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I have had pets my entire life, including dogs, cats, birds and horses along with a goat. I owned a dog training business for years and am comfortable with all breeds. I have had Great Danes, Dobermans and Shepherds, so large breeds are not a problem. Recently, I adopted a rescue dog. She is a smallish mixed breed. I also have...
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation & more
Danielle L.
Westford, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Danielle (25 years old) and I am looking to expand my pet sitting and dog walking clientele for the summer! I am a special education teachers assistant during the school year, but have summers off! I am a HUGE animal lover and have had several different animals over my lifetime! I currently have a dog and...
Danielle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Melanie N.
Westford, MA
$16-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I have been watching children for about 8 years now and have lots of experience. I recently worked at a summer camp, and also have experience teaching swim lessons. I have experience with kids age 6 months to 14 years. I am graduating from UVM in May and will be attending UVM again in the fall for my Doctor of Occupational...
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am new to offering elderly care services. I make a great friendly companion. I am reliable, loving, and have a great communication skills.
Kelsie can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Jasmin C.
Westford, MA
$20-30/hr
I have four younger sisters that I grew up babysitting my whole life. I nannied two teens (13 & 16) in college for two years until I graduated. I attended the University of Vermont and graduated in 2019. I then moved to Brighton MA where I have been nannying two boys ages 6 and 2. 5 for the last two years. I am currently in...
Hello!
My name is Jayme I was born and raised in Littleton Ma and recently moved to Westford. I am a mother of three amazing boys who constantly keep me on my toes and I have loved every single minute.
I have two girls; Nala who is a Dutch Shepard and her sister Maddie, a Canucanu foster fail.
Now let's get to the fun stuff!...
Jayme-lee can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Meybelline, I am caregiver(nurse skills). I worked before for Hospital, Nursing homes, Group Home, Department of Disabilities Services providing my services to people with mental and physical disabilities.
Degree: Practical Nursing
Certificate: CPR, First Aid, AED, Personal Home Care Aid, Dementia care, Dementia...
Meybelline can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We are very happy to have Meybelline on our mom's care team. She is dependable, caring, and always comes in with an enthusiastic smile. She showers, dresses, and feeds mom even on her worst days with dementia."
Daniel A.
Lori D.
Lowell, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started working with the senior population in 1990 I have a combined 25 years experience in the field.
Working in nursing homes, for home agencies and privately. As well as collaborating with outside sources such as PT, OT, Speech, palliative and hospice services.
Senior care is my passion. Making seniors comfortable and have...
Lori can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lori did a outstanding job helping my dad. She made sure he was well taken care of and even took him to his doctors apportionment's, food shopping and sat through hours of the same 5 movies he enjoyed that would drive most people silly. She also cooks amazing and...
John Y.
Nancey M.
Tyngsboro, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in cleaning service. I have also worked privately for family and friends, cleaning homes and offices. I am very passionate about cleaning. I believe it takes actual work to clean, wiping and light cleaning is not a clean job.
Nancey can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a home health aide/hospice aide for the past 10 years. I have worked with the senior population for the past 20 years in area Assisted Living Communities. I have excellent references from families I have previously worked with as well as families I am currently working with. I am currently working towards...
Candice can also help with: Personal care, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Candi is a kind, loving and warm person. She was always very punctual and very dependable. She would also cover for other shifts when we needed her to! I would highly recommend her."
Carol W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
An experienced, positive, and motivated housekeeper. I am offering an array of services from quick clean ups to complete appliance restoration! I love what I do and am excited to start! Message me to find out more!
Elizabeth can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Liz did an amazing job working for me. She was extremely organized and very meticulous. I would absolutely hire her again."
Jess I.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
To me, pets are our kids. We would do anything for them! In my case I spoil them rotten! I have been dog walking/sitting/ and training for the past 20 years. I am AKC CGC certified. I offer in home services.. I also have experience with exotics including birds and reptiles. I currently own a Chocolate Lab, 1 cat, 2 fish and 1...
Lauren can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"We have taken our puppies to training classes with Lauren and can't recommend her highly enough. Lauren knows her stuff, and she is ready to teach it to you! Her classes are engaging and interesting, and strike the perfect balance between high expectations and a...
Chris L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Marissa and I have a personal love for organizing. It takes a village to run a family and a home. I have been in child care for the past 10 years and also hold an administrative background. I merged my experiences to help structure your spaces. Organizing and checking things off the to-do list are a few tasks to keep your...
Marissa can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
(1)
I am a LNA with 10 years of experience, I started my career as a caregiver because bring me joy and make me feel closer to my parents that live faraway from me.
I am a sensitive and dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of care service and client satisfaction. Adept at handling a variety of client issues and problems with...
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful provider. She tends to the patient as if she was her own parent. She has been taking care of my mother for over two years and has been available at a moments notice to come in early, stay late, or add a shift due to changes with providers."
Beverly T.
Anny N.
Lowell, MA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare services. I have experience working in hospital settings, home settings, assisted living facilities, and group homes. My healthcare skills include assisting with ADLs, medication administration, CPR/First Aid, Alzheimer's, dementia, taking vital...
Anny can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Anny is someone who is extremely passionate about helping and providing assistance to individuals who are unable to care for themselves independently. She can do work in different setting including homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities....
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Madison! I am a recent graduate of UMass Lowell and will be starting an AmeriCorps service year in the fall. I am looking for a recurring part-time babysitting/dog sitting position for the summer. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have experience as a tutor and full-time nanny. I have been a volunteer at the...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madison is a wonderful person. She is kind, reliable, energetic, and a lot of fun to be around.
She is attentive to the children in her care and always engages with a sweet, patient smile.
I highly recommend her for a babysitting position!"
Tracy J.
5.0
(1)
I have experience in working with people diagnosed with Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, Alzheimer's, Cancer and most of many other diagnoses. I have over 10 years experience in Home Health Care field. I have a car and do assist transport clients to various appointments. I do PT services, errands, laundry, light house cleaning,...
Patrick can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CNA
CPR
5.0
"He is reliable, efficient and kind human being "
Baker W.
Jayne D.
North Billerica, MA
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have Been A Single Mom For 11 Years And Raised My Daughter. I Have Child Care Experience As Well As Housekeeping Experience
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First and foremost I like to be of service to others. I have 20 years of housekeeping experience. I also have great references.
Jayne can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Thomas M.
North Billerica, MA
$20-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with a Home Health Aide certificate. For the past 9 years I have worked for several clients mainly in facilities and and a few in their private homes. My experience includes providing lots of different services for the clients like meal preparation, light housekeeping, ambulating,...
Thomas can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"He is a very patient young man, he was very helpful when we needed him the most."
Peter A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have relocated from Dracut, MA to silver spring Maryland . I have over 18 years of experience in healthcare working with the Elderly people , those with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia patients or just Elderly people who needs help with their ADLs , it can be living in their homes or daily commuting to their home, my duties...
Emellia can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Westford, MA
Meybelline C.
5.0
We are very happy to have Meybelline on our mom's care team. She is dependable, caring, and always comes in with an enthusiastic smile. She showers, dresses, and feeds mom even on her worst days with dementia.
- Daniel A.
Lori D.
5.0
Lori is one of the most compassionate and hard working people I have met. She always goes above and beyond as a caregiver. She is always very punctual, professional, and kind. Lori took excellent care of my father. She made him feel very comfortable and always made him laugh. There wasn't a thing...
- Alexa S.
Candice T.
5.0
Candi is a kind, loving and warm person. She was always very punctual and very dependable. She would also cover for other shifts when we needed her to! I would highly recommend her.
- Carol W.
Elizabeth R.
5.0
Liz did an amazing job working for me. She was extremely organized and very meticulous. I would absolutely hire her again.
- Jess I.
Lauren R.
5.0
Amazingly trustworthy and dependable.
- Jacqueline R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Westford, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Westford, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Westford, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Westford, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Westford, MA is $19.33 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 Westford, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Westford, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Westford, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Westford, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Westford, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Westford, 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.