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Albanesa V.

Manville, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Dear Families Am a Friendly, caring, enthusiastic nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I love playing and teaching them educational games, also enjoy crafts, music, and outdoor activities. Also open to provide any additional service like transportation, errands, Dr appointment,...

Care Member says "Alba was professional and punctual. She was prompt with her communications and usually replied within minutes of receiving my messages. One of her...

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Raritan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my is Lorena, I have approximately 10 years of experience cleaning house, responsible and honest!!. I offer my services to the house keeping clean, neat and organized. My satisfaction is that my clients happy whit my work. thanks!!!

Milos B. says "Lorena is meticulous, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. She leaves our house spotless clean. We are so happy to have found her and would definitely...

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Babysitter / Nanny

Franklin Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Gabrielle! I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Connecticut majoring in sociology and human rights. On my free time I love to be active like walking, running, doing crafts, reading, and writing. I like to make sure that I stay productive! I love when I have the opportunity to spend time with younger...

Shubha C. says "We had a wonderful experience with Gabby. She worked with our family for almost three weeks in June 2023, caring for our two children. She was energetic,...

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Child/ Senior Care And Errands

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, I am writing to apply for the Caregiver positions on Care. com. I have an excellent background in providing care for people of all ages and conditions with more than 10+ years of experience in the field. I worked as a Residential Manager at an Assistant Living facility for 8 years. I have experience working with young,...

David And Jana A. says "Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional."

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Part-Time Babysitter Available

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Megan M. says "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...

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Kind, Fun And Compassionate

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Part Time Childcare Provider

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...

Arnold D. says "D'onna is a quiet but intellectually strong person. Very sweet personality. Willing to learn and work hard as a team member or individually. Can be...

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Reader Leader

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Certified Teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over 30 years teaching experience in public education. My honors include Franklin School Teacher of the Year, NJ Governor's Recognition for Outstanding Teaching, Character Education Director and Greater Somerset County YMCA Leader. I have expertise in...

David M. says "JENNIFER IS AMAZING! She has been tutoring my two daughters in reading/math for the past 2 years. What a wonderful teacher! Patient, super detailed,...

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Watchung, NJ

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! I'm Jessie and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children through occupational therapy. In my experience working with kids, I've gained a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. Currently, I'm pursuing my MSOT at Seton Hall University. This journey has allowed me to blend my...
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Manville, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Hello, I usually go by my nickname Tanya. I am a Director of Rehabilitation and an occupational therapy assistant during the day at a nursing facility taking care and proclviding therapy services to our elder population. I have a lot of experience tak8ng care of pets/animals through my own pet ownership. In the last 30 yrs, I...
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Middlesex, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Kelly & I would love to provide you with quality child care services. My resume includes: Coach at an educational learning center, office manager of a speech therapy office, 10+ years daycare caregiver & 10+ years as a nanny. Currently I am available for weekends.
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19 Years / Service Dog Trainer / Pet Dog Trainer / Dog Walker

Dunellen, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
daily feeding
Hello, it's lovely to meet you! My name is Meghan, I'm a service & pet dog trainer with 3 years experience. I'm also offering dog walking services! For training clients, you can contact me any time via text for advice and questions whenever you may need.
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Pet Sitter

Bound Brook, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog or cat sitting. I love animals. I have a dog, her name is Bailey she is a mix of maltese and poodle. The services I provide are dog walking, feeding, overnight visits and boarding. I will work with you to take the best care of your pet.
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Warren, NJ

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$20/hr
Boarding
Hi, I'm Bethany! I am 18 years old and pursuing my bachelor's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and my master's degree in Occupational Therapy! My entire life, I have always had a strong love for pets, and particularly dogs. I grew up with a golden labradoodle, named Ember and I loved to play with her, take her on walks,...
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Pet Sitter

Piscataway, NJ

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love dogs and cats and I have experience caring for my own pets. I would be happy to meet you and your pet to see if my services are in line with what you need.
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Daytime Companion

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
I have some experience with senior care although my area of expertise is developmental disabilities. I have 15 years experience in autism and behavioral therapy and an adult son with autism and epilepsy myself.
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Child Care

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Currently teacher aide at a Learning Center (special need stage school) Also provide child care services at a Center with kids who are receiving therapy Have babysat off this website for the past 7 years off and on majority of experience with special needs and multiple disabilities from mild-profound disabilities Familiar with...
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Pet Care Services

East Brunswick, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Suzanne and I have 2 years paid working experience with animals in professional and house setting. I am comfortable and able to care for fish, birds, big dogs, cats, senior dogs/cats, disabled dogs/cats or those who need medication daily. I have done pet sitting/dog walking for 1 year, retail pet care for 1 and...
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Dog/animal Caregiver

Bridgewater, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
I have taken care of dogs and cats since I was 12. Neighbors friends and family relied on me to walk, feed and love their pets. I also have experience house-sitting if needed while you are on vacation. I am a former top-performing reliable professional and currently a mother, homemaker, and graduate student getting my Master's...
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Home Caregiver Available Full Time

South River, NJ

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
The skills and knowledge I have gained through my 23 years experiences will help me perform extremely well for any private and organization. Some strengths of mine include: Provide assistance and essential daily services to the dogs that have been entrusted to me during the vacation of the owners. I have provided essential...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.81/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.5

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Somerset, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Somerset, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Albanesa V.

Alba was professional and punctual. She was prompt with her communications and usually replied within minutes of receiving my messages. One...

- Care member

Lorena Y.

Lorena is meticulous, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. She leaves our house spotless clean. We are so happy to have found her and...

- Milos B.

Gabrielle D.

We had a wonderful experience with Gabby. She worked with our family for almost three weeks in June 2023, caring for our two children. She...

- Shubha C.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Somerset, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Somerset, 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 Somerset, NJ is $24.81 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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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