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Doriclaire A.


Johnston, IA

$25-48/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Dori

I am a mom, a caring caregiver, a CNA and a college graduate. Taking care of the elderly has always been my passion and priority. This is because I grew up in a family where we had elderly at home. The love and care my family showed to our elderly implanted a seed of caring in my heart. So, when I became an adult, the only job I...
Doriclaire can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Eliora A.


Johnston, IA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

I primarily work with kids yet previously my experience was in senior care as a CNA. I worked in a nursing home for my training/experience and then continued working in this field for some time before making the switch to childcare. I worked in an assisted living home with a dementia unit so I have experience with a few types of...
Eliora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands
Skills:

CNA

Caitlin H.


Johnston, IA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have been a CNA for three years. I currently work at an agency and go to many different long-term care facilities as well as home care.
Caitlin can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, respite care & more
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Paulette S.


Des Moines, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Hired by 2 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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette has a compassion for serving people. Whether it's taking care of seniors, hosting foreign exchange students, training young women, etc., she does it out of love and compassion. Paulette is dependable and trustworthy; she strives for excellence in...

Darlene D.

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Ema P.


Windsor Heights, IA

$14-26/hr

Quality Of Life Enthusiast

I'd describe my personality as gentle, warm, and calm. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy their personalities, wisdom, and interests, and I enjoy bringing wellbeing. I'm looking for a job that gives me meaning and enhances my skills. In my spare time, I like to play cards, have good conversations, bake, enjoy music,...
Ema can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Ema is such a bright light with an ability to connect with anyone in a kind and encouraging way. My daughter always enjoyed her time with Ema. She balanced developing a relationship with ensuring appropriate rules are also followed. "

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Naomi M.


Clive, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

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...
Naomi can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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, and has the ability to influence others in a positive...

Zurah M.

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Diamond M.


Waukee, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Diamond can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"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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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 while also keeping them connected to improve their quality of life. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr....
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
5.0
"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...

Kathleen M.

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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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Kelley M.


Ankeny, IA

$8-20/hr

Caregiver/companion

I'm 58 years old. I'm a caring loving person. I have worked with Special needs children and young adults for 30+ years. I have also done some senior companion jobs. I'm trustworthy and have several personal and work references. I can't do to much heavy lifting
Kelley can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands & more
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Adreanna H.


Clive, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have been a CNA since I was 16 and have always enjoyed caring for the elderly. I have experience in long-term care, memory care, and hospice.
Adreanna can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Yaramon L.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Smile Creator, Caring And Kind.

I am a friendly caregiver with 2 years of experience in home care as a home health aide, and a couple months in home care as a nurse. I currently work full time as nurse in a rehabilitation hospital. Just looking for a part time job, beside the hospital. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation, and medical...
Yaramon can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Alexandra T.


Des Moines, IA

$24-34/hr

Carrer Caregiver

So my experience with caregiving and household management has been across-the-board, mainly for children. In my more recent years now being in my 30s, I realize how much I crave adult interaction and being able to help an adult in need. My experience has been everything from meal, prep, laundry, errands running, dishes,...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Paige P.


Waukee, IA

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For A Compassionate Caregiver That Specializes In Geriatrics?

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, enthusiastic, and determined. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy providing care to those who struggle to do it themselves. A huge part of my heart has lived in the geriatric care field for so long and it really always will. I'm looking for a job that helps me make a...
Paige can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Tristan K.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I am a creative and easy-going individual who has had friendships with the elderly since high school. My experience with caring for the elderly includes cooking and cleaning for elderly clients, overnight care for my grandmother with mild dementia, and friendly visits to homes and care centers. I will be taking a CPR/First Aid...
Tristan can also help with: Dementia, respite care
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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Bertena J.


Des Moines, IA

$14/hr

Experinced Loving Caregiver

Spent time volunteering and working at a nursing home, as well as care taking a woman with Alzheimer's. She was mild mannered and quiet but really enjoyed doing puzzles, crafts and cooking! I have a great experience with pets, and even have two cats and a St. Bernard at home. I have taken CPR training courses in the past and...
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Zaynaba M.


Urbandale, IA

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Work

I have 9 years and counting of nursing experience. I started out as a nurse aide and then became a nurse. I have extensive experience working with seniors. At the moment, I'm waiting on the reactivation of my Iowa RN license. I recently moved back to Iowa from Minnesota and my Minnesota license is not transferrable. I also have...
Zaynaba can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Stephanie M.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

Hello, I will describe myself as a dedicated, determine, compassionate, honest, and caring caregiver who has over 15yrs of experience in the Home Health Care Industry. I am a certified nursing assistant who is also a Med Tech and have many years of experienced with those that suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer's. I take pride...
Marvalyn can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more

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Recent caregiver reviews in Johnston, IA

Paulette S.

5.0

My family and I would highly recommend Paulette. She was instrumental in helping my mom get some time for herself and have a break from caring for my dad. He has dementia and as a result is difficult to say the least. His mood, no matter how rotten it was when she got there, always was better when...

- Cheri E.

Ema P.

5.0

Ema is such a bright light with an ability to connect with anyone in a kind and encouraging way. My daughter always enjoyed her time with Ema. She balanced developing a relationship with ensuring appropriate rules are also followed.

- Care member

Naomi M.

5.0

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Diamond M.

5.0

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

Shannon R.

5.0

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 monitoring, communicating with doctors...

- Kathleen M.

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