Find companion care in Pleasant Hill, IA that you’ll love

30 companion care are listed in Pleasant Hill, IA

The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 10 years

Companion care in Pleasant Hill, IA

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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$20-33/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: Transportation, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more

Recent reviews:

5.0
MARY is a compassionate, professional, trustworthy caregiver! She communicates promptly and thoroughly to your satisfaction, always quick to ask any questions and offer ideas for making my mom's life better and our arrangements easy. She was hired to provide care...

Nancyann T.

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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, light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, errands
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Recent reviews:

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, light cleaning, errands

Recent review:

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

CPR

CNA

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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, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep & more
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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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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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:

CPR

CNA

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.
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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: Dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
I've always been able to connect with older generations and am able to provide companionship. I volunteered through school to go to nursing homes to paint residents' fingernails and play board games. I have also provided transportation for a friend to an adult day-center. I am available for transportation and for drop-in...
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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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Hi, my name is Kailey. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, companion care
Kailey can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care
I am a Certifed Dementia Practioner and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. I enjoy caring for seniors and it's my lifelong passion. I'm looking for one time or as needed role that allows flexibility for my full time job. I can provide transportation, companionship, housekeeping, and other services. In my spare time, I like...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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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: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia & more
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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: Dementia, respite care, 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

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
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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Dawn F.


Swan, IA

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

I recently retired after nearly 30 years of working in state government regulating healthcare entities. I have a passion for ensuring safe, effective care, and providing companionship that will enable seniors and those with disabilities to remain in their home.
Dawn can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Pleasant Hill, IA

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.

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.