Find companion care in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

23 companion care are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 5 years

Companion care in Des Moines, IA

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Laura Z.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Care And Companion

Hello! I'm very easygoing and likeable! I have my own transportation and will help with rides to/from appointments. Very happy to help with cleaning, meal prep, engaging in activities and just being a friend! CPR certified and have several years experience with infection control and caring for elderly people in a healthcare...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura is a very caring, loving individual! She took very good care of me, after coming home from the hospital. She took care of me for a year. She is very responsible and dependable!"

Care member

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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: Errands, personal care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, 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.

Since I was younger I've always enjoyed being around older people, so much that till this day I can name all of them. I'm highly mature for my age and weirdly enough it feels like they understand me. Although I've never been paid to be a companion, I feel like it's just second nature to me.
Janiya can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind."

Maximo P.

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Leah B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Small Side Jobs

I have experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia and hospice. Learning more about Parkinson's because my mother in law has it. I can provide light house keeping, grocery errands, bathing, helping someone change their depends/ cleaning the commodes. Companionship, I have experience with feeding tubes, colostomy bags, catheter care,...
Leah can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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Kennedy N.


Des Moines, IA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care With The Patients For Over 10 Years.

Certified medical technician for over 10 years Mobility care to the elderly. Companionship to lonely people.
Kennedy can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Elizabeth O.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Extra Mile Helper

I enjoy helping others. I cared for my elderly parents, running errands, cleaning, meal prep, companionship. I am very outgoing and interact well with all ages. I love spending time with senior family members. Seeing their face light up when they have company. I pride myself in being overly attentive to detail, empathic and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, dementia, meal prep & more
I currently work full-time at a assisted living community that specializes in dementia care. I do medications , companionship, assist with personal cares, medications certified. Passionate about helping those in need.

Susan P.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver- Evenings And Weekends

I am a licensed CNA looking for part-time care giving opportunities in the Des Moines Metro area. I have over 9 years experience working with older adults to help them maintain their active and independent lifestyle. My previous tasks included: personal care assistance, light housekeeping, home management, meal preparation,...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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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: Errands, transportation, meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Mary helped take care of my elderly mother with dementia. She was dependable, punctual, energetic, caring and offered wonderful suggestions based on her many years of experience. I'd highly recommend Mary for senior care."

Sadie L.

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Emily W.


Johnston, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have a lot of experience working with seniors. I am a resident assistant at a local care facility. I enjoy helping with every day tasks as well as companion care.
Emily can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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Lillian W.


Urbandale, IA

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hoping To Help!

I started caring for the geriatric population over a year ago. I started at a nursing home, I worked in three different positions over a year and a half, ending my time as a universal worker working primarily in the memory care hall. I did that for about 9 months and thoroughly enjoyed it. I currently work at a hospital as a...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

I absolutely love working with the elderly! My own grandparents are my very best friends, and I will treat your loved ones the same. My mom has worked specifically in Iowans against Elder Abuse, and I have learned so much. I would love to be a helper or companion to anyone in need!
Lilliana can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$20-22/hr6 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: Visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
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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: Dementia, transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Kathryn L.


Johnston, IA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeping, Cooking, Senior Or Childcare And Looking To Work PT/FT. Flexible Hours!

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,...
Kathryn can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After helping care for my mom when she was in assisted living and meeting all the other residents I developed a desire to spend time with them. Then Covid hit, lost my mom, places shut down. Now I would love to find someone that needs a little help around the house, running errands, an ear to listen or someone to play games or...
Joan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Lucy P.


Johnston, IA

$13-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Lucy. I am 27 years old and currently in online graduate school studying to become a Marriage and Family therapist. I am First Aid/CPR certified. I have 6 months of experience in eldercare, and I am trained in offering care to persons with dementia. I love working with the elderly and am so grateful for...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, transportation, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Laryssa P.


Altoona, IA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

I have been working as a CNA for 4 years now and am a current nursing student in my third year of education. I have been trained in many skills and feel comfortable and competent to take care of senior and provide them with companionship!
Laryssa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care, transportation
Skills:

CNA

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Sarah K.


Urbandale, IA

$28-29/hr10 yrs exp

12+yrs Life Experience Longest Client 8.5 Years

Assist Daily Living 12 + years References available. Bathing, meal prep, meds, cleaning, laundry, errands, mending, appointments, companionship, manicure, pedicure etc.
Sarah can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification, dementia & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Des Moines, IA

Laura Z.

5.0

Laura is a very caring, loving individual! She took very good care of me, after coming home from the hospital. She took care of me for a year. She is very responsible and dependable!

- Care member

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.

Janiya P.

5.0

She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind.

- Maximo P.

Mary G.

5.0

Mary has been a Godsend ! She is very very reliable and our mother loves her ! Mary has given us the much needed break we have needed. She is sweet and very kind. She has a great understanding of dementia and the aging processes.

- Lisa M.

Ratings for Des Moines, IA companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 23 listed companion care.