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Jennifer S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Jenny "Poppins" ;-)

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Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am currently seeking a nanny position that is part time-up to 35-40 hours. I am taking classes online to complete my BA in either Education or Human Services. I'm married (15 years) have two daughters (ages 8 & 13) and two grown step children. I have been a nanny for most of my adult life. When not...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Janiya P.


Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

The Best Therapy Has Fur And Four Legs

5.0

(3)

I've taken care of dogs since I was 10. Family & friends have trusted me to take care of their furry friends while they're away; I've helped teach a few cool tricks as well!! I have a pretty large backyard for running wild, along with my dog (Bentley) and bunny (Bear). As for extra love, I have 3 highly exited nieces who...
Janiya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"My partner and I are so grateful to have found Janiya! She's been watching our dogs at our home for the past year when we go out of town, whether that's for an afternoon or a long weekend. She was the 3rd or 4th person we tried out and the ONLY one to know both the...

Katelyn L.

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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Attentive and Loving Critter Care

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a...

Corrie R.

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Shannon R.


Waukee, IA

$30-38/hr • 10 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, home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Shannon has been one of my 85-year-old mother's helpers for over a year. We love her! Reliable at showing up and following safety measures throughout the pandemic, she has shown consistent love, care and compassion to Mom AND her 3 old poopy cats! Shannon is a...

Cherie B.

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Laura Z.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Personal Care And Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Excellent Caregiver/Companion!! She has done an amazing job taking care of my mother with frontal lobe dementia while I worked away from home. I call Laura the Bonnie Whisperer because she can get mom to do things I can't:) She's taken on her total care:...

Jonnie N.

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Sandra S.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Housekeeper

4.0

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm a hardworking private housekeeper with 20 years of experience primarily for residence but also businesses. I build long term business relationships with my clients. I collaborate with the head of the household to define their expectations. I pride myself on my excellent customer service. I want my clients to come home and...
Sandra can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Sandra is a caring person and does a great job! She is helpful and listens so that she best meets your needs. She is wonderful!"

Jill R.

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Matracea but I go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Teaching was not always my first career choice. My whole life I wanted to be a vet, so pet care services allow me to get the best of both worlds. I have grown up around animals and I am comfortable...
Matracea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding
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Mary G.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, transportation & more
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...

Beth O.

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Paulette S.


Des Moines, IA

$35/hr • 10 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: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette was a compassionate companion for my father. I felt very confident in the care my father received. Deb"

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with...

Molly K.

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Kealey V.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kealey!

Hi I'm Kealey! I graduated from ISU with a degree in child adult and family services in 2018. I have babysat/nannied/worked in schools/worked in daycare/interned in a therapy center, and have 10+ years of experience! I'm currently nannying with an amazing family and I'm just looking to pick up some babysitting gigs on the side!
Kealey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie M.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years caring for elderly and special needs in group homes and facilities. I worked as a CNA for 3 years and am currently working full time with Unity Point at Home as an occupational therapy assistant. In August 2024 I will be returning to school to get my doctorate in Occupational Therapy as well.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Maria M.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Cleaning is therapy to me! I enjoy cleaning and I am quite the perfectionist. I can clean most anything and even am pretty versatile when need be with odd projects and jobs. Organization is a personal favorite but I'm open to hearing all options!
Maria can also help with: Move-out cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning & more
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Chelsea S.


Indianola, IA

$17-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Personal Assitant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chelsea! I love animals, plants and sports. I have three dogs and a cat! I was in the military for 8 years. Before the service I was a sitter/nanny and caregiver. Then I was a caregiver again over the summer time here in Odessa. I'm very patience, caring and have a big heart. I'm always positive. I grew up with...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lindsey E.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

SLP Grad Student & Fun Babysitter:)

Hello! My Name is Lindsey! I graduated from BYU and am currently in the Speech-Language Pathology masters program at the University of Utah. I am student clinician, and have lots of experience planning performing speech/ language therapy treatment with little ones. I am an expert on child cognitive, language, and speech...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlyn D.


Ankeny, IA

$8-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi there! I am Kaitlyn. I am a dog lover and have two of my own (Peralta and Bessie). I have provided some pet sitting before, and I know how hard it can feel when you have to leave your pet - whether that is going to work or going on vacation. I strive to provide the best service possible with as many updates and pictures of...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
I'm a mom and have worked in customer service all of my adult life, so running errands and taking care of my home come easily. Reliability, punctuality and being detailed are important.
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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I spent 4 years working with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Candeo, and Link Associates, where I provided care and support to people living with mental disabilities and mental illness. I also assisted my father-in-law for several years with the care of his wife, who was living with Alzheimer's/Dementia. I cared for my mother-in-law...
Debra can also help with: Dementia, respite care, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care
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Donna G.


Altoona, IA

$18/hr

Direct Support Professional

I have spent 25 years teaching life skills to the developmentally disabled and mentally disabled. I have worked for Progress Industries, Behavioral Technologies, Mainstream Living, Mosaic, and Prelude Behavioral Services. I have taught coping skills in every area possible. I have been a behavioral intervention specialist and...

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Norwalk, IA

Janiya P.

5.0

My partner and I are so grateful to have found Janiya! She's been watching our dogs at our home for the past year when we go out of town, whether that's for an afternoon or a long weekend. She was the 3rd or 4th person we tried out and the ONLY one to know both the name of all 3 of our dogs and who...

- Katelyn L.

Mary L.

5.0

Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a special needs dog that wasn't the...

- Corrie R.

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.

Laura Z.

5.0

Excellent Caregiver/Companion!! She has done an amazing job taking care of my mother with frontal lobe dementia while I worked away from home. I call Laura the Bonnie Whisperer because she can get mom to do things I can't:) She's taken on her total care: scheduling doctor and chiropractor...

- Jonnie N.

Sandra S.

5.0

Sandra has been cleaning for me for about 2 years now and has followed me through a move and she has always done a great job! She does a lot more than some of my family members housekeepers, like changing sheets, doing dishes, and very thorough dusting, which is super important for me since I...

- Emma G.

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