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Dawn C.

Trusted House Sitter & Pet Sitter

Ruckersville, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
dog training
pet transportation
pet sitting
My service areas are from: Ruckersville, Charlottesville, Crozet, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Zion Crossroads, Scottsville, Lovingston and parts of NW Buckingham. Serving the Counties of: Albemarle, Orange, Greene, Augusta, Nelson, Fluvanna and Buckingham. I love all animals and get along well with all dogs, cats,...
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Your Personal Assistant

Ruckersville, VA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
* Available by Appt * I offer my services as a (PA) personal assistant, home organizer, house sitter, pet sitter, vacation rental assistant, personal chef and respite elder caregiver. I have been a small business owner for many years, foster parent, cared for both parents, restaurant manager and master gardener. I have good year...
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Clean Like No Other

Ruckersville, VA

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$32/hr
3 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
I live near Charlottesville. I am the second youngest of five and have been cleaning houses for 3 years. I found that I'm very good at organizing kitchens and clutter and that I like doing it. Simple instruction goes a long way with me and I thrive on constructive criticism so that I can fit into what you require from my...
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Personal Assistant

Ruckersville, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
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I come with a wealth of knowledge in the field of private nursing and elder care. I graduated from LPN school in 1994. I worked as social services director in a local nursing home. I love helping and caring for the sick.
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Ruckersville, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have a vast amount of working with children in the school system and through Intensive In Home Services. I have also worked with children doing therapeutic day treatment. I also have a 10-year-old nephew as well.
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Very Creative, Fun, Energetic, And Problem Solver.

Ruckersville, VA

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started off babysitting like most people. I had a big church community so I would babysit multiple families at a time. Right after high school I started doing In Home Care for an 8-year-old boy with autism. My main priority was to socialize with him and get him to socialize with others. After that I went to a gym that had a...
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Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full/Part Time Work. Assistance With ADLs, Meal Prep

Ruckersville, VA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 24 years experience as a Certified caregiver. I am also a Certified End of Life Doula. CARENEEDS- I can help with ADLs, incontinence care, dementia support, medication reminders, appointments, and cooking healthy meals. I also train new or existing caregivers in areas they find difficult; such as, bathing, exercise, or...

Leesa K. says "Jennifer looked after my father who had Parkinsons for years and she was the lead for the team of caregivers. She is very knowledgeable and caring making...

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Hi! My name is Ashley, children have pretty much been my entire life up until these past few months. Growing up I dreamed of being a teacher, so I volunteered in the church nursery and local elementary school. I became a JR coach in training for our swim team and proceeded to an actual coach once the age of 15. I worked full...
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Professional, Reliable Experienced Caregiver

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
personal care
visiting nurse
dementia
I am a mature compassionate caregiver/assistant. I have a medical assistant diploma and worked in medical field for 7 years. In addition I have a kinesiology fitness degree and have 10 experience with physical therapy and exercises to improve quality of life. I have 10 plus years as part time caregiver

Donna N. says "Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!"

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Personal Assistant Housekeeper/Organizer

Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
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I have many years of experience with helping families . I provide cleaning, organizing and personal assistant services for families or individuals in need of help in their daily lives or for events and gatherings. I can act as another set of hands and assist in errand running, laundry, cooking and baking, private catering,...

Care Member says "She is very professional and her attention to details is impressive. I would definitely recommend her services. "

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Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

Charlottesville, VA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Annalise. I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Virginia. I recently was accepted to VCU for their DoctoraI Occupational Therapy program. I am looking for short-term work between March and the beginning of May. I worked as a full-time nanny for the past year and a half, and have been babysitting since I was 12...
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Charlottesville, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
As a family concierge, I will take the reins with helping to manage your family responsibilities and running your errands so that you get your valuable time back! I have 13 years of experience as an elementary classroom educator, in addition to serving in the roles of nanny, private educator, and family assistant. I am a...
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Friendly Faces Clean Spaces

Barboursville, VA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Window washing
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Let me bring extra joy into your elderly family members lives! Hello, I have been providing companion care for a few years now for a family and their now 93-year-old mother. I have found this to be a very enjoying and wonderfully experience and would like to take on more part time work doing the same for others! I can provide...
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Premium Pet Services

Charlottesville, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
If you're like me, your pets have become family members. When you can't be home for them, whether because of work, vacation or other obligations, you want them taken care of with the same love and attention you give them. That's exactly what I do. I have 8 years experience, excellent references!
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Experienced Senior Care Companion, Coordinator, And Advocate

Charlottesville, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
My name is Cheairs(pronounced Chairs). I hold a Master's Degree in Gerontology and have worked in the field of aging for over 20 years. I have worked as a Dementia Services Coordinator, Service Facilitator, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and a Training Coordinator. I have a passion for working with older adults and am seeking a...
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Charlottesville, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
After college I worked in childcare, with disabled adults and children, and as a licensed massage therapist. I found a nanny position for 10 years and during that time got married and started my own family. When they outgrew needing childcare, I started my own Play School, " bridging the gap between playing at home and learning...
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Senior Care Specialist

Earlysville, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a Senior Care Specialist, and I absolutely love assisting others with day to day activities. My journey began over 25 years ago, when I attended and graduated a Nurse Aide Training Program. Soon after, I passed the Nurse Aide Competency Examination, and received my certification. In 2001, I became pregnant with my...

Joelle's Services

Earlysville, VA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
I have been a household manager for almost 10 years for multiple families and businesses. Your house, family, and life are in dedicated hands no matter what assignment is presented. No judgement, just improvement.

Full Time And Part-Time Services Available

Charlottesville, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a Certified/ licensed CNA and have a passion of taking care of the elderly. I have an experience of about 15 years and always happy doing what I do.
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Earlysville, VA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
Hi! I'm a college student home for the summer with a love for animals! I've grown up with pets my whole life and currently have four dogs! I've volunteered with service dog training programs and am here to help with mostly any type of pet care! If you think we'd be a good fit please reach out!

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Ruckersville, VA

Therapy Dogs in Ruckersville, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Jennifer M.

Jennifer looked after my father who had Parkinsons for years and she was the lead for the team of caregivers. She is very knowledgeable and...

- Leesa K.

Katherine K.

Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!

- Donna N.

Heather C.

She is very professional and her attention to details is impressive. I would definitely recommend her services.

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ruckersville, VA

To find a therapy dog near you in Ruckersville, VA, 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 Ruckersville, VA is $21.12 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 Ruckersville, VA. 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 Ruckersville, VA, 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 Ruckersville, VA, 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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