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60 therapy dogs are listed in Sanford, ME
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Sanford, ME
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hillary, I'm 25, I have spent all of my life working with animals and children. I grew up taking care of children, as the oldest in my family childcare went to me! Once I started working I offered my services around our neighborhood. I babysat kids overnight for neighbors and organized park trips. Once I turned 18, I...
Hillary can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Hillary is very punctual and dependable. My 13 month old boy got used to her quickly and he enjoyed the time he spent with Hillary. She spent a few hours with him a couple of days a week at our home while I worked at home in my office. She brought him a couple of...
Ian H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can provide general house cleaning, laundry, organizing and more for you so your time can be spent the way you want. I cleaned homes for about 6 years with my longtime friend Lu(for which I can provide a reference). My service area covers Portland/Cape Elizabeth to Wells. I have my own proven cleaning products and equipment to...
Michele can also help with: Carpet cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
" A very pleasant person and a very thorough cleaner. Checks to see what we need done that day and then works non-stop. I happily recommend her! "
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided in-home support services to seniors for the past two years. I really enjoy learning what I can do to make the care receiver's day-to-day life be as comfortable and interesting as possible. For example, one of my past experiences was with a man who had Alzheimer's and we would spend a 10 hour day together while...
Pat can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"We hired Pat to help with our mom who suffered a stroke. Her loving companionship and caring nature was priceless to us. It is a difficult transition having people in your home to care for your loved ones and Pat helped make the process smoother. "
Jenn H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A few years ago, when both of my grandparents were battling cancer, I vividly remember their caregivers going above and beyond their line of duty. Seeing the love and friendship that was given to them on a daily basis left a lasting impression on me. I have worked with a handful of individuals covering a range of...
Abigail can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services
5.0
"Abbey was the best personal caregiver that I could have hired for my mother Pat in her mid to late stages of Alzheimer's period. She was always on time, provided excellent care, and most importantly increased her quality of life daily. Even towards the end when my...
Maura M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Cassy. I am a graduate from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Health and Human Services and a concentration in Child & Family studies. While attending college I was a part time nanny to 3 girls aged 0-3. Following graduation I worked as a child care therapy aide in a residential home for foster children. In...
Cassidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cassy is a thoughtful, attentive and caring nanny. She goes above and beyond and followed our routine perfectly! "
Care member
Cj K.
Biddeford, ME
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing pet care services for 12+ years! I offer a variety of solutions for your Pet Care needs and I would love the opportunity to talk w/you!
Cj can also help with: Pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Crystal is a dedicated individual who always prioritizes the responsibilities and duties she is charged with in order to provide the best care possible. I was impressed with her efficiency and aptitude as well as her compassion. I would highly recommend her to...
Jacqueline T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emma. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science in 2020. During my time as an undergraduate student I worked as a volunteer at Sagamore Village in Portland, ME. I worked at an after school program for disadvantaged youths, helping them with school work as well as being somebody for them to talk to about...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Emma many times to watch my daughter when she was an infant and still use her on occasion now that my daughter is older. Emma is very responsible, trustworthy and comes with experience. I would highly recommend Emma to anyone in need of a nanny or has child...
Kelly C.
5.0
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I've been doing home care part-time for 16 yrs. My job duties have included bathing & dressing, dispensing medication & other medical related tasks, transportation & pleasure, running errands, household cleaning & other related chores as needed, companionship. My daily services allowed people to stay independent. Light...
Michele can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Fantastic sitter! My son really loves her, and she handles his additional medical needs with ease. Can't recommend enough."
Priscilla W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 8 years of experience with companion Care on my own and 6 years of experience with a certified professional aid working in home as training experience as well before going out on my own for 8 years. I've offered services that include but aren't limited to, dressing, meal prep, medicine reminder, housekeeping,...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Miss T was one of the most responsive and respectful care givers I have met to date using this service. I hired Hope to care for my elderly cousin whom is nonverbal that shares a home with myself to care for her while I wasn't home. She always went above and beyond...
Care member
Allison H.
York, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Exceptional cleaning services with kindness and integrity.
Laundry, dishes, bathroom, floors, deep clean for spring on a regular basis!
5.0
"Allison is awesome she's quick and very through. I would highly recommend her!"
Alexandra B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional, enthusiastic, friendly & reliable housekeeper and organizer with over a decade of experience. Growing up in a family of home builders, apartment rentals and storage container rentals, I've worked with and seen it all. I can confidently say there's no mess or job that I can not handle with the right plan,...
Hope can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"We hired Hope T for clean outs after rentals in our 10 Air BnB locations for the 2022 spring & summer seasons. She was great to work with, punctually is her strong point as well as being very detail oriented. She is also very time conscious and always made sure to...
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Aliya S.
Biddeford, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aliya. I'm very experienced nanny. I am energetic and positive person who will provide full care, safety and development of any child ages 1 through 10. I teach my baby skills of self-service, writing, spelling, reading, drawing. I can properly organize the daily routine of the child: walks, cooking and feeding,...
Aliya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Great personality, good with the kids
Older and toddlers.
Very personable."
Sylwia S.
5.0
(3)
AVAILABILITY: start part time March 2024
I started out working as a CNA in 2014 and then received my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in social work in 2017 and started transitioning my care from personal 1:1 to social work.
I've taken a step out of the nursing home setting and would like to transition to home...
Nicole can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nicole is very caring. She has wonderful follow through, and is super dependable and knowledgeable. If she doesn't know the answer, she will find it."
Heather A.
Chelce B.
Rochester, NH
$16-22/hr
I'm 24 years olds. I've grew up having dogs and cats in the home. I'm pretty new to pet services. I have a 5-year-old Lab that I love taking on walks and to the dog park.
Chelce can also help with: Pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I am from Angola and I speak three languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish. I have a strong work ethic and have worked since I was 16 years old in the foodservice and hospitality industry. I am experienced with customer service, organization, cooking, sanitation, cashiering, computer skills and housekeeping. I earned The...
Ali H.
Saco, ME
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed working with many animals for pet sitting services mostly cats & dogs. I am not certified in anything specific for taking care of pets however I work in healthcare. I love animals and have 5 of my own cats!
Ali can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Brady S.
South Berwick, ME
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Brady and I am a 22-year-old college student at the University of Rhode Island! I am graduating in May and starting physical therapy school this fall. I am looking for a fun summer job and love taking care of kids! I have been babysitting since I was 12 for multiple families. In my free time I love to workout,...
Brady can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Kristen, I'm looking for a family to help out during the day in the summer. I currently babysit a boy and girl but will be ending soon. I would describe myself as loving, outgoing, and supportive. I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I graduated high school in 2021, during my senior year I was apart of...
I started working with kids over 10 years ago both full and part time. I've worked with groups of up to 15 children at a time (some with physical disabilities) while employed as a camp counselor for three seasons. I was a special needs nanny for a young boy on the autism spectrum. I worked along side the parents to improve his...
I currently work as a private duty Licensed Nurse and I would like to offer my services here as well. I have worked with both the elderly and pediatrics. I have experience with dementia, cognitive disabilities, cerebral palsy, G-tubes, seizure disorders, diabetes, catheter care, colostomies, and more.
When I am not working, I...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Sanford, ME
Hillary B.
5.0
Hillary is very punctual and dependable. My 13 month old boy got used to her quickly and he enjoyed the time he spent with Hillary. She spent a few hours with him a couple of days a week at our home while I worked at home in my office. She brought him a couple of rattles that he still enjoys and...
- Ian H.
Michele J.
5.0
Michele was fantastic. She just came in and cleaned what needed to be cleaned.
- Erin F.
Pat D.
5.0
Pat was wonderful with my grandmother Eva. Eva broke her hip a few months ago and needed some extra help as she healed. Pat took over her morning routine so that I could work, and we were all quite grateful for her kindness and attentiveness. She was great at coming in and making sure we all felt...
- Amy L.
Abigail S.
5.0
Abbey was the best personal caregiver that I could have hired for my mother Pat in her mid to late stages of Alzheimer's period. She was always on time, provided excellent care, and most importantly increased her quality of life daily. Even towards the end when my mother's cognitive and physical...
- Maura M.
Cassidy L.
5.0
Cassy is a thoughtful, attentive and caring nanny. She goes above and beyond and followed our routine perfectly!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Sanford, ME
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Sanford, ME?
To find a therapy dog near you in Sanford, ME, 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 Sanford, ME?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Sanford, ME is $22.56 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 Sanford, ME?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Sanford, ME. 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 Sanford, ME receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Sanford, ME, 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 Sanford, ME help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Sanford, ME, 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.