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Tanya D.

Personal Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
visiting physician
live-in home care
dementia
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...

Keli B. says "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...

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Amber E.

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

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
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...

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

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Lindy Z.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
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.

Kimberly M. says "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...

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Ayonna U.

Compassionate Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
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,...

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

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Katherine H.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
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...

Robert U. says "Katherine joined our home caregiver team in the past year of 2+ years. She proved to be the most valuable, dependable and competent of 20 caregivers we...

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Mary S.

Compassionate, Devoted, Professional And Loyal

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Andrea B. says "Mary has been wonderful with my 91 year old father. She cooks dinner for him every day and cleans up. She is also a good friend for him. She wants the...

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Victoria M.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

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

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Salonica P.

Experienced Caregiver Available

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
I am a mature, experienced caregiver . I have extensive experience caring for individuals with serious health issues, I have experienced in working with in Jewish home as well as children with all types of disabilities and mental health disorders. I also have experience with working with Jewish families and honor and respecting...
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Brenda S.

Loving Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
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.
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Samantha T.

Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a jack it all trades I'm very sweet and loving all of my patients adore me as much as I adore and love them .
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Tara O.

Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
transportation
+ 1 more
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.
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Janelle D.

Senior caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$11/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
I love serving the lord by helping others. Whether that be grocery shopping, doctor's appointment transportation, help with housework, or any other needs. I would love to help!
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Juli B.

Loving Caregiver & Companion

Lakeland, FL

from
$24/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
respite care
+ 1 more
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...
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Terri B.

Experienced Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
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.
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Helesha B.

Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
transportation
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.
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Kali B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Personal care
mobility assistance
companionship
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!
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Heidi W.

Caring Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
personal care
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...
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Kimberly F.

Part Time Care-Giver

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
visiting nurse
+ 1 more
my experience spands over 24 years, I have worked as a PCA at Lakeland Regional Medical Center cancer floor for about 2 years, I was a CNA in nursing homes for 15 years, I also did home health back in the 90's part time, and I also have been a school nurse at an elementary school for three years, and my last fulltime employment...
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Becky B.

Part Time Senior Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I have been working with Seniors for 16 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...
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Annette H.

Experienced Caregiver/Companion

Lakeland, FL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Annette. My previous experience was in the Corporate world however when my Dad became ill I saw a desperate need for people with empathy and compassion in this line of work by the way he was being treated. I didn't realize then that it would lead me to where I am today. I have over 10 years experience and my...
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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Caregivers in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Tanya D.

She is a very amazing sweet and kindhearted person. Very helpful in many ways. She's good at housekeeping cleaning tending to children...

- Keli B.

Amber E.

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

- Care member

Lindy Z.

Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and...

- Kimberly M.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Lakeland, FL

Most private senior caregiver services in Lakeland, FL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Lakeland.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Lakeland, FL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $18.50 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.

There are currently 54 caregivers in Lakeland, FL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Lakeland, FL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Lakeland before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Lakeland, FL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

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