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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...
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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hope S.
Pawcatuck, CT
$60-100/hr
I have tutored math for over four years, and am more than happy to tutor in other subjects. I am proficient in the coding languages Java, Python, C, and R. I have amble knowledge in the fields of cognition and psychology and am also pursuing an additional major in Film and Visual Media, so I am equipped to help with any English...
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...
Austin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(2)
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...
Marie can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Ms. Jennings was the caregiver for my father-in-law while his son, my husband, and I lived at his home for 8 months.
Ms. Jennings was punctual, conscientious, and professional and my father-in-law felt so comfortable with her that he considered her family!
My...
Janet A.
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: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & 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.
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: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(6)
Hired by 9 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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We were 100% comfortable leaving our children with Arielle. She easily connected with our 7yo while also navigating the chaos of our toddler and infant smoothly. Arielle is a breeze to communicate with. She was punctual and dependable. I would highly recommend...
Megan B.
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 transportation, pet walking
Jill D.
Westerly, RI
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Interested In Providing Companionship For Seniors Or Occasional Childcare
I am a grandmother of a 16-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...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
I have been a nanny/housekeeper for over 20 years. I'm able to multitask and pay close attention to detail. I have worked under management at a hotel service. My duties were cleaning rooms and having them ready for next check in. I also have cared for year to year rental properties and ran my own cleaning business for over 20...
Heidi can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & 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...
Taylor Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allynn B.
Westerly, RI
$25-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I am a very responsible person that is easy to work with and kind! My number one concern is ensuring that you are very happy with my services!
Allynn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands
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: Dog training, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Margaret F.
Westerly, RI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced healthcare support worker with a demonstrated 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.
I'm pet-friendly, have my own transportation, am a...
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: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, transportation & more
Compassionate, nurturing, energetic, professional, fun-loving woman looking to expand on my love for kids and helping people. I have an MA in counseling psychology, and have worked for 10 years specializing in children and adolescents. I've run a successful social skills group for children on the autism spectrum/behavioral...
Allyson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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...
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...
Michael can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Pawcatuck, CT
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.
Marie J.
5.0
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 made that loss bearable for my father who suffers from dementia. During her time with us, she was a kind, thoughtful caregiver who kept my...
- Dorothy A.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pawcatuck, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Pawcatuck, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Pawcatuck, CT is $28.75 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 Pawcatuck, CT?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Pawcatuck, CT receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Pawcatuck, CT help with?
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.