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Mallory F.

Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
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Sarah H.

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
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Hannah P.

Experienced Creative Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have a degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services with a minor in History. I worked at a childcare center for three years in college, working with children ranging from six weeks through fifth grade. I love working with children and helping foster positive development! I am also comfortable with food preparation, light house...
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Malin V.

Looking For A Full-Time Summer Nanny?

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
5 years experience
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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Mary G.

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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Mikayla G.

Altoona, IA

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$15/hr
I can tackling a wide range of tasks, I specialize in handling the "odds and ends" jobs that are often overlooked or outside the scope of traditional roles. From cleaning to organizing and running errands, I pride myself on being adaptable and resourceful. Whether it's assembling furniture, or assisting with various personal...
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Hunter P.

Altoona, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm extremely reliable, punctual and helpful. I'm almost 22 years old still trying to decide what I want to do career wise, I absolutely love helping people any chance I get! I grew up in a huge family and was the oldest child of my house, I would run errands for my mom, assisted her in her salon with light cleaning and...
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Jenna M.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 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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Ava A.

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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Mallory F.

Senior Care

Ankeny, IA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting. Currently I am a stay at home mom to a 4-month-old! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands, cleaning, cooking, paying bills, meal prep, laundry and many...
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Lauren G.

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Barbara W.

Granger, IA

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Retired stay at home mom looking for pets and children to take care of. My kids are grown and I have the time to take care of your furry kids and real kids! Also available to run errands or shop for busy families and individuals. 27 years of experience managing a busy family and home life. Familiar with the entire metro area,...
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Layne J.

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am a nanny and a student looking to just fill in the extra hours with helping out a family with general duties..I can help organize, run to the grocery store, help with pets, kids, errands, cleaning, etc. I am up for just about anything! I don't feel comfortable cooking for the family, however.
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  • 33 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in West Des Moines

Hiring an errand runner in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.33 per hour as of June 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 West Des Moines, IA. There are currently 3 errand runners in West 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 West 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 West 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 West Des Moines, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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