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Laurie P.
Vashon, WA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience with elderly. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Flexible schedule.
Laurie can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a energetic, patient, friendly person. I currently do have my own dog.
I had the opportunity to work in shelters and rehabilitation center. Where I learned basic first aid, medication distribution, physical therapy, crate, potty and leash training.
I've traveled with animals for families, provided transportation for pets...
Paula can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Paula is eager to please and is willing to take on other tasks if you need additional help. She sent photos and videos of my kitties while I was away, which was a nice bonus."
Barbara F.
Ida G.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Ida and I currently provide two services, child care & pet care and will soon be able to provide senior care as well.
I have 2 years of experience with child care, worked at 2 daycare locations. I have my food handlers and CPR + AED certification as well. The age range best for me is infant - 4yr old but I can work...
Ida can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ida was an amazing at caring for our 16 month old. Our baby loves her so much she very hands on with our baby goes on walks to the park and brings our dog with her as well. The meals and snacks she prepares are very healthy for a baby and tastes AMAZING! I would...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Greetings my name is Nichole and I am your local Human and Pet Care Provider with 3 years in the Caregiver field; first for my Dad and now my Mom +20 years experience with dogs and cats. I am certified in CPR for humans and Pets. I also have a current Food handler card because I enjoy cooking for humans and dogs!
Nichole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"She is so caring and loving with my fur baby. Simba required medication. She gave Simba meds. Also she is really in tune with symptoms etc.. She is very knowledgeable about cats and dogs. She sends updates with pictures. I love that she communicate often. She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I consider working with the elderly a calling. I am a CNA with 4 years of experience in hospice, medication management, meal preparation, bathing and personal care, and lots of TLC. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I am also a minister and believe giving patient and delicate care at all stages of...
Gladys can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Gladys provided the kindest loving care to my mother during her final days with our family. My mother was bathed daily, with the most tender of care moved, gently applied pain patches and attended to. Gladys rarely left her bedroom so she was able to watch her...
Nancy H.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm socially amiable, easy and have a great personality to meet the needs of the clients.
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care.
Clients safety and happiness is the key to the core care. A touch of compassionate to change lives
Stanley can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"Stanley is very caring and wants to find the best solution and caregiver for whatever the situation is. He and his crew are very reliable, patient and helpful."
Care member
Diane H.
Port Orchard, WA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Sensitive, Compassionate, Attuned, Skilled Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, Support, Respite
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver/CNA that is certified and skilled in Alzheimer's/dementia care and mental health care/support. I provide quality, tailored, patient, positive one-on-one care by employing freedom of choice, people skills, reassurance, comfort, encouragement, diversion, distraction, gentle deception, being in the moment,...
Diane can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Diane has been checking in and taking care of 92 yr old Dad for a year now. Theyre getting on famously and he usually dislikes everyone !! He can be very difficult but Diane has taken it all in her stride. Forget reviews, Diane should get medals!"
Brad D.
Diana R.
Kent, WA
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, service- focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through 4years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse health setting. Current BLS and CPR certified.
Diana can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Diana is very reliable. She is knowledgeable and really sweet. She took care of my dad and she became family. She it outgoing and always ready to learn something new. she's punctual and hardworking. You will not be disappointed with her skills. I am glad i met her...
Kysher Z.
Anne K.
Tacoma, WA
$30-41/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced and reliable caregiver with five years of experience. I have gained skills and knowledge in providing care to elderly and people with special needs. My in-home care services come highly recommended by my clients and their families.
5.0
(3)
I am an experienced house cleaner for over 10 years, reliable, dependable, honest, trustworthy, God-fearing and friendly person. I am a hard worker, love my job and value my clients. I clean and take good care of my clients house as of my own home. I am married to my husband for over 20 years. My little family loves cooking,...
Riza can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"She is a wonderful housekeeper. Hard Worker, friendly and reliable. I highly recommend her!"
Feri C.
Tigist A.
Seattle, WA
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I have been a certified nursing assistant with over nine years of experience in adult and senior. I do my best to be dependable in all daily activities and companions. I can help with meal preparation, medication handling, doctor appointments, and transportation, and I am a cook. I have worked extensively with elders...
Tigist can also help with: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tigist is an excellent care giver.
She is committed, Very knowlegable,extremely caring and compassinate.
My Mom suffered from dementia , and Tigist's understanding of who Mom was and what she liked and disliked made her care for Mom very personal. This gave Mom a...
Lori O.
Nakitende S.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Am akind understanding and loving person. I love to care being a kind lady I always put myself in peoples situations . That makes me compassionate in the caring service.
I'd describe my personality as kind , loving and compassionate lady.
I like caring for seniors because I just imagine that elders are like my parents and they...
Nakitende can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Nakitende to provide care for my elderly father. She was thoughtful and dependable. We were glad to have her assistance."
Tom W.
5.0
(2)
my name is Angela, Since growing up I have always had passion in Healthcare, my mum is a retired CNA and my dad is a retired nurse , growing up I always admired my parent's passion in their jobs, and that's where my love for taking care and helping people in need stemed from. I am currently in nursing school and my goal is to...
Angela can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Angela is a hard worker who enjoys helping her patients with their activities of daily living. She is compassionate and a reliable worker."
Caroline B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I am here to help you my services of cleaning for regular cleaning and deep cleaning, I am a hardworking, responsible, respectful, and honest person. If I have the opportunity to work for you, it will be a pleasure to serve you.
Thank you very much
Iris can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Iris has been cleaning my home for the past 6 weeks and always does a great job. Especially the first time, she was very thorough and found dirt in places I would never think to look! She has adapted well to the specifics of my home, has great attention to detail,...
Emily P.
Andreina P.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked with kids for a few years now. I supervised a group of 15 children ages 6-8, created weekly lesson plans, facilitate weekly sessions in science/math/Spanish to providing tutoring services for ages 5-15 (elementary to high school). I also worked with 8 children from ages 3-5.
I have worked with three nanny...
Andreina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Andreina is amazing! We hired her to nanny our 1st grader and our neighbor's 5-year-old special needs kid during the virtual schooling year of the pandemic. She was everything our kids needed and more! Endless patience, great at matching their energy levels, super...
Russell A.
Stephany S.
Federal Way, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi Everyone! I'm The Super Nanny, And I'm Looking For My Next Full Time Job
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Stephany, I'm 31-year-old, married.
I'm nanny in Seattle. And I'm looking for occasional and recurring job.
Kids have always been a huge part of my life. I have a 11-year-old brother, and two cousins that I helped raise.
I have over 13 years of experience in childcare. Children from 06 months to 12 years old.
Adult...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephany was my daughter's nanny for 1.5 years and was an amazing caretaker. During that time, Stephany truly became part of our family. She watched my daughter and our friend's daughter starting when they were 9 and 13 months old as part of a nanny share at our...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am looking for either a nanny or shared nanny position. I am a person who loves to teach and am well experienced in caring, playing, arts and crafts and fun projects, field trips, storytelliing, reading, tutoring, field trips, cooking or cooking with your children, games, etc. I have a ton of preschool curriculum. I believe a...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa has been with us for about a year, consistently, 2 days a week. She watches our two kids, preschool and kindergarten age. We feel so lucky to have found her! We truly do trust her implicitly with our children. We know they will not only be fed and kept safe,...
Claire R.
Brittney K.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
20+ Years Experience > I Was A Private School Teacher As Well!
4.8
(21)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I Homeschool 3 of my 4 kids. Former Private School Kindergarten teacher, I took about 3 years off from teaching and providing childcare services to get my EMT and pursue a career in Firefighting. I have been working with kids for over 20 years including running my In Home licensed childcare for 10 years. I worked as a Director...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittney has taken great care of my infant on several occasions! She is energetic, fun, and caring. She quickly responded to my messages, and reassured me that my daughter was OK through texts and pics! We will certainly request Brittney's assistance in the future....
Amanda S.
Joyce S.
Federal Way, WA
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Joyce M. From Kenya (I Have Lived In America For 3 Years).
5.0
(2)
I have 5 years of experience in America. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing.
Assist nursing home residents with their daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
Established personalized bedtime routines for residents.
Spearheaded new and improved schedule for changing bed sheets that cut...
Joyce can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joyce assisted my 92 year old father. She worked a night to early morning shift. Over the course of her time with him he had several evenings where he was upset/scared or in pain or had some type of emergency. Joyce was able to calm him down and care for him...
Lisa D.
Tiana D.
Seattle, WA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am the second oldest of eight children so I have pretty much been babysitting my entire life. I have babysat for other families for 17 years now and have two children of my own (12 and 10 years old). I also use to do daycare at the Renton Area Youth and Family Services Center so I have experience with all ages as well as...
Tiana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiana was excellent! Arrived on time, got to know our 1.5 year old quickly and had an excellent evening. Hope to work with her again soon!"
Nicholas S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Vashon, WA
Paula M.
5.0
Paula is eager to please and is willing to take on other tasks if you need additional help. She sent photos and videos of my kitties while I was away, which was a nice bonus.
- Barbara F.
Ida G.
5.0
Ida has such a beautiful personality and I always admired her communication skills. I love the way she was with my dog, she was always able to make it on time and kept my dog active.
- Care member
Nichole C.
5.0
Nichole took great care of our dogs. We had her house/dog sit on many occasions for long periods of time (2-3 weeks). She also walked our dogs on a regular basis. We used her services for many years. She's great with elderly dogs as well.
- Care member
Gladys G.
5.0
Gladys provided the kindest loving care to my mother during her final days with our family. My mother was bathed daily, with the most tender of care moved, gently applied pain patches and attended to. Gladys rarely left her bedroom so she was able to watch her breathing, monitor any changes and hold...
- Nancy H.
Stanley G.
4.0
Stanley is very caring and wants to find the best solution and caregiver for whatever the situation is. He and his crew are very reliable, patient and helpful.
- Care member
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How can I find a therapy dog near me in Vashon, WA?
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How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Vashon, WA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Vashon, WA is $25.00 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 Vashon, WA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Vashon, WA. 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 Vashon, WA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Vashon, WA, 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 Vashon, WA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Vashon, WA, 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.