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48 errand runners are listed in Ankeny, IA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 4 years
Errand runners in Ankeny, IA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Sheryl Y.
Des Moines, IA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Katie J.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am looking to earn extra providing a variety of services at your home including: house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide this service every...
Hunter P.
Altoona, IA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I'm extremely reliable, punctual and helpful. I'm almost 22 years old still trying to decide what I want to do career wise, I absolutely love helping people any chance I get! I grew up in a huge family and was the oldest child of my house, I would run errands for my mom, assisted her in her salon with light cleaning and...
I am compassionate with a nurturing spirit and a belief that all people have unique needs. I enjoy spending time with seniors. Having conversations, playing games, reading, running errands, crafts, encouraging exercise and healthy habits, cooking, and light housework are some ways I can help and connect. I have 3 children and...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, meal prep
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, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Mary L.
Des Moines, IA
$15-35/hr • 5 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
I am able to do any house job or errand needed. I mow the lawn, do laundry, grocery shop, clean, get dry cleaning, etc. I am very responsible and accountable.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah M.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I will run most errands, grocery shopping, etc. I will do most odd jobs, just ask. I have a large family so I am experienced in most tasks.
Experience helping with day to day family life and all things that keep everyone busy! Love running errands and organizing the house
Helen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Joseph J.
Urbandale, IA
$15-20/hr • 3 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: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Samantha H.
Des Moines, IA
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a single mom, looking for some extra income. I am available to help with any house cleaning, organizing, running errands, or even just helping you with daily routines.
Non smoker, have reliable vehicle
Samantha can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alison and I am 22 years old. I just moved here last fall from Los Angeles, after graduating with my Associates degree from The Los Angeles Film School. Since I'm a filmmaker I still consider my brain to be just as imaginative as theirs. I have a very outgoing and social personality and very good communication...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Debra M.
Grimes, IA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've run errands for many elderly men and women. My errands included grocery shopping, drop-offs at the post office, picking up medications, picking up meals, and more.
I'm friendly, compassionate, fun loving, patient, loving and kind nanny. I'm CPR certified, I'm certified in first aid, I have all of my universal precautions. I'm very creative and I'm ok with cooking, and light housekeeping, but I can't run errands because I don't have a car.
Genesta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Megan W.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is, Megan, and I am a 26-year-old located in West Des Moines. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, ranging from daycare, private nannying, naval base childcare, etc.. I have a degree in Social Work from UNI, and after much trial and error have found myself back working with kids at Summit Middle...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of child care and nanny experience! I can help with running errands and taking the kids places. I also love to cook! I am very organized and would be willing to help clean up. I love doing crafts and enjoy anything outdoors or active
Messina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I'm Whitney. I will graduate from Wheaton College in May and am looking to care for your family! I am a warm, people-oriented person, and I love children!
I have 7 years of childcare experience (including with triplets!) and am comfortable working with children from newborn to 13 years of age. I love coming up with creative...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 March 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.