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7 home health aides are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Des Moines, IA
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PLEASE DISREGARD THIS PROFILE. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT FOR SOME REASON, AM UNABLE TO DO SO. I AM NO LONGER OFFERING SENIOR SERVICES!
I became a Certified Nursing Aid at 16 then an EMT at 18. I worked my way through college as both a nursing aide and an EMT progressing to a Paramedic. I worked in home health care, and human...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Recent review:
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I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone...
Sheila W.
My name is Asia! I've spent much of my life in the medical field, so I have around 10 years of experience as a home health aide, a health insurance agent, and I am now a traveling CNA. I am also attending nursing school, on the path of becoming a RN. I cook, clean, and can assist with practically anything. I learn quickly and go...
Asianna can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
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I will describe myself as a dedicated, determine, compassionate, honest, and caring caregiver who has over 15yrs of experience in the Home Health Care Industry. I am a certified nursing assistant who is also a Med Tech and have many years of experienced with those that suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer's.
I...
Yomah can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Hello! I have experience in being home health aide, geriatrics, multiple nursing homes, I have also worked in hospice, i'm currently going to nursing school part time and I'm looking to switch to home health because I love one on one time with patience and as you may know nursing homes and assisted living is very fast pace. I'm...
Rowen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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
Jeani B.
Ankeny, IA
$8-13/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked with adults with dementia and also as a home health aid. I love helping others. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Jeani can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Des Moines, IA
What does a home health aide do near me in Des Moines, IA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Des Moines, IA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Des Moines, IA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Des Moines, IA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Des Moines, IA?
To find home health aides near you in Des Moines, IA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Des Moines, IA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Des Moines, IA on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $18.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Des Moines, IA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.