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I have been working with and caring for children my whole life. I graduated from Elizabethtown College with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Human Services minor. I'm a PK- 4th grade certified teacher in Pennsylvania. I also coach competitive gymnastics at night. Overall, I have a lot of experience caring,...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In Your Home Pet Sitting Services since 2010 specializing in the unique needs of pets with anxiety issues, special medical needs, or unusual circumstances. Daily dog walking services available.
I started my business in 2010 in upper Montgomery county PA, and during that time I also volunteered for three years with feral cats...
Sandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Sandy has cared for my two cats on an as needed basis for 4 years. She has been punctual, tidy and we always find everything perfectly in place and our cats happy when we return. I can tell from the notes that she leaves daily about her visit that my cats enjoy...
Susan R.
5.0
(1)
I am a former nanny with a background in preschool education. I am creative and love to do arts & crafts and kitchen activities with children.
I adore cats and dogs and am more than happy to assist around the house with pets and chores. I work with a rescue and have fostered so many dogs that nothing surprises me anymore where...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Alexis exceeds expectations for general care of a child. She is dynamic in her skills and knowledge. She cares to foster learning and character building. She is creative and adaptable. Highly recommended after experiencing her service last school year with my...
Stephanie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica I have a master's in Art Therapy and Counseling. I am an art therapist for children and families. I have experience conducting art therapy for children with severe emotional and behavioral needs. I love to introduce and engage children in a fun and creative learning environment through arts and crafts....
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is everything you'd ever want in a caregiver and so much more! She taught us to many valuable lessons for our 2.5 year old son's behaviors (meltdowns) and really helped him (and us) process his emotions. She is so caring and patient, and communicates directly....
Emily H.
5.0
(5)
With warm, personalized care, I offer home services such as transportation, house cleaning, socializing and outings, meal preparation and anything else to help seniors live an independent life. My focus is aiding in daily tasks as well as nurturing the individual.
Alice can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Alice was such a great person to assist with my Mom's care. It was a relief knowing she would be with her on her scheduled days.
Helping with doctors visits, cleaning the house, assisting with am care, going to the pharmacy etc demonstrates her versatility and...
Jane O.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a registered nurse that has worked the majority of my career in fast paced, high acuity Emergency Rooms, both locally and as a travel nurse. I also have experience working in LTC, home heath and oncology. I put myself through nursing school while cleaning houses for approximately 15-20 clients. I'm now looking to use my...
Renee can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Renee helped my father who has Parkinsons a few times. Renee is very good with elderly and always ready to work and do whatever is needed to get the job done. She is super sweet and has a big heart. Highly recommend her "
Jennifer S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Doris is a sincere, sweet and lovely lady with 10 years' experience. Doris is honored and rewarded to be of service to children, special needs cases and the elderly. Doris is patient and understanding with all special needs clients requiring many different levels of care. Your loved ones will be treated with love and compassion....
Doris can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Doris did a great job caring for my parents. She is a very caring individual who treats her patients as family. She has a energetic positive attitude and puts a lot of effort into everything she does. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have provided senior care services for about 20 years. I truly enjoy helping those in need, particularly seniors.
I have now added a male assistant to my services. He is offering services to include driving to a location with you to provide a personal security presence when helping you with anything you're doing. He is big...
Jeanne can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
"Jeanne has been a reliable and caring aide for my 86-year-old mother since January of this year. Originally she was chosen to assist Mom in her rehabilitation in her own residence after a surgery. Because of her pleasant nature and conscientious attitude toward her...
Harriet B.
Patrice M.
Royersford, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I m a young retiree with 30+ years experience in social services and a degree in Art and Psychology. I have two grandchildren myself so I know how to keep children engaged in fun and active activities. I m also first aid and CPR certified and received years of safety training. I love creative activities, arts and crafts,...
Patrice can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Patrice is an incredible and loving caregiver to our young daughter! She is always punctual and responsive to our needs! We definitely love and recommend Patrice."
Natasja L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years of experience in facilities, home care, and group homes. I have a passion for caring for people, especially adults, because they have already served the community and environment in one way or another, and now they can't do many activities of daily living by themselves. Now, they need people like me to...
Modinat can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Modi is absolutely wonderful! My Mom is enjoying her visits and looks forward to seeing her. She is successfully helping my Mom with her personal care, changing her bed, and getting her to walk around. Modi is super nice and very personable. My whole family...
Cheryl M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. I am an experienced, professional caregiver with 10 years consecutive service.. My experience includes the completion of a 160 hour nursing assistant course with the Red Cross. Additionally, I have received several service awards from local health care agencies. My work ethic, skills and...
Deborah can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Brianna S.
King of Prussia, PA
$14-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Clean up after, groom, exercise and provide care for cats, dogs and small rodents, includes dog walking services and litter box and cage cleaning
Observe outdoor and indoor play to ensure safety of the pet
Feed and provide water based upon client instructions, which may be very detailed and must be followed exactly as given
Meet...
Brianna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
30+ years of experience!
I primarily follow the R. I. E. caregiving/teaching method. To learn about this method go to janetlansbury. com Most of my early childhood career has been working with infants and toddlers.
Young children are very capable learners. They learn best through play and this is also the best teaching method....
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is very caring and playful with my daughter. She would make a good sitter for anyone's child."
Cathy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"
Care member
5.0
(20)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for your interest in my profile. I have been pet sitting for over 20 years Being a pet owner myself, I know how important it is to have someone who is trustworthy and reliable when I have to be away. I have many excellent references from customers past and present. I am available for all pet needs Two of my dogs have...
Patricia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Patricia has been our pet sitter for approximately 10 years. We have had as many as four dogs at one time, including several with special needs. She has administered medications regularly and with care. She was always available, even on short notice, and...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a young professional who takes on one time cleans and biweekly or monthly local cleaning. I have a passion for making homes shine and enjoy a challenging clean. Very comfortable with all sizes of pets. I currently have availability in my schedule so please reach out to discuss your needs. Hourly rate depends on...
Hilary can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Hilary is amazing! We asked her to come do an initial cleaning in our apartment and she came back the next week to do a deep clean and the place looked spotless! Hilary is super accommodating to our schedule (and new puppy) and we would highly recommend to all!"
Christine O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Janet. and I'm an energetic, fun animal lover. I always loved animals since I was young especially dogs and cats, so when I was asked from a friend and also cleaning client a few years back if I could keep an eye on their fur baby while they were away for a week on vacation the response was of course a yes. It...
Janet can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Janet watches my two Cavapoo puppies a couple times a week and they absolutely love her! We never have to worry about them when Janet is there! She not only walks them but takes time to play with them before leaving. She is great at giving updates about the puppies...
Brandon B.
Noby X.
Souderton, PA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Optimistic Humanist With Experience In Companionship, Handyman Services, Sales And Shopping.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an optimistic humanist, graduate in science. Certified in Basic Life Support including CPR and First Aid. Experienced as a compassionate companion for an 86 years old including assisting with daily living activities, running for errands, transportation, shopping and household tasks. I am highly energetic, friendly,...
Noby can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"He was punctual and very kind and did everything just the way I asked."
Toni D.
Moriah B.
Souderton, PA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had many years of experience babysitting, due to my large family and many friends I have helped along the way. I have experience with children with autism. I am in school at the moment for Occupational Therapy and am looking for a great summer job. My hours are very flexible, however I would not be able to work anytime...
Moriah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Moriah is an incredible young woman. She took extraordinary care of my two very energetic boys--they had daily summer adventures that she would organize & pack food for, not one moment was phoned in or wasted. They couldn't wait to tell us about their day when we...
Rachael H.
Sierra K.
Harleysville, PA
$22-30/hr
Looking For Family/s Willing To Hire Someone With Little Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is sierra. I'm interested in starting a cleaning business I'm available from 6am-3 p.m. every single day. Cost of each cleaning depends on what service- deep or light house cleaning and the amount of rooms and bathrooms in household. I will provide my own cleaning supplies. You may schedule, one time, weekly or monthly...
Sierra can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Great work ethic, always willing to go above and beyond when given tasks!"
alexa G.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Skippack, PA
Sandra B.
5.0
Sandy has cared for my two cats on an as needed basis for 4 years. She has been punctual, tidy and we always find everything perfectly in place and our cats happy when we return. I can tell from the notes that she leaves daily about her visit that my cats enjoy her company and she enjoys being...
- Susan R.
Alexis R.
5.0
Ms. Alexis exceeds expectations for general care of a child. She is dynamic in her skills and knowledge. She cares to foster learning and character building. She is creative and adaptable. Highly recommended after experiencing her service last school year with my at-home kindergartner!
- Stephanie L.
Jessica P.
5.0
Jess is everything you'd ever want in a caregiver and so much more! She taught us to many valuable lessons for our 2.5 year old son's behaviors (meltdowns) and really helped him (and us) process his emotions. She is so caring and patient, and communicates directly. She is always prompt and is the...
- Emily H.
Alice M.
5.0
Alice M. is a genuine "people person" as she easily connects with people of all ages. She is cheerful, enthusiastic, hard- working ,and is most kind. Alice always keeps a positive attitude!
Alice respectfully offers ideas, suggestions or resources in a very helpful way. Her focus us solely on...
- Kathleen R.
Renee D.
5.0
Renee helped my father who has Parkinsons a few times. Renee is very good with elderly and always ready to work and do whatever is needed to get the job done. She is super sweet and has a big heart. Highly recommend her
- Jennifer S.
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How can I find a therapy dog near me in Skippack, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Skippack, PA, 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 Skippack, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Skippack, PA is $22.00 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 Skippack, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Skippack, PA. 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 Skippack, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Skippack, PA, 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 Skippack, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Skippack, PA, 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.