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Ciarra C.

Fun Babysitter!

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Ciarra, I am super eager to offer my services as a personal childcare provider. Although I am new to this, I have extensive experience caring for my younger siblings and family friends, where i've developed skills in unique communication, patience, and creativity. I enjoy organizing activities that involve arts and...
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Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
personal care
I m a highly experienced Certified Nursing Assistant and home health aide with over 15yrs of experience and dedication. I take pride in caring for all patients young and elderly. I ve had the opportunity to work with cancer patients, Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer's , hospice, or just being a companion. I don't mind going the...

Care Member says "Jenner is a GODSend. My mom fell on September 9th and broke her leg in 5 places. The rehab center has a 30 to 1 ratio of nurses to patients and we...

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Senior Caregiver

Newport News, VA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
personal care
home modification
transportation
Hello my name is Virginia, I am a Personal Care Aid and I take care of senior citizens in their home I can help with their every day needs and I have been doing this work for 16 years I am very responsible, reliable, hard working and have a nice personality. I have experience with people who have Dementia and Alzheimer's. I had...
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Hello I'm Shaunte' I'm Located In The Hampton Roads Area. I Look Forward To Serving You!

Newport News, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as personable reliable and warm. I'm looking for a job that is challenging yet straightforward. I like to know exactly what's expected of me, so that I can come prepared. It's my goal to provide every client with quality service in a reasonable time. I started housekeeping about 3 years ago when I...
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Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
With more than 5 years of dedicated experience in child care, I provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to grow and thrive. I am trained in CPR and First Aid, ensuring your child's safety is my top priority. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, and I'm currently working on my Master's, so I...
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High School English And Science Tutor

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Hello, My name is Ally, and I have a variety of experiences with educating high school students in English and science subject matter. As a previous teacher, I have educated over 100 high school students while providing a safe and productive learning environment. My primary subjects include biology, chemistry, environmental...
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Experienced Care Giver Looking Available Both Full Time And Part Time

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
My experience is vast over the last 25 years. I have experience working with the elderly in Skilled Nursing facilities as well as live in care in family homes, experience with developmentally disabled youth as well as adults in many different settings from respite, education and day support services. I enjoy being a caregiver....
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Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Jazz - a recent college graduate with a passion for helping kids feel more confident in school. I tutor elementary, middle, and early high school students in math, science, history, reading, and writing. I'll be available through the fall before shipping out for military service in December. I hold a degree in...
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Part Time And Full Time Caregiver Available

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
personal care
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 10 years now in New York and Hampton Roads Virginia. My years with experiences with Home Instead Senior Care for 3 years and private clients (with or without Dementia) for more than 2 years has given me the confidence, knowledge and skills of care-giving that your mom or dad may need at the comfort of...

Care Member says "Jane is dependable, trustworthy and a natural caregiver. As compared to her peers, she exceeded all our expectations. I highly recommend Jane to take...

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Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
Hi, caregiving has been a part of my life for over 10 years. My journey began when my grandmother became ill and required total care. Caring for her taught me valuable skills and ignited my passion for helping others. After high school, I earned my PCA certification and began working as a caregiver for various families,...
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Certified Nurses Assistant, Alzheimer's Care Aide, Geriatric Aide, Dementia Care Aide, Hospice Car

Newport News, VA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Sara and I am a certified nurses aide. Hospice , Alzheimer's & dementia care, psychiatric aide over 20 years of Experience. I'm carrying, kind, respectful, Compassionate and Dependable. love giving care too those in need. Enjoy cooking and preparing meals. light house keeping,&provided laundry service. I...
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Part-Time In Home Caregiver For Seniors Or Children Available

Newport News, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
personal care
Hi , I'm Katara and I have 10 years experience In caregiver experience, I have worked many places as hospitals, nursing homes and rehab and retirement and assisted living, and also in many different facilities and the comfort of many clients homes. The service I provide is activities of daily living and transportation to and...
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Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, I am looking to help families who need assistance caring for their elderly loved ones. I have over 2 years experience in caring for my mother who had Parkinson's Disease and onset dementia. My mother lived with me and depended on me for everything. She was a fall risk and was unable to get around without someone being right...
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Aspiring Social Worker Offering Loving Child & Pet Care

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Taja, a 20-year-old college junior studying Social Work. I'm currently looking to gain more hands-on experience by offering babysitting and pet sitting services. While I don't have professional paid experience yet, I've spent plenty of time caring for younger siblings, family friends' children, and pets, and I genuinely...
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All In One Assistant Seeking Part Time Work - Sitting, Running Errands

Newport News, VA

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$16/hr
5 years experience
I am so excited to extend my services to my community. I'm. a graduate of an administrative assistant program. I run my own household as well as taking the time to helping family and friends. I am experienced at a variety of tasks including but not limited to researching a variety of topics, grocery shopping, being called for...
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Caregiver

Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have home healthcare and companion senior experience working with various populations such as elderly, developmentally disabled, special needs, Alzheimer's/dementia and traumatic brain injury survivors. I'm able to provide Part Time Home Care as a caregiver or companion, preferably weekends. Caregiver services include;...
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Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Taja, a 20-year-old college junior studying Social Work. I'm currently looking to gain more hands-on experience by offering babysitting and pet sitting services. While I don't have professional paid experience yet, I've spent plenty of time caring for younger siblings, family friends' children, and pets-and I genuinely...
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Newport News, VA

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$18/hr
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Taja, a 20-year-old college junior studying Social Work. I'm currently looking to gain more hands-on experience by offering babysitting and pet sitting services. While I don't have professional paid experience yet, l've spent plenty of time caring for younger siblings, family friends' children, and pets, and I genuinely...
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Experienced Caregiver Available For Full Or Part Time Care

Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My experience is vast over the last 25 years as a caregiver. I have experience working with disabled youth as well as adults in many different settings from respite, education and day support services. I have several years experience working as a nanny with children ranging in age from newborn to 7 years of age. I have worked...
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Dependable, Hardworking, Experienced

Newport News, VA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
Hello! My name is Madi and being organized brings me joy! I began helping my mom clean houses when I was in middle school and I learned so much from. I'm pretty sure she keeps the cleanest house on the east coast! After working with her, I got my own job as a family's maid in high school. I'd go over daily to tidy, organize, and...
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  • 75 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.52/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.9

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Newport News, VA

To find a therapy dog near you in Newport News, VA, 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 Newport News, VA is $17.52 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 Newport News, VA. 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 Newport News, VA, 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 Newport News, VA, 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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