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Bridget D.
Norfolk, MA
$25-30/hr
Hi! My name is Bridget . I recently graduated from UMass Amherst with degrees in communication disorders, psychology, and certificate in developmental disabilities and human services. I have extensive experience working with children. In the past, I have worked as an EI specialist with autistic children. I am taking a gap year...
Bridget D.
Norfolk, MA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Bridget and I am looking for a babysitting position. I graduated from UMass Amherst, where I majored in speech pathology and psychology, and completed a specialization in developmental disabilities and human services. I have extensive experience working with children. Currently, I am working in the SAiL...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Compassionate and mature adult that provides shopping/errand assistance, local transportation to appointments as well as complete odd jobs, inside or outside the home.
I'd describe my personality as pleasant and kind
I like caring for seniors because I was raised to respect my elders and I realize there is a lack of quality...
Dennis can also help with: Errands, transportation
Skills:
CPR
Ashley P.
Norfolk, MA
$14-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ashley and i'm currently attending college for nursing and film study. I have a 1-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old stepson at home so i'm very comfortable with kids and know how messy they can be! I work nights as a hostess and use the pet care ! walking service as a pet care attendant as well as housekeeping so...
Ashley can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning
Silvia J.
Holliston, MA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there,
My name is Silvia, I have been working as a house cleaner for over 13 years now, I am trustworthy and very efficient, I do a thorough job focused on details and what my clients want, I love seeing a house before and after and the difference I have made for my client, my goal is to leave you with 100% satisfaction by...
Silvia can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Silvia is absolutely incredible. She was on time, super communicative, very detail oriented and super friendly."
Caroline S.
Andrea O.
Bellingham, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I love all animals! I have one dog and I have had a cat. So I would love to pet-sit for your animals. I have been pet-sitting for over 4 years including overnights, dog walking and cat check-in. I am responsible, reliable and honest.
I am also a painter, I have painted many pet portraits as you can see in my bio. Please...
Andrea can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I met Andrea at our local dog park where my dog, Bo, instantly took a liking to her! She takes great care of Bo who waits expectantly for her to arrive for their outings! Andrea is caring, punctual and dependable and I never have to worry when Bo is in her care!"
Melissa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 teens, a daughter and a son with mild Autism. I am a college graduate and am currently focused on helping those with disabilities or seniors.
I am a Parent Advocate for families with special needs children. I also volunteered with Franklin's SEPAC. I currently work part time with an adult with disabilities...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am a kindergarten teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I am certified in the areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, First Aid and CPR certified and am happy to provide tutoring services in addition to babysitting.
Kristi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy baby!"
Alexandra D.
5.0
(1)
I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning, meal preparation, attend appointments with client
Elias can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Elias from Care.com. We spoke on the phone and met in person prior to hiring. Once I hired him, I was even more pleasantly surprised. I find him a quick learner, pleasant and very attentive. My day starts early as I need assistance getting out of bed and...
Richard Z.
Kimberlee G.
Medway, MA
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 5+ years of kennel experience which entails vet experience, medication distribution, basic grooming, basic training skills, positive reinforcement training, cash handling, customer service and diversity among breeds/ other pets.
Reliable, efficient, responsible
5.0
"Kim did amazing watching my 4 dogs and 3 cats. She is trustworthy, reliable and honest! I will definitely be using her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
*Over 8 years of experience housekeeping for vacation rentals
*Available weekday evenings after 5 pm; available 7:30 am- 5:30 p.m. on the weekends
*Courteous and professional cleaning services with a smile!
Dianne can also help with: Window washing, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Dianne is kind, compassionate, thoughtful and gentle. She radiates positivity to all around her. Dianne is a hard worker and anyone would be lucky to have her on their team. "
Care member
Proscovia L.
Holliston, MA
$28-36/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
A trained Nursing Assistant/HHA, reliable, caring, patient, self-driven, and passionate about caregiving. I have 4+ yrs of experience caring for seniors and 6+ yrs' experience in social work. With me, my clients will receive appropriate care depending on their needs because I have sincere concern about their physical and mental...
Proscovia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Prossie is a very loving and attentive caregiver. She is well trained and very skilled. Prossie took care of my mother for a year and I feel we were blessed to have her in our lives. I can’t recommend her enough. "
Care member
Jan R.
Bellingham, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child, Adult Caregiver & Tutor, Transportation Services, Household Feng Shui
5.0
(2)
I have cared for children since I was one myself. I grew up into a large extended family in the Philippines and later came to the United States caring for my younger cousins during my youth. In high school I provided child care to the children of family friends and connections to save for college. I have a B. A. and am currently...
Jan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very caring with my daughter. They always have fun, she took her to the park, library and mall. She is very interactive with her. Great sitter."
Divina R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced senior caregiver with dementia care and mobility issues experience. I understand the special needs of the elderly and have great compassion for them and endless patience. I was a Certified Medical Assistant for many years so my background is helpful with elders needs. I also can offer laundry services, meal...
Lynda can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her."
Laura B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :) I am a former Medical Assistant with many years experience working in a hospital environment. In recent years I have been taking care of seniors in their homes. I have experience with Alzheimer's/dementia, mobility issues, companion care, etc..
I am also a huge animal lover! I am like the Pied Piper of animals......
Lynda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
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.
Elizabeth R.
Wrentham, MA
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Elizabeth and I am a former CNA with 20 years of experience. I offer in home care including meal preparation/feeding, bathing, appointment transportation and companionship. I am full vaccinated and recently received the booster. My references are available upon request. Feel free to email me if your loved one...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Elizabeth is very compassionate, sweet professional woman. She took care of my mother when she had cancer. After my mother passed she still reached out to my family to see if there was anything she could do...My family was very blessed to have such a caring and...
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Kara! I am a somatic movement, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher for individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with a wide spectrum of disabilities including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, and many more.
I believe that everyone can benefit from mindful...
5.0
"Kara was amazing! I have a child that has developmental delay as well a general learning disability. She was his homework helper last year. She was patient and kind and I got the sense that she really cared about him. His grades were phenomenal! She was very...
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value to you and your family. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter a home. In addition to cleaning, I can also organize closets, playrooms, and more!)
Jacqueline can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
I am a very caring, empathetic, compassionate, energetic, and dependable woman. I have extensive experience working with children ages 10 months-17 years old throughout the last 13 years. In addition, I conducted group therapy sessions regularly for children (ages 6-12) who had been diagnosed with a mental illness. Furthermore,...
Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Norfolk, MA
Silvia J.
5.0
I recently had the pleasure of having Silvia as my housekeeper, and I cannot praise her enough! From the moment she arrived, Silvia exhibited a high level of professionalism and dedication to her work.
Silvia's attention to detail was impeccable. Every corner of my house was left spotless, and...
- Michael A.
Andrea O.
5.0
I met Andrea at our local dog park where my dog, Bo, instantly took a liking to her! She takes great care of Bo who waits expectantly for her to arrive for their outings! Andrea is caring, punctual and dependable and I never have to worry when Bo is in her care!
- Melissa P.
Kristi M.
5.0
Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy baby!
- Alexandra D.
Elias B.
5.0
I hired Elias from Care.com. We spoke on the phone and met in person prior to hiring. Once I hired him, I was even more pleasantly surprised. I find him a quick learner, pleasant and very attentive. My day starts early as I need assistance getting out of bed and getting dressed and I need someone...
- Richard Z.
Kimberlee G.
5.0
Hard to find someone you can trust nowadays. So, I’m glad I found Kim and now she’s the only person I call to take care of my fur babies! Shes been working professionally with dogs and animals and medications so that was a HUGE plus as one of my bbs has epilepsy.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Norfolk, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Norfolk, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Norfolk, MA is $17.75 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 Norfolk, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Norfolk, 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.