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Kendal S.

Teacher Looking For Part Time Work

Steilacoom, WA

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I taught 3rd-5th grade for 8 years and now I'm looking for part time nanny work! I also have experience supporting neurodivergent kiddos and I worked in emergency medical services. I am a Christian as well and I hope to work with a family who shares my values.
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Alyssa C.

Household Manager/Mother's Assistant

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Years of Experience: 10+ Type of Experience: Nanny Daycare Sunday School Summer Camp. Skills: - Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs. Qualities: - Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking - Anticipating needs by listening to the events...

Care Member says "Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls. "

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Makeleta P.

Certified Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
I have 10 years of experience and I am also a certifed caregiver. I have my certificate in hand I need to show proof. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. I'm reliable, trustworthy and love to help others in need.

Care Member says "Makeleta (Margaret) was a wonderful caregiver to my dad in the last few months of his life."

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Kayla J.

Experienced Nanny And Family Assistant

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello Families! If you're looking for a well rounded, down-to-earth, experienced nanny/family assistant then you have come to the right profile! I have been working with kids for over 13 years and have a true passion for working within the household. I'm currently looking for a new village to be apart of! As a FA I also offer...

Care Member says "We couldn't have been happier with Kayla as our nanny. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her, and our children have thrived under her care. She...

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Alyssa B.

Part Time Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently a graduate student at University of Puget Sound studying Occupational Therapy with an interest in pediatrics. I am looking for part time work in the evenings after class or on the weekends. I love being able to take kids out of the house for adventures in nature. Chill personality and very accommodating to...

Haley P. says "Alyssa watched our baby boy when he was about 9 months old to 14 months old. Would highly recommend- she was on time, followed our schedule, good...

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Elena B.

Cleaning Services On Weekends

Anderson Island, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Changing bed linens
attic cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I will provide a thorough cleaning on the weekend. Such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, organizing, laundry and dish washing.

Tasha F. says "Elena is a very kind, patient, hard-worker! We are so happy to have found her. She is such a wonderful person, takes her work seriously, and is very...

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Savannah C.

Babysitter/part-time Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Savannah. If you're looking at my profile you were in the right place. I have two years of child development under my belt, so I know how important these first few years are. I'm pretty much down to do anything with your kids from hiking to just chilling on a beach, or watching a movie in coloring. My hobbies...

Jen M. says "Savannah was a great sitter and very patient with our anxious lab who had an unexpectedly difficult time getting used to a new human in the house. Savannah...

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Brigette B.

House Keeper 10+ Year's Experience

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Brigette , I have 10+ years experience cleaning and organizing houses and small to large business spaces. I can provide services including, cleaning kitchens , bedrooms , living rooms , floors , carpets , bathrooms , laundry , light food prep/cooking and organizing . Whether you need in home house keeping , church...

Connie H. says "She cleaned my house very quickly and did a great job! She's worth every penny!"

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Grace B.

Lakewood, WA

4.6(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I worked as a lead teacher for ages 2-6 since September 2021. I taught them American sign language, letters, numbers, feelings, gardening skills, writing skills, social skills and much more. I love watching kids learn and grow. I worked with children ages 2-5 three times a week for 6 years at my local church. I am currently...

Care Member says "Very reliable. We were looking for care on short notice and thankfully we were able to have them watched right away. Very understandable of our little...

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Zan W.

Lakewood, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I am a retired physical therapist with experience in many settings, specialized in geriatrics (hospital, home health, skilled nursing facility). I also provided full time care for my father who was bed bound and totally dependent. I love working with people and am interested in part time work. I can provide many services. Please...

Natalie M. says "Zan was a god-send for our family. We transferred our mother in law from a nursing facility in California to our home in Tacoma, and we were unprepared...

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Mae S.

Fun Loving, Kind, And Patient Sitter/nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
It's so nice to meet you! My name is Amber and I would love to help out you and your family. I have lots of childcare experience from working with non English speaking kids to working in a busy daycare and being the go-to girl to watch my nieces and nephews! I am more than willing to help out with any household tasks or run...

Care Member says "Amber took care of our baby after I went back to work part time when he was 4 months old. We were so impressed by how engaged she was with our baby,...

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Mercy A.

Fun And Patient Baby Sitter

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, I am available to sit after this Christmas week. Indefinitely. If you need a full time sitter, I am available to serve your family. I have more than 4 year experience sitting other children other than my own family members, and I have mode of transportation to come to your house. *CPR certified *experienced daycare...

Margaret M. says "Mercy is a kind and dependable person. So kind and loving."

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Mercy A.

House Keeping - Attentive To Detail

Tacoma, WA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have 21 years of house keeping and I love seeing clean surroundings, and especially I love the process of getting to tidy and clean. I also love cooking and prepping food, I always enjoy feeding people with food they love or my food creations. If you need housekeeping services, I am here to serve you. I have my own mode of...
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Lauren M.

Responsible Caring Post-grad

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
1 year experience
Errands
meal prep
personal care
live-in home care
light cleaning
I have 1 year of experience working in-home with seniors. I assisted with both end-of-life care and day-to-day activities. I have helped with medication management, mobility issues, and just general companionship. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I love pets in the home as well, and am happy to...

Care Member says "Lauren did a wonderful job caring for my mother-in-law who lived with us after a major stroke. Lauren was teachable, kind and dependable. She was...

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Jersia H.

Palanca Cleaning Service.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and Window Washing. I'm easygoing, friendly, friend of my friends and most important I love cleaning and organizing homes. I'm married, with two funniest kids, llived in N Tacoma and I love help others .

Care Member says "I have had a few bad months, I am currently not able to walk or move much. My place had become overwhelming. Jersia was extremely kind and non...

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Patricia L.

Teacher/Director/Owner/Nanny /Nanny Shares

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello I'm Miss Trish , I have been Teaching and had owned a center for over 10 years , I worked with all ages, Lead Infant Teacher , Preschool, Summer camps , Youth Counselor NW cruise line , I have been doing Nanny / Nanny shares for the past 5 years Iam a career Professional Nanny . I had references on this site but now are...

Preslie B. says "I wholeheartedly recommend Patricia as an exceptional nanny for your consideration.She was our nanny over the summer (May - August) of 2023 until our son...

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Alia F.

Hello My Name Is Alia, I'm An Aide With A Mission To Give Exceptional Assistance And Serve Others.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
home modification
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind and patient. I like caring for seniors because I believe that it's a blessing to serve our elders and to give back to them in any way possible. I'm looking for a job that allows me the opportunity to serve others and the flexibility to do what I need to accomplish for myself. I...

Care Member says "Alia helped me when my husband was suffering Parkinsons & Dementia. She was an enormous help to me & she was kind and compassionate. She was also a...

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Jeannette S.

Hi, My name is Jeannette,

Tacoma, WA

4.6(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Seeking Early Morning Childcare? Hello, I am Jeannette, a seasoned nanny/childcare provider with over 25 years of experience. I am passionate about providing top-notch care to children and supporting families in need of childcare assistance. My expertise lies in caring for newborns, toddlers, and children with autism. Under...

Care Member says "Jeanette is a great caregiver, communicator, and all around support for our family. She has a great relationship with our son and goes out of her way to...

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Shelby G.

Shelby

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Shelby and I'm 37 years old. I have been a nanny for over 10+ years. In those years I've worked for 3 amazing families that I stay in touch with regularly. I see my care kids as family and love them all so very much. My experience working with children, aside from nannying, has been volunteering in...

Care Member says "We are absolutely thrilled with the care our child receives from Shelby. As a mother herself, Shelby brings a unique blend of empathy and experience...

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Palavi K.

Full-Time Senior Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Live-in home care
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. Also, a compassionate caregiver who is able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Some services include meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household,...

Care Member says "Lavi's kindness, care, and support of my father-in-law allowed his family to rest knowing she was beside him all night. Literally. The support she...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Steilacoom, WA

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

Alyssa C.

Alyssa is amazing! Safety is #1 for me and I have always known she is so responsible and takes great care with our girls.

- Care member

Makeleta P.

Makeleta (Margaret) was a wonderful caregiver to my dad in the last few months of his life.

- Care member

Kayla J.

We couldn't have been happier with Kayla as our nanny. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her, and our children have thrived under...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Steilacoom, WA

To find a therapy dog near you in Steilacoom, WA, 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 Steilacoom, WA is $25.00 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 Steilacoom, WA. 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 Steilacoom, WA, 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 Steilacoom, WA, 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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