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Tiana P.

Tutoring Service Available

Riverdale, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm a college graduate with a bachelor's degree in International Business and well-trained in tutoring services. I specialize in English, reading and writing, as well as science, and love helping students build confidence and skills in these subjects.
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Yarima Prats M.

Ama De Llaves

Riverdale, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Moving Services and Parties & Events. I get along well with children Communicative I can do parcel shopping Understanding and very willing
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Damiana P.

House Cleaning.

Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of housekeeping experience. I have worked cleaned many homes in my home country Brazil and I'm currently cleaning houses in New Jersey of various sizes. My English is not perfect but I'm very determined to learn and I always give my best in my jobs. I take my job very serious and I'm confident that I can...

Cristina A. says "Damiana has been cleaning our house for a couple of months now. She communicates well, is punctual, and does a great job cleaning our home. She started...

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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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Mynda D.

Pompton Lakes, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked with children for almost 20 years!! I have babysat for many families, as we as tutored for many families. I have taught middle school for 6 years and have been a director of the Learning Experience which services children 6 weeks- 6 years! I can fit any of your needs if we are a good match! Please feel free to...

Kim G. says "Mynda has been babysitting my 3 young children and we have had an amazing experience with her. She is trustworthy, dependable and always on time. She keeps...

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Theresa T.

Warm, Reliable Nanny Available!

Fairfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Terri, and I'm an experienced, reliable nanny available to start in late December 2023 / early January 2024. I am CPR-certified, pet-friendly, and offer light-housekeeping/laundry services in addition to childcare. I enjoy reading stories, putting together crafts, and spending time outside with the little ones in...

Care Member says "Terri was excellent with our boys. She kept them busy, which was needed in our active house. We miss you, Terri!!"

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Chelsea H.

Caring & Patient Caregiver

Pine Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I'm a 27-year-old Client Services Manager at a home healthcare agency with a degree in Family/Human Sciences and Social Work. In addition, my studies were concentrated in the geriatric population.

Christine R. says "Chelsea cared for my elderly mom during the last 6 months before she passed away. She was attune to her special needs especially her emotional state....

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Kristy B.

Pet Care Provider

Lincoln Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I am a full-time pet sitter who is reliable, detail-oriented, and funny. I have been providing professional pet care services for dogs and cats for the past 8 years. I am available for both short-notice and regularly scheduled walks. Should you require overnight visits, I am also available to provide care for your pet in your...

Judi S. says "Kristy is unbelievable! My mom would visit or overnight sit my four cats for years; we didn't realize how good she was until she could no longer due to...

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Sara H.

Haledon, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for 20 years. I transitioned a year ago to home health services assisting adults and their families with activities of daily living. I've worked with individuals and as a live in with progressive diagnoses, those with limited physical abilities as well as those recovering from...

Joanne P. says "Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and...

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Laura D.

Patient And Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience

Newfoundland, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I have worked in camps, homes, and schools. Among the many families that I have watched have been a family with four kids, including an 1-month-old and two dogs, and a family with 16-month-old twins. I am good with caring for multiple kids of different ages, picking up after kids are in...

Theresa B. says "Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter...

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Eileen M.

Senior Care

Ringwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
I'm the mother to a 10-year-old boy and I live with my husband and my 92-year-old mother. I worked in a sub-acute/long-term care facility for 6 years as a COTA/L. I implemented care plans, retrained patients in their activities of daily living, developed strengthening programs, fall prevention and medication management. I...

Arlene B. says "Eileen was the perfect caregiver for my husband who was recovering from several strokes. Her background as an OT proved most valuable as she implemented...

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Ana R.

Wyckoff, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
My name is Ana, from Mexico where I studied Psychology (Bachelor's degree). I have great experience in the field of childcare no matter the age of and I also do have lot of experience with newborns and twins. I've been working as a nanny since almost 6 years ago (starting as an Au Pair). -Au pair of 3 kids, 2016 to 2018,...

Eleni S. says "Took care of our 3 month old for a few months. Not the right fit for our family. Presented very differently during interview process than on the job. "

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Donna H.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
Certified Home Health Aide, responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services, while assisting with medication. Provide caring companionship, promoting excellent in clients care in accordance with each client. Dementia care provider. dependable and reliable. discuss what time are available to fit client...

Care Member says "Very nice, patient and professional. Donna is also very reliable."

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Jackie P.

I Took Care Of My Mom For 2 Years. I Cared For Her By Feeding, Doctor's Appt, Entertainment, Etc.

Pompton Plains, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 9 years experiences caring for elderly clients (male and female) as a Professional Personal Care Assistant. I have worked with clients that had Dementia, Diabetes, Bedridden, Mental Issues, Brain Injury, Stroke and Mobility problems. I have taken care of a client with Down Syndrome. I took care of a man that was a...

Care Member says "Jackie is an excellent caregiver. She did a wonderful job working with my parents, preparing meals and cleaning the house. She was also very proactive...

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Sherry H.

Part-Time Care

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
dementia
Hi! My name is Sherry. I live in Caldwell & I have 20 years of experience . I’m very compassionate and love helping out in any way that I can. I would love the opportunity to become part of your family. Below are just a few examples of services I provide . I look forward to hearing from you! -Assisted with taking medications...

Melanie B. says "Sherry makes sure I take my oral meds, prepares my injections, and takes me to all my medical appointments, then makes sure I have what I need when I get...

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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
Dusting
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 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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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
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet 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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Madison R.

Mahwah, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had dogs my whole life and have two dogs now. I have trained one of my dogs to be a therapy dog. I love to go on walks and am very patient.
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Marie A.

Pet Caregiver

Allendale, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I love animals, and have the most experience with dogs. My family over the years, has had turtles, parakeets, cats, hamsters, rats, goldfish and dogs. I must admit that dogs are my true love. I have enjoyed training them, and have taken excellent care of them. Unfortunately, I recently lost my Max to illness and I currently do...
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Kayla S.

Pompton Lakes, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a responsible and reliable animal lover offering pet sitting and dog walking services. I have flexible hours. Please let me know if I would be a good fit :)
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Riverdale, NJ

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

Damiana P.

Damiana has been cleaning our house for a couple of months now. She communicates well, is punctual, and does a great job cleaning our home....

- Cristina A.

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

Mynda D.

Mynda has been babysitting my 3 young children and we have had an amazing experience with her. She is trustworthy, dependable and always on...

- Kim G.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Riverdale, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, NJ is $25.00 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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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