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Companion care in Altoona, IA

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Haley B.


Altoona, IA

$16-30/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello, My name is Haley. I am been working in the Human Services field for about 7 years now. I truly enjoy caring for others and being a companion for those in need. I am able and willing to transport, cook, clean, provide bathing, medication management and much, much more. I believe that the best gift in life is caring for...
Haley can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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Staci N.


Altoona, IA

$24-35/hr10 yrs exp

Geeat Conversationalist & Listener

Healthy Cooking & Lifestyle habits. Great compassionate & caring individual. Great companion & helper for someone with limited mobility. Have experience with Alzheimers, ALS, Dementia, Parkinson's, Mental Challenges. I previously ran a State Certified Preschool/Daycare Center for 19 years.
Staci can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Compassion And Care

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I was the primary caretaker for both of my elderly parents until they passed. I have a deep love for the elderly and great respect . My children have all graduated and my time has freed up and I would love to contribute in any way I can. My father had Alzheimer's and my mother was bedridden for quite a while so I have a...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
"MARY is a compassionate, professional, trustworthy caregiver! She communicates promptly and thoroughly to your satisfaction, always quick to ask any questions and offer ideas for making my mom's life better and our arrangements easy. She was hired to provide care...

Nancyann T.

Since I was younger I've always enjoyed being around older people, so much that till this day I can name all of them. I'm highly mature for my age and weirdly enough it feels like they understand me. Although I've never been paid to be a companion, I feel like it's just second nature to me.
Janiya can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind."

Maximo P.

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Alexandra T.


Des Moines, IA

$24-34/hr

Carrer Caregiver

So my experience with caregiving and household management has been across-the-board, mainly for children. In my more recent years now being in my 30s, I realize how much I crave adult interaction and being able to help an adult in need. My experience has been everything from meal, prep, laundry, errands running, dishes,...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Kelley M.


Ankeny, IA

$8-20/hr

Caregiver/companion

I'm 58 years old. I'm a caring loving person. I have worked with Special needs children and young adults for 30+ years. I have also done some senior companion jobs. I'm trustworthy and have several personal and work references. I can't do to much heavy lifting
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, transportation & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30 + a CNA . . I have worked for nursing facilities and private agencies. I live with my husband of 37 years. I enjoy cooking, walking, movies and sports. I love caring for seniors and treat them like my own family. I tell my clients this doesn't feel like a job because. I have experience with dementia, . I would provide...
Cindy can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care, Errands, Transportation Assistance, Light House Keeping

I provide light senior care assistance that includes companionship and social interaction, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping/errands services, and transportation to and from appointments.
Mary can also help with: Respite care, personal care
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Britney M.


Ankeny, IA

$35-43/hr

Companion For Seniors

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, fun, and friendly. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy providing companionship to the elders of my community. I'm looking for a job that allows me to aid in the care of a senior and/or give respite for their caretakers. I haven't cared for seniors in a formal capacity...
Britney can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep
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Paulette S.


Urbandale, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette was a compassionate companion for my father. I felt very confident in the care my father received. Deb"

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Julie L.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a care giver over 10 years. I have experience with neuropathy, Afib, Congestive Heart failure, Diabetes, Dementia, Wheel chair, Oxygen, walkers, gate belts, Hoyer lift, companionship, cooking, driving to Dr. visits taking notes, and medications. I took care of my mom for many years and many clients, but I took...
Julie can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
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Devon R.


West Des Moines, IA

$8-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Provider

Hello! I'm Devon, 41yo woman with over 20yrs of professional certified nurse aide experience in various aspects of nursing. (Trach/vent, activities of daily living, ROM exercise, homemade, hospice & palliative care. Light ambulation assistance. I am available to offer part time assistance with individuals who aren't bed-bound,...
Devon can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Joseph J.


Urbandale, IA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I've been working as a caregiver the past 3 years . I'm experienced in personal cares, light house keeping, running errands, driving to appointments, and companionship. I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. I love taking care of and getting to know all of my clients.
Joseph can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Tamerine D.


West Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Very Loving, Caring And Dependable Person.

I am fully vaccinated for Co-Vid 19 I have 12 years experience as a CNA I am CPR certified I am Certified in Phlebotomy Cleaning, feeding, companionship, mediation administration, overall monitoring for safety/ falls, bathing, grooming, gait belts, hoyer lifts, food preparation, vitals signs and errands/ grocery shopping.
Tamerine can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Lyndi S.


Elkhart, IA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

I am a mother of two seeking some extra income to supplement my full time job. I have experience with taking care of my grandmother and my husbands grandmother. I would love to find someone near by that I can help with daily needs whether that be errands, cleaning, companionship, lawn care, etc.
Lyndi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
Compassionate lady willing to do care for elders. Have had experience with my mother and mother in law. Assist with cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, bathing/dressing, and comfortable with pets. Looking to find meaningful, non office work. Have passed a background check as I used to work for a human services agency.
Ann can also help with: Personal care
I've always been able to connect with older generations and am able to provide companionship. I volunteered through school to go to nursing homes to paint residents' fingernails and play board games. I have also provided transportation for a friend to an adult day-center. I am available for transportation and for drop-in...
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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I spent 4 years working with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Candeo, and Link Associates, where I provided care and support to people living with mental disabilities and mental illness. I also assisted my father-in-law for several years with the care of his wife, who was living with Alzheimer's/Dementia. I cared for my mother-in-law...
Debra can also help with: Dementia, respite care, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services
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Linda G.


Urbandale, IA

$28/hr3 yrs exp

My Profile Details: Including My Experience And Reasons Of Being An Caregiver

I'm a certified nursing assistant and a medications management. I have over 12 years of experience working as an caregiver. Over the last 12 years plus I have worked in few nursing homes setting, rehabilitation centers, companion care/in homes and Adult day centers. I also did host home/respite care for four months in my home. I...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Altoona, IA

Mary G.

5.0

Mary is amazing. She started assisting with the care of my elder mother about 2 months ago. She is very flexible. So compassionate and kind. She works hard to make sure my mom is comfortable and helps with things around the house without being asked. I would highly recommend Mary.

- Beth O.

Janiya P.

5.0

She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind.

- Maximo P.

Paulette S.

5.0

She spent time with my wife who has memory problems and is in a nursing home. Paulette was absolutely excellent in engaging with my wife. They really connected and had excellent eye contact which seemed to be Paulett's forte. I would recommend her as caregiver from what I oberved with my wife....

- Care member

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