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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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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...
Hello there! I am Ermonie, an experienced elder care provider based in Des Moines, Iowa, seeking a family in need of compassionate and reliable care for their loved ones. With a background in nursing care and personal assistance, I am dedicated to providing full-time or part-time support as a live-out companion in the comfort of...
Ermonie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Respite care, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care
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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: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
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Irinieta R.


West Des Moines, IA

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Irinieta. I Am 33 Years Old . I Am Married .

I'd describe my personality as Loving, Kind and Honest I love caring for seniors because I took care of my grandparents when they were home. And I found joy in it . I'm looking for a job that has a safe environment and I am able to do hands on with the client. Whether it's helping them around the house, taking them to...
Irinieta can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia & more
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Kennedy N.


Des Moines, IA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care With The Patients For Over 10 Years.

Certified medical technician for over 10 years Mobility care to the elderly. Companionship to lonely people.
Kennedy can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Leah B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Small Side Jobs

I have experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia and hospice. Learning more about Parkinson's because my mother in law has it. I can provide light house keeping, grocery errands, bathing, helping someone change their depends/ cleaning the commodes. Companionship, I have experience with feeding tubes, colostomy bags, catheter care,...
Leah can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Erin M.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr

Caring Senior Aid

I have had the privilege to care for both my grandmothers as they have dealt with the complications of getting older, being diagnosed with dementia, and various health issues. I have found great joy in serving seniors and hope to bring joy and companionship to more people! I can cook, clean, help with dressing and bathing, and I...
Erin can also help with: Personal care
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Kathryn L.


Johnston, IA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeping, Cooking, Senior Or Childcare And Looking To Work PT/FT. Flexible Hours!

After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, I worked for 2 years in special education, and the last 3 years providing Medicaid CDAC work, home health aide work, and hospice care. I love working with all types of individuals and highly value their personal needs whether it is companionship, transportation, house keeping,...
Kathryn can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
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Brittani D.


West Des Moines, IA

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Elderly Care Specialist

Hello my name is Brittani I am passionate, dependable, and highly experienced with senior level caretaking and companionship. I am experienced and well versed in home health care. I offer respite care as well as open to a weekly schedule for care . I enjoy providing a number of services as it pertains to home health care to...
Brittani can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care/ Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a self-employed RN with an MA in Health Administration. I have experience as a supervisor in skilled nursing facilities and most recently (for 12 years) have assisted clients in their homes. I can take clients to appointments, do errands, provide ADL care and make meals. I can explain medications and conditions, and make...
Susan can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I Have a deep passion for caregiving and I have dedicated myself to this field for the past eight years. My experience has allowed me to develop a strong connection with the elderly, providing them with the care and companionship they deserve. I am committed to making a positive impact in their lives and I am now seeking a...
Iqueisha can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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Shauna R.


Norwalk, IA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

CNA & Home Health Aide

Hello! My name is Shauna and I have been a CNA at a long-term care facility for 4 years now. I also have been a home health aide for 2 years. I have loved ones who struggle with Parkinson's, dementia, Alzheimer's & other medical related illnesses. I have always been one to step in when help was needed. I really value home...
Shauna can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

Experience working with Dementia 6 years, assist with cares, showers, companionship, meds. Have also enjoyed helping others and noticing how even the smallest gestures make someone's day.
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Rachel G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr

Senior Care Provided By Patient Former Specia Education Teacher

I would love to care for your senior family member. I am a common and patient person who was a special education teacher for years. I am willing to take care of housekeeping, personal care, companionship, and other needs.
Rachel can also help with: Respite care, transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After helping care for my mom when she was in assisted living and meeting all the other residents I developed a desire to spend time with them. Then Covid hit, lost my mom, places shut down. Now I would love to find someone that needs a little help around the house, running errands, an ear to listen or someone to play games or...
Joan can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I'm hard working, friendly, respectful, reliable, and etc. I'd describe my personality as cheerful, caring and reliable down to earth. I like caring for seniors because I love being around adultly people assisting them doing choices that they can't afford doing and having companionship. Listening to conversations about things...
Ruth can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship & more
Compassionate and dedicated second-year occupational therapy student with hands-on experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a nursing home setting. I am passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors through personalized care and meaningful engagement. My background in occupational therapy equips me with...
Trinity can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CNA

Wanting to be a companion with the elderly and do the things that need done that family can't do. Much experience with assisted living, I worked in an assisted living facility. I grew up with a paraplegic mom. I've also worked on a neuro trauma unit and have had experience with quadriplegics.
Leigh can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep & more

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