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80 therapy dogs are listed in Rockville, MD
The average rate is $23/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Rockville, MD
Hello :)
I am a young and intelligent caregiver who is extremely experienced with working with kids/teens. I myself am on the spectrum and I know exactly how to care for others like me.
I am understanding, patient, and reliable. Being a young caregiver I am flexible with hours and services and I understand how to be both a...
Being a Physical Therapist, treating adults, and children through Neurodevelopmental treatment, gave me not just the knowledge and experience, but also the sensitivity to care for these patients much more than just as patients. I slowly became some " ears " to listen to them, I usually found encouraging words to tell them, and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nishanthi. I'm from Sri Lanka. I am a mother of three children and I have over 20 years of experience. I have experience caring for infants to teens, special need children as well as sick children. for more details check out my profile or contact me. I'm looking forward to working with your family and provide...
Nishanthi can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Mayrene S.
Rockville, MD
$27-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hola! Mi Nombre Es MAYRENE. Tengo 28 Años, Me Encanta Organizar Y Ser Creativa En Cada Espacio.
I'd describe my personality as Honesty, responsibility and organization
I like caring for homes because Every home is the temple of a family and we must also feel in peace and purity when we are in it.
I'm looking for a job that Fulfill my expectations and allow me to continue my studies and dedication to my family.
I started...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service.
During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
Lourdes F.
Rockville, MD
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
I started working with in home care in 2008, most of my experience with both age ends infants and elderlies, also a relevant information about myself for this position is that as a nurse I worked for 3 years with at home intake, my duties were administrations of medications, wound care, evaluating patients, organizing technical...
Caroline can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with in home care in 2008, most of my experience with both age ends infants and elderlies, also a relevant information about myself for this position is that as a nurse I worked for 3 years with at home intake, my duties administrations of IV medications, wound care, evaluating patients, organizing technical...
Talya H.
Rockville, MD
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi,
My name is Talya I'm 23 years old.
I have over 8 years of experience with all ages of children.
I have been doing babysitting since I was 14, worked in summer camps, worked in a kindergarten, did national service with special needs children and volunteered with many organizations.
I love spending time with children, and I'm...
Talya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Talya is amazing, she always makes her self available to help us.
She is great to communicate with, very responsible and reliable, so patient with our children, always on top of everything and very organized.
She is a pleasure to to have around and our kids...
Care member
Olivia K.
Rockville, MD
$20/hr • 13 yrs exp
To Better Understand Your Needs For You, Child Or Children,communicate Is Key.
I am a mother of seven. And proud to be. I am a tidy individual and firm when need to be. I like to talk and no question is a crazy question, along as the questions are reasonable and suitable. I like to play board games and some sports. Like basketball, biking, jumping rope and more. I am not a difficult person and very...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Yuly, I'm Colombian and I'm 28 years old. I have been taking care babies since I was 16 years old.
I am patient, kind, easygoing, friendly and reliable person and I love animals.
I really enjoy going out with the kids, to explore and play. Taking kids to the museums, libraries and playgrounds. Also I like to play...
Yuly can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yuly is amazing. Our children love playing with her and always look forward to when she is at our house. She is patient and always making sure they are happy. Will definitely recommend her!"
Christian M.
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello family :))
My name is Ludimila I'm 26 years old, I came from Brazil, I have a lot of experience with children I've been working with them since I was 18 years old, I became I kindergarten teacher in my country and since I arrived here I just worked as a nanny. I have some great references whom can talk better about my...
Ludimila can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ludimila was absolutely wonderful with our infant son. Our son's day care had closed unexpectedly for a few days, and Ludimila took care of our son for about nine hours each day. She was prompt, easy to work with, and took excellent care of our son!"
Ann M.
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm 35 and have been working with children for over 18 years, starting with helping out neighbors, to working in a daycare setting after high school and then as a nanny in families homes. I also had my CNA right out of high school and worked in a home health care setting with children. I also have three brothers who I helped...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle has been caring for our infant twice a week for almost a year, starting when our baby was about 5 months old. She provides excellent care and established a strong bond both with us as parents and with our child. Michelle is patient, kind, and is singularly...
Chris W.
I spent 15 years in the classroom and over 10 years tutoring children. I received my master's degree as a reading specialist and then became a dyslexia practioner. I have realized that I could make the biggest impact for children by starting Coakley Learning Services. Confidence is crucial for a child to enjoy learning, and I...
Hello! My name is Maddie and I am 26 years old, with 5 years of experience as a house manager for multiple families with children. During my years of nannying I began to offer additional cleaning and house managing services to my families. I have experience with mopping, vacuuming, laundry, dusting, occasional organization,...
Madison can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Amanda S.
Rockville, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My professional summary includes!
Goal oriented dedicated to high level of professionalism. Certified with experts knowledge of medical terminology and HIPPA. Highly trained with strong clinical abilities in certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified geriatric nursing assistant (GNA), certified Patient care technician (PCT),...
Amanda can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
I love helping and taking care of people... it bring happiness to me. I been working in hospitality and I have great customer service as well.
I'd describe my personality as honest, kind, and loving person
I like working with kids because they are spontaneous and cute
I started working with kids when I was in Highschool as...
Sri can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I was a Montessori teacher for 17 years and currently work at a local museum. I love history and helping people. Much of my spare time has been dedicated to shuttling my daughter to various activities, but now that she is of driving age and I am working only part-time I have extra time during the week to be useful. I am...
Adam can also help with: Transportation, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
I'm a career nanny of 12+ years. Being able to contribute to the growth of a child, is a joy. I'm very grateful and fortunate to have worked with so many great families. Since the pandemic, I have worked full time with 2 wonderful families . I do understand the everyday struggle of juggling work, kids, cooking, relationships,...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! I'm Bella, a 20-year-old Psychology major at Temple University. Originally from Rockville, MD, I am looking for summer childcare or pet care roles in Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville. I bring over 5 years of experience in various child care roles, including babysitting, coaching lacrosse, and summer camps. My expertise also...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Rockville, MD
Talya H.
5.0
Tayla is absolutely amazing! She's always been committed to her schedule and constantly moving when she's helping out our family. She's energetic, trustworthy and now our toddler asks about her all the time. :)
- Care member
Yuly C.
5.0
Yuly is great! She has been helping us out on the weekends with our nearly 3 year old. She has been amazing at helping us with potty training. She is very self sufficient and caring, she and our son love to go the playground.
- Care member
Ludimila C.
5.0
Ludimila instantly made my daughter (who is typically shy) feel comfortable. She is reliable, caring and fun. We highly recommend her!
- Michelle S.
Michelle N.
5.0
As a new mom, it was a little overwhelming trying to find a good match on Care.com. Which is why I feel so fortunate we connected with Michelle and decided to meet. It’s still hard for me to believe that after just one meeting I felt completely comfortable having her watch our newborn son. Michelle...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Rockville, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Rockville, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Rockville, MD, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Rockville, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Rockville, MD is $23.52 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Rockville, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Rockville, MD. 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Rockville, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Rockville, MD, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Rockville, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Rockville, MD, 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.
Ratings for Rockville, MD therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Rockville, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 93 reviews of the 80 listed therapy dogs.