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I have experience working with senior for more than 15years that l learn so much about Cooking different food . Assist with Activities of daily living , A company to Doctors visit, Light house clean, shopping, Meal preparation, Escort store , Movie Theater and Navigation the community, Assist with Range of Emotions Exercise and...
Hawa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I was the primary caretaker for both of my elderly parents until they passed. I have a deep love for the elderly and great respect . My children have all graduated and my time has freed up and I would love to contribute in any way I can. My father had Alzheimer's and my mother was bedridden for quite a while so I have a...
Mary can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Recent reviews:
5.0
MARY is a compassionate, professional, trustworthy caregiver! She communicates promptly and thoroughly to your satisfaction, always quick to ask any questions and offer ideas for making my mom's life better and our arrangements easy. She was hired to provide care...
Nancyann T.
Denetra M.
Des Moines, IA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in this career for at least 20 years. I have experience with elderly, mental health and those with special needs. I love what I do, am very passionate and I have patience. Am also a pet lover. Am dependable, honest and will do whatever it's takes to make clients happy. I love people and caring for them. I have great...
Denetra can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent reviews:
5.0
Super fast response! Very caring and dependable!
Gretchen H.
Facia D.
Des Moines, IA
$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been a Nurse assistant for 9 years. I've worked in a assistant living, long term care facility and home care. I help clients/residents with grooming, bathing, personal care and ADL. Helping people is my passion. I love to see smiles on my clients/residents faces. What ever you need, I'm here to help you.
Facia can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Hello, I'm a CNA with experience in senior care, developmental disabilities and TBI. I've lived in Des Moines for about 5 years, and Iowa nearly my whole life. Some of my interests and hobbies are music, astrology, reading and travel. I have open availability and would love to offer support to you and your loved one. Please do...
Alleynah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Erika C.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked in the geriatric field for 12 years. I started out working at Pandora rehabilitation center for seniors right out of high school, I finished my certified nursing assistant program. My job duties included bathing, dressing, feeding, routinely exercise, and emotional support for patients and family. After two years I...
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Pabi. I'm a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and certified medication Aide (CMA). I have 14 years of professional work experience in healthcare. I have mostly worked with seniors. And I absolutely love working with them and their families. I would love to help you with your needs. Please feel free to reach...
Pabitra can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
I am currently a CNA for 10 years. I have experience in Nursing homes, Assistant Living, In-home care, Hospice, and Memory care. I take care of all the patient's need. I am also a Certified Medications Aid, I enjoy taking care of someone and helping someone who is in need of care. I enjoy spending time with them.
Demetries can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have 30 + years experience with being a CNA . I live in Des Moines with my husband of 35 years.. I enjoy cooking, baking , football and much more. I love caring for seniors and treat them like my own family. I tell my clients this doesn't feel like a job because I love taking care of others.. I have experience with dementia,...
Cindy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Emma N.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Emma. I'm just a small town kid and I'm really looking to test and find different types of careers. I like I really enjoy being around kids. I really enjoy taking care of people I really like to make people smile laugh. I really love to make a day better and just be that person that everyone needs in some way shape...
Emma can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA with 25 years experience have worked with all ages and disabilities. Have worked in home settings nursing homes. Also have a med aide can set up pill planners and do med reminders
Skills:
CNA
Jenna R.
West Des Moines, IA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience caring for elderly. I am a caring, compassionate individual who does my best to uplift those around me. I would love the opportunity to help with your senior, children, or personal assistant opportunities. I am also bilingual, speaking both fluent English and Spanish.
Jenna can also help with: Personal care, home modification, hospice services
Recent review:
5.0
Jenna truly cares for your loved one from her heart. She is sensitive, kind, compassionate, and has a beautiful, gentle spirit. She prepared delicious, healthy meals that my mother looked forward to every day, and took care of everything around the house, ran...
Gail J.
5.0
(3)
I am a compassionate person who loves taking care of people. I am a CNA with lots of experience working over 10 years in this field as a caregiver and CNA. have passion helping people, respectful of others boundaries. I am very energetic and honest person. I work very hard and always reliable. I have compassion in helping...
Naomi can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Recent reviews:
5.0
She is reliable and a compassionate person
Rael K.
Shelley N.
Des Moines, IA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Shelley.
I'm a 44-year-old mother with three adult children and eight grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, fishing, spending time with family amongst other social activities. I'm a Christian and enjoy reading the Bible also strengthening my relationship with our creator.
I have over 25 years experience in the...
Shelley can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
Recent reviews:
5.0
Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's...
Elizabeth N.
Certified medical technician for over 10 years
Mobility care to the elderly. Companionship to lonely people.
Kennedy can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have 4 years of experience with ages infant to elderly and cannot wait to care for your family! In the last four years, I have worked at MercyOne and Blank Children's Hospital, as well as a hospice company and home health care.
Courtney can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a mom, a caring caregiver, a CNA and a college graduate. Taking care of the elderly has always been my passion and priority. This is because I grew up in a family where we had elderly at home. The love and care my family showed to our elderly implanted a seed of caring in my heart. So, when I became an adult, the only job I...
Doriclaire can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I no longer offer services for tutoring. My apologies.
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care & more
Kathryn L.
Johnston, IA
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Housekeeping, Cooking, Senior Or Childcare And Looking To Work PT/FT. Flexible Hours!
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,...
Kathryn can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
I am fully vaccinated for Co-Vid 19
I have 12 years experience as a CNA
I am CPR certified
I am Certified in Phlebotomy
Cleaning, feeding, companionship, mediation administration, overall monitoring for safety/ falls, bathing, grooming, gait belts, hoyer lifts, food preparation, vitals signs and errands/ grocery shopping.
Tamerine can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Altoona, IA
Mary G.
5.0
Mary has been a Godsend ! She is very very reliable and our mother loves her ! Mary has given us the much needed break we have needed. She is sweet and very kind. She has a great understanding of dementia and the aging processes.
- Lisa M.
Denetra M.
5.0
Denetra is honest, don't steal, and treat others with HIGH RESPECT! She is truly a rare gem who makes a difference in people's lives! I can wholeheartedly recommend Denetra.
- Dena R.
Jenna R.
5.0
Jenna truly cares for your loved one from her heart. She is sensitive, kind, compassionate, and has a beautiful, gentle spirit. She prepared delicious, healthy meals that my mother looked forward to every day, and took care of everything around the house, ran errands, etc., so my mother no longer...
- Gail J.
Naomi M.
5.0
She is reliable and a compassionate person
- Rael K.
Shelley N.
5.0
Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's care team within the first hour of her...
- Elizabeth N.
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FAQs for finding home care in Altoona, IA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Altoona, IA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Altoona, IA as of April, 2024 is $18.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Altoona, IA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Altoona, IA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Altoona, IA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Altoona, IA?
The types of home health care services near you in Altoona, IA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Altoona, IA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Altoona, IA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Altoona, IA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Altoona, IA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Altoona, IA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.