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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: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning
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: Dementia, live-in home care
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: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & 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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
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Jocelyn L.


Urbandale, IA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver

I have 6 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver. I am reliable, respectful, and compassionate. I can help with ADLs (dressing, feeding, showering, etc). I have my own transportation. I am very patient and love working with the elderly. I strive to make a difference in their quality of life by actively...
Jocelyn can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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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: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Denetra is a very loving, very caring, and a very sincere individual."

Cassius R.

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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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & 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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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, meal prep, transportation, 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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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr6 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, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

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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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: Home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia
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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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: Transportation, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, 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: Personal care, hospice services, home modification
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.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
5.0
"Shannon is patient which is wonderful for my Dad. She's also creative in thinking of things to get my Dad out of his apartment and doing activities he enjoy. She's done a great job taking care of booking appointments and being with him to help him hear what people...

Jill S.

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Paulette S.


Des Moines, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette has assisted my mother in her home for three years. My family finds her to be very caring, helpful, and dependable. She has built a strong relationship with my mom and is willing to go above and beyond to make her happy and comfortable. Highly recommended!"

John D.

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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, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is reliable and a compassionate person"

Rael K.

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, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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:

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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Recent senior care reviews in Urbandale, IA

Denetra M.

5.0

Denetra is honest, don't steal, and treat others with HIGH RESPECT! She is truly a rare gem who makes a difference in people's lives! I can wholeheartedly recommend Denetra.

- Dena R.

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

Ema P.

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

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.

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.

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