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Nadia H.

Part Time Babysitter :)

Ledyard, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nadia! I am currently a Junior at the University of Rhode Island and seeking a job that aligns with my schedule. I have considerable experience in childcare, having worked in various roles throughout college. As a floater at a local daycare, I cared for children ranging from infancy to age five. Additionally, I served...
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Norwich, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experienced and compassionate babysitter with a strong commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. Seeking a babysitting position to offer excellent childcare services and build positive relationships with both children and parents. I am currently in college for nursing and plan to go into med school....
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About Me

Canterbury, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hello! I am currently in school for physical therapy, and work at a rehab office. I am well versed in caring for the elderly and love doing so. I'm able to provide a safe and caring environment with my skills. I'm outgoing, personable, and a fast learner! I hope that my skills can help suit your needs.
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Experienced Childcare Provider Available Summer 2025

North Franklin, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I'm excited to offer childcare services and am looking for work for the summer of 2025. I'm currently a paraprofessional at a CT high school, so I'll be available this summer and eager to work. I'm starting early to find a great match. I have years of experience caring for children, including working as a party hostess,...
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Home Cleaner/office Cleaning Services

Preston, CT

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$42/hr
10 years experience
Organization
window washing
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
My name is Patricia. I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and Organization (beyond standard tidying). And I can help with general cleaning and move in and move out cleaning.
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Norwich, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional housekeeper with 10 years of experience in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and hygiene in private residences, and commercial properties. Skilled in deep cleaning, laundry care, and household management, ensuring a pristine and welcoming environment. Committed to discretion,...
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Part-time Companion/caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

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$20/hr
Visiting physician
I worked for many years as an administrative/legal assistant and changed fields, entering into childcare as an in-home nanny; I have also provided senior-care and assisted an elderly gentleman three mornings a week, i. e. transporting to appointments, prepared light meals and provided companionship. I also provided the same...
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Jewett City, CT

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Kitchen cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
window washing
+ 1 more
Hi, I am looking for a reliable job where I can show my housekeeping skills and attention to detail. I have over a years experience providing cleaning services to a client that I was caring for in her home. My duties included doing the laundry, cleaning up after meals in the kitchen and eating area, vacuuming, mopping the...
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
move-out cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced and dependable housecleaner. I pay attention to detail and love nothing more than a clean and inviting home. Will treat your home with the same respect I would treat my own home. Dependable, compassionate, and respectful I like caring for homes because I think everyone deserves a clean and cozy home. Our...
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Responsible Caregiver Willing To Do Overnights

Chaplin, CT

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I have been a certified CNA for over eight years. I have extensive experience in Alzheimer's and Dementia. I am also a former EMT so I am knowledgeable in CPR and first aide care. I have experience in COPD using oxygen therapy, cardiac care, catheter care physical therapy exercises and bathroom and showering. I have also been...

Lianne P. says "I have to second the review from Mark that states, stop your searching and hire Colleen immediately! Best decision I ever made for my dad. In the short...

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Part Time Wellness Care Giver

East Lyme, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...

Jane P. says "Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for...

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Home Health Care Aide

Groton, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
companionship
I have an Associates Degree in Gerontology (Social Services for Elderly) and worked in a nursing home as well as private duty aide for the Ct. Social Service Department. I grew up around seniors as my parents ran a private nursing home when I was a child. In the early sixties I had more Grandparents than I could imagine and they...

Dorothy A. says "Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my father. She...

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Windham, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
home modification
respite care
+ 1 more
I have many years experience as a CNA, hospice, physical therapy. I am a very hard worker, compassionate, reliable and outgoing. I have many references . Please consider me for this .position. Look forward to speaking with you. Thank You, Cindy.

Kristen A. says "Cindy is a Very sweet and outgoing person and patient advocate. Personable and outgoing caregiver as well. I would trust her to take care of any of my...

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Nanny/ Baby Sitter (full Or Part Time)

Niantic, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...

Stacy R. says "Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with...

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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Rebecca S. says "Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and...

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Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.

North Stonington, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services, limited lifting and transferring, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, conversation and etc. I am flexible with my hours and will do overnights. My hobbies include cribbage, yoga, crocheting, gardening and Zumba, to...

Care Member says "Kathy helped care for my mom recently. She was very kind and gentle with her. It was only for a short time but we are very appreciative of her help."

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Housekeeper

Voluntown, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
I am a hard working private housekeeper who pays close attention to detail. I work closely with a real estate agent to prepare homes prior to being placed on the market and also clean new homes before your move-in date. I am very dependable, honest and I use my time effectively. I also provide all my own cleaning supplies....

Tony P. says " I am a single working guy hard for me to keep things clean and in order, it's been amazing having Leanne's cleaning service take care of things for me. I...

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Hi There!

Brooklyn, CT

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...

Care Member says "Shannon is an amazing woman filled with empathy! She shows compassion, kindness, and playfulness, always caring for the kids. Her dedication and...

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Caregiver For All!

Groton, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...
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COMPASSIONATE ELDER CARE With A Helping Hand And Friendly Smile.

Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
I loved working at both Seniors Helping Seniors and Stoneridge in Mystic for over 2 years as a devoted and doting care giver providing my seniors with assisted living management and health care services. Especially keen on compassionate in home care in the most helpful ways I preformed all the day to day tasks with a joyful...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Taftville, CT

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

Colleen S.

I have to second the review from Mark that states, stop your searching and hire Colleen immediately! Best decision I ever made for my dad....

- Lianne P.

Charon M.

Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and...

- Jane P.

Marie J.

Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my...

- Dorothy A.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Taftville, CT

To find a therapy dog near you in Taftville, CT, 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 Taftville, CT is $18.00 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 Taftville, CT. 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 Taftville, CT, 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 Taftville, CT, 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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