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Rositsa S.

Very Responsible And Positive

Mount Prospect, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Rositsa and I'm offering a cleaning service. With over 18 years of experience in the field and numerous recommendations from my loyal clients, my goal is to provide impeccable cleanliness in your homes with a focus on quality and professionalism. Cleaning is a demanding and vital job that requires effort and...

Care Member says "Rositsa is simply great. She is fast and efficient, yet detailed oriented. She is great with the dogs and does a great job cleaning my house."

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Senior Care

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
personal care
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.

Care Member says "Very good professional cleaner, dedicated to her job. First time hiring on care.com for seasonal housecleaning services and I’m happy that it was a good...

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Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Fe with 17 years of experience, providing exceptional care for babies and kids. Adapt at children's daily schedules, including meals, school and recreational activities. I am proficient in communicating and have ability to assist children with school work. My first employer on 2008 to mid of 2010 has two kids both...

Alain C. says "She's very dependable, responsible, honest and courteous. I found her self motivated, punctual. I can say with all honesty that she have shown integrity...

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With Bachelor's' Degree, With Hospital Experience

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Cases Handled: -Dementia, Alzheimer's - Parkinson's - Stroke Pt. , CHF - MS - Diabetic Pt - Cancer Patients - Bed Bound - Quadriplegic - Hoyer Lift - Wheelchair bound, Etc - Vision & Hearing impairment About Me: CPR training / Certified CNA Certified BLS Certified BSN Graduate Hospital/Clinical experience 9 years...

Care Member says "Joanne was AMAZING helping to take care of my aunt on hospice care. She is a great communicator and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her. "

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Housekeeper Services

Des Plaines, IL

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
+ 1 more
With over 6 years experienced as a housekeeper and a passion for Home organization you can be sure I can make your house sparkle. I am detailed oriented and know most of the cleaning supplies. Good references available.

Trisha K. says "We hired Vera to assist with organizing our home and to help keep up with the cleaning. She also did some occasional cooking a well (she's a great cook!)....

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Happy Organized Prompt Efficient

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
personal care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I'm a certified medical assistant , patient care tech, and certified nursing assistant . I have extra experience in Hospice, Post surgical, ER, ICU, Med-Surg and Oncology to name a few. I prefer one on one care so that Im able to give my...

Estelle E. says "She is responsible and very empathetic."

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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Home Care Aide

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
As a compassionate and trustworthy individual with extensive experience supporting seniors and individuals with health conditions, impairments, and disabilities, I take great pride in my work. I provide essential services, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care assistance. My...

Care Member says "Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and...

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Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Flexible Fun Sitter On Wheels!

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! I'm Anja (AN-YA) I'm a 24-year-old freelance professional with a passion for working with children. I started officially at 14 as a camp counselor and quickly took on more responsibilities, earning the Outstanding Service Award by my third year and becoming a facilitator for the City of Evanston, where I helped...

Care Member says "We were really impressed with the service Anja provided and the fact that she goes above and beyond. She was attentive, organized, and detail oriented....

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Nanny Who Wants Your Children To Have Fun And Be Critical Thinkers

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for children all my life from family to friends and have been caring for them professionally for the last 10 years. I care for children of all ages, with and without special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified, Direct Service person certified, Paraprofessional certified (teachers aide), sign language, and...

Anna A. says "Nicole was an amazing sitter for my 4 year old son. She is so caring and kind. Her natural attitude and way of being is very calming for kids. I knew that...

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Nanny Mobile At Your Service

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I also have 5 nieces and 2 nephews ranging from pre-teen to toddler, who I have cared for since they've been born, upon numerous occasions, so I have experience ranging from newborns to preteens. I am a non smoker with my own vehicle. My boyfriend is a mechanic, so my car...

Care Member says "Kristine used to sit for me when she was younger. I recently reached out to her, for help with my grandchildren while my daughter & son in law were out...

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Dog And Cat Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting services in your own home, or if necessary, in my home. I have plenty of experience with pets and I am a firm animal lover. Size and age of the pet does not matter, I will provide the best care I can. I have experience grooming and bathing pets. I love animals all the same.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Kelly and I love animals! I currently have two dogs of my own but have also had guinea pigs and fish! I'm completing my undergraduate degree in speech therapy at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater but spend a lot of time in Chicago with my family. I've had an amazing experience pet sitting for many different breeds of...
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Niles, IL

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Daria and I'm currently a senior at Niles West High School. I am a passionate and dedicated dog sitter with over four years of experience in caring for dogs/cats of all breeds and sizes. My approach combines my genuine love for animals with a strong commitment to their well being, offering services that include...
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Previous Teacher

Evanston, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I have 2 years of experience teaching: I spent one year as a substitute in the West Chester Area School District and last year as an English teacher at a secondary school school in Spain. I am currently getting my Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy at Northwestern. I am available for babysitting some mornings/evenings and...
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Lake Forest, IL

from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Respite care
dementia
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Patient, full of positive energy, educated, good listener, reliable. I have experience working with people with dementia and basic physical therapy skills. Love to cook and keep everything neat. Always on time and organized. Have 19 years of experience working at Lake Forest. All my references are from LF area and can be...
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Winnetka, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have previous experience providing pet care and babysitting services for my neighbor while they were away. I was trusted to walk their dogs regularly and ensure their child was safe and engaged in fun, age-appropriate activities. These responsibilities helped me build strong time management, reliability, and multitasking...
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Buffalo Grove, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Shaina! I am currently an occupational therapy doctoral student at RUSH university! I am looking for any families who may need childcare assistance on the weekends! I am passionate about working with children and their families. Three words to describe me: adaptive, creative, and enthusiastic! I have experience...
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Wheeling, IL

from
$22/hr
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi I'm Wanda a passionate about animal welfare, with experience in caring for pets of different species and sizes. Responsible, attentive and committed to providing them with love, attention and safety. I offer walking services, feeding, medication administration (if necessary) and companionship to ensure their well-being while...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.56/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Northbrook, IL

Therapy Dogs in Northbrook, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Rositsa S.

Rositsa is simply great. She is fast and efficient, yet detailed oriented. She is great with the dogs and does a great job cleaning my...

- Care member

Selmija O.

Very good professional cleaner, dedicated to her job. First time hiring on care.com for seasonal housecleaning services and I’m happy that...

- Care member

Fe Esperanza B.

She's very dependable, responsible, honest and courteous. I found her self motivated, punctual. I can say with all honesty that she have...

- Alain C.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Northbrook, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Northbrook, IL, 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 Northbrook, IL is $24.56 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 Northbrook, IL. 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 Northbrook, IL, 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 Northbrook, IL, 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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