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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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Gisela D.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20+ years of experience caring for adult people with different illness. I am a Registered Nursed in my country graduate 20+ years ago.
With me, your family will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested....
Gisela can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, errands & more
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:
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I spent 4 years working with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Candeo, and Link Associates, where I provided care and support to people living with mental disabilities and mental illness. I also assisted my father-in-law for several years with the care of his wife, who was living with Alzheimer's/Dementia. I cared for my mother-in-law...
Debra can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Fnu S.
Granger, IA
$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am a licensed Medication aids, Long term care aid, Home Health care aid. logistics specialist with Iowa Army National Guard. I have built resilience over the years with different specialties in the Health care field. my resident/patients comes first. I am available for any shifts and very much concern with my job and doing the...
Fnu can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Karinda O.
Maxwell, IA
$22-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I am a mother of a HS graduate and a son who is 8 yrs old. I have worked in many areas of caregiving from child care to elderly. My WHY: I choose elder as I have found it my passion to assist and care for and creating a fun, open, comfortable...
Karinda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Iqueisha B.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
At the moment my recent passion has been my current job as a lead teacher at Koliaty time . I absolutely love working with kids. Two years ago I was a caregiver for mainstream living. I left the company due to lack of an hours. I had one client I grew to have a wonderful relationship with whom I still spend time with. Care. com...
Iqueisha can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Jennifer S.
Des Moines, IA
$10-20/hr
I was raised by my grandparents. Granted they were young grandparents, but "elders" none the less. They grew up during a different time. Respect was paramount, especially toward elders. They both were the youngest in their families and had many elder siblings who we often visited. My great-grandfather lived to be 107 years...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, transportation, hospice services & more
Rachel B.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Outgoing Fun Care Taker That Patient, Understanding And A Great Listener
5.0
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel and I have over 4 years of experience as a care Taker. I have provided care in California and relocated to Iowa with my family. I currently work for A-plus Home Care and looking to find part time work in-between. I am friendly, understanding and a great listener.
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rachel was wonderful with my mom on home hospice. She worked 8-10am every morning the last week of her life and was always right on time. "
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a self-employed RN with an MA in Health Administration. I have experience as a supervisor in skilled nursing facilities and most recently (for 12 years) have assisted clients in their homes.
I can take clients to appointments, do errands, provide ADL care and make meals. I can explain medications and conditions, and make...
Susan can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care
Jacqueline Q.
Des Moines, IA
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Dementia care ALDs
Jacqueline can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
came home. handicap can not WALK took care her with help of nurse cook bath did house work dress her
Gerald can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years experienced in health care field. Love helping others. I Have great work ethic . Very dependable and reliable . I've worked with many families that are very pleased with my cares . I strive to give excellent care. Everyone have a blessed day
Shakira can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
Jodina R.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have worked in assisted living and the dementia care unit at calvin as a nurse aide and a medication aide for 15 years as well as I have worked for Mosaic taking care of 2 special needs persons 24/7.
Jodina can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as easy going, organized, talkative.
I have been caring for seniors for 30+ years. I find joy in helping others.
I'm looking for a job that fulfills my time and helps others.
In my spare time, I like to go on walks with my dog.
One thing you should know about me is I have been in the healthcare...
Lynnette can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, errands, hospice services & more
I might need to get some certifications for this type of work. I'd like to work with people and help people in various ways. I'd like to try caregiving and think I'd be good at it.
Sheri can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, personal care
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FAQs for finding home care in Ankeny, IA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Ankeny, IA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Ankeny, IA as of June, 2024 is $12.50 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 Ankeny, IA?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, IA?
The types of home health care services near you in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, IA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, IA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Ankeny, 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.