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Caitlyn R.

Indianola, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
My passion is caring for others, I graduated from ISU and have been a CNA for 7 years. Reach out with any questions!
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Kari N.

Prole, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I have enjoyed working with seniors and people with disabilities for over 10 years. Originally from Minnesota, I have recently relocated to Iowa to gain experience and training in end of life Douala work. To that end, I currently volunteer at a Des Moines area hospice.
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Rachel B.

Outgoing Fun Care Taker That Patient, Understanding And A Great Listener

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Rachel and have a decade of dedicated experience as a caregiver, I have committed myself to providing compassionate and reliable support to seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities. My journey in caregiving began with a genuine passion for helping others and has flourished into a rewarding career. During...

Care Member says "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. "

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Iqueisha B.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I Have a deep passion for caregiving and I have dedicated myself to this field for the past eight years. My experience has allowed me to develop a strong connection with the elderly, providing them with the care and companionship they deserve. I am committed to making a positive impact in their lives and I am now seeking a part...

Care Member says "Q has been an incredible caregiver for our family. She is not only trustworthy and reliable but also truly passionate about her work. Her kindness,...

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Amelia G.

Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Experience: Truth mark home care services from 2014 to 2021. Wesleylife at home services. from 2021 to 2025. Highly reliable and collaborative player with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a patient, empathetic approach to helping others. Senior care available.

Care Member says "excellent worker Very attentive"

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Hawa B.

Ms. Hawa B

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 8 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. And more
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Brandi S.

Happy To Help And Love To Chat!

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
My experience has come from my time as a mental health practitioner and my love of my elderly parents. I would love to hear your story and I am a good cook! I can prepare vegetarian, gluten free, low sodium, or whatever you like. I am a very safe driver and I enjoy helping around the house. I look forward to meeting you.
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Jade S.

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I am currently a freshman at Grand View University in the nursing program. I have been a CNA for almost 3 years. I enjoy helping people of all ages! Feel free to reach out with questions!
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Deann M.

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is DeAnn, and I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 6 of experience providing compassionate, reliable, and professional care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in in-home support, including personal care, companionship, dementia care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and post-surgical...
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Maratou C.

Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
I've been in care giving for 5+ years, and I'm very proud of working in the care industry. My main goal is to always keep my clients happy and give them the best service. I help my clients with showering, meal plans, and day to day activities. I also having experience in med passing. I have 3+ years working with Alzheimer and...
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Jasmine G.

Licensed CNA

Des Moines, IA

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$24/hr
Respite care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Experienced and reliable caregiver with over 5+ years of experience in elder care and their families. Charismatic, caring, and calm. Able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Willing to transport clients to appointments and events.
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Emanuel J.

Direct Support Professional

Des Moines, IA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
I have experience caring for those with needs that need to be met by someone who does direct care. I have worked at different non-profit organizations that hire people to do these jobs as direct support professionals
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Tejpal Singh R.

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I love to care elderly people, with respect and love, I have passion to make change someone life provides them care and love they deserve. Caregivers is just not a job it's emotion.
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Codie W.

I Am 31 Years Old. I Have Two Kiddos And One Stepdaughter.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
12 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I like caring for seniors because I have a huge heart and I have done nursing for 12 years. It is my passion. I started caring for seniors when I graduated In my spare time, I like to make memories with my family One thing you should know about me is outgoing
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Tamerine D.

I Am A Very Loving, Caring And Dependable Person.

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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.
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Brandi M.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been a in home care giver for over 10 years plus. I just started my new business one year ago and looking to expand my business. I am currently accepting Medicaid insurance and private pay. I'd describe my personality as Giving, loving and compassionate. I like caring for seniors because it gives me a sense of love and...
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Leah B.

Small Side Jobs

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia and hospice. Learning more about Parkinson's because my mother in law has it. I can provide light house keeping, grocery errands, bathing, helping someone change their depends/ cleaning the commodes. Companionship, I have experience with feeding tubes, colostomy bags, catheter care,...
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Motunrayo Susan F.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
I am Motunrayo. I prefer to be called Susan. I currently work as a Direct Support Professional. I am currently in school to get qualified as a Practical Nurse. I have developed a strong set of skills and a proven track record as a certified Caregiver, Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide. I'd describe my personality as...
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Kennedy N.

Direct Care With The Patients For Over 10 Years.

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
Certified medical technician for over 10 years Mobility care to the elderly. Companionship to lonely people.
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Della S.

West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as highly adaptive, optimistic and loving. I like caring for seniors because I think older people have a lot to teach us. I'm looking for a job that will be consistent and work with my shop hours. In my spare time, I like to read, garden, go for walks and workout. One thing you should know about...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Indianola, IA

Live In Caregivers in Indianola, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 27 listed live in caregivers

Rachel B.

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

Iqueisha B.

Q has been an incredible caregiver for our family. She is not only trustworthy and reliable but also truly passionate about her work. Her...

- Care member

Amelia G.

excellent worker Very attentive

- Care member

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Indianola, IA

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Indianola, IA is $20.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Indianola, IA or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Indianola, IA to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Indianola, IA, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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