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Andrea K.

Part Time Tutor, Odd Jobs And Pet Care

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me. I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
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Violeta P.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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Cassidy J.

Personal Assistant

Old Bridge, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 2 years of experience in the assistant/administrative role and 5 years of experience in customer service. I am open to many things such as pet care/sitting, house sitting, running errands, scheduling appointments, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, etc.
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Robyn P.

Part Time Baby Sitting

Fords, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...

Courtney B. says "Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet. "

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Sandra J.

Matawan, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
T of kids is my passion and joy. With over 15 years experience with child care services, teacher and nanny positions. aking care

Kate S. says "We interviewed Sandra for a nanny role. Although we did not hire her (purely because we found another candidate who'd worked for a neighbor and had a lot...

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Yeliane G.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
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Alison C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...

Megan M. says "Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we...

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home. I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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Liliam C.

Lily

Roselle, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lily, I'm from Brazil. I offer a service with more than 8 years of residential experience on a regular weekly and biweekly basis. I have a valid drive license. I am a trained worker with a lot of experience in cleaning and organizing. My service is fast, efficient, flexible and affordable. It is designed to meet your...

Care Member says "She is a very honest and detailed professional. She left my house sparkiling. She is the best! 😊"

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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Eden G.

Fun Sitter And Expert Fetch Player

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....

David R. says "I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with...

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Marlaina M.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures. **Services:** Daily walks and...

Dani B. says "Marlaina was AMAZING with my fur babies!! She kept me informed the entire weekend with photos and updates to how they were adjusting. She paid attention to...

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Valeria B.

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello my name Is Valeria, I'm 20 years old! I'm offering childcare, pet care. I enjoy spending time with children I have a 4 yrs experience with children care. I have experience with cleaning service I offer cleaning, cooking, laundry, organizing service.

Jasmin H. says "Valeria she's a hard working person very nice and love able She loves to be very organize and she's very responsible when it comes to personal stuff and...

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Nicole M.

Child Care Seeker/senior Caretaker

Staten Island, NY

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have two beautiful children ages 23 and 14. My 14-year-old has autism severity of , nonverbal and extremely behavioral! Inresult I had to stop working ti become his advocate to give him the services he was was lacking! Now that I finally have him in a stable school, provides me with the freedom to go back to work withing his...
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Julie H.

Fords, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
errands
personal care
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I'm a positive and reliable, patient person. I like to watch and take a good care of the old people, to make there life easy with love and caring

Diane D. says "Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."

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Kellie O.

Personal Care Attendant

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
home modification
visiting physician
Hello! My name is Kellie. I am an experienced Personal Care Attendant and highly dedicated worker. I have worked in a nursing center for 5 years and have taken care of people privately in there homes. I have business and personal references upon request. I cook, clean, change linen and schedule and transport clients to...

Edith O. says "Warm cheerful understanding ! Some how she understood our needs before we did. Always totally dependable!I would recommend her 100%"

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...

Dawn V. says "Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia...

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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

Violeta P.

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties...

- Lisa Z.

Camelia M.

I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months....

- Rubina S.

Robyn P.

Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet.

- Courtney B.

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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