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Vanessa H.


West Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! I have been a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for 2. 5 years and have primarily worked in skilled nursing facilities. I have worked with patients with various diagnoses ranging from dementia to amputations and mental health conditions. I enjoy working in SNFs because of the stories and life lessons I get from...
Vanessa can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, respite care & more
Compassionate lady willing to do care for elders. Have had experience with my mother and mother in law. Assist with cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, bathing/dressing, and comfortable with pets. Looking to find meaningful, non office work. Have passed a background check as I used to work for a human services agency.
Ann can also help with: Personal care
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Emma V.


Cumming, IA

$20-30/hr

Elementary Tutor

I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. Evening tutoring jobs work best for me! I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree in...
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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$26/hr

Professional House Cleaner

With over 25 years of experience in residential cleaning, I am committed to providing meticulous and personalized cleaning services to ensure your home remains spotless and welcoming. My passion for cleanliness and attention to detail drive me to exceed client expectations with every visit. Services Offered: Regular Cleaning:...
Shelley can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, window washing & more
I have a bachelor's degree in child development, and I am a licensed occupational therapy assistant. I have 8 years of experience as a child development specialist with infants and toddlers with special, and I am in my second year as a paraprofessional with children aged 3-5 years who have IEPs and special needs. I am a mother...
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Ananda S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time And Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie! I am currently working toward my masters degree in occupational therapy and am hoping to eventually work in pediatrics once graduated! I have been working in childcare for the past 11 years and have gained all kinds of experiences. Working at a daycare for 5 years, I learned how to balance caring for multiple...
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sidnee S.


Des Moines, IA

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Certainly! Here's a more professional version: I am a 20-year-old student at DMACC, majoring in Human Services/Resources with the goal of becoming a children's therapist. I have six years of experience working with children, including three years in a daycare and two years as an in-home nanny. Currently, I am employed as a...
Sidnee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Jenny "Poppins" ;-)

Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am currently seeking a nanny position that is part time-up to 35-40 hours. I am taking classes online to complete my BA in either Education or Human Services. I'm married (15 years) have two daughters (ages 8 & 13) and two grown step children. I have been a nanny for most of my adult life. When not...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive and Loving Critter Care

4.9

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a...

Corrie R.

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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: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Shannon is an excellent caregiver. Shannon takes time to go the extra mile with communication involving the care for our loved one. Shannon is trustworthy and very caring. "

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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

PLEASE DISREGARD THIS PROFILE. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT FOR SOME REASON, AM UNABLE TO DO SO. I AM NO LONGER OFFERING SENIOR SERVICES! I became a Certified Nursing Aid at 16 then an EMT at 18. I worked my way through college as both a nursing aide and an EMT progressing to a Paramedic. I worked in home health care, and human...
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone...

Sheila W.

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Tankaseh G.


Waukee, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant senior caregiver

I am a mother of three children who has a 10 years of experience in the field of child development and youth care specialists. I enjoy working with children because they're so young and have a sense of humor that brings me joy to the world. I am also very proud to work alongside them as a nanny for the next couple of years as...
Tankaseh can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She always wear a SMILE. Very positive, dependable, on time, usually early. Caring, willing to go a extra mile, team player, provides a caring spirit, love, patience. Always look for the good in others. I would have her to care for my parents if they were...

Jessiey B.

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Matracea but I go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Teaching was not always my first career choice. My whole life I wanted to be a vet, so pet care services allow me to get the best of both worlds. I have grown up around animals and I am comfortable...
Matracea can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Compassion And Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I was the primary caretaker for both of my elderly parents until they passed. I have a deep love for the elderly and great respect . My children have all graduated and my time has freed up and I would love to contribute in any way I can. My father had Alzheimer's and my mother was bedridden for quite a while so I have a...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation & more
5.0
"MARY is a compassionate, professional, trustworthy caregiver! She communicates promptly and thoroughly to your satisfaction, always quick to ask any questions and offer ideas for making my mom's life better and our arrangements easy. She was hired to provide care...

Nancyann T.

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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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette has been providing excellent care for my mother for over 11 years now. My mother is now 103 and suffering from a decline in her health. Paulette has been there for my family thru it all. She has run errands , been to doctor appointments, visited mom at...

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Rating Veteran Service Representative. I have 2 years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family that has moved out of state. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and an AS in Human Services. I am trustworthy and...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is very personable and super sweet - she brought a touch book for my daughter. Even though I couldn't use her when I had planned on it, I am definitely keeping her number for the future!"

Michelle M.

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"

Sarah C.

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Kealey V.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kealey!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kealey! I have a bachelors degree in child adult and family services from Iowa state university. I've also done service learning, internships and have worked in therapy centers, special ed classrooms, and in daycare. I've worked as a professional nanny for almost 10 years. I have nannied for children ages birth-12 years...
Kealey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Norwalk, IA

Mary L.

5.0

Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a special needs dog that wasn't the...

- Corrie R.

Shannon R.

5.0

Shannon is an excellent caregiver. Shannon takes time to go the extra mile with communication involving the care for our loved one. Shannon is trustworthy and very caring.

- Care member

Bonnie F.

5.0

I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone would be blessed to have her as a...

- Sheila W.

Tankaseh G.

5.0

She always wear a SMILE. Very positive, dependable, on time, usually early. Caring, willing to go a extra mile, team player, provides a caring spirit, love, patience. Always look for the good in others. I would have her to care for my parents if they were still alive.

- Jessiey B.

Mary G.

5.0

Mary is amazing. She started assisting with the care of my elder mother about 2 months ago. She is very flexible. So compassionate and kind. She works hard to make sure my mom is comfortable and helps with things around the house without being asked. I would highly recommend Mary.

- Beth O.

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