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60 therapy dogs are listed in Ankeny, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years

Therapy dogs in Ankeny, IA

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Rachel F.


Des Moines, IA

$8-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands
Skills:

CPR

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

Kim F.

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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Katie and I just moved to the Des Moines area for my fiancé job at the fire department. I am a preschool teacher in Johnston. I have 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2 years experience as a daycare coordinator for a center for kids and adults. I have a BA...
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Maria M.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Cleaning is therapy to me! I enjoy cleaning and I am quite the perfectionist. I can clean most anything and even am pretty versatile when need be with odd projects and jobs. Organization is a personal favorite but I'm open to hearing all options!
Maria can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, move-out cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning & more
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Haley B.


Altoona, IA

$16-30/hr • 7 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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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Claire S.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 20 years old and from the Des Moines area. I just finished up my last semester at Iowa Central Community College where I got a degree in human services. I'm currently taking a semester off before I continue studying psychology in August with hopes to become a child life specialist! I was on the dance team at my time at...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr • 5 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: Personal care, respite care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jocelyn L.


Urbandale, IA

$30-35/hr • 6 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, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Megan L.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Megan. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. I work full-time at a Preschool as a Pre-K teacher in Des Moines. You can find me outside going for a run or just enjoying nature. I have 2 sisters who are 24 and 18. I have a ton of experience working with...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"

Lisa H.

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Stephanie M.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years caring for elderly and special needs in group homes and facilities. I worked as a CNA for 3 years and am currently working full time with Unity Point at Home as an occupational therapy assistant. In August 2024 I will be returning to school to get my doctorate in Occupational Therapy as well.
Stephanie can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Kim M.


Johnston, IA

$25/hr • 10 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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Jacque D.


Altoona, IA

$10/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am a mother of 3 ages 3, 5, 7. During the day I am a professional child care provider. I am looking for occasional jobs to provide a service to parents as well as earn a little extra money. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and love children. I will provide care for your child and your home will be picked up...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Donna G.


Altoona, IA

$8-13/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate And Respectful Caregiver

24 years working with the developmentally disabled and mentally disabled. 20 years working in substance abuse and mental health. 3 years in behavioral intervention services with chronically mentally ill children. 10 years working in ICF and HCBS group homes.
Donna can also help with: Respite care, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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Lindsey E.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

SLP Grad Student & Fun Babysitter:)

Hello! My Name is Lindsey! I graduated from BYU and am currently in the Speech-Language Pathology masters program at the University of Utah. I am student clinician, and have lots of experience planning performing speech/ language therapy treatment with little ones. I am an expert on child cognitive, language, and speech...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kelsey P.


Polk City, IA

$40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a military wife and caregiver who just moved back to Iowa permanently! I have enjoyed giving my care services to all ages (newborn-senior) in both Iowa and North Carolina. I am a certified caregiver through the VA (though I do not work for the VA) and have had the honor caring for my husband. I also just completed care...
Kelsey can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
I have owned my own restaurant/bar businesses for 25 years. I sold my last one a year ago. I am semi retired, looking for something that will balance with my home life. I am certified for owner/manager food services. I am kind, trustworthy, a multitasker, and take time management very seriously.
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Erika C.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked in the geriatric field for 12 years. I started out working at Pandora rehabilitation center for seniors right out of high school, I finished my certified nursing assistant program. My job duties included bathing, dressing, feeding, routinely exercise, and emotional support for patients and family. After two years I...
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Looking for part time tutoring work! I have a bachelors of science in Human Services and Psychology and am returning to school to get my doctorate in August. I did tutoring in high school and briefly in college as well.
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Angie M.


Bondurant, IA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pets

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a passionate animal lover with three dogs, two cats, and 31 birds of my own. My background includes roles as a vet tech assistant, vet surgeon assistant, dog groomer, trainer, and animal behavior specialist/handler. I'm CPR/FIRST AIDE Animal certified, therefore I WILL know what to do in case of emergencies. I also...
Angie can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.