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Emma H.

Experienced Childcare Professional And Early Intervention Specialist

South Orange, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Emma, and I'm passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families. With over a decade of experience in various roles within the field of child development and therapy, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing spirit to my caregiving responsibilities. Professional...
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Joy O.

South Orange, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I have 6years of experience as a certified caregiver and a social worker. I can help with Transportation Services Meal Preparation. Overseeing the administration of prescribed medications to clients. Assisting with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting,...
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Jaxon L.

South Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Jaxon and I can provide tutoring services as well as childcare and pet care. Id describe my personality as laid back, responsible and hardworking I like tutoring because I like helping others understand material that can be difficult to grasp and that I may have had difficulty grasping in the past. I'm...
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Diana B.

I'm Diana B. I'm A C.N.A/ H.H.A. CPR Certified

South Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
specialized care
transportation
+ 1 more
I have worked in patient care for over 16 years. Which expose me to various people of different ethnic background, and equipment. Besides my experience with direct care, I have renowned communication, customer service, problem- solving, and management skills. This can be shown through my ability to communicate with patients,...
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Yeliane G.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
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Marla G.

Tutor

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Marla and I'm a graduate of Seton Hall University where I majored in Economics and am currently working on my MBA. I've been tutoring professionally for 10 years now and with current pandemic I'm now offering online tutoring services through various platforms! I began tutoring my freshman year of high school...

Shaquana V. says "Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy."

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Chloe S.

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chloe and I just graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy . I am in search of a part time babysitting position while I take time to study for my board exam/start my career. I an available from Dec 15-end of February and have a flexible seclude. I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for...

Banu K. says "My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and...

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...

Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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Abigail H.

Full-time

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I a dependable and compassionate care-giver for over 6 years I have been working the healthcare field. I pride myself to quickly learn new skills and very adaptable in any situation. In the past I have assisted client with their daily activities, engaged in conversation, taken vital signs, light housekeeping, laundry , walking...

Khadine S. says "Search no more! A talented woman who is known for her passion, a woman who is reliable and trustworthy. Abbi a positive, enthusiastic and happy...

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Cristina C.

Nanny/Babysitting/Housekeeping Services

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm a single, responsible individual that will love to provide care for children. As a mother myself, I understand how important is to rely and trust on someone with the care of your child. I like to engage with children of all ages and have a good interaction with them so they feel comfortable and expand their skills.

Elise C. says "Cristina helped me with getting my kids ready in the morning and dropping them off to school. She also did some light housekeeping which was not asked of...

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Mirlene N.

Mirlene Cleaning Services

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Karen W. says "Did a great job! Honest, kind and very good at cleaning ! I recommend her !"

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Ameny D.

Part Time Babysitter

Clifton, NJ

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Ameny. A little about me? I have been a professional child care provider for about 12 years now. I have worked as a family nanny/babysitter and have worked for many day cares as their lead infant room teacher and assistant teacher. I'm a very hands on, interactive, loving care giver. My goal with any child in my...

Deborah S. says "Ameny has become like part of our family. She took care of our 9-year-old daughter and 4-year-old Autistic son after school for a year. She was amazing...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Shannon B.

Summer Babysitter

Clifton, NJ

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Shannon, and I am thrilled to offer my babysitting services for the upcoming summer! With several years of experience in childcare and babysitting, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for your little one Safety is always my top priority, and my CPR and First Aid training ensure that...
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Alice S.

Caring Hands And Heart

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Alice I have over 20yrs experience in senior care I provide numerous services for family members, close friends, neighbors and co-workers. I am able to provide work references upon request. long and short term care. my services include personal care, meal prep, feeding, medication management, doctors visits, light...

Care Member says "She is a very goodl worker , she took care of my father 4yrs before his transition , I would hirer her again "

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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Michelle B.

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over three decades of unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals in need, I am a seasoned Home Health Aide committed to providing exceptional care. Throughout my 25 years in this noble profession, I've diligently supported patients with compassion, empathy, and expertise. I have dealt with various types of...

Tangela S. says "Michelle B is a gem! She was wonderful with both of my parents. Her patience and care for them were truly appreciated, as well as her knowledge of their...

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Patricia D.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
dusting
kitchen cleaning
Hi! I'm Patricia , I am Portuguese and I am offering my services as an organizer. Any space, such as cabinets, closets, playrooms, pantries, etc Services: Organization More than just cleaning, what my clients often need is simply to tidy up or organize their homes. General organization: beds, fold and hang clothes, organize...

Pranil G. says "Punctual, responsive and amazing at her job. Very easy to work with."

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Carmen K.

Experienced Caretake Enjoys Caring For Elders.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Experienced and reliable senior care focused on daily needs including cooking, cleaning, transportation and supplementing therapy. With six years of experience in full-time and end-of-life care, plus a natural care-taking personality, I have developed the patience required for clients in their difficult years. Bringing forth a...

Care Member says "Carmen has been a blessing for our family. She has taken care of our Mom for over 2 years. She is dependable, trustworthy and did everything she could...

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Yafrany G.

Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in South Orange, NJ

Therapy Dogs in South Orange, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Marla G.

Marla is excellent with my kids. We couldn't be happier. She's reliable and trustworthy.

- Shaquana V.

Chloe S.

My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very...

- Banu K.

Olivia M.

Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper

- Former Member A.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in South Orange, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ is $19.00 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 South Orange, 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 South Orange, 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 South Orange, 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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