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Lena J.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salem, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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Compassionate caregiver with experience serving chronically ill patients, including cancer patients, special needs patients, quadriplegics, post-stroke and hospice patients assisting with daily living activities, medication management, physical therapy, meal prep and household tasks. I am a cancer survivor and a nationally...

Tom L. says "Lena has been a huge blessing for us. She's extremely caring, and willing to go above and beyond to make our lives better however she can."

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Special Needs Caregiver

Salem, MO

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate caregiver with experience serving chronically ill patients, including cancer patients, special needs patients, quadriplegics, post-stroke and hospice patients assisting with daily living activities, medication management, physical therapy, meal prep and household tasks. I am a cancer survivor and a nationally...
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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Salem, MO

To find a therapy dog near you in Salem, MO, 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 Salem, MO is $25.00 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 Salem, MO. 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 Salem, MO, 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 Salem, MO, 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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