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60 therapy dogs are listed in Ruckersville, VA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Ruckersville, VA
I live near Charlottesville. I like to draw, paint, and drive the backroads of the country. I am the second youngest of five and I know how to clean like no other. I found that I'm very good at organizing kitchens and clutter and that I like doing it.
I also had many opportunities to watch/play/walk dogs and cats. As a pet...
Rebekah can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Amy can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jennifer M.
Ruckersville, VA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full/Part Time Work. Assistance With ADLs, Meal Prep
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer works part time with my elderly parents and she is fantastic! She not only has excellent skills and experience as a caregiver, but she is also kind and understanding. She is also a very effective manager and teacher: she has been very helpful in problem...
Leslie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!"
Donna N.
5.0
(6)
I have many years experience with helping many families local to Charlottesville and surrounding areas. I provide cleaning , organizing and personal assistant services for families or individuals in need of help in their daily lives. I can act as another set of hands and assist in errand running, laundry, cooking, organizing,...
Heather can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"We absolutely love Heather! She is so kind and so positive and has a great sense of organization and does not need to be supervised. Heather has completely helped us organize our house to be much more efficient and easier to maintain. Heather also loves our dogs...
Breton F.
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care gained through 11 years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
Kelly can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Kelly K.
Earlysville, VA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through 12 years of experience as a CNA. I have experience working with children, teenagers, young adults, and seniors who have intellectual, developmental, and mental disabilities.
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...
Angela can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, window washing & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Angela can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
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!
Katherine can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME: This is better for your pets, to be in familiar surrounding while you are away. My rate for this service is based on the number of pets and their needs. We decide this together.
HELP FOR SENIORS: I'm an experienced caregiver. I am kind, intelligent, caring and a good communicator. As a Social Worker,...
Marguerite can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Marguerite served as a caregiver for my 92-year-old father for nine months. During this timeframe, Marguerite gave excellent care to my dad. She took this position seriously and exercised great empathy and skill as she attended to his daily needs after his hip...
Former Member A.
5.0
(5)
I have 34 years of senior care experience. I can help with Transportation Services. Light housekeeping. Meals. Appointments and basic care!
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I have known Jenelle for a few years and she's a good worker and Caring and dependable person"
Rosa T.
Kimberly G.
Orange, VA
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Working With Animals I Work At A Professional Training Facility Now!
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am the owner of Kiki's Canines LLC - Family Farm Fun Professional Training, Boarding, Daycare, Baths and Nail trims - I work with all breeds and specialize in Service Dogs. I love highly active dogs/cats and slower dogs/cats and in between! ALL breeds are welcome! (I can also do nail trims if needed!) If you board with...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Wonderful with all animals❤️"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love Clean , I am very organized and I have years of experience. You will be very happy with my service.
Laudicea can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
4.3
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 30 years and a Medication Aide for over 20. I am in school and almost completed my LPN.
I have been teaching CPR as an Instructor for over 6 years and am certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant for 2 years. I am also certified as a Senior Advocate for over 4 years in the...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Very professional. Knowledgeable in her line of work has a compassionate personality and truly cares for others."
Cassie B.
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of animals since I was 8. Family and friends have relied on me to walk their dogs, and help out when needed. I would love to do the same for you!
I work part-time during the week with availability for morning services around 6:00-8:30 a.m. and evenings starting around 4:30 p.m. with complete availability on...
Skyler can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Skyler is professional, punctual & passionate"
Lacie M.
Laudicea P.
Madison, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Cleaning, bathing, outings, dressing, cooking, medication. Well give your love ones best care possible.
Laudicea can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Laudicea (aka Lala) was a dependable, bubbly and professional caregiver. She came nicely dressed in scrubs every day and helped my mother with Parkinson's. She was thoughtful and patient, took interest in my mothers life and hobbies, was a good cheerleader to...
Pete M.
5.0
(3)
With over 10 years of experience caring for cats, dogs, and other pets, I provide professional, compassionate, and reliable pet sitting and walking services. My time working at Pet Supplies Plus gave me extensive hands-on experience meeting pets' needs for feeding, grooming, and maintaining healthy habitats. Through years as a...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Megan has cared for my pets (including a nursing mom and cat pair) and my garden while I've been out of town. I have never felt nervous in the least bit that my precious fire and fruit babies will be well cared for. Megan always sent me pics of the cats and had...
Monique W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ruckersville, VA
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer has helped improve my health, attitude and perspective. Needless to say Jennifer is a very hard worker; she is extremely efficient and thorough. Jennifer has helped me to access safely things in my home as that is difficult for me. I am now exercising with her help. Jennifer is a...
- Deb H.
Katherine K.
5.0
Very caring person and she was great with my 91 year old mom!
- Donna N.
Heather C.
5.0
Her cleaning rate is $35 per hour. She will text you if an appointment needs to be changed to another day of the week or if she cannot make it the day scheduled. She deep cleans as well which is hard to find in a house cleaner.
- Sarah J.
Marguerite D.
5.0
Marguerite served as a caregiver for my 92-year-old father for nine months. During this timeframe, Marguerite gave excellent care to my dad. She took this position seriously and exercised great empathy and skill as she attended to his daily needs after his hip replacement surgeries. She did a...
- Former Member A.
Janell P.
5.0
It's hard to imagine a better care giver and I recommend her without hesitation. She had tremendous compassion and empathy for my mom and her situation, but also provides a firm hand with a no-nonsense approach when that's called for. She has the respect and trust of my mom and the entire family....
- Michelle C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ruckersville, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Ruckersville, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ruckersville, VA is $20.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Ruckersville, VA?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Ruckersville, VA receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Ruckersville, VA help with?
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.
Ratings for Ruckersville, VA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Ruckersville, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.