Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Takoma Park, MD
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Takoma Park, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Takoma Park, MD
Clarisse A.
Takoma Park, MD
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have Been A Private Caregiver For Over 5 Years. Attention To Detail, Excellent Customer Service.
I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse assistant with progressive career history in direct patient care and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situation. consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, excellent customer service. I...
Clarisse can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Sabi F.
Takoma Park, MD
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi
My name is SabI. I have 7 years of experience in the cleaning and sanitation field . I can help with Bathroom Cleaning, window cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning. I am also skilled in organizing furnitures , so they fit perfectly in designated places to create space.
With my special abilities to pay close attention to details and...
Sabi can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Did a great job cleaning and helped me out in a pinch! Highly recommend."
Mikah C.
I have over 12 years of Senior and childcare experience. I learned a major part of my skills in Hospitals and senior living homes. I am proficient in Blood pressure monitoring, Blood sugar checks. Transfers low assist and full. All ADL's. Meal preparation.
I have excellent communication skills and customer service experience
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
(2)
Highly motivated paraprofessional/nanny with 10+ years' experience in managing classrooms. Extremely detail-oriented and have the ability to work well with others, and independently. Reliable, dependable, and hardworking, with effective communication skills. Skilled in providing the academic and emotional assistance children...
Veline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I'd want to express my gratitude to Veline for all the time and energy she puts into planning fun activities for the kids every day.
She's so good at what she does that we had no trouble trusting her with our kids. She was reliable, accommodating, well-informed,...
Care member
I have been working as a private caregiver for 5 years now and I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse assistant with progressive career history in direct patient care and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situation. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic...
I have been caregiver since I turned 15 and go work. I had the privilege of working at a church with a special needs ministry. This gave me experience with students and young adults with down syndrome, and on the autism spectrum. Since becoming an educator I have gotten to have children in my general education classroom who...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
9/2015 - 9/2018: Managed the day-to-day care and tutor of a toddler (8 mos. - until 3. 5 yrs).
4/2018 - 9/2018: Provided daily care to a set of preemie twins (0 to 5 mos.).
--Diplomat family re-assigned to Moscow, Russia.
2/2019 - 7/2019: Daily care to an infant (3 mos to 8 mos.)
--Parents enrolled child into a daycare...
Juanita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Juanita (nene) has been in our family since our son was 5 months old (he’s currently 3). She’s detailed in her reports, followed our care instructions, implemented learning tactics and loved our boy like her own. We parted ways because we wanted to enter him in a...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have cared for dogs and cats my whole adult life. Currently have 4 cats and working for a dog walking/pet sitting service. My schedule is somewhat flexible. Additionally.
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious...
Amanda F.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs caregiver for over 25 years and care for clients of all ages.
I empathetically and patiently Provide for the clients emotional, physical and mental needs.
I provide support with daily tasks to all my challenged clients with love and respect.
I accompany to school/classes/therapies if desire and...
4.0
"Annette, went above and beyond in her duties! What a blessing she is."
Samantha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services!
As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
Kai S.
Bladensburg, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide dog sitting as well as a variety of other services I have been experienced for 2+years and I love dogs
Kai can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience.
=>Assist patient when they want to their doctor.
=>Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming..
=>Providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirement; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Meka can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Meka is very dependable. She cares about her patients as if they are a family member. She is a true professional."
Care member
Edom A.
Hyattsville, MD
$28-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Compassionate And Loving Full Time Caregiver At Your Disposition
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have tremendous knowledge/experience interacting with the elderly population. I worked as a senior care provider for 6 years now. I worked with patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's disease, Spinal cord injury, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar disorder. I assisted and enabled them to complete their ADLs such...
Edom can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Edom worked with my 90 year old mother for 3 years. She was dependable, kind and caring. She had a wonderful relationship with my mom. Not only did my mother come to love her, but all my mother's friends were fond of her too. I would highly recommend Edom as a...
Kathy W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, and companionship
Estelle Edith can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Love her. Professional,caring,gentle, always willing to help out"
Carolyn M.
5.0
(4)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through over 12 years of experience as a CNA
Kameka can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kameka worked with us for over 10 months dealing with a very difficult and challenging medical situation - a neurological terminal disease, ALS. From the moment I met Kameka, I knew she was the right individual to care for and support my significant other and...
Les S.
Issa P.
Silver Spring, MD
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Issa and I am a trustworthy and responsible person. I have been in the cleaning services for over 10 years! Working in both commercial and home services. I am able to provide references from different clients, including one that I've been working for almost 10 years. I am a very detailed person, who will...
Issa can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Issa came to my house and was wonderful! She has great energy, and jumped right in. Additionally she's a great house cleaner! Really nice person too :)"
Michelle Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am 29 years old. While many of my previous jobs were customer service-related, my professional path has taken a different route. I am, currently, getting my doctoral degree in occupational therapy to become a pediatric occupational therapist. Children are my greatest passion. Throughout my life, I have...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esther was amazing with my 10 months old! She was extremely attentive, I particularly appreciated that she noticed his diaper was wet and changed it. It’s not always the case, I truly appreciated she thought about it. I highly recommend parents to hire Esther. I...
Care member
Deborah S.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!
5.0
(2)
Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...
Deborah can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"I took a trip to Florida for 5 days and hired Deborah to take care of my pet. She did an outstanding job taking care of Dory. She fed her and would play with her. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter. She will even send you pictures here...
Yemar B.
Zufan M.
Silver Spring, MD
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Zufan cared for my wife from 2019-2021 during the day while I worked. My wife is partially paralyzed and Zufan helped with dressing, grooming, preparing meals, giving medicine, and light chores. My wife liked when Zufan came and especially appreciated little...
John K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Deborah.
I have experience providing care for a Senior, who was a family member. He was unfortunately confined to a wheelchair after he suffered a stroke. I did help with his feedings, administering medications, and mobility assistance. Due to his confinement to a wheelchair, I did often provide...
5.0
"Deborah responded to my add requesting someone to be my ride home from my colonoscopy. (I am 50 but checked the senior care box because my colonoscopy appointment seems like the kind of thing a senior might need.) She communicated with me before, which was...
Jennifer P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Takoma Park, MD
Sabi F.
5.0
Did a great job cleaning and helped me out in a pinch! Highly recommend.
- Mikah C.
Veline N.
5.0
I'd want to express my gratitude to Veline for all the time and energy she puts into planning fun activities for the kids every day.
She's so good at what she does that we had no trouble trusting her with our kids. She was reliable, accommodating, well-informed, and wonderful with our children. We...
- Care member
Juanita V.
5.0
Juanita (nene) has been in our family since our son was 5 months old (he’s currently 3). She’s detailed in her reports, followed our care instructions, implemented learning tactics and loved our boy like her own. We parted ways because we wanted to enter him in a social set daycare with more...
- Care member
Rachel L.
5.0
We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious throughout the pandemic. I've had no...
- Amanda F.
Annette K.
4.0
Annette, went above and beyond in her duties! What a blessing she is.
- Samantha B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Takoma Park, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Takoma Park, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Takoma Park, MD, 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 Takoma Park, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Takoma Park, MD is $20.57 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 Takoma Park, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Takoma Park, MD. 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 Takoma Park, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Takoma Park, MD, 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 Takoma Park, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Takoma Park, MD, 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.