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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, personal care, respite 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: Specialized care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, respite care & 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: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, 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.

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Billie M.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature And Reliable Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 10 years I have helped individuals and families in need by caring for their loved ones due to a variety of issues. I handled overnight stays, meal preparation, medication management and transportation. I'm comfortable with pets and willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure that all needs are met. I am an...
Billie can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Billie is a very dependable caregiver who sincerely cares for her patients. I don't know how I would get along without her assistance. Willing to go the extra mile."

Terence F.

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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 while also keeping them connected to improve their quality of life. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr....
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Shannon has been extremely helpful in assisting my senior father over the last couple of years. I live in a different state from my father and it is very reassuring knowing that Shannon is helping him with so many important things - medicine organization and...

Kathleen M.

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: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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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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: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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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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, companionship, 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, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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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, dementia, personal care
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Laura Z.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care And Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm very easygoing and likeable! I have my own transportation and will help with rides to/from appointments. Very happy to help with cleaning, meal prep, engaging in activities and just being a friend! CPR certified and have several years experience with infection control and caring for elderly people in a healthcare...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Excellent Caregiver/Companion!! She has done an amazing job taking care of my mother with frontal lobe dementia while I worked away from home. I call Laura the Bonnie Whisperer because she can get mom to do things I can't:) She's taken on her total care:...

Jonnie N.

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: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Julie R.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver - 5 Years of Experience

I have taken care of my mother in law & father in law for 2 years. I've worked in a nursing home, assisted living and home health care. I have enjoyed home health care the most because of the 1 on 1 relationship. I was a certified CNA for 4 years. I currently have my CPR certificate in adults & infants. I would love to hear from...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation, errands
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: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, meal prep

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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.

Billie M.

5.0

Billie is a very dependable caregiver who sincerely cares for her patients. I don't know how I would get along without her assistance. Willing to go the extra mile.

- Terence F.

Shannon R.

5.0

Shannon has been extremely helpful in assisting my senior father over the last couple of years. I live in a different state from my father and it is very reassuring knowing that Shannon is helping him with so many important things - medicine organization and monitoring, communicating with doctors...

- Kathleen M.

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.

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

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