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Senior care providers in Johnston, IA

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Kathryn L.


Johnston, IA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeping, Cooking, Senior Or Childcare And Looking To Work PT/FT. Flexible Hours!

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After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, I worked for 2 years in special education, and the last 3 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
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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Assistant

I have my CNA certification with experience working in a nursing home and respite care for people with special needs. I am kind, hard working, patient and attentive.
Sierra can also help with: Mobility assistance, specialized care, dementia, personal care, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kim M.


Johnston, IA

$25/hr10 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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Jenna R.


West Des Moines, IA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Home modification, personal care, hospice services
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.

Since I was younger I've always enjoyed being around older people, so much that till this day I can name all of them. I'm highly mature for my age and weirdly enough it feels like they understand me. Although I've never been paid to be a companion, I feel like it's just second nature to me.
Janiya can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind."

Maximo P.

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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: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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...

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Ema P.


Windsor Heights, IA

$14-26/hr

Quality Of Life Enthusiast

I'd describe my personality as gentle, warm, and calm. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy their personalities, wisdom, and interests, and I enjoy bringing wellbeing. I'm looking for a job that gives me meaning and enhances my skills. In my spare time, I like to play cards, have good conversations, bake, enjoy music,...
Ema can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Ema is such a bright light with an ability to connect with anyone in a kind and encouraging way. My daughter always enjoyed her time with Ema. She balanced developing a relationship with ensuring appropriate rules are also followed. "

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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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Naomi is a good person and she is a hard worker and friendly to work with, Naomi is a easy going person, a safe person to depend on."

Anne H.

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Diamond M.


Waukee, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Caregiver

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: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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. "

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Nicole Z.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Companion & Assistant F/T Or P/T, Flexible Hours

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experienced Senior Companion and Assistant with over 6 years experience. I have worked in private homes, and assisted living, memory care, healthcare organizations. Prior to my current role as companion and assistant to seniors, I was an Activities Director with seniors. I'm skilled with a wide variety of physical, verbal, and...
Nicole can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Nicole is amazing! She is such a great communicator with my mother-in-law who has dementia. She is able to help her with many tasks and activities and does things in a way that makes my mother-in-law feel respected and happy. Nicole is flexible and very caring. I...

Niki S.

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Amelia G.


West Des Moines, IA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experience: Truth mark home care services from 2014 to 2021. Wesleylife at home services. from 2021 to 2024. Highly reliable and collaborative player with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a patient, empathetic approach to helping others. Senior care available.
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amelia is kind and caring. She has a beautiful smile and is always there with a quiet helping hand. I felt completely comfortable to leave my ailing mother in her capable hands."

Lisa B.

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Julie L.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a care giver over 10 years. I have experience with neuropathy, Afib, Congestive Heart failure, Diabetes, Dementia, Wheel chair, Oxygen, walkers, gate belts, Hoyer lift, companionship, cooking, driving to Dr. visits taking notes, and medications. I took care of my mom for many years and many clients, but I took...
Julie can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
I'd describe my personality as bubbly Entergetic caring I like caring for seniors because they rock I'm looking for a job that that works well with my hours I started caring for seniors when years ago In my spare time, I like to One thing you should know about me is My skills include
Nicole can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Experienced and reliable caregiver with over 5+ years of experience in elder care and their families. Charismatic, caring, and calm. Able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Willing to transport clients to appointments and events.
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship
Skills:

CNA

I currently work at a nursing home as a CNA! I'm currently looking to do some part time in home care work. I'm also in school for Medical assisting! I have set hours of availability but I'm flexible if needed to meet the hours needed! I'm 24 and have 2 years experience. You're more then welcome to ask me any questions! I truly...
Lyric can also help with: Transportation, errands, home modification, mobility assistance
Skills:

CNA

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

I am a pastor's wife, looking to help those who need a little extra care.
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Jenna S.


Des Moines, IA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hi! I've been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for the last 5 years. I have experience working with the geriatric and pediatric populations. I absolutely loved working in the memory care units at a skilled nursing facility. Currently, I am working with children with developmental and learning disabilities; although I'm...
Jenna can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent senior care reviews in Johnston, IA

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.

Janiya P.

5.0

She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind.

- Maximo P.

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

Ema P.

5.0

Ema is such a bright light with an ability to connect with anyone in a kind and encouraging way. My daughter always enjoyed her time with Ema. She balanced developing a relationship with ensuring appropriate rules are also followed.

- Care member

Naomi M.

5.0

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

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