Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Salem, CT
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Salem, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Salem, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelley and I love to help others. I am caring and reliable. I have open availability, including nights. My work experience includes working as a CNA in various settings, including home health, assisted living and in the hospital In the assisted living facility I also worked in recreational therapy, where I truly...
Kelley can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Super friendly, communicative and capable candidate."
Deborah S.
Casey S.
Quaker Hill, CT
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am available ASAP for date night and/or weekend childcare needs, and reside in Niantic, CT.
I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and Communications and just recently graduated from an Occupational Therapy program in Hartford, CT. I have worked as an educator for 4+ years and have extensive training and...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Jamie, wife and mother of 2 loving girls (10 and 8). I have worked as a nanny for about 6 years total, for three wonderful families, prior to starting my own family in Jan. 2013. Before my second child was born in Aug. 2015, I was the full-time caretaker for 2 children in my own home, for 18 months. I am looking to...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie was a wonderful nanny for my two children. She is very dependable, hard working, flexible, and was great with my children. She kept them entertained with playing, watching their favorite movies, and was always patient with them. She also followed my wishes...
Teisha W.
I started working with kids when I was 13, I volunteered my time at a daycare. I started babysitting when I was 16, caring for an infant for 10 months. I have also provided babysitting services for a family with 3 children ranging in ages from 5-10 years.
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as /kind knowledgeable
I like caring for seniors. To bring my experience to enhance the life's and quality of helping people live their best life. Promote self esteem and self worth . Provide care and service to individuals/ families .
I started caring for seniors when I was 18 years old ,...
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, meal prep, transportation & more
Angela C.
Uncasville, CT
$21-38/hr
Hello! I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate taking a year off from school to spend more time with my elderly father. I hold two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in history and another in sociology. Most of my professional experiences are centered around education at the K-12 level, higher education, as well as work in...
Shareah D.
Uncasville, CT
$15-39/hr • 6 yrs exp
My names Shareah, I am 27, I have helped open a day care in a church, been a Sunday school teacher and assistant for two years and provided babysitting services for families within the church. I love working with kids, I have a lot of siblings of my own so I have always had kids around me and I enjoy the time with them. I used...
Shareah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Yulia P.
Uncasville, CT
$22-38/hr • 1 yrs exp
Empathic And Carrying Person Who Understands Other's Needs.
I don't have an experience working in the company but I have my personal experience helping taking care of my grandmother who was 76 with diabetics and 93 yo grandfather . I can help with Home Care, Transportation Services and Meal Preparation.
Yulia can also help with: Errands, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Juliana L.
Moodus, CT
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Juliana and I am 25 years old. I live in Moodus, CT. I am a newly licensed Occupational therapy assistant and recent graduate from Goodwin University. For the past 5 years, I had worked for a local daycare with children who are 6 weeks to 13 years old. My main job working at the daycare was the Toddler room teacher.
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
Lois can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Linna E.
East Lyme, CT
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an RN with many years of experience caring for patients of all ages and needs. I have a particular love for elder care and for those with special needs. Multiple retirements (I am very fortunate) from senior care, the State (Supervising Nurse) and from a private agency, New England Services where I was the Director of...
Linna can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, transportation & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR DATE NIGHT BABYSITTING!
I am a very experienced mom and nanny/babysitter, educated in the field of Child Psychology. I have years of paid experience as well as my own experience as a mom of triplets plus one, who are all now successful young adults. I do have personal experience with children with...
Marcia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello,
My name is Derek and I am ready to help you with whatever you need! I am 28 and I'd say I have been helping out with the kids my whole life when it comes to my two younger sisters (now 20 & 17), nieces and nephews, and have always been a great support system for them when it comes to life in general and encouraging...
Derek can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Punctual, dedicated, hard-working
I like caring for homes because I love making clean functional spaces.
I'm looking for a job that will use my strengths in cleaning and organization
I started housekeeping when I became a CNA in 2005
In my spare time, I like to be with my 3 children and husband
One thing you should know...
Charon M.
East Lyme, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Holistic Personal Wellness Consultant (Organic Products And Food Preparation)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am not your average Care Giver ....... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alex and I have been a care-giver to the public and my family for most of my career. Along side my graphic design degree I always had Opportunities to pick up extra skills. I am reliable, trustworthy, and my time management is very good. I can do it all!
Angela C.
Uncasville, CT
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate taking a year off from school to spend more time with my elderly father. I hold two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in history and another in sociology. Most of my professional experiences are centered around education at the K-12 level, higher education, as well as work in...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Liana P.
Old Lyme, CT
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Liana and I'm offering my services as a pet/house sitter. I am familiar with feeding, cleaning after, walking and playing with cats, dogs and reptiles. I have two cats, a dog and a bearded dragon at home. I have experience caring for senior dogs and cats as well as younger, more mobile pets thanks to a volunteer...
Liana can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I'd LOVE to help you juggle your busy lives by taking one dreaded task of your list... cleaning. I love, when my client walks in and says " WoW" that's what I aim every time
Elzbieta can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Salem, CT
Kelley H.
5.0
Super friendly, communicative and capable candidate.
- Deborah S.
Charon M.
5.0
Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on occasion. She helped my Mom with...
- Jane P.
Jamie C.
5.0
Jamie worked for us for roughly 6 months and it was a sincere pleasure to have her help us. She was excellent with my children and always reliable.
- Jaime R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Salem, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Salem, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Salem, CT, 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 Salem, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Salem, CT is $17.00 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 Salem, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Salem, CT. 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 Salem, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Salem, CT, 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 Salem, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Salem, CT, 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.