Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Washington, NJ
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Washington, NJ
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Washington, NJ
5.0
(1)
I have 17 years of experience with home care and hospice. I am CPR certified and trained in providing ranging services including assisted living, bathing, caring for wounds, and providing assistance for patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other illnesses. I provide empathy, comfort, and personal care to patients as well as...
Elvia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Elvis was an absolutely amazing hospice home health aid for my mother. There aren’t enough stars in a review to accurately reflect how helpful she was for our family. She was always on time, and always found extra time in her schedule to help out when we had a...
Sean M.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been providing in your home pet care for the past 12 years. Services include walking, feeding, playing, transportation to vet or grooming appointments and overnight stays while away. I am reliable and honest. I treat your pets and your home as if they were my own with love and respect.
Deborah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Hired Deb to pet-sit our 2 cats and feed our fish while on vacation. She took the time to get to know the story behind my shy kitties before our trip and kept us updated while we were away. Kind and dependable, I would hire her again."
Susan B.
Julia R.
Upper Black Eddy, PA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Calm, Creative, Organized -- Household Manager/ Family Assistant/ Nanny Available!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Working with children is my passion! I am a career nanny/ family assistant of 7 years, with a focus on infancy and toddlerhood. Previously, I was a lead teacher at the Handwork Studio & the Yocum Institute, managing creative arts classrooms of up to 16 littles, aged 5-12. I am a certified Nurturing Nanny in the RIE Educaring...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia has far exceeded my expectations. She has been responsible for my one-year-old and four-year-old during play times, transition times, pickup from preschool and meal times. She has handled it all like the professional she is. She has a wonderfully calm...
Meghan O.
Brian S.
Bethlehem, PA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun Uncle To Several Nieces And Nephews With Babysitting Experience
5.0
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Hello! My name is Brian and I am a current graduate student at Temple University, working to earn a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT). I currently reside in Bethlehem, PA. I have worked with children for many years through summer camps, summer league swim teams, day programs, and am currently in an OT Fieldwork...
Brian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brian is all-around wonderful. He is responsible while also kind and fun. My 10-year old son was very happy to play sports and games. Brian also made sure that he completed his homework and anything else we asked of him."
Deborah S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Medical Assistant. I worked in a doctor's office until my grandmother took ill with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes. My duties were bed, bathing, feeding, stomach tube, medicine, dressing and grooming. We also did Physical and Occupational Therapy together. I then taught her HHCP's how to help care for...
Maryann can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Very friendly and accommodating"
Tracy M.
Julia R.
Upper Black Eddy, PA
$30-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
Calm, Creative, Organized -- Household Manager/ Family Assistant/ Nanny Available!
5.0
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I thrive on helping families feel supported within their households, so that they can spend their precious free-time together in more LOVE and CONNECTION. I offer a host of household management services from cooking family meals to taking out the trash, in addition to childcare.
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Julia can also help with: Vacuuming and/or mopping, dusting, refrigerator cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, pet waste cleanup & more
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Compassionate and caring personality.
*Patient and tolerant to the needs of the elderly or sick in helping them carry out day-to-day life activities in their own home.
* Ability to lift most patients and transfer with confidence and ease.
* Assist with all daily living tasks including bathing, showering, toileting. Cooking,...
Carolyn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Carolyn has been providing care to my Mom for the past four months. Mom is 80 years old and is experiencing cognitive decline, and it’s increasingly difficult for her to remember what she needs to do every day and how to do it. This includes some very important...
Jim B.
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and live in northern New Jersey. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University in February 2017 with a B. S. in Food Service Management and an A. S. in Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts. I have been a full time nanny for almost 6 years with 8 families, some being nanny shares. I have watched a maximum of 3...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is one of the best nannies we've had the pleasure of working with. She has been caring for our 8 month old for about a month now and she is absolutely wonderful. Brittany is a great communicator, reliable, thoughtful, prepared, detail oriented, and is...
Hien N.
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Retired from Johnson & Johnson. Employed by Visiting Health & Supportive Services division of Hunterdon Medical Center 2014-16. Now do freelance. Work remotely in medical publishing for physician-scientist in vaccine field. Extensive experience with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. Also do pet sitting (fenced in backyard),
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
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"Wendy is an amazing Senior Care Provider, who I hired to care for my Mother with Dementia. Wendy worked for me for over a year and I appreciate her assistance with my Mother's care and her compassion."
Evelyn H.
Monica B.
Easton, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professionally Trained Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Caring For Senior Citizens.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional specialize in mobility issues, dementia care, taking vitals and understanding the results, administering medications, inhalers, oxygen, handling doctor's appointments including transportation. Always follow doctor's orders and will help with light physical therapy. Always show up on time.
Caring, providing...
Monica can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Monica is a caring and thoughtful caregiver and communicates with us daily regarding her visits with my Mom. My mom really enjoys her company too, and that means a lot."
Whitney E.
Jalil B.
Budd Lake, NJ
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I have several years of experience helping elderly people starting with my loved one; my grandmother who had trouble getting around shopping for food or getting her medication.
I can help with transportation services, errands-shopping or be a companion who can help around the house or outside.
In this days, it is important to...
Jalil can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, mobility assistance
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jalil is caring and dependable who is always punctual and serious about his work."
Care member
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked at Dover General Hospital in Physical Therapy and Inhalation Therapy after I left college, 1971-74. I was a certified CNA/HHA in NJ, PA, NY and FL from 1993 to 1996. I worked for the VNA (NJ), MVCH (PA), LHCI (NY), Casa Celeste, Alzheimer Unit (FL). I worked from 2008 at Hopatcong Middle School, in the Multiple...
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care
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"Patricia helped care for mom with dementia before we had to move my mom to a full time memory care facility. Patricia took care of making meals, running errands, taking my mom for haircuts and shopping trips, chores and with grooming and provided general...
Michele V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Having cared for children of all ages and needs, I have the dedication and patience it takes to win a child's heart as well as the responsibility and reliability every parent is looking for. The passion I have for children derives from a love of seeing them grow and come into their own. As a mother of multiple myself, I know how...
Paola can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"my daughter enjoyed her company very much with her kids. She will work with you with the hours she is needed. Highly recommended. "
Carla And Brian E.
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I've had my own cleaning service for about 20+ years already so I can do this stuff in my sleep very clean and very particular of my work
Tania can also help with: Carpet cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karen and I live in Mount Bethel, PA. I have happily been a nanny for over 18 years, I have prior experience with children of all ages, Previously, I operated an in-home daycare and taught in a Montessori School as an Assistant Teacher in their toddler program for 4 years. I am able to make a long term commitment...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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"We hired Karen to help us with our daughter, a teenager at the time and her much younger brother. Two very different personalities, and needs. Karen immediately took an interest in getting to know each one of the children. . She's great with children of all...
Norma W.
Claudia C.
Bedminster, NJ
$18-25/hr
I have had dogs my entire life and have a lot of experience taking care of them. I currently have a 1-year-old puppy that I have trained as a therapy dog. I can assist with training if needed.
Claudia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Basia C.
Easton, PA
$18-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have Alzheimer's and dementia experience
Hospice experience
I've worked on a lock units
I currently work for St Lukes Hospital as a PCA
I have my CNA and CPR with BLS training
Bathing, grooming and hair washing necessary for personal hygiene
Turning and position of my patients
Dressing or undressing my patients...
Basia can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Reliable, service-focused CHHA with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through three years of experience
Carmen can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and detail-oriented housekeeper with experience in deep cleaning, regular cleaning, and laundry services. Proven ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization. Seeking a housekeeping position where I can leverage my skills to create a comfortable and tidy living...
Khrystyna can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
I'm responsible, reliable, meticulous and an organized person with excellent organizational and multitasking skills, attention to detail and the ability to take initiative.
Organizing services: I will encourage and educate clients about basic principles of organizing by offering support, focus and direction and no judgement!
I...
Myla can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Washington, NJ
Elvia R.
5.0
Elvis was an absolutely amazing hospice home health aid for my mother. There aren’t enough stars in a review to accurately reflect how helpful she was for our family. She was always on time, and always found extra time in her schedule to help out when we had a need. She provided amazing care for my...
- Sean M.
Deborah L.
5.0
Hired Deb to pet-sit our 2 cats and feed our fish while on vacation. She took the time to get to know the story behind my shy kitties before our trip and kept us updated while we were away. Kind and dependable, I would hire her again.
- Susan B.
Julia R.
5.0
Julia was our full-time nanny for the last 4 years and became part of our family. She joined us when our daughter was 3 months old and stayed with us until she started school. She was responsible for eating, bathing, nap time, play, activities, social outings, potty learning, preschool learning and...
- Erica K.
Brian S.
5.0
Brian is all-around wonderful. He is responsible while also kind and fun. My 10-year old son was very happy to play sports and games. Brian also made sure that he completed his homework and anything else we asked of him.
- Deborah S.
Maryann G.
5.0
Very friendly and accommodating
- Tracy M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Washington, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Washington, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Washington, 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 Washington, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Washington, NJ is $17.25 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 Washington, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Washington, 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 Washington, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Washington, 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 Washington, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Washington, 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.