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Senior care providers in Polk City, IA

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Edith M.


Des Moines, IA

$40-50/hr

Senior Care

5.0

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Hi! I'm reliable and a caring person. I understand that you want the best for your loved one. I can help with light housekeeping and can keep them company with fun things they like to do. Maybe you just need someone to stay with them for a few hours and keep them company. I enjoy spending time with people. I'm outgoing and have...
Edith can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning
5.0
"Edith is very informative, detail oriented, and friendly. I've relied on her service for years and trust she will meet my care service needs with attentiveness."

Eddie A.

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Amelia G.


West Des Moines, IA

$25-30/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, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amelia is such a loving caregiver. She cared for my mom and was always on time. She took good care of my mom and made sure of all her needs were met. My family and I are so grateful for her."

Care member

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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Elder Care In Des Moines, Iowa - Affordable & Reliable Assistance

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shelley. Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I'm a 45-year-old Advanced Nurse assistant/ Hospice Aide and Homecare provider with over 26 years experience. I have achieved a wide variety of different skills through several positions in the medical field such as: Dementia/Alzheimer's care, End of life care(...
Shelley can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Shelley is an honest and caring person who takes into consideration how others feel. Compassionate towards others and hard working. "

Connie F.

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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: Errands, companionship, hospice services, personal care, dementia, meal prep & 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...

Care member

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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: Dementia, personal care, home modification
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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: Personal care, home modification, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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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Maricela V.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello

Hello everybody! I have experience working with seniors! I took care of different people with each having different situations! Whether it's help with the home cook meal or just somebody to talk to you I will be there!
Maricela can also help with: Dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Keshia D.


Des Moines, IA

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

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I've always had a heart for people, seniors, and their well-being. I am caring, dependable, and reliable. I've had many years of experience taking care of others, including my own family. I took it upon myself to educate myself in order to better help those closest to me. I completed my CNA courses in May of 2022 and received my...
Keshia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Dementia care ALDs
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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, home modification, meal prep, respite care, transportation
Skills:

Wound Care

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Mary Z.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Seniors

I have worked in the non profit sector at senior centers for over 15 years. My main position was to place (55+) volunteers in the community. Also have been professional caregiver for 6 years both in Greenville, SC and Des Moines, IA.
Mary can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship
Skills:

CPR

I enjoy a good conversation. I have always been close to my grandparents and love bring joy both from listening and sharing stories.
Janaya can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
I am a certified EMT, and have worked as a temporary nurse aide in a nursing home, including extended time in the memory care unit. I am passionate about the geriatric population and intend to pursue a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies with the goal of specialized in geriatrics/dementia.
Miranda can also help with: Companionship, personal care, respite care, dementia, mobility assistance
Skills:

CNA

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
I've always been able to connect with older generations and am able to provide companionship. I volunteered through school to go to nursing homes to paint residents' fingernails and play board games. I have also provided transportation for a friend to an adult day-center. I am available for transportation and for drop-in...
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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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care
I was raised by my grandparents. Granted they were young grandparents, but "elders" none the less. They grew up during a different time. Respect was paramount, especially toward elders. They both were the youngest in their families and had many elder siblings who we often visited. My great-grandfather lived to be 107 years...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation, hospice services & more
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Amanda L.


Des Moines, IA

$14-23/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is Amanda. I have been a in home caregiver for the last 4years for my grandfather. I also have a experience working with memory care patients and in assisted living.
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
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Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care/ Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a self-employed RN with an MA in Health Administration. I have experience as a supervisor in skilled nursing facilities and most recently (for 12 years) have assisted clients in their homes. I can take clients to appointments, do errands, provide ADL care and make meals. I can explain medications and conditions, and make...
Susan can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, dementia

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Recent senior care reviews in Polk City, IA

Edith M.

5.0

Edith is very informative, detail oriented, and friendly. I've relied on her service for years and trust she will meet my care service needs with attentiveness.

- Eddie A.

Amelia G.

4.0

excellent worker Very attentive

- Care member

Shelley N.

5.0

Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's care team within the first hour of her...

- Elizabeth N.

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

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.

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