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Kathryn L.


Johnston, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Elder Care, Personal Assistant

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After being a stay at home mom for 12 years and then working in home healthcare for the past 3, I have found what I'm passionate about. I love to help others. Helping you maintain your home, so you can enjoy your down time from your everyday routine is what it's all about. Relax, I've got the little stuff handled for you.
Kathryn can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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Claira S.


Johnston, IA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a certified teacher with 8 years of experience, I'm enthusiastic about nurturing the growth of young minds. My passion for fostering children's development and making a positive impact on their lives inspired me to become a caregiver. Parents can expect regular written reports and open verbal communication about their child's...
Claira can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Jill M.


Ankeny, IA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Expert House Cleaner And Personal Assistant

5.0

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I'd describe my personality as friendly, positive and energetic. I like caring for homes because I like helping people. I'm looking for a job that helps others. I started housekeeping 25 years ago. In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and friends. I also like to walk my dogs, read and travel. One thing...
5.0
"Jill is amazing. She does a thorough job when cleaning our home. She is communicative and flexible. Having Jill clean our home has been such a help with our busy schedules. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!! "

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Christine S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Organizer/Cleaner/Personal Shopper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Because I nanny multiples part time (and have nanny'd full time) I appreciate the cleaning and organizing aspect of helping a family. I take great pride in cleaning for others and have excellent references. Currently, I'm nannying twins( just a few hours a week) and am looking to increase hours with another family. I'd love to...
Christine can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
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Jenna R.


West Des Moines, IA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience caring for elderly. I am a caring, compassionate individual who does my best to uplift those around me. I would love the opportunity to help with your senior, children, or personal assistant opportunities. I am also bilingual, speaking both fluent English and Spanish.
Jenna can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, home modification
5.0
"Jenna truly cares for your loved one from her heart. She is sensitive, kind, compassionate, and has a beautiful, gentle spirit. She prepared delicious, healthy meals that my mother looked forward to every day, and took care of everything around the house, ran...

Gail J.

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Paulette S.


Urbandale, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette was a compassionate companion for my father. I felt very confident in the care my father received. Deb"

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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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She is reliable and a compassionate person"

Rael K.

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Alexandra S.


Waukee, IA

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 28 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 16-17 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alex is great with children. She interacts and entertains well with all ages. She is pleasant and on time. "

Emilie Q.

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Mallory F.


Ankeny, IA

$14-19/hr

Personal Assistant!

I am a 27-year-old stay at home mom to a 4-month-old boy! I have 7 years of experience as a personal assistant. I am proficient in a wide variety of tasks! Bringing to appts, grocery shopping, returns, meal prep, taking pets to the groomers, house sitting, family and client scheduling, and many more! Please don't hesitate to...
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Jenna R.


West Des Moines, IA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver & Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 + years of experience caring for elderly. I am a caring, compassionate individual who does my best to uplift those around me. I would love the opportunity to help with your senior, children, or personal assistant opportunities. I have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and also Certification in Massage Therapy. I have...
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Jenna R.


West Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Marle

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience caring for elderly. I am a caring, compassionate individual who does my best to uplift those around me. I would love the opportunity to help with your senior, children, or personal assistant opportunities. I am also bilingual, speaking both fluent English and Spanish.
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Dana R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I would be able to provide errand service, personal assistance, and whatever you need to make your schedule less stressful. I have somewhat of a flexible schedule with transportation. I give attention to detail and am very thorough.
Hello my name is Miracar ! I have professional experience , working with private families contributing personal assistance work and babysitting . I am very high energy and enthusiastic about contributing to the lives of children and households . I grew up in a household of five where I took roll in being attentive and caring for...
Miracar can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mallory F.


Ankeny, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
Mallory can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mallory F.


Ankeny, IA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Organization And Clenaing!

I am 27 years old and currently a stay at home mom to one baby boy! Cleaning and organizing are my passion! Sometimes it feels extremely hard to get your house in order when you're living in hectic chaos. Organization in the home can be the start to a stress free life. I can show you tools and ways to keep things organized that...
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Shannon R.


Waukee, IA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Patient Advocate/Care Coordinator

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: Home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Jocelyn L.


Urbandale, IA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver

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: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Rosa C.


West Des Moines, IA

$35-50/hr20 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as nice, empathy and respectful I love what I do. I like to care for others, and I have been working as a caregiver for most of my life. I have over 20 years of experience in this field. I like to connect with people. I am a certified nursing assistant.
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. With two years of experience, I'm dedicated to making a positive impact on their lives and providing reliable support to families. My calm and creative personality allows me to engage children in both educational and imaginative play, such as...
Amyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Molly R.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Providing Excellent Care & Support.

Hello, I have 7 years of professional experience with disable adults & the special needs community. I am currently employed as a direct support supervisor for a group home that assists disabled adults with special needs/variety of intellectual disorders. I am currently looking for a second employment to better support my...
Molly can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Johnston, IA

Jill M.

5.0

Jill is amazing. She does a thorough job when cleaning our home. She is communicative and flexible. Having Jill clean our home has been such a help with our busy schedules. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!!

- Care member

Jenna R.

5.0

Jenna truly cares for your loved one from her heart. She is sensitive, kind, compassionate, and has a beautiful, gentle spirit. She prepared delicious, healthy meals that my mother looked forward to every day, and took care of everything around the house, ran errands, etc., so my mother no longer...

- Gail J.

Paulette S.

5.0

She spent time with my wife who has memory problems and is in a nursing home. Paulette was absolutely excellent in engaging with my wife. They really connected and had excellent eye contact which seemed to be Paulett's forte. I would recommend her as caregiver from what I oberved with my wife....

- Care member

Naomi M.

5.0

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Alexandra S.

5.0

Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...

- Renee R.

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