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Udokamma E.

Live In Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
home modification
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a caregiver with over 6years of experience. I am very compassionate and loving. I will take care of your just like I take care of myself.
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Brandi S.

Happy To Help And Love To Chat!

West Des Moines, IA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Vanessa H.

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for 2. 5 years and have primarily worked in skilled nursing facilities. I have worked with patients with various diagnoses ranging from dementia to amputations and mental health conditions. I enjoy working in SNFs because of the stories and life lessons I get from...
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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
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 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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Chassie B.

About Me!

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Chassie, and I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of experience in providing exceptional care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for those I care for. I have worked with families in various capacities,...
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Amelia G.

Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
home modification
companionship
+ 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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Kim R.

I've Got What You Need!

West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
home modification
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
There is absolutely nothing I can't do. Your family member deserves great care! I'd describe my personality as empathetic, positivity, and experienced. I like caring for seniors because they inspire me to be a better person. My goal is always to give them the respect they deserve. I'm looking for a job that I can make a...
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Donna G.

West Des Moines, IA

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$50/hr
16 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Loyalty -respectful -trustworthy I like caring for seniors because it's always been my passion for helping others in need of care and support and helping others with mental health care needs and something that warms my heart I'm looking for a job that is more affordable and more comfortable and more flexible for me and the...
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Naomi M.

Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
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...

Rael K. says "She is reliable and a compassionate person"

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Diamond M.

Fun And Engaging Caregiver

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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. "

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Tonya S.

Common Sense And Competent Care With TLC.

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
CPR and BLS for medical. Former CNA, SAHM and Business owner. Currently a state licensed EMT working EMS FT. With Class D DL. I've already passed and have completed a background check for my state licensing. My strengths include being highly aware of my surroundings and suspicious of potential injury or harm, assessment of needs...

Kelly N. says "Tonya is extremely caring. She's very smart and thorough and makes everyone feel special whether she meets them for 5 minutes or knows them for 5 years....

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Elvira D.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for over 11 years, and I have lots of experience. I have worked with different ages in different settings and environments. I am first aid and CPR trained, and covid vaccinated. your loved ones will get the best care in the comfort of their own homes.

Care Member says "Elvira is professional and caring. My mom really enjoys having her here. She took great care of all her needs and allowed me some peace of mind while...

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Ruth N.

Grimes, IA

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$25/hr
11 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and respectful, trustworthy person. I like caring for seniors because I know aging is a process that we all as individuals have to go through. I also like caring for seniors because I get to listen to things of the past and ways of life. Moreover I just love the experience being in...
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Ebunoluwa M.

Waukee, IA

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$50/hr
9 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With 8 years of experience as a CNA and 2 years as LPN, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medical management. I'm experienced in de-escalating...
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Ruth N.

Grimes, IA

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$23/hr
12 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm very caring, hard working and believe in time I like caring for seniors because I have a passion being a help by assisting with what they can't do for themselves physically. I just love being around seniors and listening to things of the past when communicating with them. I'm looking for a job I am looking to a great pay...
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Shriver C.

Registered Nurse

Waukee, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Shriver and I have been a registered nurse for three years. I received my BSN at Mercy College after earning my BA in healthy and human physiology from the university of Iowa. Ive worked as a cardiac and vascular nurse and now work for in home hospice care. I have experience working with ages from 0-103...
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Miranda L.

Caregiver

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Miranda. I have a deep respect for seniors and a passion for making their days brighter, easier, and more comfortable. Whether it's providing companionship, assisting with daily routines, helping around the house, or offering a listening ear, I approach every task with patience, kindness, and dignity. My goal is to...
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Janine L.

Clive, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
companionship
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. With three years of experience in senior care, I'm deeply committed to supporting adults' and seniors' well-being and independence. My background includes some college coursework, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. As a compassionate and detail-oriented...
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Kim M.

Johnston, IA

from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
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,...
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Brooklynn P.

In Home Senior Care

Waukee, IA

from
$8/hr
Hospice services
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I used to volunteer every summer at a nursing home, I loved it! met so many great people and heard wonderful stories I love being someone they know they can rely on for care. hours 1030 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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  • 29 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.62/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.0

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA

Live In Caregivers in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 29 listed live in caregivers

Amelia G.

excellent worker Very attentive

- Care member

Naomi M.

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Diamond M.

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

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in West Des Moines, IA

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in West Des Moines, IA is $24.62 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 West Des Moines, 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.

Yes, caregivers near you in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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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