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Staci N.


Altoona, IA

$24-35/hr10 yrs exp

Geeat Conversationalist & Listener

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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: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Haley B.


Altoona, IA

$16-30/hr7 yrs exp

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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

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: Companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
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...

Beth O.

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, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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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Nicole Z.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Companion & Assistant F/T Or P/T, Flexible Hours

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experienced Senior Companion and Assistant with over 6 years experience. I have worked in private homes, and assisted living, memory care, healthcare organizations. Prior to my current role as companion and assistant to seniors, I was an Activities Director with seniors. I'm skilled with a wide variety of physical, verbal, and...
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Nicole is amazing! She is such a great communicator with my mother-in-law who has dementia. She is able to help her with many tasks and activities and does things in a way that makes my mother-in-law feel respected and happy. Nicole is flexible and very caring. I...

Niki S.

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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: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & 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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation
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Naila S.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hi! I can help with light housekeeping and keep them company with fun things they like doing. I understand that you want the best for your loved one. I provide senior care assistance, including companionship and social interaction, meal preparation, shopping/errand services, and transportation to and from appointments. I am...
Naila can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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

Care member

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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, dementia, personal care
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Janeann A.


Clive, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Janeann

Hello, I'm Janeann, I'm experienced for at least 10+years in the Des Moines, and surrounding areas. I assist seniors in there home, so they can stay in there home. I assist there daily errands and living. Shopping hygiene, medication assistance,, laundry, companionship. Nursing assistant, and many referrals at your...
Janeann can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & 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: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & 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, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Chassie B.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hello! My name is Chassie, and I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of experience in providing exceptional care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for those I care for. I have worked with families in various capacities,...
Chassie can also help with: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & 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

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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.

Nicole Z.

5.0

Nicole is amazing! She is such a great communicator with my mother-in-law who has dementia. She is able to help her with many tasks and activities and does things in a way that makes my mother-in-law feel respected and happy. Nicole is flexible and very caring. I cannot say enough great things about...

- Niki S.

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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