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Find therapy dogs in West Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in West Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years

Therapy dogs in West Des Moines, IA

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Shannon R.


Waukee, IA

$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Patient Advocate/Care Coordinator

4.9

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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, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, home modification & more
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"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...

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Variety of services

I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting
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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am looking to earn extra providing a variety of services at your home including: house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide this service every...
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Grace S.


Norwalk, IA

$8-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Lover

I did a similar service called in Arizona for a few months. I have always owned lots pets growing up and love animals so much!
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I spent 4 years working with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Candeo, and Link Associates, where I provided care and support to people living with mental disabilities and mental illness. I also assisted my father-in-law for several years with the care of his wife, who was living with Alzheimer's/Dementia. I cared for my mother-in-law...
Debra can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, dementia, respite care
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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs 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...
I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
Katie can also help with: Personal care, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation & more
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Kathryn L.


Johnston, IA

$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Errands/Personal Shopper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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,...
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Pamela A.


Grimes, IA

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Child Care Provider

With over two decades in the field of child care and early childhood education, I bring former training and education, experience, and quality care to offer professional child care services with flexibility and reasonable rates. Former owner operator of Bundles of Joy Quality Care. Professional references available. Yearly...
Pamela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Veteran Service Representative. I have two 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kinnady A.


Windsor Heights, IA

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

I have 3 years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant working with children ages 0-13 with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping as well as additional things upon request
Kinnady can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Residential house cleaner successful at providing consistent and high quality cleaning services. Gifted at using cleaning equipment and supplies to sanitize and remove dirt and grime. Accommodates customer needs at all the time. Dedicated to exceptional standards of performance and quality.
Hathary can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning
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Emma V.


Cumming, IA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Collee M.


Waukee, IA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Colleen. I have several years of experience caring for children. Aside from being a parent myself, I have helped several families with their child care needs. I also have a background in special education. I have been in my most recent nanny role for going on eight years. My current family will be moving this...
Collee can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer C.


Waukee, IA

$14-25/hr • 2 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: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
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Bethany S.


Norwalk, IA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I've had experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of different areas including daycare, babysitting and therapy. I am also attending college for special education. I very much enjoy working with those with special needs largely because of my brother who has been diagnosed with special needs.
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Madison C.


Norwalk, IA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant In DSM Metro

Hello, I am a very reliable caregiver in the area. I have over 5 years in the healthcare industry ranging from assisted living, nursing homes, memory care units, and more recently home health services. I have a super flexible schedule and can work with you on the hours/days you might need. I am CPR/BLS certified. Hourly rate is...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Alexandra S.


Waukee, IA

$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Alexandra! I'm a mom of one and I've had more than 14 years of childcare experience amongst retail, serving, customer service and more! A few things about me are I am a very outgoing person. I love swimming, biking, camping, movies, video games, reading and spending time with my family! I have ALWAYS been...

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Therapy Dogs in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.