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Katie J.

Variety of services

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
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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Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
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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Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Maddie! I am currently a sophomore at DMACC working towards my nursing degree. Throughout high school I babysat for many families around my hometown. I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I have been a CNA at a nursing home in my hometown for over 4 years. I also just recently got CPR Certified. I can help with...
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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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Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
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Errands/Personal Shopper

Johnston, IA

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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,...
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Pleasant Hill, IA

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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Mary and I raised all my children and find myself having extra time on my hands that I would like to use to provide services for anyone that is in need of errand running. I'm fully vaccinated and eager to help!
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Whitney's Bio

Urbandale, IA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Whitney. I will graduate from Wheaton College in May and am looking to care for your family! I am a warm, people-oriented person, and I love children! I have 7 years of childcare experience (including with triplets!) and am comfortable working with children from newborn to 13 years of age. I love coming up with creative...
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Senior Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ava :) I go to DMACC in Ankeny for elementary education. I would love to help clean for you, cook for you, and run any errands you may need!
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Helping Hand!

Clive, IA

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$10/hr
Errands
companionship
visiting physician
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm looking to help make life a little easier. This can include but not limited to errand running, taking to appointments, meal preps, and even just spending time and checking in. Whatever works best for you! I look forward to hearing how I can help.
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Personal Assistant

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
Personal Assistant Services by Jen Reliable | Efficient | Caring As a dedicated personal assistant, I offer customized support to help simplify your daily life. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone in need of a helping hand, I'm here to make your routine smoother and more...
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Van Meter, IA

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$8/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
I am a retired librarian living in Van Meter with my husband and elderly mother. I am looking to work not more than 10 hours a week. I would enjoy house cleaning, meal prep, running errands and providing general socialization for the elderly person in your life.
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Waukee, IA

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$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO NANNY OR BABYSIT UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026 DUE TO A SHOULDER SURGERY!! Hi! My name is Brenna, and I'm 24 years old. My hobbies include reading books, cooking, and spending time with my husband and our dogs! I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages from 1 month to 12 years old. I've...
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Nursing Student, Sitter, And Companion

Prairie City, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Errands
dementia
personal care
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
Current ER nurse looking for a part time job to fill my time while my kiddo is in school. Have experience with caregiving, med administration, and errand running.
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Waukee, IA

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$12/hr
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
Hi! I'm Brenna, 24 years old. I gained my housekeeping experience while working as a full-time nanny, where I handled daily cleaning, organizing, laundry, and keeping homes running smoothly. I'm dependable, detail-oriented, and love helping families create clean, comfortable spaces. I'm CPR certified, smoke-free, and always...
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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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Errand Queen

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
I love organization, and if I can help you stay organized in your life I would love to. I can run groceries, cook dinner, clean up house. I am very good at following directions. I currently have a full time job, my available days would be Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. I would provide my own transportation, but would require an...
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Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
Light cleaning
errands
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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  • 41 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.07/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Moines

Hiring an errand runner in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.07 per hour as of November 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.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Des Moines, IA. There are currently 14 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.

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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