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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications
Assist my patients in the bathroom
I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them
Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I have worked with ages 1- 17 years. I am also the senior teacher for the children's ministry at my church. I love working with children. I am also a part-time Physical Therapy student and hope to specialize in the pediatric field.
Kethrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ketrina was on time, worked very hard and my son liked her. I only used her one time, but I was very satisfied with her."
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to two granddaughters, dog mom. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I am too young and energetic to...
5.0
"Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Rynasia, I'm very goal oriented and have a compassionate heart for others in need of care, assistance or help. I went to school for medical assistance, in school I overcame many certifications (EKG, Phlebotomy, medication administration, CPR) once I achieved those goals I continued to look deeper in the medical...
Rynasia can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired Ry’nasia to work for me and it was a pleasure. She over did her job."
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004.
I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.
Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots).
I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."
Mike L.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me.
I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
Ailce C.
Union, NJ
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.
5.0
(2)
My main focus is to connect with patients and their families to be able to provide the highest quality of care. I have a valid NJ driving license, and a reliable vehicle - I can help with transportation services, errands, and respite care. I am CPR certified, and will monitor patients vitals and note any behavioral changes, or...
Ailce can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can leave our grandparents with her knowing they are loved and cared for!"
Kay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
Abgail C.
Colonia, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have the same schedule for 18 years. Total experience in cleaning houses. Good in bathrooms, kitchen.
Services offered in deep cleaning
- Bedrooms: I Change and make the beds, dust, remove cobwebs, Clean ceiling fans, I clean the baseboards, vacuum carpets and wipe floors.
Bathrooms: I remove dust, scrub bathtubs, toilets,...
Abgail can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Abgail is the best worker I've ever hired. Abgail always brings another lady with her, her name is Olivia and they are spectacular. I've never seen my home so clean. I'm very happy with their service and I'll keep on scheduling my home to be cleaned with them."
Fabiana P.
4.4
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lily, I'm from Brazil. I offer a service with more than 8 years of residential experience on a regular weekly and biweekly basis. I have a valid drive license. I am a trained worker with a lot of experience in cleaning and organizing. My service is fast, efficient, flexible and affordable. It is designed to meet your...
Liliam can also help with: Basement cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Lily is a part of our family now after helping me clean and organize my house. She's been with my family now for close to 5 years. She has brought structure to my life especially during my busy time of year. You won't be disappointed."
Vivian R.
Nancy M.
Westfield, NJ
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential.
I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents become more independent with their ADL's through standing and strengthening activities. I also have...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(4)
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 14 years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...
Ria can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, dementia, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ria is a remarkable caregiver: patient, responsible, flexible! And she is a new friend to me and to my husband. She has earned my highest regard!"
Lorelei B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cami is a wonderful nanny and she was great with my one year old. She's energetic, punctual, and has the natural instincts to take care of your child and put your mind at ease. She does great art projects and my daughter bonded with her immediately. I would highly...
Bisma M.
Adrian A.
Colonia, NJ
$50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professionally Trained Companion Who Specializes In Dementia And Other Cognitive Impairments
5.0
(15)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am a companion with over five years of experience. I promote the aging years as a sacred, beautiful, honorable stage of life by providing comfort to the aging population in a non-judgmental, loving manner. I am creative in finding ways to keep my clients actively engaged and mentally and cognitively stimulated. The...
Adrian can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Adrian provides the best services for my elderly Aunt. She goes above and beyond what our family needs. Since my Aunt has Dementia it can be hard to find someone who can understand and anticipate her needs, Adrian is a pro at knowing exactly how to stimulate my...
Shani B.
5.0
(22)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families, a NCS/Postpartum Doula with over 20 yrs of experience. My 2 yr old son and I are available for daytime or evening care, looking for a family in need of high quality, specialized care. I am very passionate about the work I do and the families I support. My services include specialized care for your child based on...
Charity can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My family absolutely loves Harmony. I had a good feeling about her since the day we first met and she has never let us down .. always comes in on time and is willing to stay later or come earlier when needed which is a major plus for us. We have b/g twins which is...
Sabirah M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I LOVE TO CLEAN! I am a house cleaner with over 15 years of experience in hotels, houses, mansions and apartments with high cleaning standards. Responsible, honest, punctual, and detail oriented are some of my qualities. The opportunity to take care of your home keeping everything in the right place and leaving it with a...
Mirlene can also help with: General room cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"I like how she clean my house.She is very responsible, hard work, details oriented, Reliable, affordable, very professional service !! Definitely recommend .. !!! My apartment changed and I loved it !
thank you"
Kayla S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I took care of my grandfather for 7 years, and provided services for many others in my personal and professional life. I enjoy talking, listening to stories, playing cards, and socializing. I am comfortable planning events in the community, and I like to keep things tidy at home.
Tim can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
5.0
"Tim is AMAZING and went above and beyond helping my paralyzed brother. He arrived at the catering facility before we did, ensured that all my brother's needs were met, and that he had a great time at the family party. Tim's kind manner and professionalism are...
Mia M.
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She is kind and she bonds really well with the kids..."
Gabriel A.
Mzia I.
Dunellen, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...
Mzia can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Zia is a kind , compassionate , caring and giving person. She has great skills in taking care of the Elderly which helps the family ease their worries ."
Susan E.
Kyrsten G.
New Providence, NJ
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Just a heads up: No longer available!**
Hi, I'm Kyrsten! I have been babysitting for 9 years and I have worked for many families whether it was weekly babysitting or just date nights.
I just received my Masters of Occupational Therapy and am now a licensed Occupational Therapist. I really enjoy playing games or doing...
Kyrsten can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Kyrsten is amazing with my kids. She is reliable, fun, professional and I put all of my trust in her when she’s with my kids. "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Scotch Plains, NJ
Kethrina C.
5.0
Ketrina was on time, worked very hard and my son liked her. I only used her one time, but I was very satisfied with her.
- Rachel C.
Barbara N.
5.0
Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her.
- Care member
Rynasia C.
5.0
I hired Ry’nasia to work for me and it was a pleasure. She over did her job.
- Care member
Susan B.
5.0
I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her.
- Mike L.
Ailce C.
5.0
Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can leave our grandparents with her knowing they are loved and cared for!
- Kay M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Scotch Plains, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Scotch Plains, NJ is $18.33 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Scotch Plains, NJ. 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 Scotch Plains, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, 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.