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Hi there! I'm Shauney, a 22-year-old college student pursuing dual licensure for Elementary and Special Education. I'm also a long-term substitute teacher. I absolutely adore working with children of all ages, and they hold a special place in my heart. I'm confident in my loving, caring, and down-to-earth personality that helps...
Callie K.
Edwardsville, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Cleaning Services Available All Week Nights & Weekend Mornings
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Callie! I am 23 years old and a graduate from SIUE with my BS in biology. I graduated with high honors and took many child developmental courses. I have been doing housework for around 6 years and enjoy a clean house. I have always helped my mother clean since I was a little girl. You can count on me to get the job done...
Callie can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can provide in-home (pet's residence) daytime care and I will accept overnight care at your residence with no issue. Unfortunately, I cannot board pets in my home. I have no problem working to develop a schedule that works for you, your furry friend(s), and myself. I know how frustrating it can be to find someone who is...
Marranda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Ashley took get care of our fur babies! Would HIGHLY recommend her!"
Christina E.
Shearry W.
Belleville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Empty Nester With 20 Years Of Child Care Experience, As A Mother, 14 Years As A Substitute Teacher
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been married for 33 years. My husband is a retired IL State Police Officer. We have 3 daughters, ages 29, 27, and 24. Previously, for about 12 years, I worked as a substitute teacher in Belleville. I also worked at BASSC as a student aide, teacher's aide, and substitute teacher for 2 yrs. Before having children, I worked...
Shearry can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely incredible with children. I’ve known Sherry for 28 years. She is both an amazing mother and now a fantastic Nanny. Sherry watched my kids with love and care. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Shannon. I will be completely honest here, I have never worked for a cleaning company. What experience I do have with house keeping is working for home health care agencies that have required me to provide dusting, mopping, laundry, and things of that nature for clients. I have cleaned for my aunt, which I am...
Shannon can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
" She is super sweet and I enjoyed having her over because afterwords the house looks amazing! She's completely trustworthy and one would be lucky to work with her. "
Kristen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiara, and I'm a College Graduate with 16 plus years of experience of Nursing. I can help with In-Home Nursing care, assisting your love ones with everyday living. I can also provide Transportation Services, Cleaning, light yard work, patient advocacy, respite care, and hospice care. you name it I can assist!.......
Tiara can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tiara was wonderful with my mom who had dementia. She was kind, considerate, and they always had fun together. She knew how to redirect mom during her times of frustration. She could always light up the room whenever she entered and she never left my mom's bedside...
Kathy K.
5.0
(1)
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I love taking care of pet it's my passion.
Ramona can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ramona was so sweet and compassionate! I would definitely recommend her!😊"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aide for over 30+ years I have been in private nursing I have trained with Alzheimer's with dementia with cerebral palsy with seizures. My mother had epilepsy she had seizures as I was growing up so that was where I first encountered them. My brother had a grandma seizure when I was eight he was 9 years...
Carmela can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep
5.0
"She would still be working for me. My mom passed away. She was very nice with my mom, whom had alz. They would talk and tell stories about mom's past. She got social communication with Carmela. Carmela would help pick out her clothes and make sure got cleaned up....
Chris D.
4.5
(2)
Hi, I am nearly 30 years old and I have been a nanny for over 13 years. I love babies and kids, I love to play with them, care for them, teach them and just give them love. I have cared for many different kids for many years, newborns, toddlers, families with kids, kids with special needs such as autism and twins. I have gone to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She keep appointments and is punctual. She is intentional about engaging the children. She has been caring for my children for many years and I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As an older sister of 5 children, I often cared for my siblings which lead to my passion of caring for children. While in college, I started my nanny career until I decided to to drop out and nanny full time. After nannying for 3 years, I decided to go to cosmetology school and work part time while going to school! After a few...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana was great with my daughter. She was always on time and reliable. Would definitely recommend her :)"
Jodi S.
Kristin S.
Belleville, IL
$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristin. I am 22 years old. My passion is working with children. I have 2 years of experience working at a daycare which provided me with adequate experience working with children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years old. In May I graduated with a degree in human services, and I am attending graduate school in...
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristin is wonderful with my baby! She is an excellent caregiver and gives him a lot of play time. My son is always so happy to see her. She is also very punctual and flexible. I cannot recommend her enough. I am very grateful that I found someone who I feel so...
Tess B.
I have worked with kids with autism and other learning disabilities for the past five years. During the school year I work at school for autism in Maplewood Missouri. I have had lots of experience with older and younger kids. I also have had lots of experience with potty training, aggressive behaviors, sleep therapy and feeding...
I offer consultations with families, businesses and schools for $100 an hour. In these sessions I create trauma informed educational plans drawing on SEL(Social Emotional Learning), art therapy and behavioral practices.
I offer nannying services for $35 an hour where I personally create and implement an individualize...
Aida can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Lillia V.
Saint Louis, MO
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Event Planning, Manual Labor, Graphic Design ~ The List Goes On!
Hello there! I am a current college student looking for here 'nd there hustles in the St. Louis area. Babysitting in high school, being a summer camp counselor, doing manual labor on hiking trails, and working for a non-profit have all given me organizational & delegation skills to help your needs. I go to school in St. Louis...
Anne D.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I obtained my master's degree in Occupational Therapy last May. I am currently employed as a school-based OT. I primarily work with students ranging from Kindergarten to Middle school, but I have experience in preschool and high-school as well. Looking for a nannying position to keep busy during the summer. If possible, I would...
Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have provided pet care in addition to babysitting services all throughout highschool and some college. I love animals and perceive that my cool, calm, and collected nature attracts dogs and cats alike. I would love to watch your fur baby for you!
There's nothing that falls short of love and care when it comes to my services. Help comes in so many different forms, more than just physical. Peace of mind, trust, and going above and beyond come easy, especially in times of need. For over 10 years i've been able to provide this for families with so many different needs, each...
Asia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I love being around children as well as pets. I am currently studying early childhood education at Lindenwood University. I am currently working as a substitute teacher within the Orchard Farm School District in St. Charles, Missouri and will be student teaching there next Fall!
I started working with kids when I was in middle...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Introducing a new benchmark for small dog care - The Wagging Tail per Sitting. Our experienced team of pet care experts are committed to providing your four-legged friend with the best possible service - from daily walks and drop-in visits. We specialize in pampering all small dogs under 40 lbs for a content and happy pet -...
Erica can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12. I have babysat for many different family and I have lots of references. I worked in a daycare for two years. I also have experience work with children that are on the spectrum scale. The past two years I was a nanny for a family with two little boys. Before they moved to South Carolina. I...
Macy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Troy, IL
Marranda D.
5.0
Ashley was simply AMAZING RIGHT FROM THE "Meet and Greet" with my two dogs...They immediately LOVED her...and I KNOW "You CANNOT kid a dog"! ...Ashley came to my home 2Xs a day to let my dogs out and feed them! She spent at least 20 min.-30 min. each time she came and even took the time to "Trim"...
- Doreen V.
Shearry W.
5.0
Simply put: She’s amazing. Shearry is extremely helpful and goes above and beyond to make our lives easier. She’s great with our son (and daughter when she’s out of school), helps clean, does laundry, grocery shops and makes delicious meals. She keeps a daily log of all the activities done each day...
- Care member
Shannon K.
5.0
She is super sweet and I enjoyed having her over because afterwords the house looks amazing! She's completely trustworthy and one would be lucky to work with her.
- Kristen B.
Tiara H.
5.0
Tiara was wonderful with my mom who had dementia. She was kind, considerate, and they always had fun together. She knew how to redirect mom during her times of frustration. She could always light up the room whenever she entered and she never left my mom's bedside during her final days. I'm happy to...
- Kathy K.
Ramona R.
5.0
Ramona was so sweet and compassionate! I would definitely recommend her!😊
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Troy, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Troy, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Troy, IL, 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 Troy, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Troy, IL is $14.00 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 Troy, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Troy, IL. 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 Troy, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Troy, IL, 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 Troy, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Troy, IL, 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.