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50 errand runners are listed in Ankeny, IA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 4 years
Errand runners in Ankeny, IA
Grace R.
Ankeny, IA
$16/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Gracie! I have 9 years of experience and have worked with newborns to 9 years old. I am currently in nursing school and CPR certified. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, running errands, activities, and more! I will start school at the start of March and end at the start of May but I will have...
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Gracie was hired very short notice but was very loving and open to anything. She took great care of our kids and they loved her. I would hire her again"
Regan P.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you super busy and need some help with a few errands being ran? Please reach out and I would love to chat and help you!(:
I have a degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services with a minor in History. I worked at a childcare center for three years in college, working with children ranging from six weeks through fifth grade. I love working with children and helping foster positive development! I am also comfortable with food preparation, light house...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a college student at Iowa state university studying to be a pediatric occupational therapist. I have a lot of experience babysitting as it was my primary job growing up (5+ years). I am the oldest of 2 younger siblings and grew up with pets so I am pet friendly! I also have a car to run errands and carpool! I nanny...
Hi, I am Maddie! I am currently a sophomore at DMACC working towards my nursing degree. Throughout high school I babysat for many families around my hometown. I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I have been a CNA at a nursing home in my hometown for over 4 years. I also just recently got CPR Certified. I can help with...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Jenna M.
Ankeny, IA
$18-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Looking for a family to nanny for full-time over the summer (June - August). I am 22 years old, currently attending Grand View University for psychology and working at an elementary school as an associate. Certifications include CPR and CNA, and I have my own car. Pet-friendly!!
I enjoy spending time outside, staying active,...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting. Currently I am a stay at home mom to a 4-month-old! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands, cleaning, cooking, paying bills, meal prep, laundry and many...
Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
Mallory can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Lauren G.
Ankeny, IA
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
Hi! My name is Ava :) I go to DMACC in Ankeny for elementary education. I would love to help clean for you, cook for you, and run any errands you may need!
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Layne J.
Ankeny, IA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a nanny and a student looking to just fill in the extra hours with helping out a family with general duties..I can help organize, run to the grocery store, help with pets, kids, errands, cleaning, etc. I am up for just about anything! I don't feel comfortable cooking for the family, however.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver who is patient, fun loving, and reliable. I cook, clean/organize, run errands, and love animals! I have references and you can find feedback from other families on my profile. My goal is to make a difference by working together with the families that I serve.
I have over 30 years...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Dana is our current nanny. She takes great care of our 3 kids (5, 2, & 6mo). Dana always has fun activities and crafts for the kids to do, reads books, and gets down on their level to play. She lets their interests take the lead. She is on top of making sure...
Megan H.
Sheryl Y.
Des Moines, IA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...
Sheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sheryl and I became friends 29 years ago when she started driving my then 3 year old non verbal autistic son to school for special ed class. She has always been so loving and caring with children. She was and still is one of the only people my husband and I trust...
Care member
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....
Elizabeth G.
Hi!! I'm Angelina, I have about 4 years of professional cleaning experience! I do normal house keeping, hoarding cleanups, organization help, and more! I am perfectly okay with furry friends in the home as well. I provide my own supplies as well as a carpet cleaner! Please reach out to me and let's schedule something!
Angelina can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
Hey families! I'm Ethan and I am a Sophmore attending Loyola University Chicago studying Business Marketing, Information Systems, and Film & Digital Media. I'm excited to be someone's summer manny, I've always taken care of kids growing up and it's super fun! I have reliable transportation and I'm down to do anything a family...
Ethan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Angelina N.
Urbandale, IA
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Need A Pet Sitter, Need Someone To Run Errands, Give You A Ride Or More?
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Angelina. I have 3 years of experience helping family members and friends with all sorts of task. Such as, drop in pet sitting (I love animals including farm animals!), cleaning, hoarding clean out, move out/move in clean, and more!
Mikayla G.
Altoona, IA
$15-20/hr
I can tackling a wide range of tasks, I specialize in handling the "odds and ends" jobs that are often overlooked or outside the scope of traditional roles. From cleaning to organizing and running errands, I pride myself on being adaptable and resourceful. Whether it's assembling furniture, or assisting with various personal...
Dana A.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr
I'm a mom and have worked in customer service and childcare all of my adult life, so running errands and taking care of my home come easily. Reliability, punctuality and being detailed are important.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Ankeny, IA
Grace R.
5.0
Gracie was hired very short notice but was very loving and open to anything. She took great care of our kids and they loved her. I would hire her again
- Regan P.
Dana A.
5.0
Very responsive, reliable and professional
- Greg V.
Sheryl Y.
5.0
Sheryl has helped to get our grandchild ready for school in the morning one day a week at this point. T can be a challenge at times. She has been able to redirect him as needed with minimal issues. I am happy we found her to help in the mornings I cannot be there. It gives me peace of mind...
- Care member
Autumn T.
5.0
Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...
- Elizabeth G.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Ankeny
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Ankeny, IA?
Hiring an errand runner in Ankeny, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.17 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Ankeny, IA?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Ankeny, IA. There are currently 12 errand runners in Ankeny. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Ankeny who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Ankeny?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Ankeny. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Ankeny, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.