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61 caregivers are listed in Lakeland, FL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years

Caregivers in Lakeland, FL

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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for comfort keepers for a year and received many credentials while there. I have experience with special needs and I can supply references if needed.
Lindy can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also...

Kimberly M.

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Amber E.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver, Elder Companion, And Housekeeper

I've known from a very young age how rewarding caring for the elderly can be. My mother worked as a nurse for over 30 years and most of what I've learned - patience, discipline, kindness, empathy - came from watching her work. It wasn't until my grandmother and grandfather moved in that I really found my passion for helping...
Amber can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Took great care of my aunt two months ago! Very dedicated and kind, punctual and professional caregiver."

Dan P.

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Tanya D.


Lakeland, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have experience with quadriplegics, Alzheimer's/Dementia. I can do lifting, cleaning, administering medication and bathing. I am a very compassionate and loving person. I take my job serious and I am always on time. I am passionate about what I do because I'm a family woman. I have been raised around elders my entire...
Tanya can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"She is a very amazing sweet and kindhearted person. Very helpful in many ways. She's good at housekeeping cleaning tending to children tending to elders and tending to those in need not to mention she's a great cook. He is an all-around great person to know and to...

Keli B.

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Ayonna U.


Lakeland, FL

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I've had 7 years of experience working with great individuals, I love caring after whomever needs assistance with being cared for and I put my all into everything I do. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients,...
Ayonna can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ayonna takes pride in her work and cares for her patients, she never disappoints."

Angel K.

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Becky B.


Lakeland, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with Seniors for 14 years. I love helping out where ever help is needed. - errands, cooking, companionship, laundry, housekeeping. Just to sit and talk if they want a friend to talk to or someone to listen. I have excellent references and have had a level 2 background check. I live in South Lakeland. I am...
Becky can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
5.0
"Becky helped as a caregiver for our 93 year old mom. My mom adored her and looked forward to her coming every day. Becky is truly caring, kind, compassionate and very attentive to all the needs of those she cares for. Becky was a true blessing to my mom and our...

Beth E.

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Katherine H.


Lakeland, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I am a certified nursing assistant with over 23 years of medical experience. I am a third generation caregiver. My grandmother started me on this path to help others in need. I started private duty at the age of 16, taking care of a wheelchair bound client. Received my Florida CNA license in 2001 . I have worked in...
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katherine was my mother's caregiver until she recently passed away of dementia. Katherine is absolutely the most remarkable, caring, and compassionate person I have met. She took wonderful care of my mother and took care of our occasional emotional breakdowns...

Diane W.

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Mary S.


Lakeland, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Devoted, Professional And Loyal

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Mary, my career was Project Management until 2011, when my father-in-law requested not to be put in a nursing home. My journey began as a Caregiver, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He was under my care at home, till his passing. Then in 2015 my father needed full-time care, he also had Alzheimer/Heart...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Mary for my elderly Uncle a few weeks ago and our family is so impressed with her. She is so caring and loving to my Uncle. Her meals are healthy and delicious. She spends quality time with him for which he is so grateful. She is punctual and very...

Janice C.

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Joey E.


Lakeland, FL

$20-50/hr

Experience

I'm a caregiver right now and worked as a dietary aid a couple years ago. I enjoy the relationships built with seniors. They are full of life and have so much life history to share with others. A lot of seniors that I've worked with don't have family nearby and just need someone to be with them during their days and being with...
Joey can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She always arrived five to ten minutes early and wore a mask. You could see the smile even through mask as she'd transfer my Nana from her bed to her wheelchair. My Nana always said that Joey would sit with her and keep her company and listen and laugh with her. My...

Laura H.

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Victoria M.


Lakeland, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Victoria! I am 24 years old and from Lakeland. I have worked over 500+ hours as a certified nursing assistant through UF Health. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science from UF in 2022. I have spent a lot of time working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients through my work at an adult daycare...
Victoria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible."

Wilma D.

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Kristina D L.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Compassionate Caregiver

I have worked with many amazing families. I am proficient in all areas of home health and caregiving. You are not treated like a client. You are treated like a beloved family member.
Kristina D can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Brenda S.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

Hello I'm Brenda this isn't a job for me it's my passion. I decided to become a caregiver at the age of six when my mom had a major brain stroke and I helped my dad care for my mom for two years until she was able to function mostly on her own. I have four beautiful children and I lost my husband Dec. 1, 2024.
Brenda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning
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Salonica P.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

I am a mature, experienced caregiver who is certified in home health care through a series of training courses. I have extensive experience caring for individuals with serious health issues, as well as children with all types of disabilities and mental health disorders. I have had a foster care license for many years, and also...
Salonica can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Tara O.


Lakeland, FL

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have experience working in a senior care center; bathing, food prep, medication management, Alzheimer's training. I have years of experience working in childcare and teaching as well.
Tara can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

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Lauren M.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Senior Caregiver

I worked in an Assistant Living Facility for 6 years and had direct experience grooming, toileting, transferring, entertaining, clothing, applying splints/braces, wheelchair mobility, etc.
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Juli B.


Lakeland, FL

$24/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver & Companion

Hello! My name is Juli & I am a wife (33+ years) and mom (2 grown sons). I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. During college, I worked at a church preschool, nannied, & babysat. After college, I taught school in Texas, Colorado, & The Netherlands. After having my own children in...
Juli can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Terri B.


Lakeland, FL

$19-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with senior people. I spent a lot of my time with my grandparents growing up and have always enjoyed caring for older patients. I was a registered nurse for 25 years in South Carolina and recently moved to Florida.
Terri can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Helesha B.


Lakeland, FL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I've discovered a passion for taking care of seniors. I'm kind, patient and reliable. I can help w bathing, meal prep, transportation, and light housekeeping and errands. I'm CPR certified. I'm familiar w dementia patients also. Would love to work with you.
Helesha can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Kali B.


Lakeland, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

In the past, I have cared for a 99-year-old lady and have been passionate about finding interesting things to do to pass the time and to make her feel comforted and cared for. I love talking and keeping one company. I also will be going into the healthcare field in the future, and senior care is a great way to gain experience!
Kali can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
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Heidi W.


Lakeland, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

I have 15 years of experience in the medical field. I can help with Transportation Services, cleaning, meals, Errands/Shopping/Doctor visits. I cared for mostly elderly patients. I have also cared for my in laws and father in the past 4 years due to cancer. I love listening to stories, talking and learning from those that have...
Heidi can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
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Madeline P.


Lakeland, FL

$13-17/hr1 yrs exp

Nanas Caregiver

After college, I had the awesome opportunity to help care for my grandmother in our home in North Carolina. While I am no nurse, I do have a background in education and childcare and am very skilled in keeping people entertained. I am passionate about honoring the elderly with the best care and love the opportunity to learn from...
Madeline can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation

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Recent caregiver reviews in Lakeland, FL

Lindy Z.

5.0

Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also provided transportation for my...

- Kimberly M.

Amber E.

5.0

Amber was a very kind, attentive and punctual caregiver to my mother who suffers from chronic pain. Would definitely recommend her caregiving services!

- Care member

Tanya D.

5.0

She is a very amazing sweet and kindhearted person. Very helpful in many ways. She's good at housekeeping cleaning tending to children tending to elders and tending to those in need not to mention she's a great cook. He is an all-around great person to know and to have work for you.

- Keli B.

Ayonna U.

5.0

Ayonna takes pride in her work and cares for her patients, she never disappoints.

- Angel K.

Becky B.

5.0

Becky helped as a caregiver for our 93 year old mom. My mom adored her and looked forward to her coming every day. Becky is truly caring, kind, compassionate and very attentive to all the needs of those she cares for. Becky was a true blessing to my mom and our family at this season in our mom's...

- Beth E.

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Caregivers in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 61 listed caregivers.