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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
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Tanya D.

Personal Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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

Available For Companion Care, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Personal Care And Overnights

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Errands
companionship
meal prep
personal care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years experience working with the elderly and people with disabilities. I'm a certified Home Health Aide. I have 3 years experience working as a Certified Medical/Surgical Assistant. I have a genuine passion for caring for others.

Patricia C. says "Brandy is very personable and dependable It was a real pleasure to have her as a caregiver!"

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Karen H.

Lakeland, FL

4.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello. My experience in adult care is both on a personal level and professional level. As a professional care giver I have cared for seniors who need a wide range of care, from simply assisting with errands to total care of individuals who require 24 hour care. My personal experience was caring for my Mother who resided with me...

Erin R. says "Karen has been helping with my mother, who has dementia and an arm injury. She is caring, punctual, and a hard worker. We are so appreciative of her...

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Katherine H.

Lakeland, FL

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

Part Time Personal Assistant Available

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
available for grocery shopping, pet care, cleaning, and other domestic needs. 20+ years experience with references if needed.
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Samatha C.

Let Me Care For Your Loved One!

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
Experienced, compassionate senior care professional of 10 years. Dedicated to enhancing quality of life through dignified and supportive assistance. Skilled in personal care, including feeding, daily living activities, while fostering engaging environments. I graduated from UMA in 2015 as a patient care technician.
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Erica D.

Open To Help In Any Way

Lakeland, FL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
I'm very open minded and love to help out. I just currently don't have my own car but that will be the first thing I invest in with my care. fom journey :) Labor work, house organization, personal assistance, anything you need!
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Madi O.

Housecleaner

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
Carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a diligent and detail-oriented housecleaner with a passion for creating clean and organized spaces. My thorough approach ensures that every nook and cranny is spotless. I take pride in providing a high level of service, tailoring my cleaning techniques to meet the unique needs of each home. My goal is to leave your space...
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Allison P.

Available And Very Flexible With Schedule,Companionship,Housekeeping,Meal Prep,personal Care Attends

Lakeland, FL

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Allison. I am a dedicated CNA and enjoy providing services to the senior community. I have worked in long-term care facilities for over 25 years. Assisting in daily life activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transferring with assistance, or transferring device (hoyer) machine. I am CPR certified.
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Ta'shauna D.

Home Health Aide

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
7 years experience
Personal care
dementia
respite care
I have 8 years experience in assisting and providing personal care, light house keeping, and meal prep (cooking) for clients. I have worked in homes and facilities.
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Erin B.

Lakeland, FL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
companionship
I worked as a CNA for almost 4 years and loved it. I enjoyed taking care of elderly people and always tried to do my best to take care of their needs whether it had to do with personal care/grooming, assisting with eating, or even sitting and talking to them and enjoying their memories that they shared.
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Heidy B.

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, dependable and attentive. I like caring for seniors because I find it rewarding to enrich someone else's life with positivity. I have been a caregiver for many years and regardless of the persons age or background, I provide care with empathy and patience. I'm looking for a job that has...
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Katie A.

PCA

Lakeland, FL

from
$8/hr
Errands
dementia
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
During my time as a personal care attendant, I gained valuable experience in providing passionate personal care to clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity. My responsibilities included assisting with daily activities including bathing, dressing and mobility support. I also excelled in meal preparation creating nutritious and...
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Ana A.

Lakeland, FL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
meal prep
I am a dedicated Home Health Aide (HHA) with 4 years of experience providing care for seniors and patients with special needs. My warm and professional approach ensures the well-being, safety, and comfort of those I assist. I specialize in personal care, mobility support, and comprehensive caregiving, always with empathy and...
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Quiana R.

Lakeland, FL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, I'm currently a college student at USF studying to become a Pediatric Physician Assistant. I've been working with children since I was 14, so I have about 6 years of experience. I've worked primarily with toddlers and school-age children, but I'm great with all ages. I love doing crafts, educational activities and being...
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Chantavia W.

Lakeland, FL

from
$13/hr
6 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have hands-on experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. My responsibilities have included assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, while offering emotional support and companionship in a respectful...
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Holly K.

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, thanks for taking the time to read this. Let me start off by saying that I am First Aid, CPR, and AED certified! I'm from Pensacola, my family has recently moved to Lakeland. I'm married and have two children of my own, both boys. I am very comfortable with pets. I previously worked as a teacher assistant/substitute teacher...
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Emilliana K.

Full-Time Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I am a caregiver with compassion and caregiving skills that is ready to assist people with special needs live a better life. I have over six years of hands-on experience as a caregiver to a family member with special needs. I'm well versed in designing and implementing activities to keep someone with special needs engaged. I'm...
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Silvia K.

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
I'd describe my personality as caring, loyal, perfectionist I like caring for seniors because they deserve care and comfort to a healthy life. I'm looking for a job that is flexible I started caring for seniors when I have a family member that needs help, about 2 years ago. She is in an assisted living facility. And I...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.66/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.8

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Personal Assistants in Lakeland, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Mary S.

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....

- Andrea B.

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.

Brandy M.

Brandy is very personable and dependable It was a real pleasure to have her as a caregiver!

- Patricia C.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Lakeland

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Lakeland, FL on Care.com as of July, 2025 is $17.66 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 35 personal assistants in Lakeland, FL. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Lakeland or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in Lakeland, FL can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Lakeland. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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