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33 personal assistants are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 9 years
Personal assistants in West Des Moines, IA
Gisselle R.
Waukee, IA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Gisselle And Here's A Little Bit About Myself :)
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and understanding.
I like working with kids because I love their energy, being able to assist them to physically and mentally live a healthy life style. It is incredibly rewarding being able to watch the children grow. I have always wanted kids of my own and I love helping people....
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Linda G.
Urbandale, IA
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Profile Details: Including My Experience And Reasons Of Being An Caregiver
I'm a certified nursing assistant and a medications management. I have over 12 years of experience working as an caregiver. Over the last 12 years plus I have worked in few nursing homes setting, rehabilitation centers, companion care/in homes and Adult day centers. I also did host home/respite care for four months in my home. I...
Linda can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Ruth D.
Grimes, IA
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm hard working, friendly, respectful, reliable, and etc.
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, caring and reliable down to earth.
I like caring for seniors because I love being around adultly people assisting them doing choices that they can't afford doing and having companionship. Listening to conversations about things...
Ruth can also help with: Organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Ruth D.
Grimes, IA
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm hard working, friendly, respectful, reliable, and etc.
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, caring and reliable down to earth.
I like caring for seniors because I love being around adultly people assisting them doing choices that they can't afford doing and having companionship. Listening to conversations about things...
Ruth can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
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!! "
Care member
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...
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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Hi! I've been making my clients lives easier for over 25 years. I lived in Georgia for over two decades and during that time I was a full time house cleaner, organizer and personal assistant. I'll be happy to give you oodles of references.
In 2021 I made a life-pivot and moved back to my home state of Iowa and got a job at...
Christine L.
De Soto, IA
$8-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as calm, kind, adaptable, attentive.
Helping people, especially seniors, is very satisfying and fulfilling to me. Making someone else's life better by being a connection and assisting them with whatever they need.
Christine can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Alexis W.
Indianola, IA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have two years of experience caring for a gentleman with dementia. Duties included bathing and personal care, meal times and activities. We had daily adventures that we went on, I also offered support to the spouse assisting with cooking and some light housekeeping.
Alexis can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Angie, a bilingual former daycare lead teacher with extensive experience in childcare, senior care, and veterinary assistance. In addition to my work as a CNA & Vet Tech, I have exceptional cleaning/cooking skills and a strong background in emergency response-I'm CPR, BLS, and First Aid certified, in infants, adults,...
Angie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting. Currently I am a stay at home mom to a 4-month-old! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands, cleaning, cooking, paying bills, meal prep, laundry and many...
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in West Des Moines
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in West Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $30.33 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in West Des Moines?
Care.com has 12 personal assistants in West Des Moines, IA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from West Des Moines or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in West Des Moines?
Most personal assistants in West Des Moines, IA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around West Des Moines. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.