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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!

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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: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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5.0

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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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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, hospice services, errands, 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: Personal care, home modification, dementia
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Laura Z.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care And Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm very easygoing and likeable! I have my own transportation and will help with rides to/from appointments. Very happy to help with cleaning, meal prep, engaging in activities and just being a friend! CPR certified and have several years experience with infection control and caring for elderly people in a healthcare...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura is a very caring, loving individual! She took very good care of me, after coming home from the hospital. She took care of me for a year. She is very responsible and dependable!"

Care member

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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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, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep & more
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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, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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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, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
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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

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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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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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: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
I enjoy helping others. I cared for my elderly parents, running errands, cleaning, meal prep, companionship. I am very outgoing and interact well with all ages. I love spending time with senior family members. Seeing their face light up when they have company. I pride myself in being overly attentive to detail, empathic and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
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Rachel M.


Ankeny, IA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have been a Certified Nurse Assistant for 2 years and currently work part time at On With Life in Ankeny. I have gained valuable experience and knowledge in assisting others with daily life acitivities including meals, hygiene care, providing companionship, and facilitating patient care. The elderly population has always held...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, mobility assistance & 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, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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, visiting physician, respite care, personal care, hospice services
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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, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more

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

CPR

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Jorleny S.


Des Moines, IA

$8-50/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I'd describe my personality as patient, emphatic, and dependable I like caring for seniors because it is a deeply fulfilling and rewarding experience for me. I find immense joy in providing support and companionship to elderly individuals, recognizing the profound impact this has on their quality of life. The gratitude and...
Jorleny can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, home modification, meal prep, dementia & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Johnston, IA

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

Laura Z.

5.0

Excellent Caregiver/Companion!! She has done an amazing job taking care of my mother with frontal lobe dementia while I worked away from home. I call Laura the Bonnie Whisperer because she can get mom to do things I can't:) She's taken on her total care: scheduling doctor and chiropractor...

- Jonnie N.

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