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37 home care are listed in Waukee, IA
The average rate is $30/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Waukee, IA
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: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & 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
(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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
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: Hospice services, personal care, home modification
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: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is reliable and a compassionate person"
Rael K.
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, respite care, dementia
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: Companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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: Errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
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
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: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services, respite care
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, errands, personal care
Skills:
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: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, 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 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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, respite care
5.0
(5)
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: Personal care, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, transportation & more
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Super fast response! Very caring and dependable!"
Gretchen H.
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:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Waukee, IA
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.
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
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.
Mary G.
5.0
Mary is amazing. She started assisting with the care of my elder mother about 2 months ago. She is very flexible. So compassionate and kind. She works hard to make sure my mom is comfortable and helps with things around the house without being asked. I would highly recommend Mary.
- Beth O.
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FAQs for finding home care in Waukee, IA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Waukee, IA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Waukee, IA as of May, 2024 is $30.00 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 Waukee, IA?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
The types of home health care services near you in Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Waukee, 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.
Ratings for Waukee, IA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Home Care in Waukee, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 37 listed home care.