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Mary G.

Companion Compassion And Care

Pleasant Hill, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
transportation
errands
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Mary and I have plenty of experience with the elderly. I took care of my own parents as they were aging and one had dementia. I have plenty of experience with other dementia patients and if needed to make a great companion, I love to run errands, my qualities are having a great deal of patience, understanding, and...

Beth O. says "Mary is amazing. She started assisting with the care of my elder mother about 2 months ago. She is very flexible. So compassionate and kind. She works...

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Errand Runner

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
I will run most errands, grocery shopping, etc. I will do most odd jobs, just ask. I have a large family so I am experienced in most tasks.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Available for home cleaning and organization, meal prepping and cooking, and running errands or general transportation. Happy to keep elderly, disabled, or ill clients company.
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Looking For Part-time Weekend Work

Norwalk, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
As a caregiver, I completed various tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands like groceries and picking up pharmacy prescriptions, as well as taking laundry to the laundromat.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
Let me help you reset your space. I can run errands, clean the kitchen and living room and make life just a little bit easier. Have cleaned homes and specialized in move out rentals.
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Perla R.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
live-in home care
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My previous experiences in care roles have only strengthened this desire. I hold a college degree, I would love to help your loved ones with daily living tasks, provide transportation,...
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Personal Assistant

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
I enjoy making people's lives easier. I can provide everything from household management to companionship. Areas of interest: running errands, laundry, meal preparation, medication management, light housekeeping, transportation, and household organization. I am a former dietitian and worked in the healthcare industry for 15...
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Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am very organized and enjoy working with a variety of families. I am open to running errands and grocery shopping, I am reliable and enjoy helping others as needed
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Michelle J.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years, working with children and adults. I have performed tasks such as meal prep, light housekeeping, hygiene, help with getting dressed, and running errands.
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Des Moines, IA

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$26/hr
I have 15+ years of being a private nanny. I have tons of infant experience, comfortable being in homes comfortable with animals doing lighthouse work running errands and being somewhat of a house manager absolutely love children and come with great recommendations.
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Helper For Organizing, Errands And More

Madrid, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 14 years experience as both a childcare professional and bartending. And I have been a professional housekeeper since mid 2021. I am a great multi tasker and strive to always be dependable and trustworthy to all of my clients .
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Making a positive impact on someone's life is what drives me. With three years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I bring a patient and compassionate approach to senior care. My background includes some college coursework. I am skilled in adapting to changing routines, managing confusion, and incorporating memory...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$13/hr
Dementia
transportation
errands
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a teacher and have several years of experience taking care of my parents as they age. I feel comfortable working as a companion, as well as basic meal prep, help with the bathroom, mobility, as well as running errands. I am able to do light housekeeping as well. I cannot be in a home with pets as I have allergies.
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Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Errands
transportation
home modification
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of children, adults and seniors is what drives me. I strive to support families by providing reliable care for their loved ones. I am a patient, compassionate, and friendly caregiver. I have one year of experience and a high school degree. I can provide respite care, transportation, run errands,...
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Clive, IA

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$20/hr
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
looking for a side personal assistant job!! can help with any side needs that you don't have time for! things to help take stress off your hands! I love to organize, clean, help plan or run errands, etc! let me know
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Granger, IA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. With three years of experience in adult and senior care, I've learned the importance of patience, compassion, and attention to detail. I provide transportation, run errands, handle light housekeeping, and prepare meals. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate...
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. For three years, I've been honored to support their independence and well-being. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I provide transportation, run errands, handle light housekeeping, and more. I am also trained in CPR and First Aid. I am currently in college of...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rebeka and I'm a fun, easygoing, and reliable caregiver who truly enjoys working with people of all ages. I have over 9 years of babysitting experience, including caring for infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and even twins! I also worked at a children's hospital for 3 years, where I developed strong skills in...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Ashley. I have 10 years of experience in nanny care and household management. My duties at my previous positions have included; running errands, grocery shopping, washing dishes, laundry, light cleaning, meal preparation, and home organization.
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Miche M.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Making a difference in people's lives is my greatest reward. With 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, ensuring their well-being and independence. My college education complements my hands-on expertise. I provide transportation, run errands, assist with...
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  • 55 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.89/hr as of April 2026

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Ankeny

Hiring an errand runner in Ankeny, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.89 per hour as of April 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Ankeny, IA. There are currently 9 errand runners in Ankeny. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Ankeny who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Ankeny. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Ankeny, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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