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Ama M.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...

Care Member says "AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself...

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FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello everyone, my name is Katherine or better known as Miss Jay! Been in childcare for a decade. I am an advocate of learning through play. I specialize in early childhood development ensuring milestones while also creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Certification from Penn State Extension "New Jersey Health and...

Makeda D. says "Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a full-time nanny...

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Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...

Care Member says "Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see...

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Part Time Tutor, Odd Jobs And Pet Care

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me. I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
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Extended Family

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I've been taking care of people as far back as I can remember. It started as a pre-teen taking care of children. Now, as an adult with adult children, I started helping out with my grand parents. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide now and I'm able to extend my love and services to other families that don't have the assistance at...

Michelle A. says "Yolanda was an awesome help to my mother while I went on vacation. She made my mother feel very comfortable. Yolanda was caring, polite, and punctual!...

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Patient, Caring And Fun Teacher At Your Service!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello mommies, daddies, and caregivers! I'm Frannie, a 33-year-old bilingual, 4th grade teacher. I've been a teacher for 7 years now with experience from grades 2 to 4. Prior to teaching, I nannied and tutored. I have tutored for both language arts and mathematics. The children I have tutored have ranged from kindergarten...

Audrey G. says "In order for tutoring/education to be effective, she truly believes it is necessary to develop a relationship with her students. Also, she is willing to...

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Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one. I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...

Katie B. says "There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I...

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Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Hospice Services. am passionate about the Job, caring love to assist people, reliable energetic am a fast learner ultimately loving and am God-fearing person

Titilola O. says "Over the years as a close relative of Nike, there have been notable qualities that shone with her. For example, she's very hardworking when it comes to...

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Full Time Caregiver Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
respite care
personal care
live-in home care
home modification
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for quiet some time now (17 year), I am loving, caring, compassionate person, because of my nature care-giving comes natural to me. It gives me great satisfaction to think that I am of help to someone and make difference daily in there lives. I provide personalized care and creating a safe and...

Marta M. says "Nona cared for my Mother for over four yrs.She was an excellent caretaker. She was always dependable & on time. She showed excellent skills. My Mother was...

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Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dusting
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Iman. I'm a 33-year-old single mother of a super awesome 11-year-old boy! I've been a professional cleaner for 5 years, and I truly take pride in the work I do. My clients know me for being reliable, punctual, efficient, and completely judgement-free and discreet -- because I believe that trust and...

Rebecca M. says "Iman was super helpful in tidying up my house and helping us at the last minute. We would definitely hire her to keep coming back! She's delightful and...

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Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
My main focus is to connect with patients and their families to be able to provide the highest quality of care. I have a valid NJ driving license, and a reliable vehicle - I can help with transportation services, errands, and respite care. I am CPR certified, and will monitor patients vitals and note any behavioral changes, or...

Kay M. says "Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can leave our...

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Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Selena. A young married working mom, looking to make another moms day to day a little easier! Being a mom and a private Chef, I am very comfortable with all childcare needs including Meal Prep for the whole family, light Cleaning, Homework, outdoor & indoor activities, Tutoring, Potty Training, Art & Crafts, Music,...

Frances L. says "I recently had the pleasure of hiring Selena to care for my two pre-teen children (11 and 14) while also preparing meals for our family. I couldn't be...

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Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...

Dawn V. says "Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia...

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The Housekeeper

Edison, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Enalyn, a highly motivated and highly qualified person who provides excellent cleaning service. I provide consistency in effort to provide quality of my service, punctual, honest and dependable. Reliable, honest & trustworthy Keeping everything clean and organized is good for everyone. It helps us feel...

Care Member says "A True Cleaning Gem! Enalyn is an absolute lifesaver! She not only completes every task perfectly and on time but also goes above and beyond by...

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Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Personal Care Attendant

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
Hello! My name is Kellie. I am an experienced Personal Care Attendant and highly dedicated worker. I have worked in a nursing center for 5 years and have taken care of people privately in there homes. I have business and personal references upon request. I cook, clean, change linen and schedule and transport clients to...

Edith O. says "Warm cheerful understanding ! Some how she understood our needs before we did. Always totally dependable!I would recommend her 100%"

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Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi!! I'm Naomi. I am 26, with a BA in Criminal Justice and a minor in Public Administration. Experience working in ABA therapy providing in-person and telehealth therapy sessions. Began working with children over a decade ago and I love it. Let me help where it counts! General Availability: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (M-F) 3:30 p.m....

Rodney B. says "My family loves her. She's the only one we allow to watch over our children which our 10 yr son has Autism and he adores her. Our daughter's also connect...

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Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello families, this is Maria. I am looking for a new family to offer my services as Nanny in a full time position. Experience: I have been working as nanny taking care of (newborns, toddlers and older children) for over 21 years experience with families in (Jersey City, NJ and Hoboken, NJ). I was born and raised in Ecuador. I...

Ruth Ann B. says "I highly recommend Maria! I had the pleasure of having her as a nanny for my two sons for nearly 6 years. She was with our family from Fall 2014, when...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of March 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Avenel, NJ

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

Ama M.

AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated...

- Care member

Katherine A.

Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a...

- Makeda D.

Sopio D.

Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Avenel, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Avenel, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Avenel, NJ is $16.67 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 Avenel, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Avenel, 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.

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

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