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Senior care providers in Ankeny, IA

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Sophia P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr

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Hello! My name is Sophia, and I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University. I am looking for work in the Ankeny area, but could travel within the Des Moines area. I have always gotten along well with, and enjoyed, seniors. I truly believe that older people have the best stories, and love to learn from those with different...
Sophia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep

Paulette S.


Urbandale, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

5.0

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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: Errands, personal care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & 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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My name is Jenifer, I'm 42 years old. I've been a professional nanny, with the last 2 years as an elderly caregiver. I have experience with transferring, G-tubes, and dietary restrictions
Jenifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I have 1 year of senior care experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Grocery shopping. Pools. Library. I will go anywhere. I have 2 girls . 7yrs and 9yrs.
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is genuinely very caring and compassionate with her clients and provides good care."

Kim F.

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Staci N.


Altoona, IA

$24-35/hr10 yrs exp

Geeat Conversationalist & Listener

Healthy Cooking & Lifestyle habits. Great compassionate & caring individual. Great companion & helper for someone with limited mobility. Have experience with Alzheimers, ALS, Dementia, Parkinson's, Mental Challenges. I previously ran a State Certified Preschool/Daycare Center for 19 years.
Staci can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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Rachel G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr

Senior Care Provided By Patient Former Specia Education Teacher

I would love to care for your senior family member. I am a common and patient person who was a special education teacher for years. I am willing to take care of housekeeping, personal care, companionship, and other needs.
Rachel can also help with: Respite care, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Deanna S.


Des Moines, IA

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a pastor's wife with 30 years experience of both paid and volunteer senior care (both in home care and within care facilities). I have my certification for both CMA1 and CPR and have completed recent in-home care training through my previous employer. References are available upon request. I would love to help you...
3+ years of experience working with children and adults of all ages. Certified nurse aide with CPR certification and mandatory reporter.
Mataya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Alexa H.


Altoona, IA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! I have been a CNA for the last 4 years! I also have my EMT! I am extremely comfortable with geriatric care, mechanical lifts, dementia care and helping with meals. Well aging is a part of life, it doesn't mean we loose dignity in doing the things we love. I strive to provide that for each patient I come into contact...
Alexa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

My name is Taylor, and I have a passion for helping people! After my grandmother was placed in a nursing home, I learned I love nursing homes and elderly folks. Please reach out if your looking for help with senior care, whether it's a simple walk or providing a listening hear to those who need it, I'd love to help.
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning
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Haley B.


Altoona, IA

$16-30/hr7 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, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Grace M.


Urbandale, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I have been a CNA for three years at a nursing home! I absolutely adore what I do! I have had experience in dementia care, hospice care! I love assisting and helping people! Would love to help take care of your loved one!
Grace can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Hi there! I would love to assist in taking care of seniors. I adore this demographic and it is deeply rewarding to me to serve them. I can help with many things from companionship to errands to meal preparation and more. Reach out if there are any questions about how I can help. I have my own transportation.
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Leah B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Small Side Jobs

I have experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia and hospice. Learning more about Parkinson's because my mother in law has it. I can provide light house keeping, grocery errands, bathing, helping someone change their depends/ cleaning the commodes. Companionship, I have experience with feeding tubes, colostomy bags, catheter care,...
Leah can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, persistent, and caring. I would love to be someone to depend upon
Brooklyn can also help with: Errands, transportation, home modification, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

Wound Care

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Emanuel J.


Des Moines, IA

$13-19/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have experience caring for those with needs that need to be met by someone who does direct care. I have worked at different non-profit organizations that hire people to do these jobs as direct support professionals
Emanuel can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care
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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care, Errands, Transportation Assistance, Light House Keeping

I provide light senior care assistance that includes companionship and social interaction, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping/errands services, and transportation to and from appointments.
Mary can also help with: Respite care, personal care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Polite, outgoing and down to earth. I love reading books, watching television and cooking. I love learning new things from other people. I am certified CNA and medication aide
Leila can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Leila is a very loving, compassionate person who took amazing care of my mother who was in her last few weeks of life on home Hospice. She went above & beyond to help our family and we will be forever grateful to her. "

Care member

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Lydia T.


Des Moines, IA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked as a cna and pct in both a hospital and a nursing home providing quality cares for the elderly. I have worked in healthcare in a nursing home outside of my work as a nursing aid for four years working in a kitchen to provide nutritional support for those whom I served
Lydia can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent senior care reviews in Ankeny, IA

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

Rachel F.

5.0

She is genuinely very caring and compassionate with her clients and provides good care.

- Kim F.

Leila B.

5.0

Leila is a very loving, compassionate person who took amazing care of my mother who was in her last few weeks of life on home Hospice. She went above & beyond to help our family and we will be forever grateful to her.

- Care member

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