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39 errand runners are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 3 years
Errand runners in Des Moines, IA
Allison K.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Allison and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I work full time but have availability on nights and weekends. I would love to watch your child(ren) for date nights, while you run errands, get out of the house, weekend getaways, etc.
I have been on care. com for approximately 6 years and can provide references...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison has truly been a blessing for us! She is great with our two little ones and helps out with caring for our pups as well! We feel incredibly secure with her being with our family as we know she is taking the best care of them! She is punctual and excellent...
Kristen S.
Alyssa G.
Des Moines, IA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Alyssa and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I live downtown and work a remote position, which has allowed my schedule to be a little more flexible. I use to work as a toddler teacher and have about 3+ years experience working in the childcare field along with many years of babysitting. I also have 9 nieces...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. "
Brianne G.
Sheryl Y.
Des Moines, IA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am new to iowa but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult references too. I love...
Sheryl can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "
Care member
Experience helping with day to day family life and all things that keep everyone busy! Love running errands and organizing the house
Helen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
My sister recently died of breast cancer. I stayed with her around the clock and cared for her helping her to the bathroom, dressing, preparing food, running errands etc.
Linda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
I am compassionate and enjoy spending time with seniors. Having conversations, playing games, reading, running errands, cooking, and light housework are some ways I can help and connect.
Dana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, respite care
Dana A.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr
I'm a mom and have worked in customer service all of my adult life, so running errands and taking care of my home come easily. Reliability, punctuality and being detailed are important.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Drea S.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name is Drea and I am going into my junior year of college. I have 3 years experience babysitting children. I am a very caring and loving person. The safety and security of your children is my number one priority when they are under my protection. I am willing to run errands, pick up around the house, and help children...
Drea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bailey R.
Des Moines, IA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Bailey. I am a University of Iowa student pursuing a career path in Pediatric Occupational Therapy because I have a big passion for helping others and working with children. I have 4 years of experience nannying, babysitting, working in a daycare facility with ages ranging from infant to 12 or older, and caring...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 4 years of experience nannying during the summer and 2 years of working at cadence academy daycare during the fall. I come from a big family with a lot of nieces, nephews and cousins so I started really babysitting when I was 12. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I absolutely love and enjoy kids i'm going...
Alivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha H.
Des Moines, IA
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a mother of 2 daughters, cancer survivor 2x, loves animals & kids. I am currently a caretaker to my mother, which includes taking her to appointments, or running her to store, or even me doing errands for her.
I am available to help those that may need transportation, errands ran or even taking to the store etc..
I am a...
Samantha H.
Des Moines, IA
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a mother of 2 daughters, cancer survivor 2x, loves animals & kids. I am currently a caretaker to my mother, which includes taking her to appointments, or running her to store, or even me doing errands for her.
I am available to help those that may need transportation, errands ran or even taking to the store etc..
I am a...
Samantha can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning
I am a mother of 2 daughters, a 2x cancer survivor, and have time to help your family. I previously had my own licensed in home childcare and decided to close it. I miss being around kids and decided to apply for a nanny or just helping one family. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Hello, are you looking for a trust worthy, kind-hearted, fun, loving person to care for your fur baby??! Well if so please contact me, I would love to meet you and your little one or big one! I love pets of all sizes. I am mostly available early to late afternoon and overnight during the week and usually anytime on the...
Erin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you super busy and need some help with a few errands being ran? Please reach out and I would love to chat and help you!(:
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Hello! I am a college student at Iowa state university studying to be a pediatric occupational therapist. I have a lot of experience babysitting as it was my primary job growing up (5+ years). I am the oldest of 2 younger siblings and grew up with pets so I am pet friendly! I also have a car to run errands and carpool! I nanny...
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Recent errand runner reviews in Des Moines, IA
Allison K.
5.0
Allison has truly been a blessing for us! She is great with our two little ones and helps out with caring for our pups as well! We feel incredibly secure with her being with our family as we know she is taking the best care of them! She is punctual and excellent with communicating. We are truly...
- Kristen S.
Alyssa G.
5.0
Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Brianne G.
Sheryl Y.
5.0
She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Moines
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Des Moines, IA?
Hiring an errand runner in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.88 per hour as of July 2024. 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.
How can I find a good errand runner in Des Moines, IA?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Des Moines, IA. There are currently 17 errand runners in Des Moines. 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 Des Moines who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Des Moines?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Des Moines. 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 Des Moines, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Errand Runners in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 39 listed errand runners.