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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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Let me briefly introduce myself,
My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
Melinda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often...
Andrea L.
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My entire career has been caring for adults with disabilities, because I am passionate about helping them improve their lives. When someone smiles because I made their life easier, it makes me feel great! One of my strongest skills is that I was born with an intense amount of empathy. My past employment includes; Case Manager...
Laurie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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"Laurie is a kind caring and compassionate person. She is competent and capable in all aspects of her work. Whoever hires Laurie is lucky to have her."
Jean R.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat.
I have...
Tyla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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"Tyla was great with our 3 year old daughter. She absolutely loved her. We definitely recommend hiring."
Brian G.
Viktoriia P.
New Britain, CT
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Families! My Name Is Victoria. I'm The Chief Mess -Buster!
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Let me help you to destress and clean your house. Call me now! My name is Victoria. I have had passion for cleaning & organising since I was a child and been doing it professionally for 5 years. I love my job! I'm here to take the chore of cleaning off your hands and bring a breath of fresh air into your home. My services...
Viktoriia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
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"If I could give Viktoriia an even higher rating, I would!! She cleaned our house for the first time today and she did a FABULOUS job! She is a wonderful person, hardworking, detailed, honest and professional! I have had other housekeepers in the past and Viktoriia...
Rosanne C.
Claudia G.
Waterbury, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been working in cleaning and housekeeping for more than 12 years. I'll be sure to leave your house clean. Cleaning your kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, leaving room area. I provide refrigerator, oven cleaning, laundry services. I love animals and kids, I have 3 grandchildren.
Claudia can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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"Wonderful lady, excellent worker reliable, honest and hard working."
Care member
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked for a company for the past 21 years plus l work in a nursing home for 14 years I have 33 years experience Our goals there were to promote a healthy, enhancing living environment that caters to helping individuals reach their goals of living independently. Our services can vary from giving support 2 hours to 24 hours...
Rose can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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"Rose is a class act women. She is loving caring and nurturing. She was the best caregiver for my mom. I hope I have someone like Rose if I become in desire need"
Care member
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 25 years of experience, I care for your home like I take my. Sweeping
Cleaning floors and walls;
Removing dust and other dirt from furniture and rooms;
Glass cleaning
Bathroom cleaning;
Vacuuming curtains and carpets.
Vitoria can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
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"She is very nice, efficient and has a lot of energy! She's strong in character and intelligence."
Kim P.
Ame G.
Naugatuck, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 20 years experience providing a full range of non-medical services to help you or your loved one live in a home setting and maintain the independence and quality of life you are accustomed to. Services include but are not limited to: Physician's appointments and follow-up, bathing, grooming and dressing, medication setup...
Ame can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
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"Ame is a dedicated, competent, and loving caregiver. She gave my hospice patient the very best care imaginable. Ame was on top of every detail of care and gave her a very high quality of life for her last five years. As a nurse, I would choose her to care for any...
Care member
Gloria F.
New Britain, CT
$46/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Ect I have a flexible schedule right now I don't mind assisting in whatever way I can within reason I am very patient and funny and I am sure will get along with anyone
Senior caregiver
Gloria can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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"Gloria is an amazing caregiver who is patient, kind, reliable, capable, and trustworthy. She has been caring for my mother, who is a hospice patient, since September 2022. We love her and give her the highest recommendation."
Patricia D.
Ljiljana K.
Cheshire, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young grandmother who has 30+ years of experience taking care of kids from infancy up to teens. I have already raised 3 children of my own (all adults ) and have 3 grand kids that I babysit occasionally. I also have nanny and babysitting experience with referrals. I want to provide a happy childhood and ensure that they...
Ljiljana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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"Lilly is a wonderful thoughtful and detail oriented housekeeper and caregiver. Feel lucky to have found her to help our family!"
Olivia S.
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Hello, My name is Cheryl. I have provided cleaning services to an elderly couple in their house for about five years now. I also have helped out a friends family member who was elderly and needed assistance with housekeeping duties. This type of work is enjoyable to me because it keeps me moving & motivated but also makes my...
Cheryl can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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"Cheryl worked for us helped in carding for a family member.
We were very satisfied with the service Cheryl provided. She was always punctual,
knowledgeable of the needs of our family member. We always felt at ease when he was in Cheryl's care. Her work (light...
Alice R.
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I provide compassion, kind, skilled, holistic in home caregiving services and go way beyond my responsibilities for elderly, disabled and special needs people. I'm a certified by social services for in home caregiving with special training for 25 years in holistic healing modalities. I am a gourmet cook and can prepare menus...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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"Andrea is the kindest, gentlest person I've met. She cared for our 14 month old for a couple of months while we transitioned from a previous nanny 9who left due to a non-work related injury) and full time daycare."
Care member
Shantoll G.
New Britain, CT
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Shantoll a 31-year-old caregiver with a little over 8yrs of experience as a elderly care provider. I've worked in private homes, small group homes and larger facility settings. I have experience with persons on hospice care, dementia, Alzheimer's, disabilities, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetics etc.... I am very detailed...
Shantoll can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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I offer many years of experience in juggling tasks, prioritizing a daily schedule, and often caring for little ones and fur babies at the same time! I require minimal supervision to perform any job that I accept, so you can rest assured in my ability to perform tasks accurately. Don't worry, I can also recognize when I must ask...
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"Molly is very attentive and very positive with children. She has a lot of experience and it shows. You can rest easy when your children are in her care! My kids love when she watches them. "
Care member
I have always been a pet lover, growing up I had all kinds of pets big & small. As an adult I now have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I also have years of professional animal care experience with working at The CT Humane Society as well as dog walking & petsitting for Pet Education & Therapy as well as here on Care. com. I look forward to...
Angela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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"Angela is wonderful when it comes to pet care. She has cared for my 2 dogs a few times now and they love her visits. She is always on time and gives each of my boys lots of attention when she visits. I enjoy having a reliable person who loves my pets just as much...
Chantal K.
Hi there! I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, CPR certified, and have much experience working with children. I am looking for something part time while I work on growing my personal training business. My schedule is pretty flexible right now as most of my clients are virtual. I also have become a dog sitter to many...
Andraya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hey there! I'm Bryan. I am a prior service member with a wide skill set and current dog owner. Light trainings skills. Tendency to befriend typically aggressive and unfriendly dogs. Patience and caution is the key.
Bryan can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Erin, and I am a recent graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, MA. I majored in human-services and rehabilitation studies, with a concentration in occupational therapy, and a minor in psychology. I have worked at a preschool in Holden, MA and have gained much experience caring for children at this age, as well...
Erin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Crystal N.
Prospect, CT
$20-50/hr
Hi there! My name is Crystal, and I work per diem as a home health physical therapist. I have 20 years experience working with patients, and 10 years in the home health field. I am looking to make better use of my time on the road to help more people and supplement our family income doing it. Aside from being a Doctor of...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 grown children and a Nana to 3 young children 11, 8 & 3. I live in Plainville CT.
I am trying to find a job that will allow me to be as helpful as I was as an Occupational Therapy Assistant(OTA). I have 20+ years of experience as an OTA. I can help in any area needed (cognition, feeding, bathing/dressing,...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Plantsville, CT
Melinda R.
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Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Laurie Z.
5.0
Laurie is a kind caring and compassionate person. She is competent and capable in all aspects of her work. Whoever hires Laurie is lucky to have her.
- Jean R.
Tyla S.
5.0
I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!
- Care member
Viktoriia P.
5.0
I walked in from work my house was shining. She was not only a great cleaner she was sociable. Definitely will use her monthly. She is definitely worth it.
- Lynell D.
Claudia G.
5.0
Wonderful lady, excellent worker reliable, honest and hard working.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Plantsville, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Plantsville, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Plantsville, 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 Plantsville, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Plantsville, CT is $15.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Plantsville, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Plantsville, 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 Plantsville, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Plantsville, 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 Plantsville, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Plantsville, 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.