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60 caregivers are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average rate is $17/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Lakeland, FL
5.0
(2)
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: Personal care, dementia
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.
Amber E.
Lakeland, FL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver, Elder Companion, And Housekeeper
5.0
(2)
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: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Took great care of my aunt two months ago! Very dedicated and kind, punctual and professional caregiver."
Dan P.
5.0
(3)
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: Personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care, dementia
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.
5.0
(1)
I have a lot of experience working with seniors, we always form a strong bond that stays forever in my heart. I love working with seniors because I love helping others. My family describes me as kind, generous, and empathetic!
Ruth can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Ruth is awesome! She’s always on time, super understanding, and so caring with everything she does. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HHA.
I have 6 years' experience in thin field
Experience.
I am a very responsible person, compassionate with good ethics and I am in the best disposition to help you improve the quality of life of the person you love.
I speak Spanish.
I hope to hear from you soon. .
Aida can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aida Is a wonderful person with a big heart and very responsible ."
Marco A.
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(5)
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: Hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, 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.
Katherine H.
Lakeland, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I am a certified nursing assistant with over 23 years of medical experience. I am also 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 . My...
Katherine can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"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 employed. A very professional and compassionate CNA. Her knowledge of full-care patient needs and end-of-life...
Robert U.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & 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.
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have experience being a caregiver with one elderly women. This is something i'm new to but greatly passionate about! I would love to create an environment where your loved one feels safe.
Anna can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Hello, everyone. My name is Edith, and I have been a caregiver for more than 10 years. And I love what I do. I take care of my patient's
Like my own family, I dance with them. I play with them. I go out and work outside. I make sure they are always happy and safe in my hands. I can work anytime or days, I have my caregiver...
Edith can also help with: Respite care, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi my name is Cathy and I got into the medical field after experiencing the pain and suffering my father went through dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Taking care of my father I found my true passion in life. I also have 5 years of experience working as a live in caregiver for a husband and wife. I am dedicated, dependable and...
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Emily. I am 29 and work full-time as a teacher. I am looking to utilize my extra time and caretaking skills while I am not working my full-time job. I have 10+ years of experience in caregiving, housekeeping, and much more. I can help with transportation, meal preparation, supervision, running errands, sorting...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
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: Personal care, dementia
I have worked as a home health aide in various setting including private and nursing homes. I have also worked as a manager in a residential setting and in day rehabilitation for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. I consider myself to be a professional caregiver. I have special training in caring for those...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, personal care & 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...
Juli can also help with: Respite care, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Gabriel G.
Lakeland, FL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Senior Caregiver With A Positive Attitude And Passion For Building Meaningful Relationships
I started caring for seniors when 2012
In my spare time, I like to spend time with family
My skills include empathy, patience, dependability
Gabriel can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Have enjoyed caring for elderly since 1979, it is truly a learning experience with each individual client, very rewarding, I care that each has good care, as I cared for my own family members and know the importance of good care.
Donna can also help with: Transportation, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep
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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.
Ruth L.
5.0
Ruth is awesome! She’s always on time, super understanding, and so caring with everything she does.
- Care member
Aida P.
5.0
Aida Is a wonderful person with a big heart and very responsible .
- Marco A.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Lakeland, FL
What caregiver services can I find near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Lakeland, FL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Lakeland, FL on Care.com as of July, 2024 is $17.70 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.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Lakeland, FL?
There are currently 43 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.
Are private caregivers near me in Lakeland, FL background checked?
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.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.