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Anya S.

Skillman, NJ

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$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I'm a devoted cat owner and lifelong animal lover. With firsthand experience caring for my own feline friends, I understand the importance of attentive and compassionate pet care. I offer personalized cat sitting services, ensuring your kitty feels comfortable and cherished while you're away. In addition to cat care, I...
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Jenna S.

Skillman, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...

Norman G. says "Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would...

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Charles U.

Making Life Meaningful

Skillman, NJ

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Provide goods and services to our community in Mercer County. Good communication skills, quick to respond, effective, accurate accountability, adequate timing and due diligence.
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Ava R.

Skillman, NJ

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Serving as a companion to clients Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands and activities Managing medication Preparing meals and shopping for groceries or other essentials Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
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Claudia L.

Special Needs/ Senior Care Services.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myslef as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have acquired the...

Lucille B. says "Claudia worked for my husband and I for over two years , coming to our house three times per week to help with medication, bathing and taking my husband...

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Diana B.

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have been working with kids ages 5-21 on the autism spectrum for 7 years now. I am aba and crisis management certified. I also am cpep certified. Now I do private in home behavior therapy through the cpep program. I love working with special needs kids and see how much they improve and learn through me. I had a lot of severe...

Angela C. says "We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience with children...

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Claudia L.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myself as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person babysitter . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have...

Suzanne H. says "Claudia is a delight. I always know my kids are safe and well cared for! She is helpful and takes pride in her work. She is punctual and reliable. I...

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Henry L.

Start That Project, And Let Me Clean For You.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
window washing
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
I have over 38 years of experience cleaning residential, and commercial customers. I recently started my own business, because I understand how important time is. So let me help you find more time. I can service bi-weekly, and monthly customers. A typical cleaning service would be, dusting, disinfecting, wiping in bedrooms,...

Kevin Z. says "Henry is wonderful. He pays attention to the details at each visit unlike some cleaners that do a good job the first and second time then start to lessen...

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Jillian M.

Hopewell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a rising senior at Penn State University! I am looking for either reoccurring or one-time child care positions in the Princeton area. I am a nutrition student, but am also well versed in humanities, and have experience tutoring in the past. I nannied in summer 2021 but had to take the summer of 2022...

Dalya S. says "Jillian quickly became a part of the family in the brief time she worked with us. My girls immediately took to her and looked forward to seeing her....

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Pamela K.

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
hospice services
Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...

Staci S. says "Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

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Robbin S.

Kind, Fun And Compassionate

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I recently retired from a very successful career as an Operations Manager at a company that manufactured laboratory equipment for molecular biology research. I am now looking for an opportunity that allows me to help others. I have always been interested in healthcare and being a caregiver/companion/personal assistant, would...

Care Member says "My spouse and I have been very fortunate to have a personal assistant / companion who has made a significant difference in our daily lives. Robbin has...

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Asmita B.

Compassionate Companion For Your Beloved Senior

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Greetings! I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a background in Public Health and hands-on experience in elderly care. While in New Hampshire, I worked overnight with a couple in their 90s, where the wife had Alzheimer's, until they transitioned to a group home. I then cared for a partially blind and immobile...

Sheila C. says "Asmita is a lovely young woman with a heart of gold. We hired her for special needs caregiving. She researched his syndrome to acquaint herself with it....

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Marcia F.

Experienced Caregiver 15+ Years Experience

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
respite care
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver, with over 15 years of experience looking after individuals of all ages. I have previously worked in an elder care facility looking after individuals with dementia, and I've also worked in an adult daycare facility looking after people with special needs. I can assist with daily activities of living...

Adrien U. says "Marcia is one of the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking caregivers we have come across. We hired Marcia to look after my elderly father...

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Madelaine S.

Retired High School English Teacher; Certified K-12 English

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am now a retired high school English teacher and have had the honor and pleasure of working with students for 32 years which required the intuition of both an educator and a mother on a daily basis. Since retiring, I have helped care for children of all ages incorporating my love of learning while doing so. Primarily, I...

Care Member says "Madelaine is a very kind, punctual, flexible sitter. She provided sitting services based on our son’s needs which allowed my wife and I to go out on a...

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Melissa P.

Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Your Best Friend's, Second Best Friend I've always loved animals and taking care of them is my passion. I've been a professional Dog Walker since 2016, but have been looking after pets my whole life. Whether it's walking your dog, feeding your cat, or taking care of your pet while you're away, I always provide a nurturing and...

Care Member says "Melissa is always the best. She has been watching our dog since he was a puppy and we wouldn’t trust anyone else with him. She treats him like her own...

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Amanda F.

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...

Care Member says "Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired her for 5...

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Viviana F.

Honest, Nurturing And Reliable Nanny

Plainsboro, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Viviana and I have over 13 years of experience working with families and providing them with child care services and assistance around their homes. My experience with children ranges from newborns through preteens. I'd like to consider myself a hands-on caretaker. From assisting with homework, tutoring, child-centered...
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Victoria L.

Sensitive Private Home Care

Somerville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Creating a safe, effective environment. Health and sensitive skills Nursing Skills. Health care administration. Patient services. Verbal communication. Listening.

Debbie A. says "Victoria came to us in the midst of my father-in-law's decline. The job she took on was awake overnight, and we made it clear that are father had...

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Ana R.

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a responsible person with my job I love my job I am kind to people my cleaning service for houses offices basements packing and unpacking removals and also laundry and preparation of vegetables l have more than 7 years of experience

Dawne N. says "Anna is very pleasant, extremely respectful, and good at both house cleaning and housekeeping. She has extensive amount of knowledge about the right...

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Vishakha K.

Nanny And Sitter

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dear Families, Are you seeking a loving, trustworthy nanny to care for you precious child(ren)? With over 20+ years of experience nurturing newborns to young teens, including children with special challenges, I provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for your child(ern) to thrive! As a dedicated and certified nanny...

Care Member says "Vishakha ji is a wonderful person,she took great care of my kid,both me and my kid felt very comfortable with her,I would highly recommend her to anyone...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Skillman, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Skillman, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Jenna S.

Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff...

- Norman G.

Claudia L.

Claudia worked for my husband and I for over two years , coming to our house three times per week to help with medication, bathing and...

- Lucille B.

Diana B.

We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience...

- Angela C.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Skillman, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Skillman, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Skillman, NJ is $15.00 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 Skillman, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Skillman, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Skillman, 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.

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