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I take care of these amazing people in a group home, I feed them, shower them, cook for them, help them get to their medical appointments and everything.
Immaculate can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Assist Daily Living 12 + years
References available.
Bathing, meal prep, meds, cleaning, laundry, errands, mending, appointments, companionship, manicure, pedicure etc.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
I have 6 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver. I am reliable, respectful, and compassionate. I can help with ADLs (dressing, feeding, showering, etc). I have my own transportation. I am very patient and love working with the elderly. I strive to make a difference in their quality of life by actively...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:
CNA
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Super fast response! Very caring and dependable!"
Gretchen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diamond, and I am an experienced and dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience taking care of children and the elderly. With my extensive background in caregiving, I am confident I can provide anyone with a safe, fun and stable environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves to learn...
Diamond can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Helped take care of siblings when I was unable to. Like dropping them off to school, making sure they did their homework, fed, clothed them. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shelley. Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I'm a 45-year-old seasoned medical professional with over 25 years experience working with a variety of age groups. I have 10 year's of professional experience providing daycare for children in my home.
I would love to expand my career in the Nanny Profession....
Shelley can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shelley is an honest and caring person who takes into consideration how others feel. Compassionate towards others and hard working.
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Connie F.
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
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.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years experience working with the aging population. I am passionate about serving seniors in their home (wherever that may be) as long as safely possible while also keeping them connected to improve their quality of life. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr....
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification & more
5.0
"Shannon is patient which is wonderful for my Dad. She's also creative in thinking of things to get my Dad out of his apartment and doing activities he enjoy. She's done a great job taking care of booking appointments and being with him to help him hear what people...
Jill S.
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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Naomi is has Strong Work Ethic. She value possess a willingness to work hard. Dependable and Responsible. Possessing a Positive Attitude. She is Adaptable. She is Honesty and has Integrity. Self - Motivated, and has the ability to influence others in a positive...
Zurah M.
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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
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
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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, personal care, dementia
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: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Hospice services, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, 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:
CPR
CNA
Tyreisha C.
Des Moines, IA
$15-41/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like caring for seniors because I love being able to make someone's day better or put a smile on someone's face. Transitioning from being independent to being codependent can be very difficult especially without a genuine support system. I intend to deliver the upmost care to their family members and will care for them as I...
Tyreisha can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Kim M.
Johnston, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. Have had my own private home care business for over 15 years Dealing with dementia patients in their homes or their families homes. My specialty is dementia, Alzheimer's strokes, dementia end of life care,. I provide all activities of daily living, light housekeeping, laundry,...
Kim can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
I have taken care of my mother in law & father in law for 2 years. I've worked in a nursing home, assisted living and home health care. I have enjoyed home health care the most because of the 1 on 1 relationship. I was a certified CNA for 4 years. I currently have my CPR certificate in adults & infants. I would love to hear from...
Julie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, meal prep
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
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Recent home care reviews in Urbandale, IA
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.
Diamond M.
5.0
Helped take care of siblings when I was unable to. Like dropping them off to school, making sure they did their homework, fed, clothed them.
- Care member
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.
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.
Shannon R.
5.0
Shannon has been extremely helpful in assisting my senior father over the last couple of years. I live in a different state from my father and it is very reassuring knowing that Shannon is helping him with so many important things - medicine organization and monitoring, communicating with doctors...
- Kathleen M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Urbandale, IA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Urbandale, IA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Urbandale, IA as of May, 2024 is $26.33 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 Urbandale, IA?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA?
The types of home health care services near you in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Urbandale, 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.