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Find companion care in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

29 companion care are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 4 years

Companion care in Des Moines, IA

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Nicole Z.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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.

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: Errands, transportation, 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.

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

CNA

CPR

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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: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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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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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: Personal care, respite care
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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: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, errands
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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: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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.
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: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Compassion And Care

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, meal prep, transportation, errands, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"Mary has been a Godsend ! She is very very reliable and our mother loves her ! Mary has given us the much needed break we have needed. She is sweet and very kind. She has a great understanding of dementia and the aging processes. "

Lisa M.

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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: Respite care, dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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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: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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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, respite care, dementia
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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: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, transportation, meal prep
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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: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
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: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, respite care
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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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Recent companion care reviews in Des Moines, IA

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.

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.

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.

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Ratings for Des Moines, IA companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 29 listed companion care.