Find Top Home Care Near Me in Ames, IA
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4 home care are listed in Ames, IA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 9 years
Home care in Ames, IA
Tammy W.
Ames, IA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Avail...Mondays 8am-12pm Tuesday And Friday's 3pm-7pm And Some Weekends 9am-5pm
I have over 10 years of experience in taking care of clients with Alzheimer's. . stroke..... multiple sclerosis...... my duties included .... bathing... incontinence care.... light housekeeping.... medication reminders .. meal prep... companionship. I love helping those in need.. please no hospice clients !
I am only available...
Tammy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I am a very diverse, positive, and outgoing person. I have been working with people young and old nearly all my life. Doing the kind of work I have been doing makes me want to spread my talents of being an honest, caring, compassionate, and fun-loving care-giver further than retirement homes. Being friendly and outgoing has...
Brenda can also help with: Specialized care, meal prep, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Teresa E.
Ames, IA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Compassionate, Prompt, Patient, Hard Working, Empathetic , Dedicated
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Home Care, meal prep, organization, light house keeping, laundry, and most importantly companionship. I'm currently working as a homecare provider who has a strong rapport with every client I work with. I hope I can be of service to you or a family member. This is my passion.
Teresa can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with a wide range of things to keep seniors in their home longer. I got my CNA about 24 yrs ago and then got my med tech a couple yrs later. I've worked in nursing homes & group homes until about 7 yrs ago. I started working for nonmedical homecare at that time. I started private...
Loretta can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Loretta has been an amazing help to my mother with Parkinson's. She does her bathing, dressing, light cooking & cleaning, helps manage care of her catheter, etc. I would definitely recommend her for you or a loved one!"
Marcia M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Ames, IA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Ames, IA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Ames, IA as of March, 2025 is $19.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Ames, IA?
Care.com has 4 home care providers for seniors in Ames, IA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Ames, IA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Ames, IA?
The types of home health care services near you in Ames, IA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Ames, IA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Ames, IA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Ames, IA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Ames, IA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Ames, IA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.