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31 home care are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Des Moines, IA
Kathryn L.
Johnston, IA
$10-30/hr • 10 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: Dementia, respite care, personal care
I am a certified medical assistant that went on to x-ray school and graduated as an X-ray Technologist. I enjoy working with children and also the elderly. I am available for part-time
employment in the mornings.
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, errands
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: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Haley B.
Altoona, IA
$16-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Haley. I am been working in the Human Services field for about 7 years now. I truly enjoy caring for others and being a companion for those in need. I am able and willing to transport, cook, clean, provide bathing, medication management and much, much more. I believe that the best gift in life is caring for...
Haley can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
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: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
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, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CPR and BLS for medical. Former CNA, SAHM and Business owner. Currently a state licensed EMT working EMS FT. With Class D DL. I've already passed and have completed a background check for my state licensing. My strengths include being highly aware of my surroundings and suspicious of potential injury or harm, assessment of needs...
Tonya can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tonya is extremely caring. She's very smart and thorough and makes everyone feel special whether she meets them for 5 minutes or knows them for 5 years. She is an asset to any time or company."
Kelly N.
I have experience working with senior for more than 15years that l learn so much about Cooking different food . Assist with Activities of daily living , A company to Doctors visit, Light house clean, shopping, Meal preparation, Escort store , Movie Theater and Navigation the community, Assist with Range of Emotions Exercise and...
Hawa can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diamond, and I am an experienced and dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience taking care of children and the elderly. With my extensive background in caregiving, I am confident I can provide anyone with a safe, fun and stable environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves to learn...
Diamond can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Helped take care of siblings when I was unable to. Like dropping them off to school, making sure they did their homework, fed, clothed them. "
Care member
Caitlyn R.
Indianola, IA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion is caring for others, I graduated from ISU and have been a CNA for 7 years. Reach out with any questions!
Caitlyn can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years experience working with the aging population. I am passionate about serving seniors in their home (wherever that may be) as long as safely possible. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr. visits/taking notes, following up on referrals), medications,...
Shannon can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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FAQs for finding home care in Des Moines, IA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Des Moines, IA as of February, 2025 is $17.19 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 Des Moines, IA?
Care.com has 16 home care providers for seniors in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA?
The types of home health care services near you in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Des Moines, 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.