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Susan B.

Full Of Energy, Experienced Babysitter Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Full Of Energy, Experienced Childcare Provider. License by Office of Children and Family Service. I'm reliable, loving & caring!

Tamara M. says "She is a very caring Daycare Provider. My children never wanted to leave. She was really good with my daughter who suffers from Autism. "

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
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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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
Travel
craft assistance
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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Claudia P.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...

Lanai S. says "I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very...

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Sharifa F.

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...

Steven C. says "We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love...

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Jaqmeille M.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
Hello I'm Jackie and I am 25 years old. have been walking and sitting dogs for 8 years. I have a dog and cat or my own for 5 years. I also watch provide boarding services as well. I am patient, active, and love animals. I have my own transportation and I am a non smoker.
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Agnieszka J.

South Amboy, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
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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Anny G.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...

Geraldyn F. says "Anny is a very smart , caring , loving person ! She enjoys working with children of all ages . Anny is punctual and a very responsible person . You will...

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Luz V.

Bayonne, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi im a bayonne resident and a retired nurse. I'm bilingual Spanish, English I've been in the caregiving filed for over 25yrs. im fully experienced in working with alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, dressing, diapering, bathing, feeding, meal prep, mobility assistance, physical therapy, and operating a Hoyer lift , pure wick ,...

Care Member says "I found Luz to be a beautiful person of good character caring trustworthy overall great person. "

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
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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Stephanie C.

Hello Iam A Caregiver Looking For Opportunities To Help Families & Children, Hope To Hear From You!

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience
Hello wonderful families I am an experienced and nurturing child care provider with a genuine love for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. With 6+ years of experience, I excel in creating engaging and educational activities that promote development and creativity. Skilled in providing a safe and nurturing environment where...

Care Member says "She helped me this summer with my daughter last minute I needed a nanny & Stephanie helped me out so much! She used to be my daughter’s nanny when...

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Andrea K.

Part Time Tutor, Odd Jobs And Pet Care

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me. I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
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Marlaina M.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures. **Services:** Daily walks and...

Dani B. says "Marlaina was AMAZING with my fur babies!! She kept me informed the entire weekend with photos and updates to how they were adjusting. She paid attention to...

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Tahira R.

Professional, Loving, Caring, Patience, Humble

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm very passionate about senior care, Kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...

Care Member says "Tahir was very caring and thorough while meeting with my brother. Unfortunately as much as I wanted her to care for my brother, our schedules would not...

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Nicole M.

Child Care Seeker/senior Caretaker

Staten Island, NY

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have two beautiful children ages 23 and 14. My 14-year-old has autism severity of , nonverbal and extremely behavioral! Inresult I had to stop working ti become his advocate to give him the services he was was lacking! Now that I finally have him in a stable school, provides me with the freedom to go back to work withing his...
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Ama M.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Donna M.

Part-Time / Full-Time Babysitter Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one. I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...

Katie B. says "There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I...

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Elida B.

Home Health Aide.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Devoted Certified Caregiver of 11 years experience providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with respect and consideration, Expert at monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Familiar with communicating to families and healthcare...

Marilyn O. says "Could not ask for a better person to care for my mom. She is professional courteous and a pleasure to be around."

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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 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

Susan B.

She is a very caring Daycare Provider. My children never wanted to leave. She was really good with my daughter who suffers from Autism.

- Tamara M.

Hannah F.

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...

- Hana S.

Camelia M.

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....

- Rubina S.

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 $18.00 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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