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Carla K.

Respite Care Fairy Godmother

Pleasant Ridge, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as creative, caring and curious. I like caring for seniors because I am happiest feeling useful and of service to others. I also enjoy learning from other's life experiences. I'm looking for a job that works within my schedule. I would like to be a trusted extension of your family. I want to...
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Emily D.

Babysitter

Royal Oak, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Emily and caring for children is my passion! I graduated from Michigan State in 2018 and now work full time in admin for a center that offers various therapies for children in Ferndale, MI. I'm looking to use my extra time at nights or weekends to spend even more time with the kiddos! I have been a...

Xin Z. says "Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company."

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Katie A.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Clawson, MI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have a lifetime of experience with caring for dogs. I grew up with dogs always being a huge part of the family. I have taken care of family dogs & friends dogs when they went out of town on vacation. I currently volunteer on a K9 search and rescue team and assist in training dogs to find missing people. I have lots of...
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Tammy W.

Troy, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have always had a dog and or cat in my life since I was a child. I have volunteered at the Humane Society and PetSmart for cats in order to get them ready for adoption. I provide dog/cat sitting/walking services for all sizes and ages.

Care Member says "Tammy was excellent providing care for multiple cats inside and out. She texted me after each visit with info which gave me peace of mind. There was an...

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Catina M.

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
General room cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have 10 years of experience cleaning residential homes. I am fully vaccinated. I will provide my own cleaning supplies and vacuum cleaner if required. I have reliable transportation. I love cleaning, it is therapeutic for me. You will not be disappointed. I'm all about keeping things organized. I deep clean as well....

Care Member says "Thank you Catina for your Excellent help with my apartment cleaning You’re the Best and so helpful plus advise hints for keeping things looking good...

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Emilia F.

Responsible But Fun Sitter

Bloomfield Hills, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emilia and I am finishing up my senior year at Villanova University where I am studying psychology! I have 8 years of experience with children, ages 0-16, with additional experience through doing service at a center with young children. I can help with travel and errands and, of course, housework! I have worked...

Julie G. says "She is very responsible and my kids have the best time with her. They always want her to be the babysitter."

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Adenike I.

Full Time Caregiver

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm currently available for Night Shifts. 7P-7A or 8P-8A. Certified Nursing Assistant Training. I love working with Seniors and I've been privileged to have worked with great families and took great care of their loved ones. I have worked with seniors with dementia, stroke and hospice. I have worked with several couples who...

Steven B. says "Niki was fantastic in every way. The respect and caring she had for both of my parents was remarkable. Niki showed her love and professionalism for her...

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Charity C.

Helping Hands With Open Arms

Warren, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
I have been a caregiver for over 18 years and have extensive experience caring for patients with various medical conditions, including dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Pick's disease, Lewy body dementia, diabetes, heart conditions, ALS, and MS. My responsibilities have included transporting patients to medical appointments,...

Roy V. says "Charity helped my mother, suffering from dementia, for almost 2 years. She was trustworthy and dependable from day one. The care that she gave was second to...

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Dejai T.

Full Time Nanny Available

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Dejai. I am 28 years old and I've been a professional nanny for the last 5 years. I mainly work with infants and toddlers but I am no stranger to school age children. I am CPR certified, I have a clean driving record, and a clean background as well. My services are not limited to taking care of children. I...

Alysa P. says "Dejai is a child whisperer! My baby responds to her so well. She has a way with kids that's rare and I've only seen positive responses from my baby with...

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Brittney L.

Behavior Technician

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have 1 yr and half experience working with autistic children ages 3, 4, And 8 yr old. I did ABA therapy with them.

Andrea W. says "I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy...

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Gina J.

Child Care Provider/Housekeeper

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have worked with children for over 20 years. I started off working in day cares and I was also a live-in nanny. Throughout the years I have taken many ECE classes for children of all ages. In 2001, I opened my own in-home day care service, which lasted for 7 years. At church, I was the nursery and Children's Church director. I...

Tavita G. says "I can’t thank her enough! My daughter loved her. She took amazing care of our little one. She’s kind, reliable, and personable. I can’t wait to have her...

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Jay G.

All About Me, tutor a

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a teacher with 30 years experience in elementary and special education. I enjoy seeing kids learn and improve their skills! Over the span of my career, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled (and non-disabled) children/young adults in all educational fields carefully reviewing what is needed,...

Kathy H. says "Jay's knowledge, guidance and holistic approach have been priceless. His ability to communicate effectively with us/parents, siblings, school staff and my...

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Jessica K.

Part-Time Or Full-Time

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
attic cleaning
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Jessica I am an upcoming entrepreneur with a small cleaning business providing services to local counties. I have experience from working in hotels factories, residential and commercial. My starting pay rate is $20-$30 depending on services needed and or residential square ft.

Care Member says "Jessica & her team are great. House is always spotless"

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Robin F.

Home Health Aid Available For Full Time Care

Hazel Park, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
Hello my name is Robin. I am available for 24 hour care. I am a experienced caregiver trained as a CNA and a Medical Assistant, who understands the importance of meeting the needs of clients, while helping them maintain a high quality of life. Services provide include, Assist clients with personal care, including dressing,...

Jeff K. says "I have hired numerous caregivers to help my parents over the years and Robin was an absolute blessing for our family. Robin still cares for my Mom who is...

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Elizabeth K.

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Night Shifts

Madison Heights, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
personal care
hospice services
light cleaning
I am 10 plus years of experience who is looking for over night or evening care work. I have experience in a range of elderly care environments, in particular adults with dementia. I am currently looking for evening or weekend shifts. As a caring and reliable individual, I have a passion for supporting those who need it most...

Care Member says "Elizabeth has been communicative, kind, and very easy to work with. She was good with our little one (7 months) and even sent a picture update. We have...

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Jay G.

Special Education Teacher/Teacher Consultant.

Southfield, MI

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have skills in working with special needs children/young adults with my 25 years experience as a teacher, case manager, program/behavioral consultant, etc. Over my career span, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled children and young adults.
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Levita C.

Detroit, MI

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
Hello, I'm a loving person who enjoys being around friendly dogs that are small and medium size. I had a Pomeranian for 7 years and I loved him so much. I would like to have the opportunity to provide pet care services for you and your family.
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Timothy D.

Dedicated K-12 Tutor, TA, And Former Student-Teacher

Bloomfield Hills, MI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there, my name is Timothy. I am a 31-year-old tutor, school aide, and writing specialist from Bloomfield. I try to bring my upbeat personality and passion for learning into everything I do. I am a recent graduate of a rigorous elementary education degree program at OU (3. 9 GPA). I also worked a paid position at the...

Hiroki T. says "I hired Timothy for tutoring in English for 8 months. He was punctual and professional. Would recommend. He is good teacher for me!!!!"

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Jennifer K.

Fun Sitter

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I have over 10 years of experience caring for children ages 4 months to 18 years. I have been educated in early childhood development as well as working as a Medical Assistant. In addition, more recently I have worked in ABA therapy working as a behavior technician with children with autism. Caring...

Kathryn V. says "Jennifer is a very caring & reliable individual. I would highly recommend her!"

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Levita C.

Part-Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available To Babysit And Care For Children

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi everyone, I'm a loving and honest person who has several years of experience caring for toddlers, preteens and teenagers. I've babysat for family members as well as other families in the Detroit metro area. I've provided care giving services to children who have ASD, ADHD, who are speech impaired, mentally impaired,...

Karen P. says "We hired Levita in the fall of 2019 and she has been with us since. She helps us in so many ways with our children, dogs and in our home. She is a major...

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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Pleasant Ridge, MI

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

Emily D.

Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company.

- Xin Z.

Tammy W.

Tammy was excellent providing care for multiple cats inside and out. She texted me after each visit with info which gave me peace of mind....

- Care member

Catina M.

Thank you Catina for your Excellent help with my apartment cleaning You’re the Best and so helpful plus advise hints for keeping things...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pleasant Ridge, MI

To find a therapy dog near you in Pleasant Ridge, MI, 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 Pleasant Ridge, MI is $20.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Pleasant Ridge, MI. 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 Pleasant Ridge, MI, 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 Pleasant Ridge, MI, 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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