Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find home aides in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

24 home aides are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby home aides is 5 years

Home aides in Des Moines, IA

Stacy M.'s Photo

Stacy M.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr

Former Resident Aid

See profile
I'm a former resident aid at two senior living communities where I helped the residents with their everyday needs from simple things like putting on socks and shoes, giving out reminders for meals and medicine, to picking up their laundry from their apartments to be taken down to be washed. I also helped with a few of the more...
Stacy can also help with: Transportation, companionship, errands, light cleaning
Leah J.'s Photo

Leah J.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Home Health Care

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: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Mariama K.'s Photo

Mariama K.


Des Moines, IA

$21-45/hr10 yrs exp

I've been taking care of seniors since September of 2013, I'm a certified Medication aide/ CNA. I've mostly work in long term care and briefly as home health aide ( 2 and half years) . I am currently in nursing school as well. I'd describe my personality as friendly, love to learn new things, ambitious I like caring for...
Mariama can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Bonnie F.'s Photo

Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

5.0

(1)

PLEASE DISREGARD THIS PROFILE. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT FOR SOME REASON, AM UNABLE TO DO SO. I AM NO LONGER OFFERING SENIOR SERVICES! I became a Certified Nursing Aid at 16 then an EMT at 18. I worked my way through college as both a nursing aide and an EMT progressing to a Paramedic. I worked in home health care, and human...
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone...

Sheila W.

Lydia T.'s Photo

Lydia T.


Des Moines, IA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked as a cna and pct in both a hospital and a nursing home providing quality cares for the elderly. I have worked in healthcare in a nursing home outside of my work as a nursing aid for four years working in a kitchen to provide nutritional support for those whom I served
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Kymille B.'s Photo

Kymille B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Certified CNA With Dementia Care Experience

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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

3+ years of experience working with children and adults of all ages. Certified nurse aide with CPR certification and mandatory reporter.
Mataya can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Shelley N.'s Photo

Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Elder Care In Des Moines, Iowa - Affordable & Reliable Assistance

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm an Advanced Nurse assistant/ Hospice Aide and Homecare provider with over 25 years experience. I've achieved a wide variety of different skills while working with clients in the medical field who suffer from the following conditions: Dementia/Alzheimer's , ALS, Parkinson, Cancer, Kidney disease, ADHD, and Terminal...
Shelley can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Brandi M.'s Photo

Brandi M.


Des Moines, IA

$18-38/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a in home care giver for over 10 years plus. I just started my new business one year ago and looking to expand my business. I am currently accepting Medicaid insurance and private pay. I'd describe my personality as Giving, loving and compassionate. I like caring for seniors because it gives me a sense of love and...
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Pabitra B.'s Photo

Pabitra B.


Des Moines, IA

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver/CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Pabi. I'm a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and certified medication Aide (CMA). I have 14 years of professional work experience in healthcare. I have mostly worked with seniors. And I absolutely love working with them and their families. I would love to help you with your needs. Please feel free to reach...
Pabitra can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

Declan F.'s Photo

Declan F.


Des Moines, IA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Declan and I'm currently an OT student at Drake University. I have been working at a respite camp since December for adults and children with disabilities, which has given me experience and training with personal care needs and lifts/transfers. I'm also CPR/first aid certified as well. I work at the respite camp on...
Declan can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, transportation

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Polite, outgoing and down to earth. I love reading books, watching television and cooking. I love learning new things from other people. I am certified CNA and medication aide
Leila can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Leila is a very loving, compassionate person who took amazing care of my mother who was in her last few weeks of life on home Hospice. She went above & beyond to help our family and we will be forever grateful to her. "

Care member

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, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation
Hi, My name is Risha , I'm 24 and I've worked in Childcare for almost five years now. I've worked with ages 0-5. I would describe my personality as kind, patient and supportive. I'm CPR, First Aid and Mandatory Reporter Certified. One thing I'm looking for a job that is understanding of my full time work schedule, I'm only...
Risha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Naomi M.'s Photo

Naomi M.


Clive, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

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, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She is reliable and a compassionate person"

Rael K.

Kathryn L.'s Photo

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 9 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
Natasha H.'s Photo

Natasha H.


Ankeny, IA

$10-16/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Loving Care Provider!

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.'s Photo

Laci V.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr5 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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Britney M.'s Photo

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: Respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation

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

Showing 1 - 20 of 24

Recent home aide reviews in Des Moines, IA

Bonnie F.

5.0

I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone would be blessed to have her as a...

- Sheila W.

Leila B.

5.0

Leila is a very loving, compassionate person who took amazing care of my mother who was in her last few weeks of life on home Hospice. She went above & beyond to help our family and we will be forever grateful to her.

- Care member

Naomi M.

5.0

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Additional Home Aide Services

Home Aides in Urbandale, IAHome Aides in Clive, IAHome Aides in Johnston, IAHome Aides in Ankeny, IAHome Aides in Altoona, IAHome Aides in Norwalk, IAHome Aides in Waukee, IAHome Aides in Mitchellville, IAHome Aides in Huxley, IAHome Aides in Adel, IA
Home Aides in Bloomfield, IA
Show more