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Ewa K.

Experienced Housekeeper Available - Northern NJ & NYC

Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I am hardworking, trustworthy and efficient housekeeper. I've worked as a housekeeper for 15 years. Combining tried and true cleaning practices with excellent communication skills, I can ensure meeting expectations. I am detail-oriented and I possess very good organizational skills. Cleaning services are available Monday...

Christopher T. says "Ewa is wonderful, kind, and helps keep our home clean and running smoothly. She is very communicative and can occasionally accommodate one-off...

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Nurys B.

Physical Therapy Aide

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love the children. I am a good person, friendly and a collaborator. I have a lot of patience. I am a physical therapist in my country Colombia but I worked as physical therapy aide in this country, and I like helping people!

Care Member says "We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our...

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Amabilia E.

Nanuet, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
window washing
changing bed linens
organization
+ 1 more
My name is Amabilia I am a mother of 3 kids. (24, 20, 14) I have 27 years of experience working as housekeeper/nanny. I can help with all around house cleaning. I am great with kids and with all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a clean, supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little ones. Also my daughter,...

Care Member says "Amabilia has been cleaning our home for a couple of months. She's reliable and hard-working, and I trust her in my home. She's flexible with scheduling...

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Birnigar G.

Fun Sitter

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Experienced and Caring Nanny Available for Full-Time Position Hello! My name is Birnigar, and I am an experienced and dedicated nanny with 3 - 4 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-age kids, and I truly enjoy working with each stage of childhood. I find babies absolutely...

Karen M. says "Birnigar is so good with the kids, communicative, and helpful. She sends pictures and updates, which inspires confidence, and takes initiative to help with...

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Katarina V.

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
+ 1 more
I have an English mastiff and he is my best friend. My name is Katarina and I have always been an animal person. All my life I have cat, dogs and fish. I can not imagine life without them. I understand very well how important is the caring touch in terrified time of storm for dogs or absence of love one. They have a special...

Harmony G. says "My husband and I hired Katarina to care for my husband's emotional support dog for two evenings while we attended a wedding. He's been with my husband...

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Mandy G.

Empty Nester, Very Energetic, Fit And Fun

Montvale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom, raised my son mainly solo, owned a successful yoga studio and training school for 17 years. Have semi retired but still too young and active to just sit around. I spent the past 6 months taking care of a lovely gentleman who had stage 4 cancer. I was with him right until the end. Besides his physical needs, like...

Sonia K. says "Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."

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Vanessa G.

Hardworking , Caring , Dedicated Help

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Errands
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience in adult and elderly care I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing etc. I am ready and able to provide my services of expertise in taking good care of your love ones . I also have background in psychology as I hold a Bs. In psychology

Djaun L. says "Vanessa is very compassionate, caring and kind. She does her job well. She is very industrious and reliable."

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Wendy B.

Organized And Responsible Housekeeper

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
dusting
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi families, my name is Wendy, and I have more than 10 years of experience as a Housekeeper. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your home. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter at your home. As an experienced...

Debbie S. says "Wendy was an amazing asset to get my house together for my daughter's birthday party. Wendy has been cleaning my house bi-weekly for about 6 months now....

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Theresa P.

Full-time Day Care/Caregiver Available

Westwood, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I have been a child care provider for over 24 years . I've watched children from the ages of 12 weeks-10. I give each child individual love and care. My services vary depending on each individuals need. I provide your child/children with a vast number of activities, help with homework, etc. Any questions, please call. I'm...

Kathryn G. says "Theresa goes out of her way to make the kids happy and safe. My kids loved spending the summer at her house and keep asking for another visit."

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Lisa B.

Closter, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
pet sitting
dog training
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Lisa, I live in Closter and I am a mother of three beautifully grown children. I have my own pet service and have been house sitting and pet sitting for the past 10 years. I am extremely dedicated and a lover of all animals. I enjoy taking care of families pets and sometimes homes while my clients travel,...

Kathryn K. says "Lisa has been our doggie nanny and caretaker since November 2019. She is SIMPLY THE BEST that we have ever had. I have 2 small - medium-sized fur...

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Irma M.

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
personal care
dementia
companionship
As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently. I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more. With the expected rate of $20-25 hourly, I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...

Care Member says "Irma worked for my family for a few years taking care of my mom who was 100 years old. I found Irma to be loving and caring, respectful and kind to my...

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Irena M.

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
mobility assistance
dementia
personal care
companionship
Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.

Corinne F. says "Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly."

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Carmen K.

Experienced Caretake Enjoys Caring For Elders.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced and reliable senior care focused on daily needs including cooking, cleaning, transportation and supplementing therapy. With six years of experience in full-time and end-of-life care, plus a natural care-taking personality, I have developed the patience required for clients in their difficult years. Bringing forth a...

Care Member says "Carmen has been a blessing for our family. She has taken care of our Mom for over 2 years. She is dependable, trustworthy and did everything she could...

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Julie A.

Part-time Care Giver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Julie I am a mother and have experienced with children. I am experienced in childcare. I have a few years of experience in the school system. I am a certified substitute teacher and a paraprofessional. I am also experienced in behavioral children as I am experienced with children of special education. I am also a...

Carmen S. says "Julie is a dedicated hard worker. I could always count on her keeping my home tidy and impeccable. She is honest and a wonderful person. I highly...

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Wei N.

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...

Richard L. says "I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care...

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Patricia P.

Part-time Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...

Sian R. says "Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"

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Jennifer B.

Compassionate Caregiver

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.

Care Member says "You could not ask for a better care giver than Jennifer. She is smart, compassionate and has a personality well suited to care giving. She has made...

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Keisha C.

Certify Home Health Aide

Glen Rock, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...

Care Member says "Keisha has gone above and beyond caring for both my parents. They have nothing but gratitude for her service and dedication to keeping them comfortable...

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Cindy S.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dusting
general room cleaning
vacuuming and/or mopping
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello.... I'm Cindy. Need help making things a little easier around your home? Whatever the job is, I am sure with my 15 plus years of cleaning experience, attention to detail, and amazing organizational skills I can get the job done for you. Please refer to my profile for a full list of all services. I provide all of my own...

Care Member says "Cindy is excellent! Very reliable and a fantastic housekeeper. Our home has never been cleaner."

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.40/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NJ

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

Ewa K.

Ewa is wonderful, kind, and helps keep our home clean and running smoothly. She is very communicative and can occasionally accommodate...

- Christopher T.

Nurys B.

We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a...

- Care member

Amabilia E.

Amabilia has been cleaning our home for a couple of months. She's reliable and hard-working, and I trust her in my home. She's flexible with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ridgewood, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, NJ is $18.40 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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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