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Susan S.

Pet Sitter At Your Service

Port Reading, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I love dogs and pets I can help with Boarding/ pet sitting and Pet Walking. I'll make sure to treat your pet with care
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Doaa M.

Port Reading, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
With three years of experience, I bring dedication and meticulous attention to detail to every home I care for. I offer deep cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, and kitchen cleaning services. I respect your home as my own. Building trust and respecting private spaces are my priorities. I listen carefully to your specific requests...
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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello everyone, my name is Katherine or better known as Miss Jay! Been in childcare for a decade. I am an advocate of learning through play. I specialize in early childhood development ensuring milestones while also creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Certification from Penn State Extension "New Jersey Health and...

Makeda D. says "Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a full-time nanny...

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Nike A.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Hospice Services. am passionate about the Job, caring love to assist people, reliable energetic am a fast learner ultimately loving and am God-fearing person

Titilola O. says "Over the years as a close relative of Nike, there have been notable qualities that shone with her. For example, she's very hardworking when it comes to...

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Yolanda P.

Extended Family

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been taking care of people as far back as I can remember. It started as a pre-teen taking care of children. Now, as an adult with adult children, I started helping out with my grand parents. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide now and I'm able to extend my love and services to other families that don't have the assistance at...

Michelle A. says "Yolanda was an awesome help to my mother while I went on vacation. She made my mother feel very comfortable. Yolanda was caring, polite, and punctual!...

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Magdolna T.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
10 years of experience have fueled my passion for supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their well-being and independence. Positive experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. As a Certified Home Health Aide with CPR Training, I provide respite care, live-in care,...

Meridith T. says "Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative...

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Rakisha B.

Fun Engaged Sitter

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to create bonds with children of all ages. I am also a Division 1 athlete in college to get my Nursing Degree. Children are therapy to me after a long day of classes I like to spend time with my little siblings and my nephew in...

Benny K. says "Rakisha was a pleasure to work with. She was punctual, kind, and attentive. I would absolutely recommend her without reservation and will be booking her...

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Agnieszka J.

South Amboy, NJ

4.9(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
home modification
hospice services
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Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...

Care Member says "Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend "

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Enalyn D.

The Housekeeper

Edison, NJ

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Enalyn, a highly motivated and highly qualified person who provides excellent cleaning service. I provide consistency in effort to provide quality of my service, punctual, honest and dependable. Reliable, honest & trustworthy Keeping everything clean and organized is good for everyone. It helps us feel...

Care Member says "A True Cleaning Gem! Enalyn is an absolute lifesaver! She not only completes every task perfectly and on time but also goes above and beyond by...

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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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Raquel R.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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Zorel M.

Caring And Patient Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...

Steven W. says "Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time....

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Selena H.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Selena. A young married working mom, looking to make another moms day to day a little easier! Being a mom and a private Chef, I am very comfortable with all childcare needs including Meal Prep for the whole family, light Cleaning, Homework, outdoor & indoor activities, Tutoring, Potty Training, Art & Crafts, Music,...

Frances L. says "I recently had the pleasure of hiring Selena to care for my two pre-teen children (11 and 14) while also preparing meals for our family. I couldn't be...

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Alyssa M.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...

Cecil R. says "Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately...

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My names Amanda. I've owned hamsters, parakeets, a bunny, hermit crabs, kitties and a dog (a Bichon). I love playing and taking care of my pup. He's been with us for 8 years now! I currently have three kittens and a full grown kitty too!! I have experience from working with a pet care service and can give you contact...
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Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Ama M.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...

Care Member says "AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

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

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Port Reading, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Port Reading, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Katherine A.

Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a...

- Makeda D.

Nike A.

Over the years as a close relative of Nike, there have been notable qualities that shone with her. For example, she's very hardworking when...

- Titilola O.

Yolanda P.

Yolanda was an awesome help to my mother while I went on vacation. She made my mother feel very comfortable. Yolanda was caring, polite, and...

- Michelle A.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Port Reading, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, NJ 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 Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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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