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60 caregivers are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Lakeland, FL
I've always had a natural passion of helping others and giving my all when it comes to this field of work. I've worked in many different environments, mostly in outpatient ambulatory settings (internal medicine, orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, etc.) I'm a quick learner, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I love meeting...
Marjolyn can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
I have been a caregiver for my own elderly parents and my oldest brother. My parents are deceased now and my brother is currently in hospice care. I was very hands-on with my parents as they both had COPD, and congestive heart failure. My mother was confined to bed for several years. My dad also had Alzheimer's. In addition, I...
Mary can also help with: Transportation, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Keishanna M.
Lakeland, FL
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Keishanna, I am 18 years old I am very mature for my age. I love helping people and making sure they are okay. I have a huge heart. I have experienced in the field. I had to take care of my uncle who had stage 5 cancer. I had to bath, feed help him get out of bed, and also give him his medicine every day. I have...
Keishanna can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, meal prep
Nancy B.
Lakeland, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 20 + years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have mostly experience with Dementia clients. I have been a live-in caregiver for 15yrs. I have worked for A pro Med, Comfortkeepers and a Nurseing Home before becoming a live-in caregiver.
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I have experience with bathing and grooming. I also can do meals and feedings. Hoyer lift experience. Medication management.
Jacinth can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jacinth has been the most reliable and professional care taker EVER! She has a great relationship with my mom and she is by the book with a care and understanding like no other!"
Daryl F.
I have a bachelor in nursing, looking for a part time job that give me some time off to study for the NCLEX. I'm very responsible and dedicated.
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Jarquisha D.
Auburndale, FL
$10-14/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am currently working as a Patient care tech in lakeland hospital. I Have been a caregiver for 2 years .
Jarquisha can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Hi, my name is Melissa and I've had 15+ years as an LPN in various nursing fields. I absolutely love being a nurse and caring for people as the 1st priority. I have had experience with private duty care for elderly, medically needy elderly doing home health services, medically challenged children in their homes, as well as...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
India J.
Winter Haven, FL
$20-62/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a Home Health Aide with over 15years experience in caregiving. I've worked Hospice, Dementia, Alf and more.
India can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, specialized care, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"India was prompt and reliable.
She showed up for work on time and performed work assigned."
Care member
Collette H.
Auburndale, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as prompt, diligent and cheerful.
I like caring for seniors because, It's very rewarding and gives me a sense of purpose to be able to help another. From a young age, I have always provide domestic care for others. This ranged from my great-grandmother to grandmother.
Collette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Errands/Shopping and Meal Preparation. I am happy to do light housekeeping.
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
My name is Sandra. I'm originally from Jamaica. I'm a loving mother of two sons and 3 grandchildren. I'm a dedicated hard worker, I can assist with transportation, meal prep , light cleaning and organizing. I have 8 years of experience working with senior citizens as well as children , this makes me a great listener and great...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 10 years of experience working as a CNA and telemetry technician at a hospital, 1 year in a nursing home, 3 years in home health care and currently working as a Baker Act patient sitter.
Light housekeeping only includes ( room where the patient spend most of the time)
Diana can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, respite care, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience. I'm a certified Nurses Assistance. I've have worked and enjoyed working with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I'm an excellent cook, able to follow instructions, and specializing in art and physical therapy. I'm very kind & patient. I'm exceptional caregiver who will care for your love one as...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
I have over 3 years of experience as a caregiver I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping lite house cleaning, meal prep , dispensary of medication and bathing, companionship. Most of my clients have been dementia, but not limited to helping with other medical issues. Love the elderly and the different...
Lesia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Janet R.
Winter Haven, FL
$16-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking To Care For Your Loved One As If They Were My Own!
I was a CNA/PCA from 1999 until 2014 and from 2015 until present I have been the administrator of a residential group home in Winterhaven for men with special needs. I am CPR first aid AED certified, but I also have my six hour medication course through agency for person, with disability, along with a certification and...
Janet can also help with: Home modification, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia & more
I've been a Registered Medical Assistant working with seniors in Internal Medicine Practice for 15 years. 3 years as a live in personal support/ caregiver for special needs. I also have 7 years experience with private in home caregiving for elderly. , I'm looking for work in the Sarasota Bradenton area currently
Skills:
CNA
Kresta A.
Mulberry, FL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi my name is kresta I I'm a home Aid caregiver for over the past 5 years now I take pride when it comes to my job I am a very hard-working young lady loving caring easy to get along with over the past years I have dealt with a lot of different patients with different illness like bed bound wheelchair person ALS autism Strokes...
Kresta can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She went above and beyond. Totally love and appreciate her. Great job!!"
Andrea S.
Amanda S.
Winter Haven, FL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Very Compassionate, Understanding, Warm Hearted Private Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hello! I absolutely love spending time with seniors. I enjoy providing companionship and listening to their stories. I love to cook! I am able to assist with all activities of daily living including light housekeeping, cooking, personal care, transportation, medication, exercise... I have extensive training/experience working...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Re: Amanda Recommendation
To Whom it may concern: I am delighted to recommend Amanda for employment. She worked with my husband, an Alzheimer patient, for the past 9 months; she is prompt, attentive, and professional. She was always ready to take on whatever...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a lovely caregiver compassionate who like to taking care of elderly have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia adults experienced in assistant living , private home 1:1 care I do also have experienced in housekeeping can care of a love one who need help with compassionate care , personal care errand shopping dressing meal...
Jeanne can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jeanne is always on time, has a positive attitude, good communication skills and thinks on her feet. She is very conscientious, hard working and thorough.
She assists my legally blind father with shower, dressing and shaving. She also does light cleaning,...
Jacqui C.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Lakeland, FL
Jacinth L.
5.0
Jacinth has been the most reliable and professional care taker EVER! She has a great relationship with my mom and she is by the book with a care and understanding like no other!
- Daryl F.
India J.
5.0
India was prompt and reliable.
She showed up for work on time and performed work assigned.
- Care member
Kresta A.
5.0
She went above and beyond. Totally love and appreciate her. Great job!!
- Andrea S.
Amanda S.
5.0
Re: Amanda Recommendation
To Whom it may concern: I am delighted to recommend Amanda for employment. She worked with my husband, an Alzheimer patient, for the past 9 months; she is prompt, attentive, and professional. She was always ready to take on whatever work that needed done. You won't be...
- Care member
Jeanne E.
5.0
Jeanne is always on time, has many good attributes. Wasn't a fit for my dad but could really be helpful for someone in need.
- Beth W.
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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 May, 2024 is $17.64 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 44 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 21 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.