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Belita A.

Rumford, RI

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Errands
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
Guardian Grace is a privately owned company consisting of certified care assistants, Physical Therapy and home health aids, multi language speaking. Owned by Registered Nurse Belita Andrade, RN/BSN. CPR Instructor. A little about the owner: I'd describe my personality as Caring, compassion and empathetic I like caring for...
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Adleiza M.

Pet Sitter

Rumford, RI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I have been pet sitting/ dog walking for as long as I can remember. I first started out offering dog walking services in my neighborhood, then branched out to pet sitting for my neighbors, friends and family. I have 5 years experience volunteering at the RI SPCA interacting with all kinds of cats, dogs, and other animals....
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Susan A.

Professional And Compassionate Caregiver Over 17 Years Experience With Diverse Clients.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
-Over 17 years experience in private home care after leaving hospital. -Fully Covid-19 vaccinated -Reliable and Flexible with my own transportation. -Services include: medication and dosage, personal care and hygiene, meal preparation, light house duties, transportation and scheduling of doctors and therapy...

Mindy S. says "Susan has been the anchor for my Mom's overnights. She is an incredible person. She is extremely skilled at what she does - including allowing my Mom...

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Lisa N.

Mother Of 9 And 6 Year Old Boys, Looking For PT Work, Experience

North Attleboro, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years working for local families! I am a college educated mother of 2 boys, that has a lot of experience in the medical field, past CPR certificate and First Aid. Also, I have previously owned a cleaning business, so my skills as a nanny would be enhanced. My child care experience started as a teenager caring for...

John C. says "Lisa helped us when we first moved to the area with our daughter in 2019, and some of 2020. She was so kind and thoughtful and helpful for our family....

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Kelly G.

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
errands
mobility assistance
I have 24 years of experience. I can help with meal prep, light housekeeping, Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have experience with senior care. I have the ability to work with folks who have Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, as well as, severe to profound multi handicap individuals.

Jennifer W. says "Kelly is very easy to work with. She is compassionate, flexible, understanding and in a short period of time, connected quickly with my father. Kelly...

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Tammy T.

Relax And Let Me Do The Work

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
I am a organized tidy person in general. I worked for a cleaning service for about 5 years. I've been nannying for the last 7 and I do all the cleaning in there house including changing sheets, doing laundry, steaming floors, wiping down the bathrooms and emptying the dishwasher all while the baby sleeps. But my daughter just...
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Renee S.

Senior Care Giver And Friend

North Attleboro, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
personal care
errands
meal prep
I've spent my life being a caregiver. I have two college and two high school aged children and cared for my father who had Alzheimer's for over 10 years. I'm patient, friendly and flexible. I believe respect, companionship and daily engagement with others is integral to healthy and happy life as we age. I have experience...

Care Member says "She came to our home each day with an upbeat warm attitude, quick with a smile or kind word and my husband was always excited to see her. She treated...

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Tina B.

Cumberland, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a great sense of humor. I am reliable and have a lot of patience. This has gone far in helping me in my previous 15+ years of experience with newborns through teenagers. I have worked for the YMCA, an in-home backup child care services, and have been a nanny long-term for a few families over many years of childcare. I...

Maureen H. says "Tina cared for our infant son for 6 months when I went back to work. She was fantastic! So loving, knowledgeable with babies, and really fun. My son...

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Sarah M.

Available Most Weekends For Help Along With Some Afternoons!

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
I am 36 years old that loves to help out families when needed. I have a lot of experience with the elderly as I have worked for an agency since 2007. Some of my duties there are: Meal preparation Light housekeeping Laundry Errand services Grocery shopping Pick up prescriptions Care for pets, houseplants and home while family is...

Care Member says "She was compassionate- efficient- knowledgeable- I was comfortable having live in my moms home and caring for her."

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Ella V.

Babysitter/Nanny

Providence, RI

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a recent immigrant from the Ukraine. I came to America to marry an American. After high school I entered the Irkutsk State Pedagogical Institute where I received training in speech therapy. In the Ukraine I worked as a speech therapist in a children's hospital for the last 30 years. My work involved the examining of...

Yunjin L. says "Ella has been working for my family for about 9 months and I cannot say enough great things about her. It's been such a big pleasure having Ella - if we...

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Jose S.

Care Giving Part-time & Nights

Central Falls, RI

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I encourage you to read the reviews families have left for me. You can also ask for their references if you're considering my services. I can adapt very well to the needs of your family and I'm always ready to have some fun over a board game or a sport related game outside. I work with-in everything relating to childcare. I am...

Care Member says "Jose was great with my 2 kids, boy 10 years and girl 8 years. I hired Jose this summer to take my kids to the pool to get to know them before I went...

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Alicia S.

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! I'm Alicia, a 25-year-old nanny based in Cranston, Rhode Island. I've been a full-time nanny for the past 2 years, with an additional 6 years of part-time experience. Before nannying full-time, I spent two amazing years as the Director of Children's Activities at a campground, where I gained hands-on experience leading...

Nicole T. says "Alicia is amazing. Our daughter (6yo) loves her. Alicia is always thinking up activities, bringing projects over and keeping her very busy. She is with...

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Mariah S.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Cumberland, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
Hi, I'm Mariah! I have experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from nannying and being a preschool teacher. I also have experience working as a behavior technician in ABA therapy with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education, and have completed...

Care Member says "Mariah was wonderful with our boys! She is extremely patient, kind, and creative. We loved having her as our nanny and would highly recommend her for...

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Cate T.

After School Care

Barrington, RI

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Cate and I recently received my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. As I study for my national boards, I currently have full time availability. With over 19 years of experience, I've worked w/ children ranging from newborn to 14 years old in both professional and home settings. For several summers, I was...

Emily P. says "Cate is a joy to work with. She really brings her best self to the job every day! I joke that she's my son's "best friend" but it's definitely true. She...

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Teila G.

T's Cleaners

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dusting
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
move-out cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello , My name is Teila. Pronounced Tayla. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I have worked residential cleaning for 5 plus years for a lovely company And am now branching out on my own. Having a clutter free home can help with productivity , stress, free time, and overall peace of mind. Whether you have a busy family...

Kristina A. says "Teila has been cleaning my home for the past couple of months and so far she has been fantastic. She is thorough and precise, yet efficient, and a...

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Valerie K.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 21 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have worked in a skilled nursing facility and on Alzheimer units. The past 6 years I have had 2 live in jobs that were Approximately three years each.

Erica J. says "Valerie was wonderful for our family - a perfect fit! She is very friendly and was very respectful to my mom and to the whole family. She went above and...

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June M.

Red Cross Certificated

North Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My career in caretaking began when I was a young. Became educated with Alzheimer's when my Mother was diagnosed. Have experience in all areas. Extremely patient . Works well with the elderly. Provided for several families. My references are very Strong. Red Cross Certified. Some of the areas willing to provide my services are...

Care Member says "My dad is on hospice care and we needed extra help beyond what they provided. June is very attentive. She has done a great job caring for my dad. She...

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Lisa F.

ONE DAY A WEEK COMPANIONSHIP

Cumberland, RI

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
respite care
I am a Companion and a certified End-of-Life Doula. Also certified through the Alzheimer's Association Person-Centered Dementia Care Training Program which is built around evidence-based practices that provide quality dementia care. My goal is to increase the quality of life for your loved one. I provide non-medical support,...

Phoebe P. says "Lisa is thoughtful, intelligent, kind, patient. My dad is in his early 80s and they are working together on downsizing. He loves, loves, loves, loves,...

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Monique M.

Cna

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
My name is Monique I was born in Jamaica, I enjoy helping others and providing services to people who need it I am a Cna at Kent hospital and I love my job because every day I go into work I meet different people and I love that especially when I make them smile.. I am also married with two wonderful children and I enjoy going...

Care Member says "She is excellent worker and she exceeds beyond standards of care, she very efficient and reliable employee."

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Kiersten M.

Fun And Creative Caregiver

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi folks! My full-time care job that started at 8 weeks with a beautiful infant is transitioning to part-time daycare! I am so happy for him! I specialize in early infant care from 8 weeks to 18 months. I have my own fully furnished home environment for infants including crib, playpen, puppets, outdoor play area with sand and...

Care Member says "Kiersten is fabulous with our 2 year old -- she is always asking when we will see her again. She projects calm in an atmosphere that can sometimes be...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Rumford, RI

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

Susan A.

Susan has been the anchor for my Mom's overnights. She is an incredible person. She is extremely skilled at what she does - including...

- Mindy S.

Lisa N.

Lisa helped us when we first moved to the area with our daughter in 2019, and some of 2020. She was so kind and thoughtful and helpful for...

- John C.

Kelly G.

Kelly is very easy to work with. She is compassionate, flexible, understanding and in a short period of time, connected quickly with my...

- Jennifer W.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Rumford, RI

To find a therapy dog near you in Rumford, RI, 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 Rumford, RI 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Rumford, RI. 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 Rumford, RI, 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 Rumford, RI, 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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