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Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hello! I am Allison and I'm looking for part-time or occasional care opportunities. I would love to watch your child(ren) for date nights, work, while you run errands, get out of the house, weekend getaways, etc.
I have been on care. com for approximately 7 years and can provide references as needed.
Looking forward to...
Care Member says "12/10 recommend Allison as a caregiver. She was on time (even early), patient, kind and went above and beyond with our girls. She is now our go-to...
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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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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced and compassionate/loving caregiver who is patient, fun, and reliable. I cook, clean/organize, run errands, do activities, and love animals. I have references and you can find feedback from other families on my profile. My goal is to make a difference by working together with the families that I serve. I...
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- $20/hr
I'm a mom and have worked in customer service and childcare all of my adult life, so running errands and taking care of my home come easily. Reliability, punctuality and being detailed are important.
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
I am a single mom, looking for some extra income. I am available to help with any house cleaning, organizing, running errands, or even just helping you with daily routines.
Non smoker, have reliable vehicle
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I've been providing house management services such as meal preparation, bill pay, light daily cleaning, running errands, laundry, and much more. I've been providing these services for approximately 20 plus years.
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- $20/hr
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
I am compassionate with a nurturing spirit and a belief that all people have unique needs. I enjoy spending time with seniors. Having conversations, playing games, reading, running errands, crafts, encouraging exercise and healthy habits, cooking, and light housework are some ways I can help and connect. I have 3 children and...
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- $16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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. I love kids and will happily play along with them. I'm willing to run errands and take kids to appointments or after school activities.
General room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
dusting
bathroom cleaning
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I'd describe my personality as being flexible, hard working, and responsible.
I like caring for homes because I enjoy making life a little easier for others
I'm looking for a job that can be fulfilling for all parties.
I started housekeeping approximately 20 plus years ago.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with family...
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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...
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
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...
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...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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,...
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- $24/hr
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
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,...
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- $10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
cabinet cleaning
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Hi!! I'm Angelina, I have about 4 years of professional cleaning experience! I do normal house keeping, hoarding cleanups, organization help, and more! I am perfectly okay with furry friends in the home as well. I provide my own supplies as well as a carpet cleaner! Please reach out to me and let's schedule something!
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- $16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Angelina. I have 3 years of experience helping family members and friends with all sorts of task. Such as, drop in pet sitting (I love animals including farm animals!), cleaning, hoarding clean out, move out/move in clean, and more!
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
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Looking for a family to nanny for full-time over the summer (June - August). I am 22 years old, currently attending Grand View University for psychology and working at an elementary school as an associate. Certifications include CPR and CNA, and I have my own car. Pet-friendly!!
I enjoy spending time outside, staying active,...
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- $10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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,...
Pet sitting
I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
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43 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.47/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0
FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Moines
In 2025, 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 $18.47 per hour as of August 2025. 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 15 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.
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