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Donna W.

Caring And Compassionate

Onset, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Donna, I have been working in the healthcare field for 25yrs. I have hands on experience in a homecare setting, acute care setting, hospital setting, rehab setting, long term care facilities. And also do companionship and hospice. Some of my skills include medication management, administering medication, taking...

Care Member says "Donna and her team of caregivers were just wonderful. Far more than just the mechanics of the care they provided for my mom, all of them shared her...

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Marissa V.

Professional Organizer

Onset, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
I'm Marissa and I have a personal love for organizing. It takes a village to run a family and a home. I have been in child care for the past 10 years and also hold an administrative background. I merged my experiences to help structure your spaces. Organizing and checking things off the to-do list are a few tasks to keep your...
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Loren M.

Private Geriatric Physical Therapist/ Caregiver/ Patient Advocate

Sandwich, MA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
visiting nurse
personal care
respite care
Do you or your loved one need assist navigating through a chronic illness? Does your loved one have medical appts that you are unable to attend or get them to? Are you contemplating assist in the home versus assisted living but unaware where to start the search? I have 18 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist with...

Maureen M. says "Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic exercise, and...

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Jonathan W.

The CARER Who Specializes In Care For MEN. Also Provide TRAVEL VACATION SERVICES

Sandwich, MA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Middle age male with more than 20 years of recent experience working with a wide range of diagnosis offering his services so that family members or loved ones may have a respite from the daily grind of caregiving.. Though I'm one of the few males in this line of work, I do come highly recommended and enjoy working with the...

Care Member says "Jonathan is a warm, sensitive, caring, and generous person, especially compassionate and patient with my husband, who has Parkinson's disease. "

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Julia U.

Pet Care Provider

Sandwich, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My names Julia, and I love being around animals. I have two dogs and a cat at home that I absolutely adore. I've pet sit for a bigger dog before when a family was away and had no issues. I love pets of all breeds and sizes so that won't be a problem. Please let me know if you're interested in my services!

Debrah L. says "Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her. Keltie loves her !"

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Julie G.

Home Health Care Provider

Pocasset, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
respite care
hospice services
personal care
I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...

IRVING S. says "I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall...

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Marie B.

Compassionate Caregiver

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hello. I have been a caregiver for 4+ years. I enjoy assisting seniors in an effort to help them maintain their independence and to be more comfortable. I have experience in providing the following services: * Dementia/Alzheimer care * companionship/social interaction * mobility assistance * meal preparation * light...

Care Member says "Marie is absolutely FANTASTIC! I cannot say enough positive things about her & her work ethic. I hired Marie to help take care of my elderly father....

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Amadair A.

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Amanda, my passion along side gardening is caring for elderly. I'm a reliable, dependable, and compassionate licensed caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 10 years, I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to different situations. I enjoy helping my clients with...

Care Member says "Amanda is wonderful! She is kind, gentle, compassionate and very thoughtful and experienced! She always goes above and beyond! Whenever she takes care...

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Melissa B.

Part-Time Senior Caregiver Available

Buzzards Bay, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for several families by providing personal services, including medication prompting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation to errands or doctors' appointments, and companionship. I also have experience as a server at a senior care center, where I tended to the dietary preferences of...

Jenabeth F. says "Melissa has been helping out with my 73 year old Mother who has Alzheimer's for over 2 years now and has made such a world of difference in our home....

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Maureen F.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Maureen and I have experience in caring for elderly men and women for 25 years. Care has included companionship, light housekeeping, home care, meal preparation, transportation to appointments, and overall assistance. Over the years, I have cared for many clients with a history of dementia, Alzheimer's and...

Jeannette P. says "Delightful and caring! Sees what needs to be done, and does it plus extra! Highly recommend!"

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Sheila C.

Home Health Aide

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 15 years experience as a Caregiver through various agencies, and private care. I assist clients to remain independent in their own home by providing personal care, home management, and companionship. I assist with activities of daily living, medication management and administration. I am experienced in day, overnight, and...

Pam B. says "I hired Sheila C. to support my sister, who has advanced lung cancer. Sheila has been a godsend!!! In addition to helping my sister with household tasks, she...

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Julie G.

Part Time Housekeeper/cleaner

Pocasset, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
In addition to elder care services, cooking, shopping, errands and home management, I offer house keeping and cleaning services. These include bathroom, kitchen general room cleaning, bed changing, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dishes, inside window washing, surface polishing, wall washing laundry and...
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Luana F.

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
My name is Luana I have more then 10 years of experience is the cleaning industry, great local references! My team and I will make your life much easier by providing you quality cleaning services!

Care Member says "Luana and her staff have been with us for almost 13 years at two different houses. They are thorough, trustworthy, and dependable. Luana trains her...

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Beverly A.

Caring Caregiver

Wareham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
personal care
errands
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I enjoy spending time with elderly people.

Peter S. says "Beverly is friendly, kind, caring and reliable. Her heart is in the right place."

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Janet F.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Buzzards Bay, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jan. Over 10 years experience working with people who've had Alzheimer's/, MS, COPD, quadriplegia, Parkinson's, stroke, cancer and dysphagia. Duties include; personal care, housework, assisting with occupational and physical therapies as prescribed by therapists, medication reminders, cooking healthy meals,...

Anne C. says "My sister has Alzheimer's. Our family has needed someone to provide her with care and companionship for several hours on several days a week. Jan provided...

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Isabell B.

Part-time/Full-time Babysitter

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have babysat for several different families for many years. I have cared for the ages of less than 3 months old to 14. This past summer I was a full time nanny for a 2-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, along with multiple families over the years. With much experience I have learned the skills that are required in care taking...

Teresa H. says "Isabell is the type of person you dream of to take care of your children! She is full of joy, energy, smiles, creativity, plans, activities and there is...

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Karen V.

Cleaning Services

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Basement cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
My goal is to provide high-quality cleaning services, customized to the needs of each client, and to ensure that their expectations are met and exceeded. I work with care and attention to detail in all cleaning tasks, from general cleaning to deep cleaning of specific areas such. If you are looking for a reliable, dedicated, and...

Care Member says "Karen did an amazing job at our home today with a deep clean! Everything is sparkling - I took the family out to eat so it would remain clean for 24...

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Jocelyn P.

Housekeeper

East Wareham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, am Jhosie lived in wareham I been here in care. com since 2013, Being Cleaning Lady I dedicated to providing excellent, professional, reliable, environmentally safe cleaning. Am Happy to serve and helping family at need to be clean up there home, am serving in surrounding ares. Have plenty of good review from my clients . My...

Kalya M. says "I had what I can only describe as a disgusting amount of dishes and house work I have completely slacked on with working 2 jobs and having a baby and a...

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Jocelyn P.

Filipino Woman For Elderly Care, Massage Experience And Caregiver

East Wareham, MA

3.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I cared for elderly patients in Florida , Recently we move here in East Wareham, and continuous my services to help other. I can tend to the needs of elderly patients in need of care of any kind. I will do laundry, cooking, bathing, and general cleaning. I have completed CNA/CPR, AED and First Aid training at Best Chance CPR...

Kelly C. says "We hired Jocelyn to care for my father. He can be a difficult patient and we went through several agencies and private nurses to assist with his...

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Lisa S.

Child Care

Plymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lisa. My two greatest attributes as a caregiver are that I have unlimited patience and I'm not lazy. I am very comfortable with newborns and have experience with children of all ages. They will have a great time with me and we will have lots of laughs! Non smoker, love pets. I graduated from Bentley University and spent...

Care Member says "Lisa is simply great and has a real connection with kids. Our daughter lit up when she first saw her came through the door and was immediately at ease...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Onset, MA

Therapy Dogs in Onset, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Donna W.

Donna and her team of caregivers were just wonderful. Far more than just the mechanics of the care they provided for my mom, all of them...

- Care member

Loren M.

Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic...

- Maureen M.

Jonathan W.

Jonathan is a warm, sensitive, caring, and generous person, especially compassionate and patient with my husband, who has Parkinson's...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Onset, MA

To find a therapy dog near you in Onset, 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 Onset, MA is $30.00 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 Onset, 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 Onset, 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 Onset, 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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