Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Needham Heights, MA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Needham Heights, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in Needham Heights, MA
Jazmyne V.
Dedham, MA
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I was an assistant day care teacher for ABCD HEADSTART for 4 summers straight. I just recently stopped Babysitting my neighbors 3 boys ages 2, 7 & 11 since they moved away. I love bonding time as well. I may spend more time with The children more than their parents which is fine with me! I also help the parents by...
Jazmyne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She babysat my 3 sons ages 2, 7 and 11. She was awesome! We lived close by so she was always on time and even stay later sometimes! Only reason she stopped was because we moved away back to Ireland. However she still keeps in contact! We all loved her"
Cathy R.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Susan is the most wonderful and caring person. She sincerely loves the people she cares for and it is not just a job to her. We could never imagine a more capable and caring person. We had the best when we had Susan."
Janet N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Adrianna has been babysitting my daughter since she was an infant. She is responsible and reliable. She is always attentive and engages with my daughter."
Michelle C.
5.0
(1)
I have years of both personal and professional experience. I offer In-Home Personal, Transitional and Companion Care. I will help your loved one maintain the Independence and Dignity they deserve while maintaining their safety at home. I'm energetic, friendly and outgoing.
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family."
Mary F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I believe that honesty comes first. I know how hard it is to open the house to a stranger, but with serious professionalism everything works out well.
I really want to help. I like to clean and organize.
I have a lot of experience and some good references too.
Customized service!
I am a mother and a housewife.
Your...
Ana can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!"
Megan S.
Moses S.
Natick, MA
$10-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Home health aide services for seniors. Hi, my name is Moses, I am a Certified Home Health Aide and also posses Certification in CPR/First Aide. I have been working with families taking care of their loved ones for the last 8yrs. I do this work with compassion, dignity, and I am pretty much friendly and tend to get along very...
Moses can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Moses took care of my father at home in the last year of his life. He went out of his way to make him as comfortable as possible. I can't think of anyone who could do a better job. In my opinion, Moses was an absolute saint."
John D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate Caregiver Companion experienced in assisting individuals with daily living activities. I am very personable, easy-going and trustworthy. Your loved one and I will enjoy talking and spending time together. I am committed to improving their overall well-being and health through companionship and engagement. I can...
5.0
"Rachel provided companionship and care for my mother who has Parkinson's disease. She quickly bonded with my mother and became a dependable part of her care giving regimen. Rachel has a considerate demeanor and made my mother feel at ease. Her thoughtful little...
Rudy C.
Shaunakay D.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Mobility assistance, specialized care, personal care, dementia, companionship
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I clean every house I nanny for as part of my responsibilities. Purely because I have on OCD personality and cleaning seems to soothe this job comes naturally to me. I clean my parents seasonal rental properties and additionally clean my fathers business offices and work vans.
Morgan can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work as nanny and housekeeper in Charlottesville and I would like to find occasional Pet sitter jobs. I am committed to service excellence and I do my best to meet my customers expectations. I am very flexible, reliable, animal lover. I have my own car and I can provide you references and background check.
I am looking...
Stephanie can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking & more
Breia B.
Hyde Park, MA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently a nanny for three kiddos, ages 1, 6, and 8; 3 times a week and looking for another part time position 2 days a week/ My hours and days throughout the week are pretty flexible. I'm 24, living In Hyde Park, with a degree in human development and human services. I have 6 years of experience...
Breia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very caring, respectful, and dependable. Great with kids! Would hire again immediately, but is not available during the times we currently need. "
Justin N.
Katherine S.
South Boston, MA
$18-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience, CPR and First Aid Certified. I can help with any service that will help the family. I graduated from the University of Vermont UVM with a bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies, and am currently a student in an accelerated nursing program here in Boston! I am well versed in the...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was amazing! Not only was she punctual but calm and confident. She looked after our special needs son perfectly. If only we could take her back to our home country!
Thank you for making our night in Boston super easy, Katie! We are so grateful."
Rhett C.
Lily B.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily, and I have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in seventh grade! I have a deep love for children, and even before I babysat, I volunteered in classrooms for service hours. I love music, crafts, make-believe, baking, and anything that creates smiles. I am also experienced in ASL, am CPR and first aid...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at all. At first meeting, Lily got along instantly with...
Joman W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Imani and I'm 24 years old. I'm a second year dental student with aspirations of specializing in pediatric dentistry. I am currently on leave until July, 2024, and looking to nanny part time. I am trained in CPR and first aid training, COVID and Flu vaccinated. I have also completed a background check and have...
Imani can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Imani was a wonderful playmate for my 4 yo and we would be happy to have her back!"
Joy G.
Judith B.
Dorchester, MA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
5.0
(6)
Hi there! My name is Stefica, and I recently graduated with my Bachelors in HR Management and a law student I have over 5 years of nannying experience and am comfortable working with all age groups, from newborns to high schoolers.
When I'm not nannying or studying, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, reading &...
Stefica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Knows how to care for kids very well and is a great person to talk to."
Gabriel C.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
5.0
(1)
My name is Natalya. I graduated from Lasell University in 1997 with Physical Therapy Practitioner degree and since then I have been employed in multiple long and short term rehabilitation facilities caring for seniors with cognitive and physical illnesses and disabilities including working at Newton Wellesley Center for...
Natalya can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Natalya was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always a team player and had a skill set that was amazing and supportive of my grandmother.
My grandmother had just suffered a loss and was incredibly difficult to deal with at times and Natalya took this in...
Destiny L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Inglid. I have 10 + Years of experience in cleaning. It will be a pleasure to work with you!
Inglid can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
"Inglid is incredible. Based on the reviews here on Care.com, I hired her to do a deep cleaning of my apartment. It was efficiently done and sparkling, and I am thrilled to have found her. I now have Inglid coming on a recurring basis."
Christina S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Talia and I am a graduate student at Boston College studying Clinical Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter, and I have mentored youth ages 5 to 18 for the past 8 years. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant and a reading, math,...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Talia was an excellent provider. I would definitely recommend her. Our daughter was very excited to spend time with her!"
Argentina C.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Needham Heights, MA
Jazmyne V.
5.0
She babysat my 3 sons ages 2, 7 and 11. She was awesome! We lived close by so she was always on time and even stay later sometimes! Only reason she stopped was because we moved away back to Ireland. However she still keeps in contact! We all loved her
- Cathy R.
Susan M.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother as if she were her own. We are...
- Andrea W.
Adrianna L.
5.0
Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family.
- Veronica B.
Christina P.
5.0
Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family.
- Mary F.
Ana S.
5.0
Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!
- Megan S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Needham Heights, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Needham Heights, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA, 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 Needham Heights, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Needham Heights, MA is $18.00 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 Needham Heights, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA. 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 Needham Heights, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA, 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 Needham Heights, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA, 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.