Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in North Stonington, CT
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60 therapy dogs are listed in North Stonington, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in North Stonington, CT
Kathleen M C.
North Stonington, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have at least 10 years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services, limited lifting and transferring, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, conversation and etc. I am flexible with my hours and will do overnights.
My hobbies include cribbage, yoga, crocheting, gardening and Zumba,...
Kathleen M can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kathy was the health aide to my father during my wedding. My father has mobility issues and she did a great job helping him as well as my mother getting my father to the right places at the right time. She took a lot of pressure off of my mother so she was able to...
Ryan S.
Hello, My name is Cassandra and I have been a licensed CNA for over 20 years. I am not only very experienced in care giving but love what I do! Helping others is very rewarding on many levels. I have a new vehicle so transportation is reliable. I live in Westerly RI and I am willing to travel up to 30 miles. My schedule is...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Kathy G.
Ledyard, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable, respectful, and enjoy helping people live safely and independently at home.
10+ years of CNA/HHA experience allows me to customize services for all levels of care, including hospice, diabetes, dementia, wound care, or companionship.
Services offered support all ADL'S and IADL'S (bathing, grooming, meal...
Kathy can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathy was exceedingly attentive, trustworthy, strong, compassionate, and thoughtful when providing care for my mother. She provided reliable and consistent high-quality care and went above and beyond when we were in urgent need of coverage. What a relief for my...
Tricia B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 13 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Arielle is quiet and gentle. She asks pertinent questions about the children's needs and follows through. My kids love spending time with her"
Julie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My career included 20 years of employment in a physical therapy department at a hospital followed by 15 years at out-patient clinics and rehab facilities. I also worked for the American Red Cross for 30 years, and a few years at Seniors Helping Seniors so I have a great deal of experience caring for people of all ages. I have...
Elaine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"I have been working with Elaine now for several weeks, and she is nothing short of spectacular!
My experience using Care.com has taught me to be very careful of who you hire and allow in your home.
There are flaky people, not to mention at least one "scary...
Clifford R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been an LPN for the past 20 years, working in a variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors offices. My nursing license is current and in excellent standing in TX, NY, CT, and VT - I am CPR, BLS, and ALS certified. My skills are diverse and well rounded, and I LOVE what I do. Allow me to show you how I can be of the...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Jennifer was very professional, informative and helpful. She patiently showed me how to calculate my vital health statistics - bp, blood sugar, oxygen and EKG."
Care member
Love spending time with animals, looking to help others care for their pets. Volunteer at animal shelter with dogs, and a dog owner. Passionate about ensuring all animals have a loving home and are well cared for. Volunteer at an animal shelter with rescue dogs. Big animal lover, hoping help people care for their own pets. Offer...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
I have had 4 dogs in my lifetime. I have always taken on other neighbors and friends dogs. That which includes walking them, feeding them and sitting. I will bring them to appointments if needed. And also, training them. I'm not a professional dog trainer but I do enjoy working with them and just love them. I have a 5-month-old...
Dina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, dog training
Hi, my name is Katie and I am an 18-year-old nursing student at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield Connecticut. I am home for the summer and looking for part-time babysitting and petsitting jobs. I have had three dogs of my own as well as three cats. Through my own pets, I have come to fully understand the responsibility a pet...
Katherine can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
Meaghan R.
Ledyard, CT
$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! Im Meaghan, 40 years old and a mom of 2 girls ages 17 and 10. Both of my girls attend school here in Ledyard. We are a military family and have lived in Ledyard for 3 years. I've worked in early intervention, home care and in the local school system. I enjoy doing laundry and cleaning my own home and am looking to offer...
Meaghan can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Erin K.
Mystic, CT
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun And Engaging Babysitter Or Science/Math/ LSAT Tutor; Mystic, CT
My Qualifications:
MS in Biochemistry
BS in Molecular Biology
Substitute Teacher in Groton Public School System
4 years of experience 1:1 tutoring K-12 and college level science courses.
Worked at a summer camp for 6 summers teaching K-6th grade students about the environment.
Experience Babysitting children ages...
Brianna V.
Pawcatuck, CT
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I hold a degree and certification/license in Occupational Therapy and have 7 years of professional experience working with children from birth to age 21 in a range of settings. I have worked in child care centers, schools, and home based settings with families. I currently work in Early Intervention with infants and toddlers who...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Joyce P.
Gales Ferry, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attenders,home Health Aide Available For Housekeeping And Meal Prep And A Nanny
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a CNA for 25 years and a Direct support professional at key humans services , Oak hill and whole life facility I have experience with dementia , Alzheimer's and rehab patients and special needs patients also with traumatic brain injury patients
I love my profession and have a very caring and nurturing personality....
Joyce can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Hello! My name is Jill and I am trustworthy, reliable, dedicated, dependable, and caring mom to three teenagers!
I had been a companion of an 85-year-old woman up until she passed this summer.
I helped her with organizing, bills, cleaning, shopping, cooking, bathing, doctors appointments, and day to day companionship. I loved to...
Jill can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Evy V.
Westerly, RI
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've always loved and enjoyed spending time with dogs. Growing up, I had a 60 lb goldendoodle who I trained to be a service dog and would take to nursing homes to visit patients. I'm very active and would be able to take your pup on long walks or just play in the backyard!
Evy can also help with: Boarding
I cared for my brother during this past year. He had terminal cancer. He suggested I offer part-time work in this area as he said I was so good at helping him. I cooked wonderful meals and provided companionship, housework, assisted with outings and transportation, medication administration, and hospice support. I'm also a...
Jill can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia & more
Margaret F.
Westerly, RI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced healthcare support worker with a history in varied roles in healthcare and
human services. 20 years experience working with the elderly and developmentally disabled of all
ages. Well-developed bedside manner. Strong, self-motivated professional, highly trained in emergency response and management.
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
I am a Certified and License Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in a variety of settings, including home-based services, schools, and Early Intervention. I currently work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Early Intervention. I also have experience in ABA and have previously worked as a Behavior...
Arianna H.
Hope Valley, RI
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have paid experience in customer service for over a year and a half. I can do laundry, clean bathrooms, kitchens, vacuum and sweep/dust/mop. I am ok with pets. Written instructions and directions for the tasks you need me to complete are very helpful and will help me do my best at servicing. I have a car and I can provide my...
Arianna can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
New England Home Care Coordinating-
Coordinating and scheduling for in home care for all levels of needs and end of life also .
Private home care Southeastern CT and RI. Available multi-shifts and very flexible, references. 15 of experience with dementia care Compassionate, attentive personalized care.. Meals, housekeeping and...
Amy can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in North Stonington, CT
Kathleen M C.
5.0
Kathy was the health aide to my father during my wedding. My father has mobility issues and she did a great job helping him as well as my mother getting my father to the right places at the right time. She took a lot of pressure off of my mother so she was able to enjoy my wedding. Kathy helped with...
- Ryan S.
Kathy G.
5.0
We were so fortunate to find Cathy . She's professional, much more than competent , very kind and insightful. Thank you Cathy for making such a difference !
- Mike S.
Arielle S.
5.0
Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very much. We look forward to having her...
- Rebecca S.
Elaine C.
5.0
I have been working with Elaine now for several weeks, and she is nothing short of spectacular!
My experience using Care.com has taught me to be very careful of who you hire and allow in your home.
There are flaky people, not to mention at least one "scary crazy" --- Elaine is just the best.
- Clifford R.
Jennifer G.
5.0
We hired Jen to help with home care while my wife recovered from a fall. She was a reliable and indespensable part of her recovery process. She stepped in on anything we needed and got my wife well on the road to getting better. She is amazing and we were so fortunate to find her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in North Stonington, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in North Stonington, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in North Stonington, CT, 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 North Stonington, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in North Stonington, CT is $17.50 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 North Stonington, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in North Stonington, CT. 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 North Stonington, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in North Stonington, CT, 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 North Stonington, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in North Stonington, CT, 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.