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Alexis P.

Pawcatuck, CT

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$21/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
My wonderful dog who was 17 years old recently passed away. I would love to extend my services to care for other fur babies who need it!
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Speech/language Pathologist

Pawcatuck, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am seeking work after school hours and/or during the summer for children ages 0-4 years, elder care, or pet care. I will have more availability once school is over for the summer. I have worked with children of average abilities and various disabilities for 29 years. I was a child care provider and Home Based Therapy Provider...
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Pawcatuck, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have six years experience working with children with special needs. I have worked with children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, behavioral, autism, occupational therapy, and speech. I am always positive and peppy when working with children. Making sure to celebrate the smallest of moments!
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Pawcatuck, CT

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$25/hr
Hi there, I am a full-time nanny with an education degree, and although I love my job, I am looking to extend my services and utilize my degree. I am patient, creative, and passionate about my line of work. In the past, I have worked as the building substitute teacher in an elementary school, so have a great deal of experience...
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Caring And Experienced With A Masters Degree In Communication Disorders Looking To Care For Others

Pawcatuck, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and certified Speech/language Pathologist seeking work outside of the classroom. I have 4 years experience with Developmentally Delayed adults and 26 years with children (ages 3-18), with a variety of diagnoses, in a local public school system. I have had a background check in the past I order to work for a...
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Creative Care

Pawcatuck, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a reliable, creative, and active person. I have watched my niece and nephews for 6 years now on and off. I enjoy my time with them greatly. Some of my favorite times with kids are talking to them about what makes them smile and excites them. I would spend our time together with fun activities inside or outside! Arts and...
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Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.

North Stonington, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have many 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, to...

Care Member says "Kathy helped care for my mom recently. She was very kind and gentle with her. It was only for a short time but we are very appreciative of her help."

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Home Health Care Aide

Groton, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
I have an Associates Degree in Gerontology (Social Services for Elderly) and worked in a nursing home as well as private duty aide for the Ct. Social Service Department. I grew up around seniors as my parents ran a private nursing home when I was a child. In the early sixties I had more Grandparents than I could imagine and they...

Dorothy A. says "Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my father. She...

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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 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...

Rebecca S. says "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...

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Ledyard, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Mike S. says "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...

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COMPASSIONATE ELDER CARE With A Helping Hand And Friendly Smile.

Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
respite care
companionship
mobility assistance
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I loved working at both Seniors Helping Seniors and Stoneridge in Mystic for over 2 years as a devoted and doting care giver providing my seniors with assisted living management and health care services. Especially keen on compassionate in home care in the most helpful ways I preformed all the day to day tasks with a joyful...
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Part Time Caregiver

Groton, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have my bachelors in speech therapy and am in grad school for special education. I currently work at an elementary school as a behavior support paraprofessional. The students I work with have Intellectual disabilities, Autism, Emotional Disturbances, and behavioral outbursts. I also worked in a daycare for 6 years with...
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Westerly, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Approaching grandma territory but I feel like I am far from it. Young enough to still get down on the ground and play but experienced enough to know when to set boundaries. I adore children, and now that mine are grown, I look forward to helping you with sitting services. I currently work during the week at a church and I have...
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Bradford, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
companionship
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience in human services. I worked in the medical field for over 10 years as an EMT. Most recently, I worked at SCH in the social services department. I have been doing private home care for 3 years, recently, full time. I have experience with advocating and caring for older adults both - in home...
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Healthcare Professional

Groton, CT

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$36/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I've worked in healthcare for 18 years as a Certified Nurses Aid in a skilled nursing facility and as a patient care technician in a hospital. I went back to school and earned an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Goodwin College. I have experience in...
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Pets And Property Cleaning Move In Move Outs.

Groton, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, Owned a full-service pet business in New York City and have been a multi-family property owner for years. I am a seasoned animal trainer and can walk and care for any pet. I also do Property and housecleaning on call and or contract. I relocated back to Connecticut and I am doing a restart on life. I am a Jack or could say...
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Experienced Caregiver

Groton, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to having been a behavioral...
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Interested In Providing Companionship For Seniors Or Occasional Childcare

Westerly, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a grandmother of a 17-year-old and mother of 2 adult sons. I am an artist and enjoy cooking. I can help with meal prep, crafts, and errands. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in human services and a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies. I retired from a 40+ year career in grant writing and administration, as human...
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Mystic, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
Hi! My name is Tru. I'm a people person with a bubbly personality. You can trust me to be a great listener, and to show extra care and support to everyone in all that I do. I have over 5 years of experience working in education and customer service. A fun fact about me is that I'm a professional saxophone player and studied at...
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Child Care

Ashaway, RI

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Haley experienced youth mentor, coach, and caregiver with a background in psychology and over six years of experience working with kids and teens. I hold a Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Human Development & Family Sciences, graduating with high honors. I've worked with hundreds of youth through coaching,...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.17/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Pawcatuck, CT

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

Kathleen M C.

Kathy helped care for my mom recently. She was very kind and gentle with her. It was only for a short time but we are very appreciative of...

- Care member

Marie J.

Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my...

- Dorothy A.

Arielle S.

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...

- Rebecca S.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pawcatuck, CT

To find a therapy dog near you in Pawcatuck, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Pawcatuck, CT is $20.17 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 Pawcatuck, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Pawcatuck, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Pawcatuck, 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.

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