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Senior care providers in Urbandale, IA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After helping care for my mom when she was in assisted living and meeting all the other residents I developed a desire to spend time with them. Then Covid hit, lost my mom, places shut down. Now I would love to find someone that needs a little help around the house, running errands, an ear to listen or someone to play games or...
Joan can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

My name is Taylor, and I have a passion for helping people! After my grandmother was placed in a nursing home, I learned I love nursing homes and elderly folks. Please reach out if your looking for help with senior care, whether it's a simple walk or providing a listening hear to those who need it, I'd love to help.
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning
I take care of these amazing people in a group home, I feed them, shower them, cook for them, help them get to their medical appointments and everything.
Immaculate can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lillian W.


Urbandale, IA

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hoping To Help!

I started caring for the geriatric population over a year ago. I started at a nursing home, I worked in three different positions over a year and a half, ending my time as a universal worker working primarily in the memory care hall. I did that for about 9 months and thoroughly enjoyed it. I currently work at a hospital as a...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Zaynaba M.


Urbandale, IA

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Work

I have 9 years and counting of nursing experience. I started out as a nurse aide and then became a nurse. I have extensive experience working with seniors. At the moment, I'm waiting on the reactivation of my Iowa RN license. I recently moved back to Iowa from Minnesota and my Minnesota license is not transferrable. I also have...
Zaynaba can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Hi, I'm Lydia! A little about me: I'm a CNA and am starting nursing school in the fall. I love taking care of people and making sure they're comfortable and happy. I love what I do! Feel free to reach out to me if interested or if you have any questions.
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Sarah K.


Urbandale, IA

$28-29/hr10 yrs exp

12+yrs Life Experience Longest Client 8.5 Years

Assist Daily Living 12 + years References available. Bathing, meal prep, meds, cleaning, laundry, errands, mending, appointments, companionship, manicure, pedicure etc.
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification & more
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Jocelyn L.


Urbandale, IA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver

I have 4 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am reliable, patient, and compassionate. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia.
Jocelyn can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Billie M.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature And Reliable Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 10 years I have helped individuals and families in need by caring for their loved ones due to a variety of issues. I handled overnight stays, meal preparation, medication management and transportation. I'm comfortable with pets and willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure that all needs are met. I am an...
Billie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification
5.0
"Billie is a very dependable caregiver who sincerely cares for her patients. I don't know how I would get along without her assistance. Willing to go the extra mile."

Terence F.

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Shannon R.


Waukee, IA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Patient Advocate/Care Coordinator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years experience working with the aging population. I am passionate about serving seniors in their home (wherever that may be) as long as safely possible while also keeping them connected to improve their quality of life. I am available to assist with care coordination (initiating, scheduling, participating in Dr....
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Shannon has been extremely helpful in assisting my senior father over the last couple of years. I live in a different state from my father and it is very reassuring knowing that Shannon is helping him with so many important things - medicine organization and...

Kathleen M.

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Naomi M.


Clive, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver / Nurse Aid

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...
Naomi can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Naomi is has Strong Work Ethic. She value possess a willingness to work hard. Dependable and Responsible. Possessing a Positive Attitude. She is Adaptable. She is Honesty and has Integrity. Self - Motivated, and has the ability to influence others in a positive...

Zurah M.

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Diamond M.


Waukee, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Diamond can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"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

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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Shelley. I'm a 44-year-old mother with three adult children and eight grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, fishing, spending time with family amongst other social activities. I'm a Christian and enjoy reading the Bible also strengthening my relationship with our creator. I have over 25 years experience in the...
Shelley can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Shelley is an honest and caring person who takes into consideration how others feel. Compassionate towards others and hard working. "

Connie F.

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Ema P.


Windsor Heights, IA

$14-26/hr

Quality Of Life Enthusiast

I'd describe my personality as gentle, warm, and calm. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy their personalities, wisdom, and interests, and I enjoy bringing wellbeing. I'm looking for a job that gives me meaning and enhances my skills. In my spare time, I like to play cards, have good conversations, bake, enjoy music,...
Ema can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Ema is such a bright light with an ability to connect with anyone in a kind and encouraging way. My daughter always enjoyed her time with Ema. She balanced developing a relationship with ensuring appropriate rules are also followed. "

Care member

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Alicia E.


West Des Moines, IA

$17-24/hr3 yrs exp

It Would Be An Honor To Care For Your Loved One.

Hello, I'm Alicia, and I'm passionate about caring for people, the elderly specifically, while making them feel safe and valued. I have several years of experience working with the aging population, a degree in Psychology, skilled at managing schedules, staying calm, and keeping clients as active as possible. I'm detail-oriented...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Trust her completely. She exudes love and patience. She’s a natural care giver and I have had the pleasure of seeing her own family expand through more love and commitment than I’ve ever seen. "

Care member

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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: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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!"

Care member

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Jenna R.


West Des Moines, IA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience caring for elderly. I am a caring, compassionate individual who does my best to uplift those around me. I would love the opportunity to help with your senior, children, or personal assistant opportunities. I am also bilingual, speaking both fluent English and Spanish.
Jenna can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Jenna truly cares for your loved one from her heart. She is sensitive, kind, compassionate, and has a beautiful, gentle spirit. She prepared delicious, healthy meals that my mother looked forward to every day, and took care of everything around the house, ran...

Gail J.

Since I was younger I've always enjoyed being around older people, so much that till this day I can name all of them. I'm highly mature for my age and weirdly enough it feels like they understand me. Although I've never been paid to be a companion, I feel like it's just second nature to me.
Janiya can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She is a hard worker very dedicated to accomplishing her task given to her. Very humble respectful and kind."

Maximo P.

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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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Denetra M.


Des Moines, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in this career for at least 20 years. I have experience with elderly, mental health and those with special needs. I love what I do, am very passionate and I have patience. Am also a pet lover. Am dependable, honest and will do whatever it's takes to make clients happy. I love people and caring for them. I have great...
Denetra can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Super fast response! Very caring and dependable!"

Gretchen H.

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Recent senior care reviews in Urbandale, IA

Billie M.

5.0

Billie is a very dependable caregiver who sincerely cares for her patients. I don't know how I would get along without her assistance. Willing to go the extra mile.

- Terence F.

Shannon R.

5.0

Shannon has been extremely helpful in assisting my senior father over the last couple of years. I live in a different state from my father and it is very reassuring knowing that Shannon is helping him with so many important things - medicine organization and monitoring, communicating with doctors...

- Kathleen M.

Naomi M.

5.0

She is reliable and a compassionate person

- Rael K.

Diamond M.

5.0

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

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.

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