Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Ponchatoula, LA
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35 therapy dogs are listed in Ponchatoula, LA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Ponchatoula, LA
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of caregiving experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Love to talk and doing different things love to clean
Shenitha can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very compassionate and a fast learner."
Care member
Felisha M.
Ponchatoula, LA
$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Years Of Care Give Experience I Enjoy Making People Feel Good In Their Homes.
25 years being certified in food Safety and hospitality Management, shows it's a area I truly enjoy. I love bringing comfort into a room. I have obtained certification in child nutrition, CPR, and also a certified child care provider. I have been self employed in the home restoration business for eight years. I enjoy cleaning...
Felisha can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the current position I have worked as a childcare worker /setter of all age groups in a daycare center . I have my Certification for childcare and CNA with CPR . I have worked at a Nurse Home , Hospital and Day Care Center and Home Health Service and house keeping in high school I take up a class for childcare at the Vo-Tech...
Shenitha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shenitha is very caring and compassionate person. I’m glad we got to experience her in our home. "
Care member
Hannah C.
Hammond, LA
$16/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and currently attend southeastern to study social work. I am looking for another family that may need a little help every now and then. I do have a primary family so I a mostly available every other week and can be pretty flexible if need be. While also caring for your child/children;...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"During the school year, I needed Hannah to help me with bus stop pick ups. She was always punctual and always available. My son loves Hannah so much, that we asked her if she would be willing to hangout with him three days a week for a few hours a day to keep him...
Angela E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I have 7 years of catering/meal prep experience. I own a vegan/vegetarian meal prep business that sells at farmer's markets on the weekends. I have 2 beautiful children and keep them every other week. I have been a personal chef, caterer, and member of the hospitality industry for over 15 years. I am...
Emily can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Emily was AMAZING she over exceeded my expectations & I'm so thankful to now call her my new housekeeper thank you so much. It's greatly appreciated"
Lakeasha J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years of experience with infants, toddlers, young children & teens. I have worked with many newborns. I also have experience with special needs, non-verbal & autistic children.
Covid Vaccinated. I am CPR & first aid certified. I have a Nursing Assistant Certification. I have a business finance degree from Loyola.
I...
Imna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Imna was very good with the kids. She was able to stay over night for us and made sure the kids had lunch and dinner. She also kept us updated as to how the kids were doing. Would diffidently hire again, whether a couple of hours or over night.!!!"
Tracy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a graduate student and a full time Registered Behavior Technician providing direct behavioral therapy to children. In the past decade I have worked a range of jobs including- nannying, retail manager, swim instructor, and assistant! I have 10+ years of experience as a babysitter/nanny/and swimming instructor....
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe is absolutely fantastic with children of all ages. I would not hesitate to highly recommend her. She is mature & extremely trustworthy
besides being lots of fun & very sweet."
Jeanne C.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Shelbie I am 33 years old. I live in Covington, La but am willing to travel/commute for the right job. I have several years of experience caring for seniors, mentally and physically handicapped patients as well as children. My last job was caring for an Alzheimer's patient for 2 1/2 years. I am self-motivated and...
Shelbie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Shelbie worked for us for 21/2 years. She was very conscientious and developed a very close relationship with the patient. The patient would react positively when Shelbie walked into the room. Shelbie provided the utmost care and attention for the patient."
Donovan R.
Haley H.
Covington, LA
$10/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had wonderful opportunities to gain babysitting and nannying experience that span almost a decade. I've been given the chance to work with a variety of kids from ages 8 months to 12 years, each with their own needs. I've worked with small and large families (the largest being 5 kids). I also have experience with caring...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My family hired Haley last summer for a full time nanny position and my kiddos absolutely fell in love! Haley is energetic, playful, very understanding and patient with our extremely busy household of 6 children, two of which are toddlers! She gets down on their...
Sarah C.
Maryah H.
Covington, LA
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Maryah! I just finished my freshman year at SLU. I'm from Kaplan, LA but I recently just moved into an apartment in Covington. I have 8 siblings which has given me a great deal of experience, but I have also been babysitting for a couple families in my free time when needed. I'm looking for one time jobs or...
Maryah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maryah was an excellent babysitter for my 8 year old son. She was very responsible, arrived promptly each day, and came prepared with plenty of activities he loved that were very attuned to his interests. Would definitely hire again!"
James M.
5.0
(1)
I am a 61-year-old retired nurse with 3 grown kids. Although I have not worked in the nursing field since raising kids, I have many years of experience caring for the elderly in the hospital, doctor's office, and private duty nursing, as well as caring for my father before he passed away a few months ago. I am caring, calm, and...
Gayle can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, respite care
5.0
"Gayle went above and beyond! She did everything I asked for plus some!"
Kathy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned pets all of my life and have had dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and even a horse. I have always had a love for animals and think that they should be given as much love and attention as possible. I have been a Humane Society volunteer and worked with abandoned animals after Hurricane Katrina and have fostered animals...
Deanna can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Deanna was wonderful with our two cats. We went away for a week on our first vacation in a year and Deanna sent us daily updates on how our cats were doing. She even managed to get our super shy cat to come out and sit with her during her visits. She took detailed...
Lindsey G.
5.0
(1)
I have 4 years of experience being a Direct Service Worker. I also am certified in CPR & first aid. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has experience caring for children all the way to elderly and disabled. With me, you will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested....
Hayley can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Very caring goes above and beyond great work ethic beautiful personality and attitude "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with children between 1 and 4 years old for 2 years in Brazil. I am the mother of an 11-year-old girl. I am patient, dedicated. I am adept at healthy food, especially organic and homemade food.
I'm finishing my English course at Hammond University on March 9th. I will be available from this date on Mondays, Tuesdays...
Andreia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Andrea is a wonderful, caring, hard-working women. We were so fortunate to have her in our lives. Andrea will excel at whatever task is set before her. I highly recommend her."
Sandie L.
3.2
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
DUE to preventing the transfer of germs or bugs I will provide cleaning tools for an extra $10 fee (vacuum/mop) only if needed and you don't have your own.
I can provide cleaners (if needed), cleaning cloths, my own gloves, and a face mask. I provide general cleaning, help to organize clutter, help with laundry, or specific...
Imna can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Imna did such a great job in cleaning up my apartment & was super sweet & professional I look forward to working with her again!!"
Lakeasha J.
5.0
(3)
My name is Emily and I have 15 years in dementia and hospice care. I have a deep passion for the elderly. I am very dedicated, honest, friendly and professional. I am able to provide many services and am CPR certified. Capable of monitoring your loved one's routine and report changes. I will collaborate with their healthcare...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I worked with Emily for many years in a Senior living facility. Even though we worked in different departments our paths crossed every day. The love and kindness Emily showed to our residents was truly from her heart. Helping to put a smile on their face or...
Jennifer F.
I'm a stay at home mother for eight years. Cooking, cleaning and taking care of my kids are my priorities, I am willing to help you with anything and errands that you may need
Haley H.
Covington, LA
$10-15/hr
I live in a small neighborhood over run with dogs and cats. I myself own two dogs, a fat fish, and currently one, also fat, cat. At one point in my life I had two cats, two dogs, tons of fish, and a rabbit. So handling multiple pets at once, plus caged animals is little to no challenge for me. Neither is walking more than one...
Haley can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Paige! I love working with children of all ages from all walks of life. I have experience with infants to teenagers. I have been babysitting/a nanny for the past 8+ years. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in occupational therapy, so I have experience working with children, especially those with special needs....
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I worked for a cleaning business prior to opening my own cleaning company.
I am very detailed and thorough and I can promise you will be happy with my services.
Contact me if interested in booking
I take pride in what I do and enjoy being the reason people can home to enjoy a fresh cleaned house with no worries.
Jenna can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ponchatoula, LA
Shenitha D.
5.0
Very compassionate and a fast learner.
- Care member
Shenitha D.
5.0
Shenitha is very caring and compassionate person. I’m glad we got to experience her in our home.
- Care member
Hannah C.
5.0
During the school year, I needed Hannah to help me with bus stop pick ups. She was always punctual and always available. My son loves Hannah so much, that we asked her if she would be willing to hangout with him three days a week for a few hours a day to keep him out of trouble, and also so his...
- Angela E.
Emily B.
5.0
Emily was AMAZING she over exceeded my expectations & I'm so thankful to now call her my new housekeeper thank you so much. It's greatly appreciated
- Lakeasha J.
Imna M.
5.0
She helped me with organizing our cluttered home. She's very efficient and helpful. Great with problem solving to make our home work better.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ponchatoula, LA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ponchatoula, LA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ponchatoula, LA, 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 Ponchatoula, LA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ponchatoula, LA is $16.00 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 Ponchatoula, LA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ponchatoula, LA. 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 Ponchatoula, LA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ponchatoula, LA, 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 Ponchatoula, LA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ponchatoula, LA, 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.