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Hello, my name is Heaven. I am finishing up my associates degree in applied science and, respiratory therapy. I have fallen in love with advocating and bonding with my patients. I am a firm believer of treating others the same way I would want- expect my grandmother to be treated. You can expect love, laughter, passion,...
Heaven can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation
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CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Katie S.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Katie The CNA

Hello, my name is Katie and I am a CNA. I love caring and being there for people. I used to work at an assisted living and loved the residents that I cared for.
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Hey my name is Jamvier. I'm 22 years old, I have been working with caregiving for the pass 3 years, my experience in caregiving is making sure everything they needed was there and to make sure I provided everything that was needed besides all that I love working with others and giving me the opportunity to learn new things on...
Jamvier can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
For my 2 year in college. I worked with different age groups and ethics I've learned a lot one of the qualities I learned was being patient with everyone and treat them like they are you own mother or father
Christian can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
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Lindsey W.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Caregiving

I recently left position working with an agency to provide home health aide care for elderly, and those with autism/dementia/Parkinson's. Through the agency, I acquired experience working with multiple families on a number of different scenarios and situations. I am now proficient enough to provide these services on my own! I...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Loretta M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$28/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator.

I'd describe my personality as kind and gentle and can provide care from feeding, bathing, wound care, companionship and light housekeeping etc. I am a CNA, CPR certified as well as a nursing student.
Loretta can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

I have a 1-year-old of my own. Looking for some extra work here and there! Senior care available.

Brittany L.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$20/hr12 yrs exp

Hard-working, Caring, And Fun Worker!

Ever since I was a young child, my mom had worked around elderly people. I was often at her place of hire. I would read to the people or do crafts/coloring with them. I've always been good around elderly people. I also enjoy to hear there stories and or life lessons. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, go...
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kimberly W.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I am a compassionate, motivated professional with extensive experience working with children and families. I completed numerous annual trainings to maintain my status as a social worker, including mandatory reporter for dependent adults and children. I am able to relate well with a wide variety of people. I understand the...
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Kim is a wonderful person who works hard and is very caring, Loves pets, is on time , and very observing. I would hire her in a minute. "

Thomas L.

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Laresa N.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am certified nursing assistant with experience working in a variety of fields. I have cared for the elderly and individuals with disabilities in my work life, and children ranging from infants to teenagers in my personal life. I am a very patient, dedicated person and I believe in providing the best care I can.
Laresa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Laresa has been a reliable housekeeper / Care Taker for me for the last two months. She manages routine Dish washing, Laundry, and household cleaning as directed. Observant of non-routine needs. Advocates for Healthy and Environmentally safe methods & materials....

Harvey R.

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Elli N.


Marion, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother

Hello, I'm a very compassionate mother of four n grandmother of one also four dogs. I have several years taking care of many. I love to teach cooking , cleaning organizing and to have fun. Kids want to know life and teaching them to have fun but also responsibility is the key. At the end of the day it's the parents whom make the...
Elli can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"I hired Elli to take me to and from my physical therapy appointments after I had an total knee replacement. Elli was quick to respond and answer any questions I had. She was prompt in picking me up, caring and extremely helpful when assisting me to my...

Jolene S.

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Cara C.


Alburnett, IA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi! I am a passionate caregiver that believes, caregiving is a calling. I believe in providing care that is tailored to the needs of the individual and considered all aspects of emotional, mental, spiritual and physical preferences and needs. I am an advocate for quality of life and what that means for each individual. I have...
Cara can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Hannah B.


Marion, IA

$14-22/hr6 yrs exp

I have worked in senior care for six years now. I'm in school at kirkwood to further my education in healthcare. I've worked with dementia, hospice, long term care, disabilities, etc. In addition, I have my med manager so I am familiar with giving medication, insulin, etc. My passion in life is caring for those who need it most!
Hannah can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Hello! I have just graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a minor in Gerontology. I have taken several classes and trainings on Dementia, and I also have personal experience with the disease.
Maranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands
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Mikolo N.


Iowa City, IA

$23-35/hr3 yrs exp

Feeling Better When Providing Senior Care

- I am currently working as a Direct Support Professional at Abbe Health which is an affiliate of Unity Point Health. My role is to provide support and supervision for individuals with mental and physical disabilities in community-based service. I also assist clients with daily living tasks and skills. - I am also working as a...
Mikolo can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CPR

CNA

I worked for Homechoice Senior Car when my boys were young part time. I cared for many Elders with dementia, and provided companionship and some housekeeping for others. I did this for 5 years. I was a stay at home Mom for 15 years caring for my two boys. I spent many hours volunteering in the school as well, working with...
Amy can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello, I am a senior at the University of Iowa studying Environmental Planning and Bio-science. I'd love to visit, help out, play board games or watch a cheesy hallmark movie like I do when I hang out with my grandma! I'm fun, outgoing, love pets and easy to get along with. I must also mention that because I am a student, the...
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Amanda B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Married And Have Three Young School Aged Kids.

I am compassionate and dedicated with a genuine passion for providing care to seniors. I firmly believe in the importance of ensuring that our elderly community members do not feel lonely or isolated. I'd like to extend my caregiving skills to a local senior (or couple), I bring a wealth of experience from volunteering for Meals...
Amanda can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
I love people and helping out. I've spent lots of time in the hospice home with relatives and loved visiting and keeping all the patients company!
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Akyrah W.


Coralville, IA

$28-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant

I've been working the past four years as a nursing assistant at senior care facilities and in home healthcare. I am also pursuing a career of nursing in college.
Akyrah can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more

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Recent senior care reviews in Fairfax, IA

Kimberly W.

5.0

Kim is a wonderful person who works hard and is very caring, Loves pets, is on time , and very observing. I would hire her in a minute.

- Thomas L.

Laresa N.

5.0

Laresa has been a reliable housekeeper / Care Taker for me for the last two months. She manages routine Dish washing, Laundry, and household cleaning as directed. Observant of non-routine needs. Advocates for Healthy and Environmentally safe methods & materials. Adapts well to quirky specific...

- Harvey R.

Elli N.

5.0

I hired Elli to take me to and from my physical therapy appointments after I had an total knee replacement. Elli was quick to respond and answer any questions I had. She was prompt in picking me up, caring and extremely helpful when assisting me to my appointments.

- Jolene S.

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