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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...

Chase M. says "Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."

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Thay P.

Nursing Student For Home Health Services

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
respite care
Hi! A little bit about me, I'm currently pursing my nursing degree (in my 2nd to last year) and have worked with critical care in the home health setting for almost 5 years now. I started working with others doing simple tasks such as bathing and personal care and have gradually expanded my knowledge to many things as complex as...

Care Member says "Thay is compassionate, attentive and engaging. We are happy and fortunate to have her as a care-giver."

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Andrea S.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires. I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...

Janet L. says "Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"

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Marybeth S.

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Victoria S.

Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
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Karine F.

Housekeeper/ House Cleaning

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Organization
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience as a housekeeper / house cleaning so that I can show my organizational skills and cleaning experience to keep a house well cared for and organized. I like to help families / people with the daily tasks they don't do, the people I work for are very happy and grateful. I am punctual, responsible and full of...

Care Member says "Karine and her team have been excellent. Super responsive, very thorough with their cleaning and very reliable communication. "

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Susan M.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Andrea W. says "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,...

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Maria D.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
+ 1 more
Hello. my name is Maria and I can say with certainty that I am a person who enjoys working in this area. I am pleased to be able to help people and see things clean and organized. I can describe myself as a responsible person, who likes to learn new things and who is always looking to do my best. I've been working in this area...

Care Member says "Maria has great attention to detail. I have been very happy with her. "

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Destiny B.

Part Time Caregiver

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
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Tania G.

Responsible Housekeeper And House Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Oven cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Along with my appreciation for the hospitality business, I am a dedicated to exceptional guest service and a fun, positive attitude with a sense of humor, I have the ability to contribute efficiently to your bottom line. I am very skilled in providing superior cleaning services and able to ensure guests are treated with good...

Holly J. says "Tania is an outstanding worker. She is an invaluable addition to our busy household. I would recommend her to anyone in need of someone who is honest,...

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Nola U.

Nanny With Years Of Experience // Niñera Con Experiencia

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have worked with children for a very long time. I owned and ran a family day care for 15 years in Maracaibo-Venezuela where I cared for children between the ages of 3 months to 7 years old. Therefore I have experience working with a wide range of needs. I am offering my professional services to families in the Greater Boston...

Becky E. says "I could not more highly recommend a nanny or caregiver than Nola. She has been absolutely amazing for my now 16 month old son. She has cared for him 5...

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Morgan T.

Rental/Residential/Commercial Home Cleaning Service.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
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.
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Beatriz O.

Best Of Best In Town

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
Professional housekeeper with 10+ year of experience helping families in greater Boston. Great personality, punctual, responsible very easy to work with providing top notch service, Recommendations available upon request.

Joseph A. says "Beatriz is an incredibly effective, expeditious, thoughtful, and trustworthy individual. Our home sparkles with a noticeable "ah" after her visits. Over...

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Rachel G.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Rudy C. says "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...

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Alline F.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Dusting
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Alline, I'm 33 years old, I'm originally from Brazil. With over 8 years of experience, I'm committed to providing reliable and thorough cleaning services, ensuring a safe and spotless environment for your family. I have my own business and our satisfied clients appreciate our attention to detail and trustworthiness,...
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Faith D.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello! I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...

Tugce K. says "Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so...

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Cherylann S.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....

Jeremiah M. says "Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to...

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Ginger C.

Looking For Summer Employment 2016

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I love working with kids. Here is a list of my experience with children: Assisted in a preschool setting with young children (2012-2013). Assisted in a First Grade Special Ed classroom and taught the children basic sign language (2014-2015). Observed speech therapy sessions (2013-2014). Babysat girls aged five(2012) and...

Mina C. says "Ginger was fantastic with our 11 month old. We had the fortune to have her care for him for four days. She was punctual, quickly picked up and followed his...

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Aura G.

Cleaning Services

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
window washing
Passionate about service, and cleaning, over 15 years of experience with great testimonials and references.

Care Member says "Aura and her team are great and have been doing work for me for years. I trust her for my own personal home as well as all my projects that I build to...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Newtonville, MA

Therapy Dogs in Newtonville, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Sophia R.

Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.

- Chase M.

Thay P.

Thay is compassionate, attentive and engaging. We are happy and fortunate to have her as a care-giver.

- Care member

Andrea S.

Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients

- Janet L.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Newtonville, MA

To find a therapy dog near you in Newtonville, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Newtonville, MA is $28.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Newtonville, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Newtonville, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Newtonville, 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.

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