Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Taftville, CT
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Taftville, CT
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Taftville, CT
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.
Emma can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Cleaning is calming to me. I can bring my own supplies if needed, neat freak and perfectionist at your service.
Emily can also help with: Window washing, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Myra K.
Norwich, CT
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'm a mom of 4 adult children. My youngest son is on the autism spectrum, my oldest daughter, whom we adopted has RAD. I work in social services and have extensive experience with child development.
Sarah K.
Jewett City, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I can also help with some errands and lighthouse keeping.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Yulia P.
Uncasville, CT
$22-38/hr • 1 yrs exp
Empathic And Carrying Person Who Understands Other's Needs.
I don't have an experience working in the company but I have my personal experience helping taking care of my grandmother who was 76 with diabetics and 93 yo grandfather . I can help with Home Care, Transportation Services and Meal Preparation.
Yulia can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Meaghan R.
Ledyard, CT
$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! Im Meaghan, 40 years old and a mom of 2 girls ages 17 and 10. Both of my girls attend school here in Ledyard. We are a military family and have lived in Ledyard for 3 years. I've worked in early intervention, home care and in the local school system. I enjoy doing laundry and cleaning my own home and am looking to offer...
Meaghan can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Abena, CNA certified. I have 15 years of experience in home care services. I am compassionate, trusting, dependable and competent caregiver. I have much experience with Alzheimer, dementia and hospice patients. I am very out going and easy to talk to, and also take my job very serious, I also have experience with...
Abena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
Angela C.
Uncasville, CT
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate taking a year off from school to spend more time with my elderly father. I hold two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in history and another in sociology. Most of my professional experiences are centered around education at the K-12 level, higher education, as well as work in...
Angela can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am a stay at home mom with her own 5 children, ranging from 2 years old to 15 years old. I am looking to assist other families with the struggle of finding a person to care for their young ones. before I became a stay at home mom 9 years ago, I worked in retail and customer service, I enjoy working with people and helping...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Colleen can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"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 time Colleen was employed with us to help care for my dad she became like family, someone we could truly rely on....
Lianne P.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a blessed mother of two grown children and grandma. I have spent my life devoted to being of service to others.
I made the shift to caregiving about 4 years ago after a dear friend was diagnosed with cancer and found it to be very rewarding. I cared for her from treatment to her last day. Most recently cared for a...
Katheryn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her...
Carola D.
5.0
(1)
I was born and raised in Connecticut . I have 3 beautiful grown children . I am a retired pediatric nurse who enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking , swimming , bike riding and gardening I am a very creative person so arts and crafts have been a great outlet . As a pediatric nurse I enjoy working with children and...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly was amazing! She went out of her way to make us comfortable leaving our three pets in her care. She updated us with videos while we were away and was flexible with the timing of care. We will definitely request her in the future!"
Timothy R.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I began my babysitting career by taking a course offered by my home town of Waterford, CT which taught safety measures, mindful ways of having fun with kids, as well as first aid. I've provided long-term services for families with children from 6 months to 9 years, and am super comfortable with children of all ages...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dependable, patient, professional"
Care member
Casey S.
Quaker Hill, CT
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am available ASAP for date night and/or weekend childcare needs, and reside in Niantic, CT.
I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and Communications and just recently graduated from an Occupational Therapy program in Hartford, CT. I have worked as an educator for 4+ years and have extensive training and...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 13 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...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Arielle is quiet and gentle. She asks pertinent questions about the children's needs and follows through. My kids love spending time with her"
Julie M.
5.0
(1)
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,...
Charon can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"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 engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...
earl C.
Olivia S.
Chaplin, CT
$16-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. After highschool I attended Manchester Community College and completed and received the certification from the Veterinary Assistant Program. Growing up I spent a lot of time caring for and being around a wide variety of animals, from horses to wild turkeys! The animal that is nearest to...
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
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...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, personal care
5.0
"Ms. Jennings was the caregiver for my father-in-law while his son, my husband, and I lived at his home for 8 months.
Ms. Jennings was punctual, conscientious, and professional and my father-in-law felt so comfortable with her that he considered her family!
My...
Janet A.
Cindy B.
Windham, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
Cindy can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Miss Cindy goes above & beyond her expectations, having her in our families life has been a true blessing.
She is modest and trustworthy, a person who always puts others before herself. This woman can easily work with humans of all ages and individual needs."
Emily M.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Taftville, CT
Colleen S.
5.0
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 time Colleen was employed with us to help care for my dad she became like family, someone we could truly rely on. Colleen is a very special person....
- Lianne P.
Katheryn A.
5.0
I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her compassionate nature, reliability,...
- Carola D.
Kimberly M.
5.0
Kimberly was amazing! She went out of her way to make us comfortable leaving our three pets in her care. She updated us with videos while we were away and was flexible with the timing of care. We will definitely request her in the future!
- Timothy R.
Audrey T.
5.0
Dependable, patient, professional
- Care member
Arielle S.
5.0
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 took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very much. We look forward to having her...
- Rebecca S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Taftville, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Taftville, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Taftville, CT is $22.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Taftville, CT?
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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Taftville, CT receive?
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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Taftville, CT help with?
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.