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Elizabeth C.

Capable And Warm Caregiver With Years Of Experience

Riverside, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
personal care
dementia
light cleaning
14 years experience with seniors , knowledge of cancer, dementia and wound care needs, meal prep and bathing. Professional training in the medical field in Surgical centers, doctors offices and physical Therapy. My focus is on ensuring the best quality of life possible.
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Mature Former Executive Looking To Provide Care To Either Pets Or Families

Riverside, IL

from
$19/hr
Kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
Im a mature woman, former executive, looking to provide care to either pets and / or families, whether it's organizing or light housework. Pet care, 6 senior services.
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Riverside, IL

from
$19/hr
4 years experience
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a responsible and detail-oriented person with experience in home cleaning and general maintenance. I specialize in keeping spaces organized, hygienic, and pleasant, adapting to the needs of each client. My commitment is to offer reliable, efficient, and quality service, ensuring clean and comfortable environments
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Mature Former Executive Looking To Provide Care

Riverside, IL

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Im a mature former executive looking to provide care or run errands, whether it be pet care errands or family services. I take every commitment seriously and will provide the best of care to any task. I'm currently available tues and wed only at this time.
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Mature Woman Former Executive Looking To Provide Care And Family Services

Riverside, IL

from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Mature woman looking to provide care to families or an individual needing light housework , petcare, sitting of any kind, errands and so on. Im a very caring person and extremely hard working. I am currently available tues and wed only and do need 24 hrs notice before starting . Thank you
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Mature Former Executive Looking To Provide Care Or Run Errands As Well As Aid In Household Matters

Riverside, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Im a mature woman, former executive looking to provide pet care, run errands, light housework such as laundry , dishes , basic maintenance. Or run errands. Can also provide care with family services. I am currently available tues and wed only at this time.
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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.

Lisa M. says "Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative...

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Trustworthy

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs

Oak Park, IL

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...

Jennifer V. says "Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she...

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Chicago, IL

4.5(0)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hi! I'm Michelle - a reliable and caring babysitter with a background in psychology, child development, and behavioral support. I hold a bachelor's in Psychology and recently earned my master's in Clinical Psychology. I've completed clinical training and currently work as a therapist. I have extensive experience working with...
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Caregiver

Cicero, IL

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...

Care Member says "We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the...

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Experienced Private Tutor

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I have been caring for younger children since the age of 12 when I began as a babysitter in my childhood church. I would watch the younger children in the church nursery so their parents could attend the service uninterrupted. Children there ranged from newborn to 5 years old. Later I began watching individual children for...

Lindsey N. says "Katrina has been amazing with our two kids. They look forward to seeing her every week, and we appreciate her dependability. She's flexible, communicates...

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Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Veronica! I've been a dedicated pet sitter for 7 years and a veterinary technician for 6, currently working at an emergency veterinary hospital that cares for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. My experience allows me to confidently care for pets with special medical needs, including administering medications, injections,...

Suzanne M. says "Veronica is very trustworthy and dependable. She took a daily picture of Oscar, which was very nice."

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Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and I have work as a therapeutic preschool teacher for kids with psychological and behavioral problems for 4 years, direct support professional with adults with disabilities, medical assistant for a child psychiatrist, done therapy for...

Christie U. says "Mcahl loves children. She is patient, kind and genuinely enjoys being around children. She gets down on their level and works hard to build a...

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Personal Assistant/Caregiver

Clarendon Hills, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a project manager by day who is a nanny on the side and wanting to contribute my skills to helping a family. I am only available for evenings/weekends right now. I have nannied for a few different families over the years. For one family, I helped with their 8-month-old daughter until she was 3 and recently babysat...

Patty D. says "Confident leaving Eve with my children."

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Housekeeper/Cleaning Service

Chicago, IL

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
window washing
bathroom 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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Full-Time Nanny Position

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...

Care Member says "Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.83/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Riverside, IL

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

Sarah B.

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....

- Care member

Alesandra D.

Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She...

- Lisa M.

Kelly Alicia M.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Riverside, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL is $20.83 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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