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Vicki W.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Specializing in home organizing and decluttering. Also provide housekeeping services.

Shanell L. says "I will hire this lady until she gets tired of me and my family . She is so understanding and very on time even before scheduled times . When she watched...

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Karen H.

Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. My professional background in healthcare.
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Jennifer P.

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with General Errands and Vacation Services. I currently work at the Newport News shipyard and looking to pick up side jobs when I have availability.
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Jada W.

Caring And Hardworking Certified Nursing Assistant

Newport News, VA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
personal care
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Dementia Care , bathing and clothing as well as assist with others needs within the scope of practice of a Certified nursing assistant
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Casey R.

Upbeat Helper That Holds Care Givers Standards

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and assisting with bus transit. I have a 7 and 4-year-old and have been in the career of autism client services for 4 years. I also assisted at schools and daycares prior. I have worked at 2 retirement communities. In personal life I have facilitated care for 3...

Care Member says "Casey was very amazing with my son. She took the time and got to know my son and his needs. She gets to know children on the level they need. She is...

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Vicki W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Newport News, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I take pride in having 30 years experience in the Care giving field. I am highly skilled in assisting diverse individuals, including individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental and Developmental Disabilities, and serious Mental Illness - with personal care, home care, activities of daily living, living skills,...
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Courtney B.

Nanny

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Courtney, a mother of 3 girls (ages 6, 4, and 6 months) and a wife of 12 years. I have years of motherhood and childcare experience with many substantial references. I have a bachelors degree in accounting but have chosen to provide childcare to stay home with my kids and allow my love for working with children to be my...
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Vicki W.

Child Care Provider

Newport News, VA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I take pride in having 30 years in the Caregiving/Human Services field. I was previously a Certified Therapeutic Foster parent. I have cared for children in my family (nieces and nephews). My experience with children also includes working with children with care. com, in juvenile detention, an after-school program, 3-year-old...

Brandie R. says "Ms. Vicki is a very nice and wonderful lady. She has cared for my boy who are special needs a few times now. With her I know my kids are safe and well...

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Vicki W.

Part-Time Caregiver

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
personal care
respite care
companionship
+ 1 more
I take pride in having over 30 years experience in the Care Giving field. I have assisted and provided Care/Support for diverse Individuals, including individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental Disabilities, and serious Mental Illness - with personal care, home care, activities of daily living, life skills,...

Care Member says "Ms. Viki is a very sweet lady. My 2 autistic boys enjoyed their time with her. I really appreciate how accommodating she was with my absolute last...

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Heather M.

College Student And Pre-service Teacher With Experience

Newport News, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am 23 years old and a graduate student at William & Mary's School of Education. I am working toward an ESL teaching licensure. Due to COVID, I know that many families are looking for additional childcare or online/in-person tutoring for their children. I have a limited schedule because of...
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Casey R.

Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
window washing
Experience : I cleaned family houses for extra cash sometimes in my younger days. I washed dishes, clean different types floor surfaces, fridges and cleaned bathrooms at my first 2 jobs in food service. I gained deep cleaning experience at 2 jobs I had in retirement communities. Following I had 2 jobs serving autistic children...
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  • 71 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.51/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.8

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Newport News, VA

Therapy Dogs in Newport News, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 71 listed therapy dogs

Vicki W.

I will hire this lady until she gets tired of me and my family . She is so understanding and very on time even before scheduled times . When...

- Shanell L.

Casey R.

Casey was very amazing with my son. She took the time and got to know my son and his needs. She gets to know children on the level they...

- Care member

Vicki W.

Ms. Vicki is a very nice and wonderful lady. She has cared for my boy who are special needs a few times now. With her I know my kids are...

- Brandie R.

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 $17.51 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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