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Jessica S.

Palmyra, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I just graduated from Penn State and will be attending physical therapy school in August. I plan to become a pediatric physical therapist. I have my summer free and would love to help out your family by babysitting! I love working with kids and in the past have worked as a counselor for youth sports, lifeguard, swim lesson...
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Palmyra, PA

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$16/hr
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Cleaning and organizing brings me so much joy. I love watching shows about organizing and videos on how to improve my cleaning. I hope someday to have my own cleaning business to offer the service full time. My favorite Christmas gift this year was an O-cedar mop that separates the dirty water!
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Educator And Artist Available For Tutoring / Child Care Services.

Palmyra, PA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with children and young adults since my time as a student at Wesleyan University. At University, I studied a multitude of subjects including the psychology of reading with tutoring experience and study at a local elementary school. After graduating with a BA in Studio Art, I spent time as an Artist-in-Residence...
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Nanny

Lebanon, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I have over 26 years of experience with children ages newborn to 12. ., and offer upscale Nanny services. I am a nurturing, encouraging, kind, and patient nanny. I am comfortable with an unrushed, educational-based playtime. I enjoy being outdoors, baking, reading, and doing a variety of fun activities. Feel free to contact me...

Care Member says "Kathleen is absolutely WONDERFUL with our children!! She truly cares for them like her own, and her family does as well! My daughter is always so...

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Who Let The Dogs Out???!!!!... I Will!

Middletown, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have multiple animals in my household for years. Childhood snoodle for 5yrs, pitbull on and off, pet sat in Australia for 2 cats as well as dog walked, and housed and lived w jack russel/chihuahua for 2. 5 yrs. Provide daily care for pets while their owners are on vacation. I am responsible for all primary animal care while...

Care Member says "We hired Yen to take care of our 2 senior dogs that needed daily medication, our cats, and our fish while away for a week on vacation. We were...

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Medication Administration Trainer Through DHS With Over 10 Years Experience

Annville, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...

Care Member says "Very kind and compassionate. She has helped me with my mother. Highly recommended!! My mom always looked forward to her visit. "

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FT Caregiver Available

Annville, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...

Lauren G. says "Was a huge support with my mom who has dementia."

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Dog Sitter

Hummelstown, PA

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$20/hr
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Sam, and I offer reliable, caring dog-sitting services to ensure your furry friend feels comfortable and loved while you're away. With experience in caring for dogs of all sizes and breeds, I provide a safe and fun environment for your pet, tailored to their individual needs. I have two goldendoodles of my own,...
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Tutor

Middletown, PA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am an experienced tutor currently in college studying occupational therapy. I have experience working with children through middle school age and children with special needs/learning disabilities. My approach to teaching is to make learning fun and try different angles to help students learn in the way that they do best.
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Homework Helper

Annville, PA

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nicholas and I am currently working on my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I came to Annville, PA for school and have fallen in love with the community. I've been working with kids ever since high school, running summer camps and providing personal tennis lessons. I enjoy working (and laughing) with children of...
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Elizabethtown, PA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Harley. I am a full-time bunny mom and student attending Elizabethtown College, pursuing a doctorate in occupational therapy. My previous experience is based on caring for my own and others' pets, including cats, various species of fish, parakeets, and small and large breed dogs, and I currently care for a...
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Here To Help!

Elizabethtown, PA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Happy to help in whatever what you need! I'm local and available to be part of whatever transition services you need. Senior care available.
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Child Care

Elizabethtown, PA

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am an Occupational Therapy student at Elizabethtown College. I babysat throughout high school so I have experience with infants the whole way up to middle school aged children. I also worked at a dance studio and taught pre school and elementary aged classes. I enjoy babysitting and taking of all aged...
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Pet Care Services .

Hummelstown, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Compassionately caring for horses, cats, dogs, chickens, and other animals where they live. I've owned and cared for horses since 2010. I manage a small barn of nine horses in Township. I've had cats forever, and done a lot of rescue work with dogs (volunteering). Also experienced with and love chickens and guinea hens. I...
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Hershey, PA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Let me help take the stress out of cleaning your home with my thorough and personalized housekeeping services, designed to fit your schedule and budget.
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Homework Helper

Annville, PA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I've been tutoring for 6 years now. In high school I tutored all of the math and science courses. Now in college, I tutor biology, chemistry, anatomy, and exercise science courses. As of spring, 2023 I will have my Bachelor's in exercise science and will have two more years till my Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
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Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Elizabethtown, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home including feeding, walking, and interactive playtime. I grew up with cats my entire childhood and sometimes dogs. I have experience in insulin & oral medication administration to cats. I relish in spending time with both as their personalities are always a pleasure to get to know. I...
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Housekeeper For Hire

Middletown, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been cleaning homes for more than 10 years. I can accommodate weekly, Bi-weekly, monthly services. My goal is to make your life easier while I do what I enjoy doing so you don't have to clean.
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About Me!

Elizabethtown, PA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am currently a student at Penn State-University Park, and will be graduating with a B. S. in Special Education and a minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services in the spring of 2025. I have experience working in schools with students with disabilities grades K-12. I'd describe my personality as Fun, Outgoing, and...
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Care For Your Loved Ones!

Middletown, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
After my father passed away due to my mothers health issues with heart disease and diabetes I became her primary caregiver for aprox 18 months before she ultimately passed away. I also was a partial live in caregiver for an elderly lady for aprox 6 months after she was released from a rehab facility but could no longer live...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Palmyra, PA

Therapy Dogs in Palmyra, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Kathleen C.

Kathleen is absolutely WONDERFUL with our children!! She truly cares for them like her own, and her family does as well! My daughter is...

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Yen D.

We hired Yen to take care of our 2 senior dogs that needed daily medication, our cats, and our fish while away for a week on vacation. We...

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Kristina H.

Very kind and compassionate. She has helped me with my mother. Highly recommended!! My mom always looked forward to her visit.

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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Palmyra, PA

To find a therapy dog near you in Palmyra, PA, 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 Palmyra, PA is $17.00 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 Palmyra, PA. 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 Palmyra, PA, 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 Palmyra, PA, 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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