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Nancy S.

Van Meter, IA

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$8/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
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
Errands
light cleaning
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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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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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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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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Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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Urbandale, IA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion, and I've dedicated the last seven years to supporting adults and seniors. My background includes some college education, along with current CPR and First Aid certifications. I'm experienced in adapting to changing routines and de-escalating stressful situations, especially...
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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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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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Grimes, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
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
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
Dementia
errands
respite care
transportation
meal prep
Hello! I'm Heather. I'm looking to provide in-home care for seniors. I am reliable and dependable. I have a car and am willing to run errands or transport. I'm willing to administer medication, if needed. Please reach out with questions!
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
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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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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Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
home modification
+ 1 more
Bringing a decade of experience in senior care, I'm passionate about fostering independence and well-being in the lives of adults and seniors. My background includes a High School Degree and certifications as a Home Health Aid, including CPR and First Aid Training. I adapt to changing routines and incorporate memory care...
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Carrer Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$24/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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$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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$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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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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  • 39 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $8.00/hr as of April 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 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 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.

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