Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Union, NJ
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Union, NJ
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Union, NJ
Taylor C.
Bayonne, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor, from Bayonne, New Jersey. I'm a 26-year-old in the real estate/property management industry. I've had 10+ years experience babysitting, and pet sitting as well (professional references are available upon request) I am currently available full time for any service you may need.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Taylor has taken care of my son on several occasions. She is responsible and dependable. She has even done back-up care with less than an hour's notice. I know I can always count on Taylor to take good care of my son, play with him, feed him, help with...
Eve P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was our baby's nanny over the summer. She took great care of our 4 month old baby. Jessica was very kind, thoughtful, caring, and engaging with our baby. It was wonderful having Jessica as our nanny."
Prajakta S.
Nancy M.
Westfield, NJ
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential.
I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents become more independent with their ADL's through standing and strengthening activities. I also have...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is RosalĂa, I'm Brazilian,
I'm a friendly, lovely , flexible person.
I like clean houses , I love my work.
I need complete my schedule. I need more jobs .
I stared in cleaning houses in 2003 .
In my spare time, I like to cleaning my house, and spend time with my childrens.
One thing you should know about me...
5.0
"Rosalia is THE BEST. Honest, hardworking, the epitome of the American Dream cause she earns it. And she does it because she is a good person and she likes helping others. All this is external of her cleaning skills which are meticulous. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"
Lucy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...
5.0
"Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your...
Sara K.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment
2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care
3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...
Ranjanie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"She is very responsible and a great person."
Renuka K.
4.5
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maggie is very caring and loving. She has excellent interpersonal skills. Dependable loyal and Trusting."
Ronnie J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have an extensive 15-year background in babysitting, primarily gained from taking care of my own siblings. This hands-on experience has given me a deep understanding of child development and the patience needed to provide attentive care. Additionally, I have one child of my own, which has further enriched my...
Carole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carole is punctual, polite and very easy going. She's good with our 9 month old and is able to engage and play with her. Carole is able to adhere to our limited /no TV rule and other house rules we have told her. Carole is respectful and someone you can feel...
Kingi K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I have worked with ages 1- 17 years. I am also the senior teacher for the children's ministry at my church. I love working with children. I am also a part-time Physical Therapy student and hope to specialize in the pediatric field.
Kethrina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ketrina was on time, worked very hard and my son liked her. I only used her one time, but I was very satisfied with her."
Rachel C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hard working private housekeeper with 13 years of experience in managing household operations, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and budgeting. Experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping service on live-in and live-out basis at families' primary residences and vacation homes.
Tiffany can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
Aileen B.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aileen and I am a 24 years old college student. I'm working on my physical therapy assistant license. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (mostly premature/disable children) helping them reach their milestones and fine motor skills. I love to bake healthy snacks, create lots of arts and sensory...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We...
Nicole L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004.
I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.
Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots).
I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."
Mike L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to two granddaughters, dog mom. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I am too young and energetic to...
5.0
"Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "
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Natalia N.
Clark, NJ
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
9 years of cleaning experience.
I look forward to working with you and serving your home or business with the best solutions to choose from, such as:
CLEANING SERVICES: CLEANING OF COMMON PLACES, WINDOW WASHING.
Deep cleaning:: kitchens, ovens, refrigerators, floors, windows, bathrooms. Call or text me!
Natalia can also help with: Carpet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Natalia was kind enough to rearrange her schedule on short notice to accommodate a last minute cleaning need. She arrived punctually, wore a mask and was very professional. She was very detailed and did a great job cleaning our home!"
Amanda D.
Uchechukwu O.
Rahway, NJ
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Exceptional Caregiver. Positive Role Model. Big Sister Figure.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Uchechukwu- a highly skilled, educated (M. Ed.) and passionate Governess and Nanny with admirable attributes, professional work ethic and outstanding references. I have spent over 15 years providing a laundry list of families with quality childcare services that suit their lifestyles, needs and preferences. This...
Uchechukwu can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"It wouldn't be an overstatement to say Uchechukwu saved our year! Because of Covid, we made the decision to keep our kids home this year and create a "pod" with another family, so we needed to find a caretaker that could both manage the older kids' kindergarten...
Jennifer L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...
Nancy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
ABOUT ME:
I AM FULLY VACCINATED.
Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021)
I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic young 23-year-old individual.
I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...
Melissa R.
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is kind and she bonds really well with the kids..."
Gabriel A.
Nike A.
Staten Island, NY
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Hospice Services. am passionate about the Job, caring love to assist people, reliable energetic am a fast learner ultimately loving and am God-fearing person
Nike can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"It gives me a great pleasure to recommend Nike A. for a job. She's passionate about caring for people, competent, well organized, positive attitude, hard working, God-fearing, and trustworthy. You can contact me for any further question. I've known her for more...
Mojisola O.
5.0
(4)
With over three decades of unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals in need, I am a seasoned Home Health Aide committed to providing exceptional care. Throughout my 25 years in this noble profession, I've diligently supported patients with compassion, empathy, and expertise. I have dealt with various types of...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is very caring, patient, empathetic, knowledgeable, flexible, adaptable, highly skilled, and goes over and beyond for her patient to ensure safety and security."
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Union, NJ
Taylor C.
5.0
Taylor has taken care of my son on several occasions. She is responsible and dependable. She has even done back-up care with less than an hour's notice. I know I can always count on Taylor to take good care of my son, play with him, feed him, help with homework, and guide him with chores. She...
- Eve P.
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica was our baby's nanny over the summer. She took great care of our 4 month old baby. Jessica was very kind, thoughtful, caring, and engaging with our baby. It was wonderful having Jessica as our nanny.
- Prajakta S.
RosalĂa T.
5.0
Rosalia is THE BEST. Honest, hardworking, the epitome of the American Dream cause she earns it. And she does it because she is a good person and she likes helping others. All this is external of her cleaning skills which are meticulous. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
- Lucy S.
Dashana C.
5.0
Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your skills!
- Sara K.
Ranjanie W.
5.0
She is very responsible and a great person.
- Renuka K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Union, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Union, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Union, NJ, 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 Union, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Union, NJ is $21.63 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 Union, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Union, NJ. 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 Union, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Union, NJ, 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 Union, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Union, NJ, 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.
Ratings for Union, NJ therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Union, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.