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29 personal assistants are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $25/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 7 years
Personal assistants in West Des Moines, IA
Jenna R.
West Des Moines, IA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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.
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...
Reviewed by Gail J.
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Hi! I'm 25 years old and graduated from Iowa State University in 2014. I nannied consistently throughout college and have a ton of experience working with children from ages newborn - 11 years old. After college, I moved to NYC and worked as an office manager and taught preschool alternative classes at a kids sports company for...
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I have 5 + 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 have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and also Certification in Massage Therapy. I have...
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I've had a few years experience as a personal assistant. My jobs ranged from cleaning the home and decorating to scheduling and taking vehicles for service appointments, and everything in between. I've always enjoyed cleaning and organizing. I also like to think I have a knack for interior design and decorating.
As far as...
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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.
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I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, and loving! I care very deeply about the animals or humans I am watching, which means you'll get excellent quality of care! I'm able to stay overnight with your animals or just watch them during the day!
I like working with animals because I have so much love for animals, and...
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I love caring for seniors! I feel a natural affinity to the role as a caregiver! I had the privilege of caring for my elderly grandparents for sometime, which allowed me to develop the skill set to embark on an amazing career doing what I absolutely love every day! I am a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced caregiver with...
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Jodina R.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have worked in assisted living and the dementia care unit at calvin as a nurse aide and a medication aide for 15 years as well as I have worked for Mosaic taking care of 2 special needs persons 24/7.
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I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
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Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 27 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 14-15 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
5.0
"Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex...
Reviewed by Renee R.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"Naomi is has Strong Work Ethic. She value possess a willingness to work hard. Dependable and Responsible. Possessing a Positive Attitude. She is Adaptable. She is Honesty and has Integrity. Self - Motivated,...
Reviewed by Zurah M.
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After being a stay at home mom for 12 years and then working in home healthcare for the past 3, I have found what I'm passionate about. I love to help others. Helping you maintain your home, so you can enjoy your down time from your everyday routine is what it's all about. Relax, I've got the little stuff handled for you.
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I have 4 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am reliable, patient, and compassionate. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia.
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I worked as a nanny throughout college, and then as a special education associate for several years.
I most recently worked as a nanny/ personal assistant for over seven years. I am First Aid and CPR certified.
Thank you for your consideration.
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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...
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I am a certified nursing assistant that worked for an agency for 18 years. I am caring and patient and would respect your loved one. I am willing to do errands, doctor appts., walk your pets, do personal care and light housekeeping.
Gisselle R.
Waukee, IA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Gisselle And Here's A Little Bit About Myself :)
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I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and understanding.
I like working with kids because I love their energy, being able to assist them to physically and mentally live a healthy life style. It is incredibly rewarding being able to watch the children grow. I have always wanted kids of my own and I love helping people....
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I'd describe my personality as friendly, positive and energetic.
I like caring for homes because I like helping people.
I'm looking for a job that helps others.
I started housekeeping 25 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and friends. I also like to walk my dogs, read and travel.
One thing...
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"Jill is amazing. She does a thorough job when cleaning our home. She is communicative and flexible. Having Jill clean our home has been such a help with our busy schedules. I would hire her again in a...
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I am a 27-year-old stay at home mom to a 4-month-old boy! I have 7 years of experience as a personal assistant. I am proficient in a wide variety of tasks! Bringing to appts, grocery shopping, returns, meal prep, taking pets to the groomers, house sitting, family and client scheduling, and many more! Please don't hesitate to...
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Hello! Recently got out of the military hoping to start school, but in the mean time hoping to help anyway I can! I was a caregiver before I joined the military, but also was a nanny/sitter. So as a caregiver, I Assisted with personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting. Prepared basic food preparation. Administered...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in West Des Moines, IA
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.
Alexandra S.
5.0
Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...
- Renee R.
Naomi M.
5.0
She is reliable and a compassionate person
- Rael K.
Jill M.
5.0
Jill is amazing. She does a thorough job when cleaning our home. She is communicative and flexible. Having Jill clean our home has been such a help with our busy schedules. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in West Des Moines
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in West Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $25.44 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in West Des Moines?
Care.com has 9 personal assistants in West Des Moines, IA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from West Des Moines or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in West Des Moines?
Most personal assistants in West Des Moines, IA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around West Des Moines. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.