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Kristine D.

Port Jefferson, NY

from
$25/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Kristine, a Port Jefferson Village homeowner and lifelong pet lover. I raised a Labrador from puppyhood through age 15 and now care for a Cavapoo, lovingly called a therapy dog by my daughter. I bring patience, warmth, and reliability to every pet, with experience caring for senior and small dogs. Families can trust me for...
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Port Jefferson, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Sarah! I have been working with/babysitting children since I was 14, ranging from 1-year-old to 14 years old. For 9 years, I worked at a local aftercare program with children aged 5-11. I am currently going to school for Occupational Therapy, but my schedule is flexible during the summer. I am reliable, helpful, and work...
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Summer Time Help

Port Jefferson, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I've been babysitting since I was 14. I've watched children as young as 7 months to elementary school years. I'm an honors college student and I love music that is why I study Music Therapy. I'm great with homework and tutoring if needed. I did sport camps over the summer for years with ages K-6. I've done it all from taking the...
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Nursing Assistant Meds Tech.

Port Jefferson, NY

3.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
10 years of experience have instilled in me a deep passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, and my goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of those I care for. My college degree has further enhanced my skills. I am compassionate and friendly, and I...

Betsy H. says "Nadia worked for us as a temporary hire until our regular aide could return to work. It was only 1 month but it was such a great month for us and my...

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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Coram, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Lesly and I am 25 years old currently looking to work part time as a baby sitter. I am a college graduate from Stony Brook University with a BA in Psychology which I applied to my career in child care. I have many years of experience as I was a Site Director in an elementary school for 5 years and worked...

Deisy J. says "Lesly is currently caring for my 5 month old son, and sporadically helps me with our 3 year old son. She is very dependable and respectful. She is young...

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Experienced And Loving Care Giver

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...

Stephanie K. says "Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from...

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Lake Grove, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
Hey Parents and Family, My name is Victoria and I'm taking my master's degree in Early Childhood Education at LIU. I'm looking for a part time job in the morning. I took care of several happy children ages newborn - 6 years old. My responsibilities with the kids were tummy time, sensory play with safe objects, driving them to...

Care Member says "Vicky worked for our family during a couple weekends and the kids simply LOVE her! She’s active, very organized and is always on top of everything. She...

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Compassionate Caregiver/Companion

East Setauket, NY

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
I am a mature and educated woman with an aptitude for working with the elderly and disabled, a role in which my parents were a strong influence. I have worked with individuals impaired as the result of a stroke, dementia or as severe as ALS in the privacy of their own homes as well as skilled nursing facility and hospice. I have...

Catherine L. says "Incorrectly shows Myra was hired. She was interviewed"

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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm an incredibly compassionate and energetic individual who adores children and is seeking the ideal nanny position. I have over 12+ years of experience and mostly with infants and toddles but I do have experience with all ages. A little about me, I enjoy hiking, camping, crafty anything and reading a great book. My services...

Abby K. says "Whitney cared for our two boys for several months. She was very dependable and cared for the boys like they were her own. I never had to worry about my...

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Passionate, Patient, And Warm Hearted Caregiver Available To Babysit! Teacher Schedule

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Denise! I am a loving mother of two amazing children! My son is 19 and my daughter is 15. I I have had the pleasure of being a stay home mom to provide my two children with the foundation for success! They both knew how to read by 4! Providing the building blocks for young children is and has always been a...

Allison H. says "Miss Denise has worked with my son since he was 7 weeks old, and with my six year old as well. I truly cannot imagine a more amazing child care provider....

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East Setauket, NY

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$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a private LPN at an elementary school during the school year and this will be the first summer I'm off in many years. I have a4-year-old daughter that will be attending camp Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. so ideally I would like to find a job on those days from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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Sitter Who Has Experience With Special Needs

Sound Beach, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience caring full time for children with learning, physical and or emotional disabilities. I also have experience with hearing impaired and can sign. I am currently a care taker for a 3-year-old boy who requires physical therapy, occupational therapy, special...
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Caregiver

Ronkonkoma, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
personal care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have worked at an adult home located in Brooklyn for over 4 years, doing recreational therapy and care giving to those in need. My duties included feeding, dressing, and cleaning up. I loved to care for the their knowledge of the world was inspiring to me. I feel they deserve much respect for their years here. I also cared for...
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Pets

Coram, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I love cats & dogs. I've lived with them for over 10 years. I've also owned a bearded dragon reptile a rabbit & Guinea pig. My services include dog walking, pet sitting, taking to vet, or just keeping them comfortable while you're away.
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Nesconset, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Experienced animal care provider including dog walking and pet sitter. Assisted with pet therapy with dementia and psychiatric population. I lot of experience
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Coram, NY

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am Kiara I am 21-year-old and I have my bachelor degree in Social Work from Stonybrook University. I am dedicated and compassionate caregiver. I have hands-on experience working with both children and adults with IDD/Developmental disabilities, including autism, down syndrome. My journey in this work began in...
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Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a reliable, trustworthy worker. I have years of experience in houskeeping, and would love to help with my services. In my spare time, I like to knit, sew, and cook for my loved ones.
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Housekeeping

Farmingville, NY

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
We are a small insured cleaning company dedicated to restoring the magic in your home whether that be through deep cleans, organizational services to declutter your living space/closet/garage etc., general upkeep such as dishes or laundry if requested, or just a good old fashioned cleaning of your home or specified area. We love...
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Caring And Fun Sitter

Selden, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is FayAnne. I'm a certified teaching assistant at Eastern Suffolk BOCES and also work part-time as a direct support professional. I have extensive experience working with both children and adults who have academic, behavioral, and medical needs. My background includes training in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 3.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Port Jefferson, NY

Therapy Dogs in Port Jefferson, NY are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Nadia B.

Nadia worked for us as a temporary hire until our regular aide could return to work. It was only 1 month but it was such a great month for...

- Betsy H.

Amanda M.

I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good...

- Meryl B.

Lesly P.

Lesly is currently caring for my 5 month old son, and sporadically helps me with our 3 year old son. She is very dependable and respectful....

- Deisy J.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Port Jefferson, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Port Jefferson, NY, 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 Port Jefferson, NY is $23.00 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 Port Jefferson, NY. 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 Port Jefferson, NY, 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 Port Jefferson, NY, 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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