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Companion care in Urbandale, IA

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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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

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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, errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, transportation
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

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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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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: Companionship, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette has assisted my mother in her home for three years. My family finds her to be very caring, helpful, and dependable. She has built a strong relationship with my mom and is willing to go above and beyond to make her happy and comfortable. Highly recommended!"

John D.

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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: Dementia, visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, 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: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care
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Tamerine D.


West Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Very Loving, Caring And Dependable Person.

I am fully vaccinated for Co-Vid 19 I have 12 years experience as a CNA I am CPR certified I am Certified in Phlebotomy Cleaning, feeding, companionship, mediation administration, overall monitoring for safety/ falls, bathing, grooming, gait belts, hoyer lifts, food preparation, vitals signs and errands/ grocery shopping.
Tamerine can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, hospice services, errands & 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, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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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: Dementia, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & 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: Personal care, respite care, dementia
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, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands
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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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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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

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Recent companion care reviews in Urbandale, 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

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.

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.