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Melissa W.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I enjoy caregiving. It's been about 7yrs now. What got me started was my grandmother. She was on Hospice. I have worked for 3 major caregiving companies and was employee of the month multiple times. I have tons of experience and love caring for people. I'd describe my personality as hardworking, caring, and funny. I like...
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Live In Companion Healthcare Worker

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a licensed PCA but with considerable experience in medication management, diabetic care, portal wound and chemotherapy and hospice care I work with a small therapy Dachsund who was my patient and best friends service dog. After years of working with COPD, Emphysema and handicapped patients, I possess multiple medical...
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Caregiver/Certified Nursing Assistant And Home Health Aid

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I provides personal care to patients in various settings, by helping with patient needs like bathing, feeding, medicationreminder, companionship, and more.
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Fun And Engaging Caregiver

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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. "

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Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for over 11 years, and I have lots of experience. I have worked with different ages in different settings and environments. I am first aid and CPR trained, and covid vaccinated. your loved ones will get the best care in the comfort of their own homes.

Care Member says "Elvira is professional and caring. My mom really enjoys having her here. She took great care of all her needs and allowed me some peace of mind while...

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Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
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...

Rael K. says "She is reliable and a compassionate person"

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Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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....

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Outgoing Fun Care Taker That Patient, Understanding And A Great Listener

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Rachel and have a decade of dedicated experience as a caregiver, I have committed myself to providing compassionate and reliable support to seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities. My journey in caregiving began with a genuine passion for helping others and has flourished into a rewarding career. During...

Care Member says "Rachel was wonderful with my mom on home hospice. She worked 8-10am every morning the last week of her life and was always right on time. "

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Compassionate Certified Caregiver.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I'd describe my personity as. kind, caring, passionate I like caring for seniors because I have a passion for assisting seniors because most have gave their lives caring for others and deserve to have a loving, caring caregiver. I'm very passionate and caring with the care I give. I started caring for seniors when? in 1999...
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Live In Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a caregiver with over 6years of experience. I am very compassionate and loving. I will take care of your just like I take care of myself.
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Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
Experienced caregiver with three years of dedicated care for a wonderful family, with some side jobs giving me experience in elderly care, nonverbal autism and some childcare. offering compassion, patience, and tailored support. Skilled in daily living assistance, medication management, and emotional encouragement. Reliable,...
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Certified Nursing Assistant In DSM Metro

Norwalk, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Caregiver

Woodward, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Chasity, and I am 25 years old. I reside in Woodward, IA. I graduated with an associate's degree in 2022 from Des Moines Area Community College. At the age of 16, I received my certification as a nursing assistant. Since 2016, I have worked in home care settings through agencies and as an independent...
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Grimes, IA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for children and adults for over 10 years, my name is Ellie and I'm 23. I have experience taking care of adults with medical health issues, and help in areas such as dressing, bathing, feeding, and companionship.
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Huxley, IA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I enjoy the caregiver role to all ages. I worked at Comfort House, a 10-bed hospice in McAllen, TX as a Direct Care Aid. In addition, I cared for persons with profound mental and physical disabilities as a CNA at Swann Special Care Center in Illinois. I find joy in serving others with utmost dignity and respect.
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Part-time Caregiving

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Caring for people is my passion. I have been an inpatient medical/surgical registered nurse for the past 4 years. I take pride in the work I do as a nurse and have even received a Daisy Award for extraordinary care. I have ample experience in all routes of medication administration needs such as oral, topical and parenteral. I...
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Caring And Reliable Caregiver • Trusted Senior Support

Clive, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I'm a compassionate, dependable, and patient caregiver who truly enjoys spending time with seniors. I believe every senior deserves to feel respected, supported, and valued. I enjoy caring for seniors because I love hearing their stories, learning from their life experiences, and being someone they can count on for both...
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Michelle J.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years, working with children and adults. I have performed tasks such as meal prep, light housekeeping, hygiene, help with getting dressed, and running errands.
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Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
visiting physician
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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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.17/hr as of January 2026

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Caregivers in Ankeny, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Diamond M.

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

Elvira D.

Elvira is professional and caring. My mom really enjoys having her here. She took great care of all her needs and allowed me some peace of...

- Care member

Naomi M.

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Ankeny, IA

Most private senior caregiver services in Ankeny, IA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Ankeny.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Ankeny, IA on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $17.17 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.

There are currently 6 caregivers in Ankeny, IA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Ankeny, IA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Ankeny before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Ankeny, IA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

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