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Ashley K.

Special Educator, Tutor, Behavioral Interventions, Behavioral Health Counsleor

Mountainside, NJ

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$50/hr
10 years experience
At the age of 17, I began working with youth on the autism spectrum. I felt blessed to have found my passion and obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Special Education and Early Childhood Education. After a few years of working in a nearby public school, I decided to leave my full-time job to pursue my Master's...
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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Zorel M.

Caring And Patient Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...

Steven W. says "Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time....

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Sharifa F.

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...

Steven C. says "We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love...

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Yeliane G.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
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Alyssa M.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...

Cecil R. says "Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately...

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Tiffany W.

Caregiver/Housekeeping

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
window washing
kitchen cleaning
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Hard working private housekeeper with 13 years of experience in managing household operations, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and budgeting. Experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping service on live-in and live-out basis at families' primary residences and vacation homes.
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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Aroune E.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Iam a very reliable person and compassionate woman. im very acquired over 19 years of abundance experience in this industry of hospice and home care I travel from nj assisting and caring for my patients. I provide care for those that suffer from dementia alzheimer's and cancer even hospice patients who need someone to sit with...

Care Member says "This women working with these elderly people I’ve seen such amazing things this women loved thee elderly’s like they’re her grandparents . One of...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Raquel R.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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Jennifer W.

Reader Leader

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...

David M. says "JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed,...

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Rynasia C.

Warmhearted Care Taker

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Rynasia, I'm very goal oriented and have a compassionate heart for others in need of care, assistance or help. I went to school for medical assistance, in school I overcame many certifications (EKG, Phlebotomy, medication administration, CPR) once I achieved those goals I continued to look deeper in the medical...

Care Member says "Amazing care taker , does absolutely the best job. Very kind and very observant. I would recommend her to family and friends in need. "

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Yafrany G.

Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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Alison V.

Nanny

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
ABOUT ME: I AM FULLY VACCINATED. Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021) I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman. I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...

Melissa R. says "Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids...

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Coco B.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Brianna C.

Let Me Clean So You Can Relax!

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
I am an experienced housekeeper who has been in the business for over 3 years. I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to ensuring excellent customer service. I'm very organized, efficient and detail-oriented. I'm also a very caring person who always puts the needs of my clients ahead of her own.

Fragrance C. says "Brianna is great, she is everything she says she is, organized,effecient and detail-oriented, plus she is caring and gives you great tips on how to...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $37.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Mountainside, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Mountainside, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Lauren B.

Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my...

- Care member

Zorel M.

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the...

- Steven W.

Sharifa F.

We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and...

- Steven C.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Mountainside, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Mountainside, NJ, 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 Mountainside, NJ is $37.50 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 Mountainside, NJ. 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 Mountainside, NJ, 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 Mountainside, NJ, 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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