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Jacqueline Q.

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
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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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Experience working with Dementia, 7 years. Assist with cares, showers, companionship, meds. Enjoy helping others and noticing how even the smallest gestures make someone's day.
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
personal 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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Registered Nurse Looking To Offer A Helping Hand With Seniors

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
dementia
Whether you need dementia care, appointment transportation, or just some conversation and companionship, I'm your girl. I am a registered nurse in the state of Iowa. I have a soft spot in my heart for our senior population. I love getting to know them and their past. I love to bond. Let me know what I can do for you.
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Home Health Care

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Compassionate, Elder Care In Des Moines, Iowa - Affordable & Reliable Assistance

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Small Side Jobs

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
respite 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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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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Ankeny, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Kim M.'s Photo

Johnston, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Geeat Conversationalist & Listener

Altoona, IA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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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Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
visiting physician
hospice services
dementia
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...
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Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
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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Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
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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Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
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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Waukee, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi, my name is Jordyn. I have been a CNA for almost 7 years. I have worked in a nursing home, dementia care unit, and rehabilitation center. I currently work at an assisted living facility. I love getting to know and learn about others stories and experiences. Along with helping with their day to day activities and needs.
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Mitchellville, IA

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience as CNA and 1 year of experience as a Medication Aide. This experience is with pediactrics to the elderly. I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's as well.
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  • 22 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.78/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dementia care is 5.0

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA is $20.78.

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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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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