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Senior care providers in Prairie City, IA

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Courtney I.


Prairie City, IA

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nursing Student, Sitter, And Companion

I have 4 years of experience with ages infant to elderly and cannot wait to care for your family! In the last four years, I have worked at MercyOne and Blank Children's Hospital, as well as a hospice company and home health care.
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's...

Elizabeth N.

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Laura Z.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Care And Companion

Hello! I'm very easygoing and likeable! I have my own transportation and will help with rides to/from appointments. Very happy to help with cleaning, meal prep, engaging in activities and just being a friend! CPR certified and have several years experience with infection control and caring for elderly people in a healthcare...
Laura can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laura is a very caring, loving individual! She took very good care of me, after coming home from the hospital. She took care of me for a year. She is very responsible and dependable!"

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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Compassion And Care

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: Companionship, transportation, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Mary has been a Godsend ! She is very very reliable and our mother loves her ! Mary has given us the much needed break we have needed. She is sweet and very kind. She has a great understanding of dementia and the aging processes. "

Lisa M.

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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

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

5.0
"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.

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Pabitra B.


Des Moines, IA

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver/CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Pabi. I'm a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and certified medication Aide (CMA). I have 14 years of professional work experience in healthcare. I have mostly worked with seniors. And I absolutely love working with them and their families. I would love to help you with your needs. Please feel free to reach...
Pabitra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Alexandra T.


Des Moines, IA

$24-34/hr

Carrer Caregiver

So my experience with caregiving and household management has been across-the-board, mainly for children. In my more recent years now being in my 30s, I realize how much I crave adult interaction and being able to help an adult in need. My experience has been everything from meal, prep, laundry, errands running, dishes,...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
I am a mother of 2 daughters, cancer survivor 2x, loves animals & kids. I am currently a caretaker to my mother, which includes taking her to appointments, or running her to store, or even me doing errands for her. I am available to help those that may need transportation, errands ran or even taking to the store etc.. I am a...
Samantha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation
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

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Alleynah S.


Des Moines, IA

$17-18/hr7 yrs exp

CNA/HHA Caregiver

Hello, I'm a CNA with experience in senior care, developmental disabilities and TBI. I've lived in Des Moines for about 5 years, and Iowa nearly my whole life. Some of my interests and hobbies are music, astrology, reading and travel. I have open availability and would love to offer support to you and your loved one. Please do...
Alleynah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Hawa B.


Des Moines, IA

$8-19/hr8 yrs exp

Ms. Hawa B

I have 8 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. And more
Hawa can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Hello! I am very interested in this experience. I am currently majoring in psychology at Iowa state and on track to graduate with my BS in the spring of 2021. After that I will be entering Drake university for my doctorate in Occupational therapy. This is a position I am interested in to get some more experience caring for an...
Callison can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Mandi F.


Newton, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have had my CNA since 2006 so I have 17 years experience senior, I have worked in nursing homes (long term care facilities) some hospice care, worked in assisted living, and a lot of other odd jobs I have also been a stay at home mom in between for 2 years for my only child with special needs that is now 4 years old and in...
Mandi can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Mandi is an excellent caregiver. Mandi took care of my 91 year old father, and his wife. My father was fighting cancer and Mandi was by his side till the very end. His wife had dementia and was a very difficult person to care for but Mandi treated her with...

Care member

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Kennedy N.


Des Moines, IA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care With The Patients For Over 10 Years.

Certified medical technician for over 10 years Mobility care to the elderly. Companionship to lonely people.
Kennedy can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Elizabeth O.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Extra Mile Helper

I enjoy helping others. I cared for my elderly parents, running errands, cleaning, meal prep, companionship. I am very outgoing and interact well with all ages. I love spending time with senior family members. Seeing their face light up when they have company. I pride myself in being overly attentive to detail, empathic and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care & more

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Polite, outgoing and down to earth. I love reading books, watching television and cooking. I love learning new things from other people. I am certified CNA and medication aide
Leila can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Leila is a very loving, compassionate person who took amazing care of my mother who was in her last few weeks of life on home Hospice. She went above & beyond to help our family and we will be forever grateful to her. "

Care member

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Mellissa A.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Experienced Care Giver

Hi my name is Melissa and I have over 10 years of experience as a care giver. I have experience working with people who have dementia. I can cook. I am kind patient and enjoy conversation and crochet. I am comfortable with pets and can work any hours needed.
Mellissa can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Donna G.


Altoona, IA

$8-13/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate And Respectful Caregiver

24 years working with the developmentally disabled and mentally disabled. 20 years working in substance abuse and mental health. 3 years in behavioral intervention services with chronically mentally ill children. 10 years working in ICF and HCBS group homes.
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, errands
I enjoy a good conversation. I have always been close to my grandparents and love bring joy both from listening and sharing stories.
Janaya can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Jen H.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Family Nurse Practitioner - Expert Care Provider

I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003. I am very involved in my patient's care and provide excellent care to people throughout the age spectrum. I would love to hear more what you are looking at. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jen can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia & more

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Recent senior care reviews in Prairie City, IA

Shelley N.

5.0

Shelley cared for my father in the last two weeks of his life. He appreciated her so very much as did all of our family. I highly recommend hiring Shelley. She is dependable, kind, efficient, punctual, and professional. She became an important part of my Dad's care team within the first hour of her...

- Elizabeth N.

Laura Z.

5.0

Laura is a very caring, loving individual! She took very good care of me, after coming home from the hospital. She took care of me for a year. She is very responsible and dependable!

- Care member

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.

Bonnie F.

5.0

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 would be blessed to have her as a...

- Sheila W.

Mandi F.

5.0

Mandi is an excellent caregiver. Mandi took care of my 91 year old father, and his wife. My father was fighting cancer and Mandi was by his side till the very end. His wife had dementia and was a very difficult person to care for but Mandi treated her with kindness and patience . My father...

- Care member

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