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Bonnie M.

Perfect Pet Sitter

River Grove, IL

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello, I am a mother of four school aged children and student myself. I am available to provide flexible care for your child, as I am also eager and excited to apply my attributes and experience. My years of working, volunteering and raising children have given me joy and wonderful experiences. I will be able to assure a secure...
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Briana G.

River Grove, IL

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, trustworthy, and charismatic! I have always been the default caretaker in my family and I find so much joy in doing so. I like working with kids because I love to teach them new things and help them develop new skills. Being able to work with kids allows me to broaden my perspective on...
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Megan A.

Part-Time Caregiver (&Housekeeper) Available !!

River Grove, IL

from
$38/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Megan; I'm from Upstate NY but moved to Chicago after graduating college w/ my B. A. in psychology. I plan to continue school, w/ either a direction in nursing or clinical psychology! - I currently work full-time as a Case Management Program Coordinator for a non-profit CBHC in Chicago! - Before finishing my...
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Mandy S.

One Love Pet Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I offer Pet Sitting+ Mobile grooming & at my home! (Pick up & drop off service available upon request) I have 15+ years of experience. I am very patient, loving, and trusting. I am a full time pet sitter with lots of love to give! Any help you need please contact me to book service or meeting. I treat all animals with the...

Karie M. says "Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to them (ha ha...

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Michelle A.

Chicago, IL

4.5(0)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
hi! michelle here, an experienced and reliable babysitter with a strong background in child development and behavioral management. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and recent graduate with a masters in clinical psychology. with extensive experience as a behavioral therapist - my roles involved implementing...
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Sylvia B.

Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Abagayle K.

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...

Beth B. says "My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire...

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Brigita V.

Senior Caregiver

Brookfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area. I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others. I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
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Sarah B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
With a passion for animals and over 10 years of experience in pet care, I offer comprehensive services to keep your pets happy and healthy. From daily walks and feeding to special needs and medical care, I provide attentive, reliable, and loving care for all types of pets. Your furry, feathered, or scaly friends are in good...

Care Member says "Sarah very patiently dealt with my dog who was terrified of her even though she had walked with her and she had been in the apartment. My dog bit her...

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Sarah R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I love caring for pets, especially dogs and cats. I've been an animal lover all my life, and would love to find house-sitting/pet-sitting jobs this summer. I also provide baby-sitting services, and in the past it is how I have come across many families that need a sitter for their pet while on vacation. I hope you'll consider my...
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Destiny P.

Experienced Daycare Teacher Looking For Part-time Job

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 10 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I just left my Nanny Family after 3 years of service due to the children starting school. I work with infants-middle school age kids. I'm looking for another...

Care Member says "Destiny was wonderful ! She babysat my son & was amazing ! Great with time & has a positive attitude ! "

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Kelly M.

Trustworthy

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Greetings! I'm Kelly, an animal lover, providing excellent care for all fur babies! I LOVE animals and grew up surrounded by the love of cats and dogs. I'm very passionate about caring for animals and enjoy being of service. I am compassionate, reliable, and experienced. I look forward to connecting and building a long...

Care Member says "Kelly was fantastic. Empathetic and very professional. I would absolutely recommend Kelly for care, especially for the elderly."

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Danielle C.

Forest Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a mother and a wife who is looking for extra hours working for a family in need. I have almost 18 years experience working with a wide variety of different disabilities and ages. My last job I currently had was working at autism home support doing behavior therapy. In the past I have also working with a family and a girl...
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Jessika F.

Pet Care Taker

Schiller Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I have been a dog sitter for almost two years helping teachers and friends with their fury friends while they are on vacation or out of town. I do dog walking services for dogs. I am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
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Elizabeth W.

Compassionate , Caring, Reliable With 15 Yrs Of Experience

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate, caring, understanding , reliable , kind with positive outlook in life. I have 15 yrs of experience taking care of people with Dementia, Alzheimer, heart condition and other health problems. I don't smoke, don't drink, I drive my own car. No task is too difficult for me. My services includes but are not limited to...

Bill G. says "Elizabeth goes above and beyond normal assigned duties without being asked. She is an Excellent Caregiven who assisted my Mother in her final years. I'm...

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Liudmyla Z.

Housekeeper/Cleaning Service

Chicago, IL

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Liudmyla. I am an experienced housekeeper with more than 15 years of experience. I can sweep, mop, scrub, dust, wax and polish furniture, window cleaning, furnishings, equipment. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including tub/showers, bedrooms, sort, wash and unload laundry. Remove soiled and contaminated...

Michelle H. says "Liudmyla is a life saver for us. She is very flexible because our schedule changes frequently. She does a wonderful job cleaning our home and even...

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Anna K.

Full Time Housekeeper

Park Ridge, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver and a housekeeper for 18 years I am very well organized and hard working. I respect the rules of the house. I also worked in a cleaning service, so I have experience with detailed cleaning. I can organize your closets, My schedule is flexible. I have an excellent driving record. I love dogs,...

Care Member says "Anna has been our housekeeper for 2+ years and she does a fantastic job. She's incredibly reliable and is willing to tackle extra deep cleaning or...

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Andelika S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Dedicated and meticulous housekeeping profesional with 3+ years of experience in maintaining cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for quests. Proven track record of efficiening managing task such as room tyiding, vacuuming and sanitizing. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to...

Care Member says "Highly recommended. Was there on time. Take care of all details. "

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Oleksandra M.

I Have 5 Years Of Experience In My Work, I Work In Detail. If You Are Interested Send Me An SMS.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 year's experience as cleaning lady. I Use to work for Cleanig service for years and several years I decided to work for myself. I am very satisfied from my job because I really like to help busy people who don't have time to care of house . I am detalied, reliable person. If you are interesting, please text me !

Lisa S. says "Oleksandra did a very detailed first cleaning to start the biweekly cleanings with me. She did an excellent job, was on time, friendly, and very willing to...

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Deidre S.

Fantastic Full-Time Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a loving caring nanny for the last 20 years. My last position lasted over eight to half years. It was for two lovely little girls who are now ages 8-1/2 and 6-1/2. Both attend school all day now so my services were no longer needed. During my time there, I performed a variety of duties. I did everything from the...

Brittany F. says "Deidre was early very kind and helpful!"

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL

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

Mandy S.

Mandy is great with dogs, she's attentive to their needs, takes very good care of them Walks with them, plays with them, and even talks to...

- Karie M.

Sylvia B.

Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she...

- Renee G.

Abagayle K.

My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will...

- Beth B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in River Grove, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in River Grove, IL, 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 River Grove, IL is $24.00 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 River Grove, IL. 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 River Grove, IL, 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 River Grove, IL, 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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