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Nancy S.'s Photo

Van Meter, IA

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$8/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Friendly And Patient Companion

Winterset, IA

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$8/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Charismatic individual who loves helping others. I am a foster mom in training and looking for some extra income part-time. I am patient and friendly. I do not have a lot of senior care experience, but Have worked in child care most of my life. I have my own transportation to help run errands and experience in kitchens to help...
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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
Transportation
personal care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 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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I Listen Very Well To Another Person's Wishes And I Respect Them.

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors is my true calling. With a college degree and one year of professional experience, I offer dedicated support to help your loved ones thrive. I am patient, calm, and detail-oriented, ensuring that every task--from meal preparation and light housekeeping to running errands--is...
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Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
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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Katie J.'s Photo

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am looking to earn extra 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 this service every...
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Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Bringing comfort and support to adults and seniors is my calling. My five years of experience have solidified my passion for helping others maintain their independence and well-being. In previous roles, I've found immense satisfaction in making a positive impact on people's lives. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly....
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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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Anna B.'s Photo

Grimes, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
Bringing comfort and peace of mind to families is something I'm passionate about. I became a caregiver to support families and offer reliable care options. I have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework, have my BLS Certification and have experience in respite care, which has prepared me to handle specialized...
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Grimes, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is what drives me. For the past five years, I've been a Certified Nursing Assistant, dedicated to supporting well-being and independence. My approach is patient, compassionate, and friendly, ensuring a comfortable environment for those in my care. I have experience...
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Fatu B.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of experience as a Direct Support Professional, Med Manager, and Host Home Provider. I have supported individuals with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia, elderly care needs, and many other disabilities and illnesses. I have not worked much with children, my experience is with adults...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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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Carrer Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$24/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
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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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Ashley. I have 10 years of experience in household management. My duties at my previous positions have included; running errands, grocery shopping, washing dishes, laundry, light cleaning and home organization.
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Anna P.'s Photo

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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Household Assistant

Clive, IA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a degree in nutrition and a masters in business administration. I worked full-time in the healthcare industry for over 15 years and then transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom. All of my children are now school aged so I am looking for a position that allows me to help other families while continuing to maintain a...
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Erin O.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. I'm a compassionate caregiver with a year of experience supporting adults and seniors. My goal is to promote their well-being and independence. I'm patient, friendly, and skilled at creating a comfortable environment for those in my care. I adapt to changing routines,...
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Cassidy C.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Supporting the independence and well-being of others is my true calling. With seven years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant, I provide professional, compassionate care grounded in clinical expertise. I hold current CPR certifications and licensure to ensure the highest safety standards for your...
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  • 41 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $8.00/hr as of September 2026

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Van Meter

Hiring an errand runner in Van Meter, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $8.00 per hour as of September 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 Van Meter, IA. There are currently 1 errand runners in Van Meter. 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 Van Meter 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 Van Meter. 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 Van Meter, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.