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Gabrielle W.

Westwego, LA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am a patient and going individual who focuses on a balance of nurture, while also maintaining structure. I am an animal lover who is passionate in building trust to provide a comfortable and safe environment while caring for your furry family members! I am happy to provide a range of services including pet sitting, dog...
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Westwego, LA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I am a passionate and reliable pet sitter with 1 year of experience in caring for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals. I understand that pets are family, and I am dedicated to providing them with the love, attention, and care they deserve while you are away. My services include feeding, walking,...
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Direct Service Worker/ Senior Care

Westwego, LA

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have 17years of experience with working with the seniors and special needs , and I have 16+ years experience working with kids. I assist with shopping, running errands, accompany to Dr. visits and daily activities, transportation, eating, bathing, food preparations and storage, light housekeeping, medication reminder,...
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Westwego, LA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Home modification
I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing, and kind I like caring for seniors because I'm passionate at taken care of elderly. I'm looking for a job that I can work in the mornings, comfortable environment I started caring for seniors when I worked for St. Genevieve healthcare services One thing you should know about...
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Part Time Sitter

Westwego, LA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Refrigerator cleaning
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I am a single mother of one with full time employment in child services. In 2003 I earned my child care certificate from Cullier Career Center and I also earned my high school that same year. In 2008 I graduated from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA. My hours of availability are Monday, Tuesday,...
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Westwego, LA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Organization
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I am detail oriented and I enjoy organizing. As a busy individual with a background in healthcare and support based roles, I understand the challenges of maintaining a household while working full time, caring for family, pets, etc. I am passionate about helping others, which led me to working with families to support their...
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Spirited And Compassionate Caretaker, Dance Educator, And Private Cook

Westwego, LA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
I am an energetic mom of one looking to continue providing quality care and educational services for young people and their families. I have 9+ experience as a youth program provider and coordinator. I have worked with kiddos ages 4 through 17+, providing dance education, college prep advising, and creative crafting and...
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*** Experienced PT / FT Nanny ***

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Amy and I'm interested in finding a nanny position or babysitting opportunities. I was born and raised in New Orleans. I went to St. Martin's PreK - 12; attended Spring Hill and graduated from USM with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant Tourism Management. I'm also a recent graduate from LSUHSC with a masters in occupational...

Desiree E. says "We hired Amy to watch our 2 children in the evenings while staying in New Orleans. Amy was very easy to communicate with, punctual, made dinner for our...

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Genesis Cleaning Service

Kenner, LA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
I've been in the housecleaning business for 4 years already, I understand a house is a sacred place for anyone, therefore my main focus is to respect anyone's privacy and way of leaving. Cleaning and leaving everything where it was is posible! You will not regret my work and I'm more than looking forward to stabling long lasting...

David H. says "efficient, responsible, excellent work, 100% recommended"

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Learning & Care With A Creative Flair: Babysitting And Tutoring You Can Trust!

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hey y'all! I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of experience in child care and education. I'm passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally. I offer babysitting and tutoring services for up to 3 days a week, 3 hours per day, with flexibility for additional hours if needed. I have a...

Care Member says "Lauren was great! Super communicative. She stepped up last minute when a sitter cancelled and the kids loved her "

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Occupational Therapist Looking For Part-time Work As A Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I've been an occupational therapist for 22 years with experience in long-term care and geriatrics working with various disabilities and illnesses including dementia, COPD, Parkinson's, CVA, post-surgical patients, generalized weakness, diabetes, visual loss, hearing impaired, mental illness, etc. I genuinely love to help other...
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New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Chelsey, and I'm originally from Houston, Texas. I graduated from Howard University and I'm currently pursuing my science Master's Tulane University. I've always had a passion for science, but I also have a deep love for kids and childcare! I've been babysitting since college, and I've accumulated over 4 years...

Care Member says "She is reliable. Has great energy with children. My children do really well with her."

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Care & Quality Are My Obsessions.

Metairie, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
dusting
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
"Quality is my Obsession " I take pride in what I do so I know you will love it too . Service I Offer : *WEEKLY *BI-WEEKLY *MONTHLY * Standard Cleaning * Deep Cleaning * House & Apartment Cleaning * Move In - Out Cleaning * Air bnb - Rental Property Cleaning, * Office Cleaning. What to expect from my General Cleaning...

Care Member says "Lisa was professional punctual hard working and a joy to be around. "

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Academic Tutor/Standardized Testing Coach

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a professional tutor, with 15 years experience in academic tutoring and remedial instruction. My clients range from beginner readers to graduate students. I have collected a wealth of teaching materials and knowledge of computerized/virtual educational tools. Having this knowledge, I am able to skillfully accommodate all...

Sharon L. says "Brenda is a magician! My grandson is working with her for reading and she makes it fun for him! He's engaged and can't wait for each session! He's...

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Full-Time Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I am very passionate about what I do and that is making others happy and healthy. My motto is "A happy heart makes a healthy heart." Taking care of someone does not mean just supplying the everyday needs, it also means to make them happy, to show love, kindness, and caring. That's what a...

Care Member says "Annette provides and exhibits the epitome of compassionate and capable care. She took care of my grandmother with incredible grace and strength, through...

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Metairie, LA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 9 years of experience working at Magnolia community services with special needs individuals (with both physical and mental disabilities). My class was mainly compromised of the older population. The focus of the class was helping and assisting each individual with daily needs of life. I have also worked for several...

Lauren B. says "Kim is wonderful and goes above and beyond with everything we've needed from her. Could not recommend more highly."

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Part-Time Nanny Who Enjoys Creating Fun And Positive Environments

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of nannying children of varying ages. I work part-time with 2 children (NB, 1. 5yr) and with a family of 3 (6yr, 4yr, 2yr). I've previously worked for families with 1 to 4 children, for long-term, part-time and date night positions. I help with pick-up/drop-off, meal prep, bottle feed, diapering, bathing,...

Elaine F. says "Rachael is so great with our 4 month old son. He really enjoys her. She has learned our cloth diaper routine and is an expert now. Our dog and kitty love...

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Harvey, LA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have worked in childcare for the past 19 years. I am also a mother of two boys, 19 and 13 years of age. I previously was an infant/toddler caregiver in the Early Head Start program at Kingsley House and at The Carriage House Infant Nursery in Lakeview. I am CPR certified and, I can provide great references. I would like to...

Care Member says "Kelli is very knowledgeable when it comes to child development. "

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Full Or Part-time House Keeper.

Metairie, LA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
My sister has her own cleaning service, servicing homes in the garden district for the last several years. I have worked with her on and off again for the last 2 years when she needed extra help.
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Part-time/PRN Caregiver Available With A BS In Occupational Therapy

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I've been an occupational therapist for 22 years with experience in long-term care and geriatrics working with various disabilities and illnesses including dementia, COPD, cancer, Parkinson's, CVA, post-surgical patients, generalized weakness, diabetes, visual loss, hearing impaired, mental illness, etc. I genuinely love to...

Lee W. says "Dayna went above and beyond in all aspects of care for my father. She treated him like her own father and was extremely proactive in finding ways to enhance...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.14/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Westwego, LA

Therapy Dogs in Westwego, LA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Amy S.

We hired Amy to watch our 2 children in the evenings while staying in New Orleans. Amy was very easy to communicate with, punctual, made...

- Desiree E.

Belkis R.

efficient, responsible, excellent work, 100% recommended

- David H.

Lauren S.

Lauren was great! Super communicative. She stepped up last minute when a sitter cancelled and the kids loved her

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Westwego, LA

To find a therapy dog near you in Westwego, LA, 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 Westwego, LA is $16.14 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 Westwego, LA. 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 Westwego, LA, 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 Westwego, LA, 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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