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Amber O.

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
I have experience learning about dementia and Alzheimer's, including real life conversation and situations. Although I do not have a degree, my field of study is psychology and I love it! I love helping and taking care of people. I am willing to help do some cleaning, meal prep, .
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Laci V.

Ankeny, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, a positive optimistic I like caring for seniors because I have a lot of love to give and they need it. I'm looking for a job that has flexibility I started caring for seniors when covid hit and saw how our loved ones were being treated. In my spare time, I like to kayak and care...
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Natasha H.

Compassionate Loving Care Provider!

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm 24 years old. I'm currently taking courses online to become a doula. On the side of that I love to provide care and friendship to seniors and nanny. I have a lot of experience in both of these areas and am also CPR/first aid certified. I also have a very safe, reliable, car and a clean driving...
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Paulette S.

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
personal care
dementia
+ 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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Deann M.

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is DeAnn, and I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 6 of experience providing compassionate, reliable, and professional care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in in-home support, including personal care, companionship, dementia care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and post-surgical...
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Staci N.

Geeat Conversationalist & Listener

Altoona, IA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
dementia
+ 1 more
Healthy Cooking & Lifestyle habits. Great compassionate & caring individual. Great companion & helper for someone with limited mobility. Have experience with Alzheimers, ALS, Dementia, Parkinson's, Mental Challenges. I previously ran a State Certified Preschool/Daycare Center for 19 years.
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Grace M.

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been a CNA for three years at a nursing home! I absolutely adore what I do! I have had experience in dementia care, hospice care! I love assisting and helping people! Would love to help take care of your loved one!
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Jocelyn L.

Personal Caregiver

Urbandale, IA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant/In-Home Caregiver. I've worked in long-term/assisted-living, and in-home care. I am also experienced with dementia care. I am reliable, respectful, and compassionate. I can help with ADLs (dressing, feeding, showering, etc). I have a clean record, and my own...
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Kim M.

Johnston, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. Have had my own private home care business for over 15 years Dealing with dementia patients in their homes or their families homes. My specialty is dementia, Alzheimer's strokes, dementia end of life care,. I provide all activities of daily living, light housekeeping, laundry,...
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Leah B.

Small Side Jobs

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
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,...
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Cindy J.

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 30 + a CNA . . I have worked for nursing facilities and private agencies. I live with my husband of 37 years. I enjoy cooking, walking, movies and sports. I love caring for seniors and treat them like my own family. I tell my clients this doesn't feel like a job because. I have experience with dementia, . I would provide...
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Leah J.

Home Health Care

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Leah and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Van Meter in 2018 and currently going to college at DMACC to get my RN. I have 3 years of home health aide experience from working at Home Instead. I currently work at Iowa Methodist hospital on the oncology floor. The most experience I have is working with those on hospice...
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Maratou C.

Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
I've been in care giving for 5+ years, and I'm very proud of working in the care industry. My main goal is to always keep my clients happy and give them the best service. I help my clients with showering, meal plans, and day to day activities. I also having experience in med passing. I have 3+ years working with Alzheimer and...
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Haylie

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
Transportation
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hi my name is Haylie, I have 2 years of experience working with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's. I did online classes for it while I was working in a nursing home as a dietary aide. Being a dietary aide definitely comes with a lot more than just food. Some other skills I learned while at the nursing home is how to calm...
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Hawa K.

Full Time Or Part Time

Altoona, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience working with senior for more than 15years that l learn so much about Cooking different food . Assist with Activities of daily living , A company to Doctors visit, Light house clean, shopping, Meal preparation, Escort store , Movie Theater and Navigation the community, Assist with Range of Emotions Exercise and...
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Julie L.

Full Time Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
dementia
I have worked as a care giver over 10 years. I have experience with neuropathy, Afib, Congestive Heart failure, Diabetes, Dementia, Wheel chair, Oxygen, walkers, gate belts, Hoyer lift, companionship, cooking, driving to Dr. visits taking notes, and medications. I took care of my mom for many years and many clients, but I took...
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Naomi M.

Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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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Shelley N.

Compassionate, Elder Care In Des Moines, Iowa - Affordable & Reliable Assistance

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm an Advanced Nurse assistant/ Hospice Aide and Homecare provider with over 25 years experience. I've achieved a wide variety of different skills while working with clients in the medical field who suffer from the following conditions: Dementia/Alzheimer's , ALS, Parkinson, Cancer, Kidney disease, ADHD, and Terminal...

Care Member says "Shelley cared for my dad for a little over a month. We thought it was going to be longer but things didn't work out. Dad took a turn for the worse. She...

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Jacqueline Q.

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
personal care
errands
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Dementia care ALDs
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Megan P.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Graduating with my bachelors in geriatrics and psychology, and now in graduate school. I have skilled training on proper transfers, experience in a hospital setting with individuals with dementia and more.
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  • 33 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Dementia Care in Ankeny, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 33 listed dementia care

Paulette S.

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...

- Care member

Naomi M.

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Shelley N.

Shelley cared for my dad for a little over a month. We thought it was going to be longer but things didn't work out. Dad took a turn for the...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Ankeny, IA

Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Ankeny, IA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.

The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Ankeny, IA is $17.00.

If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Ankeny, IA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.

Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Ankeny, IA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.

When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Ankeny, IA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.

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