Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Des Moines, IA
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29 dementia care are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 5 years
Dementia care in Des Moines, IA
Hello,
I'm Kymille. I have been a CNA, certified in the state of Iowa, for 9 years. My CNA certification is active.
I have worked with and feel confident in caring for with adults who have special needs, limited assistance needs, dementia care support needs, and extensive care needs. My experience caring for senior/adults...
Kymille can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CNA
Jacqueline Q.
Des Moines, IA
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Dementia care ALDs
Jacqueline can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Megan P.
Des Moines, IA
$15-24/hr
Graduating with my bachelors in geriatrics and psychology, and now in graduate school. I have skilled training on proper transfers, experience in a hospital setting with individuals with dementia and more.
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep
Sarah H.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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.
My name is Leah and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Van Meter in 2018 and currently going to college at DMACC to get my RN. I have 3 years of home health aide experience from working at Home Instead. I currently work at Iowa Methodist hospital on the oncology floor. The most experience I have is working with those on hospice...
Leah can also help with: Hospice services, errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Cindy J.
Des Moines, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Shelley N.
Des Moines, IA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Elder Care In Des Moines, Iowa - Affordable & Reliable Assistance
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shelley.
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I'm a 45-year-old Advanced Nurse assistant/ Hospice Aide and Homecare provider with over 26 years experience. I have achieved a wide variety of different skills through several positions in the medical field such as: Dementia/Alzheimer's care, End of life care(...
Shelley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's...
Elizabeth N.
Tyreisha C.
Des Moines, IA
$15-41/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like caring for seniors because I love being able to make someone's day better or put a smile on someone's face. Transitioning from being independent to being codependent can be very difficult especially without a genuine support system. I intend to deliver the upmost care to their family members and will care for them as I...
Tyreisha can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
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: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi my name is Haylie, I have 2 years of experience working with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's. I did online classes for it while I was working in a nursing home as a dietary aide. Being a dietary aide definitely comes with a lot more than just food. Some other skills I learned while at the nursing home is how to calm...
Haylie can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia
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I am a compassionate person who loves taking care of people. I am a CNA with lots of experience working over 10 years in this field as a caregiver and CNA. have passion helping people, respectful of others boundaries. I am very energetic and honest person. I work very hard and always reliable. I have compassion in helping...
Naomi can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Naomi is has Strong Work Ethic. She value possess a willingness to work hard. Dependable and Responsible. Possessing a Positive Attitude. She is Adaptable. She is Honesty and has Integrity. Self - Motivated, and has the ability to influence others in a positive...
Zurah M.
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm 24 years old. I'm currently taking courses online to become a doula. On the side of that I love to provide care and friendship to seniors and nanny. I have a lot of experience in both of these areas and am also CPR/first aid certified. I also have a very safe, reliable, car and a clean driving...
Laci V.
Ankeny, IA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as energetic, a positive optimistic
I like caring for seniors because I have a lot of love to give and they need it.
I'm looking for a job that has flexibility
I started caring for seniors when covid hit and saw how our loved ones were being treated.
In my spare time, I like to kayak and care...
Laci can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi, I'm Savana. I've worked at my local nursing home done l since I was 15 and have been a CNA for the last 3 years. I've worked with residents that range in age from mid 40s-100+. I am familiar with dementia care and hospice care. I help with ADLs including ROM, bathing, toileting, feeding, etc. I love being a CNA and taking...
Savana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Kim M.
Johnston, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. Have had my own private home care business for over 15 years Dealing with dementia patients in their homes or their families homes. My specialty is dementia, Alzheimer's strokes, dementia end of life care,. I provide all activities of daily living, light housekeeping, laundry,...
Kim can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Yatnia H.
Ankeny, IA
$8-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have worked as a CNA for 7 years with experience in hospice care, memory/dementia care, brain injuries, and long-term care. I love my job and taking care of other people!
Yatnia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
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, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Grace M.
Urbandale, IA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I have been a CNA for three years at a nursing home! I absolutely adore what I do! I have had experience in dementia care, hospice care! I love assisting and helping people! Would love to help take care of your loved one!
Grace can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 6 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant/In-Home Caregiver. I've worked in long-term/assisted-living, and in-home care. I am also experienced with dementia care. I am reliable, respectful, and compassionate. I can help with ADLs (dressing, feeding, showering, etc). I have a clean record, and my own...
Jocelyn can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Des Moines, IA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Des Moines, IA?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Des Moines, IA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Des Moines, IA?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Des Moines, IA is $18.40.
How can I find dementia care near me in Des Moines, IA?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Des Moines, IA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Des Moines, IA?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Des Moines, IA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Des Moines, IA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Des Moines, IA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.