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Fadzai C.

Senior Caregiver With Over 12 Years Experience, Looking For A Family That Feels Like Home!

Perth Amboy, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, positive, friendly 12 years Experience My skills include transferring(hoyer lift, gait belt) bathing, grooming, companionship, medicine reminders, assistance with physical therapy plans, laundry, cleaning, appointments, meal preparation.
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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My names Amanda. I've owned hamsters, parakeets, a bunny, hermit crabs, kitties and a dog (a Bichon). I love playing and taking care of my pup. He's been with us for 8 years now! I currently have three kittens and a full grown kitty too!! I have experience from working with a pet care service and can give you contact...
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Lamia L.

Young And Mature Teen Sitter Hardworking And Willing To Learn More

Perth Amboy, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I was raised in NJ, and grew up with countless cousins and two elderly grandparents. I've had to grow up very young and that helped me mature at a very young age being the oldest. I know what it's like to be overwhelmed and I've devoted time to make sure other people don't have to feel that stress. I am CPR certified, currently...
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Lisbeth A.

Babysitter Or Tutor

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi ! My name is Lisbeth, I am a college graduate looking for a side job. I am offering babysitting or tutoring services, I have tutored up to college level and babysat from ages of 2- 12 years old. I am patient, easy going and reliable
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Fadzai C.

Housekeeping Services

Perth Amboy, NJ

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
+ 1 more
I have excellent experience in house keeping, deep cleaning and decluttering! There's nothing like a clean home, brings some peace of mind to an already chaotic world. Shoot me a msg if you'd use an extra pair of hands and a good eye to detail.
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Devin V.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a dedicated and versatile professional with over 11 years of experience in customer service, sales, and banking, complemented by technical support expertise. My career spans various industries, including retail banking, IT, tutoring and hospitality, where I've developed strong skills in problem-solving, client relations,...
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Devin V.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and versatile professional with over 11 years of experience in customer service, sales, and banking, complemented by technical support expertise. My career spans various industries, including retail banking, IT, and hospitality, where I've developed strong skills in problem-solving, client relations, and...
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Diana C.

Excellent Babysitter

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
About Me: I am passionate about caring for little ones at home and committed to supporting families when they need it most. I value a flexible schedule that allows me to adapt to each family's needs and provide the best service possible. Personality: I would describe myself as outgoing, creative, calm, easy-going, and reliable....
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Uliana K.

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have more than 10 years of experience providing individualized healthcare services to seniors. I have cared for and provided companionship to individuals with Parkinson's, dementia, cancer, and those recovering from strokes. I am passionate about helping seniors maintain a high quality of life while preserving their dignity....
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Tahira R.

Professional, Loving, Caring, Patience, Humble

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I'm very passionate about senior care, Kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...

Care Member says "Tahir was very caring and thorough while meeting with my brother. Unfortunately as much as I wanted her to care for my brother, our schedules would not...

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Raquel R.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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Alyssa M.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...

Cecil R. says "Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately...

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Sabrina A.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I started caring for seniors when I was taking care of my grandparents I knew I had a passion to help wanting to give them the best of quality of life that I possibly could and happiness. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. They are young adults in college so I try to spend as much time with them as I can....

Steven C. says "Sabrina is punctual, knowledgeable, hardworking and caring. She is attentive and engages our father in conversation during her time with him while also...

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Mavis N.

Compassionate Caregiver

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
mobility assistance
live-in home care
respite care
I am a Licensed caregiver here in New Jersey very compassionate and experienced with more than 7 years experience in elderly care. I have skills with dementia, Parkinson, ALS, multiple sclerosis, stroke , Alzheimers, fall risk and bed bound patients. My strengths among others is ensuring your loved ones are safe in their homes...

Care Member says "Ms. M. is a very lovely and patient caregiver. She was a great help to me during my knee replacement surgery "

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Sopio D.

Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...

Care Member says "Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see...

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Alice D.

Years Of Experience,free Estimate And Good References. Responsible Housecleaning,working With Love.

South River, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
My service is quality guarantee, with over 15 years of experience with residential and commercial clean. Now days , is very important to be able to know who is coming to work in your house before they start. Let me provide you , some good references to give you a peace of mind. I also have insurance. Thank you Very Truly...

Care Member says "I am writing to highly recommend Alice for her outstanding house cleaning services. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and reliability have been...

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Barbara N.

Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to three granddaughters, and dog mom to our pitty mix. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I was too...

Care Member says "Barbara is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very kind and...

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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Ama M.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...

Care Member says "AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself...

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Coco B.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have been blessed with over 10 years of experience as a K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher across a wide range of settings. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2020, I have had the incredible opportunity to work directly with families in their homes providing virtual learning support and fully customized homeschool...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.78/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Perth Amboy, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Perth Amboy, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Tahira R.

Tahir was very caring and thorough while meeting with my brother. Unfortunately as much as I wanted her to care for my brother, our...

- Care member

Raquel R.

Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her...

- Care member

Alyssa M.

Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa...

- Cecil R.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Perth Amboy, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Perth Amboy, NJ, 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 Perth Amboy, NJ is $19.78 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 Perth Amboy, NJ. 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 Perth Amboy, NJ, 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 Perth Amboy, NJ, 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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