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Find senior care providers in Waukee, IA that you’ll love

60 senior care providers are listed in Waukee, IA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years

Senior care providers in Waukee, IA

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Diamond M.


Waukee, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Caregiver

5.0

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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: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & 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. "

Care member

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Brooklynn P.


Waukee, IA

$8-13/hr

In Home Senior Care

I used to volunteer every summer at a nursing home, I loved it! met so many great people and heard wonderful stories I love being someone they know they can rely on for care. hours 1030 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Brooklynn can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
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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. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr. visits/taking notes, following up on referrals), medications,...
Shannon can also help with: Errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Jennifer C.


Waukee, IA

$14-25/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, honest and candid. I like caring for seniors because our elders hold the wisdom and the keys to inherit great joy in this lifetime. Showing patience and tenderness to those facing their later days is a calling for me. I come to listen, seek to understand and intend to show kindness...
Jennifer can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Jordyn W.


Waukee, IA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Jordyn. I have been a CNA for almost 7 years. I have worked in a nursing home, dementia care unit, and rehabilitation center. I currently work at an assisted living facility. I love getting to know and learn about others stories and experiences. Along with helping with their day to day activities and needs.
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Hello, my name is Hainelli. I'm 39 years old. I consider myself a person with a lot of patience, affectionate conversational, willing to collaborate in what is within my reach. Available immediately, I had the experience of taking care of my mother for almost 10 years, so I manage very well in the care of the elderly
Hainellis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services
I am a friendly, outgoing and responsible 24-year-old that lives in the Des Moines metro. I have experience being around individuals with dementia. I would love to provide assistance in whatever way I can.
Franchesca can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Tara B.


Waukee, IA

$28-35/hr3 yrs exp

I have 4 years of prior work experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a variety Skilled Nursing facilities. I changed career paths but I miss working with the senior population. I know how hard it can be to find good, reliable care for a loved one and would love to be able to provide assistance to someone in need!
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi, my name is Megan! I mostly have experience watching children but am broadening my horizons. I do have some experience with caring for the elderly and a strong desire to learn
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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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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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: Personal care, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, 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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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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is reliable and a compassionate person"

Rael K.

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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, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"excellent worker Very attentive"

Care member

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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.

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Brianna K.


Urbandale, IA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bri K, and I am a senior at the University. I am passionate about providing quality and attentive care to patients. Over the past three years, I've honed my skills as a certified nursing assistant in a range of care environments. These include long-term care facilities, memory care, complex medical care...
Brianna can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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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!

After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, I worked for 2 years in special education, and the last 9 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: Personal care, respite care, dementia
I am an 18-year-old CNA. I am looking for a second job outside of the nursing home I work at currently. I am trained in care in care for dementia patients and have had CPR training through my high school.
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, transportation, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Henrietta O.


West Des Moines, IA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Love Giving Hand That Puts A Smile On Someone Face

Been a caregiver for over 15 years. Have 2 awesome children. I'm also a Med Aid. Moved to Iowa June of 2015 and I love it here. available for senior care
Henrietta can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Ruth N.


Grimes, IA

$20-50/hr12 yrs exp

I'm very caring, hard working and believe in time I like caring for seniors because I have a passion being a help by assisting with what they can't do for themselves physically. I just love being around seniors and listening to things of the past when communicating with them. I'm looking for a job I am looking to a great pay...
Ruth can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
I am best friends with my grandparents. I helped care for my grandma throughout her fight with Colon Cancer. I was with her until she passed at home last summer. I helped shop, run errands, cook, clean, managed Insurance claims, helped advocate at doctors visits and other household tasks.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

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Recent senior care reviews in Waukee, IA

Diamond M.

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.

- Care member

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

Naomi M.

5.0

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Amelia G.

4.0

excellent worker Very attentive

- 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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