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5 home health aides are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 8 years
Home health aides in Des Moines, IA
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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
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"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.
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: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Mariama K.
Des Moines, IA
$21-45/hr • 10 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: Errands, transportation, meal prep, respite care, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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
Hello! My name is Shauna and I have been a CNA at a long-term care facility for 4 years now. I also have been a home health aide for 2 years. I have loved ones who struggle with Parkinson's, dementia, Alzheimer's & other medical related illnesses. I have always been one to step in when help was needed. I really value home...
Shauna can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Des Moines, IA
What does a home health aide do near me in Des Moines, IA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Des Moines, IA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Des Moines, IA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Des Moines, IA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Des Moines, IA?
To find home health aides near you in Des Moines, IA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Des Moines, IA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Des Moines, IA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $17.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Des Moines, IA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.