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Karine F.

Housekeeper/ House Cleaning

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have experience as a housekeeper / house cleaning so that I can show my organizational skills and cleaning experience to keep a house well cared for and organized. I like to help families / people with the daily tasks they don't do, the people I work for are very happy and grateful. I am punctual, responsible and full of...

Care Member says "Karine and her team have been excellent. Super responsive, very thorough with their cleaning and very reliable communication. "

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Esmat V.

Daytime/Evening/Weekend Babysitting Service

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
With over 13 years of professional childcare experience in both London, UK, and Boston. I have a solid foundation in caring for children and infants across all age groups. I hold a childcare degree from Barnet and Southgate College in London, UK. I am also a mother of two who have earned their PhD degrees in engineering and...

Katherine W. says "We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full...

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Madeline C.

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! My name is Madi and I live in Wellesley, MA. I am currently a college student at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA as a Special Education major. I have always loved animals, big and small. I now have about 6 years of experience in pet care as my friend and I used to run our own service in and around the neighborhood....

Solomon B. says "Made a terrific connection with our Goldendoodle. Professional, courteous and trustworthy. We will recommend to our friends and family!"

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Sula D.

Full-Time Senior Caregiver

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
personal care
light cleaning
dementia
Hello, my name is Sula , and I am a dedicated and experienced Nurse Aid/Home Health Aid with 14 years of valuable experience in providing compassionate care to individuals in private homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. I am highly motivated and trained to deliver the highest standard of care, encompassing tasks...

Jessie Y. says "Sula has been taking care of my father who was on 24X7 oxygen machine. She is very professional and caring. We are so lucky to have her. Highly...

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Natalya B.

Part-time Caregiver Companion Available

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
My name is Natalya. I graduated from Lasell University in 1997 with Physical Therapy Practitioner degree and since then I have been employed in multiple long and short term rehabilitation facilities caring for seniors with cognitive and physical illnesses and disabilities including working at Newton Wellesley Center for...

Destiny L. says "Natalya was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always a team player and had a skill set that was amazing and supportive of my grandmother. My...

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Melissa A.

Children/Animals/Household Care

Sudbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Previously, I was a preschool Director for nine years that focused on toddlers. I have been a nanny, companion for elderly, as well as for Special Needs. I have a Special Needs sister and have worked within this community for many years. I also worked as an Assistant Site Coordinator for a local elementary school. We focused on...

Jacqueline B. says "Melissa recently squeezed in some time with my mom while my husband and I were away. Melissa visitid with my mom, helped her with meal prep, and...

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Moses S.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
home modification
respite care
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Home health aide services for seniors. Hi, my name is Moses, I am a Certified Home Health Aide and also posses Certification in CPR/First Aide. I have been working with families taking care of their loved ones for the last 12 yrs, I do this work with compassion, dignity, and I am pretty much friendly and tend to get along very...

Lucy D. says "We hired Moses to help our Dad with everyday tasks and hygiene, when he became no longer able to care for himself. Moses was patient, humorous, very...

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Aura G.

Cleaning Services

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
window washing
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
Passionate about service, and cleaning, over 15 years of experience with great testimonials and references.

Care Member says "Aura and her team are great and have been doing work for me for years. I trust her for my own personal home as well as all my projects that I build to...

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Kristi M.

Certified Elementary And Early Childhood Teacher

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am a kindergarten teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I am certified in the areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, First Aid and CPR certified and am happy to provide tutoring services in addition to babysitting.

Alexandra D. says "Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy...

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Alison D.

Educated Nanny With Newborn/Infant Experience

Waltham, MA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Alison! I am currently seeking a regular/recurring night nanny position. I am also available for event and vacation sitting, date nights, weekends, etc. I have over 13 years of experience, with lots of newborn and infant care history, previous full-time day and night nanny experience, newborn transition, and experience...

Care Member says "Alison was amazing with our 11 month old son for a wedding babysitting evening. From the start she was super responsive, friendly and intuitive with our...

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Jane H.

How Can I Help?

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I'm Jane, and I'm dedicated to providing exceptional care for your furry friends. With over 20 years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting, I understand that each pet is unique and deserves personalized attention. My goal is to ensure that your pets are happy, healthy, and well-cared for while you're away. Services...

Care Member says "Jane has been nothing short of amazing helping me and my pets! She’s prompt, detail oriented, kind and has great communication. I have animals with all...

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Rafaela P.

Experienced And Dedicated House Cleaner/housekeeper Available All Week Days.

Framingham, MA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 42 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Rafaela. I'm a dedicated house cleaner/ housekeeper and always do my best to make my clients happy. I started my own cleaning business A few years ago. I love what I do and I always like to use innovative methods that please my clients, I know that many have a tiring day or don't even have enough time to keep the...

Lauren B. says "Rafaela has been cleaning our house bi-weekly for the past 3 months and is always on time, courteous, and professional. She does a great job making sure...

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Victoria S.

Caregiver Conveniently Located In Newton

Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
[Red Cross Certified] My priorities are to have a calming approach with children and encourage activities daily for their motor skills and cognitive abilities. I have had experience with multiples of children , and prefer to manage the day with a routine. When it comes to taking care of children, I believe it is good to meal...

Angela S. says "Victoria has been such a help with our 3 year old! It was great having some activities she set up for him on the weekend, along with helping to organize...

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Breia B.

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently looking for a part time position 3-4 days a week. Time and day can be a bit flexible. I do have another part time job on weekends but mainly in the evening. I am 27 years old, graduated with a degree in human development and human services from Merrimack College. I have 8 years of experience...

Elise R. says "Breia was our nanny for 2 years, starting when our son was age 2 months. She also helped watch our older girls during non school days. Breia is flexible,...

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Victoria S.

Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
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Sophie S.

Creative, Compassionate, Childcare Provider

Sudbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
With over 9 years of experience in acute psychiatric care, I've honed invaluable skills in de-escalation, emotional support, multitasking, and managing diverse needs simultaneously. My journey in this field has instilled in me patience, empathy, and the ability to navigate through challenging situations with ease. Additionally,...

Care Member says "Sophie is the best and I would highly recommend her! She is caring, patient, and so engaging. She watched my son for years who is shy and doesn’t always...

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Natalya B.

MUZZLE NUDGE Pet Care And Boarding.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
Animals are my love and passion. I am a skilled Certified Dog Trainer with over 25 years of pet care experience and excellent references. I offer safe and nurturing in-home pet sitting and pet care services for a wide range of animals, including dog, cats, fish, and small mammals: - workday check-ins and feedings, overnight...

Care Member says "Natalya is the best. So glad we found her. She is reliable, conscientious and gives our fur babies lots of attention. Going away on vacation is so...

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Kirstyn B.

Lovable And Detailed Personal Assistant/house Manager

Newtonville, MA

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Kirstyn, and I'm thrilled to offer my child care services to families seeking a kind, gentle, and creative caregiver. With a hands-on approach, I prioritize fostering a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and be themselves!

Care Member says "Kirstyn was fantastic with our little toddler. He loved spending the evening with her and playing inside and outside. Kirstyn was prompt and...

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Evelyn A.

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...

Erika D. says "I ended up not being able to bring Evelyn on, but I wish I had. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. She clearly knew the job and...

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Ione P.

HOUSEKEEPER OR HOUSE CLEANING

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi ! I'm offering house cleaning services. I'm responsible, reliable, detail-oriented, and organized. Fair rates & flexible scheduling. Thank

Wendy M. says "Ione is professional, on time, communication is great and friendly. Very professional and hard working. Attention to detail and always a pleasure to walk...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.57/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Wellesley, MA

Therapy Dogs in Wellesley, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Karine F.

Karine and her team have been excellent. Super responsive, very thorough with their cleaning and very reliable communication.

- Care member

Esmat V.

We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started...

- Katherine W.

Madeline C.

Made a terrific connection with our Goldendoodle. Professional, courteous and trustworthy. We will recommend to our friends and family!

- Solomon B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wellesley, MA

To find a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Wellesley, MA 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA. 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA, 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.

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