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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakeland, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakeland, FL

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Brandy M.


Lakeland, FL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.
5.0
"Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive myself because I was getting anesthesia). She arrived promptly, had clean transportation, was personable, and...

Mary F.

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Hannah T.


Lakeland, FL

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Hardworking Babysitter

My name is Hannah and I am 26 years old. As the second eldest of five children taking care of all aged children is innate for me. I have babysat for families from 1 child to 5 children, aging from 1-16 years old. Over the course of my high school life, I was a "regular" sitter for 8 different families. One of the little boys I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again."

Jennifer G.

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Soleil T.


Lakeland, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Who Is Intentional

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I started watching children at 12, with my first child having various special needs. I have volunteered with children in other countries, orphans, and foster children. Additionally, I have taken care of up to five children at a...
Soleil can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her again. My daughter really enjoyed her. Thank you, Solei!"

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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marie is a kind and patient caregiver "

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Callahan G.


Lakeland, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Camp Counselor Who Misses Hanging Out With Kiddos!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting families in my hometown since I was 11 years-old and I have been a camp counselor at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp for the past four summers. I have also worked with children with special needs as a volunteer at Easterseals in Chicago, Illinois. I hope to create long-term relationships with families. My...
Callahan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Callie is the best! So sweet with our little man. Genuinely caring and kindhearted. Very helpful around the house. An absolute joy to work with. We feel incredibly blessed to have met her."

Maria S.

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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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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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, errands, hospice services, dementia, 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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Kenisha M.


Lakeland, FL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Most of my experience caring for special needs children comes from my externship training at LVIM. But I do have other relevant experience in working with the mentally disabled in several day cares and assisted living facilities that I volunteer at.
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Lauren M.


Lakeland, FL

$20-32/hr6 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Special Needs Nanny

I own my own caregiver business. I am also an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Registered Behavior Technician. I am looking for a full time caregiver position or 2 part time caregiver positions. I have 8 years experience working with children with special needs and 7 years working with the elderly population. If you are...
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Lera G.


Lakeland, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/HHA

CNA/HHA Certified Nursing Assistant/home Health Aide. Taking care of the elderly. Work experienced working in hospitals, nursing homes, ALF, private homes caring for the elderly. Have cared for patients with Alzheimers, dementia, total care patients, ambulatory patients etc.
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Kloey W.


Lakeland, FL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello everyone, I am a full time college student. I grew up in a household that did foster care so I'm very familiar with kids of all ages running around. I live with my two very energetic nephews. I am good with keeping a schedule. I can cook and tidy up around the house. I also love animals
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Ashley C.


Lakeland, FL

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Ashley. I am a caregiver at heart since I was a child I could say. I have many different experiences with care-giving. Children, senior, teenagers and adults I have been a care giver for seniors in my family and also outside family even as a caregiver from comfort keepers, I have many things I know how to do like...
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Jordan L.


Lakeland, FL

$21-33/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jordan, and I am 22 years old. I have been. Certified Medical Assistant since I was 17 and graduated with my Bachelor's for Allied Health Management in 2024. I love being able to work with people and love what I do.
Hi y'all my name is Caitlyn! I'm a freshman at Southeastern University, and i'm studying missional leadership. The reason I'm applying to be a babysitter is to help out the parents with loving on their kids just as Jesus would. I'd describe my personality as joyful, fun, and outgoing! I like working with kids because I have a...
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Katherine W.


Lakeland, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Paramedic To The Rescue

Retired paramedic who still wants to help people. I have over 25 years of field experience. I'm very comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities. Very patient and flexible working with people in different situations. Knowledgeable of different medical conditions and willing to learn more in order to best help...
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Tanya D.


Lakeland, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a sweet, out going person. Always on time and enjoy the work I do. My clients become family so I deliver the best care possible. I am a mother, so patience and understanding is something I do well. I have many years of Alzheimer's/Dementia experience. Along with wheel chair bound/paralyzed patients. Helping others has been...
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Hunter G.


Lakeland, FL

$19-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Rayne and I have 3 years of paid and 2 years of unpaid experience with special needs children, But 6 years of over all childcare and nannying. Special needs children hold a special place in my heart and I love working with them. I love to go to disney world, be outside and go to the park and lake!
I have worked for a couple of months as a work-study student in a special needs school and have loved being able to interact with the children there and help them in a patient, caring way. I want to make every person feel safe and cared for!
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Michelle W.


Lakeland, FL

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

I have worked in home health for 7 years, I love helping people, compassionate about each person as a a person. Can feed, cook, bath, change clothes, diapers, administer meds, check blood sugar, enjoy taking care of them as a well as being a companion. I can transfer people without a homer, brush teeth, take them to Dr...
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Brittni L.


Lakeland, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a registered nurse with adult and pediatric hematology/oncology experience. I have taken care of individuals with autism, down syndrome, dementia, Alzheimer's, gross and motor delays, CP, ADHD, CF, etc. I also have experience taking care of people with medical devices, such PEG tubes, feeding tubes/pumps, insulin...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakeland, FL

Brandy M.

5.0

Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive myself because I was getting anesthesia). She arrived promptly, had clean transportation, was personable, and a safe driver. When my procedure...

- Mary F.

Hannah T.

5.0

We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again.

- Jennifer G.

Soleil T.

5.0

She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her again. My daughter really enjoyed her. Thank you, Solei!

- Care member

Marie R.

5.0

Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding.

- Care member

Callahan G.

5.0

Callie is the best! So sweet with our little man. Genuinely caring and kindhearted. Very helpful around the house. An absolute joy to work with. We feel incredibly blessed to have met her.

- Maria S.

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Ratings for Lakeland, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.