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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
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
+ 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
Dementia
visiting physician
live-in home care
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
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
meal prep
mobility assistance
errands
+ 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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Holly K.

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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...

Care Member says "Holly was always there when I needed her.. She was excellent with my son. Very dependable, always on time. And did extra luke clean up my house. I...

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Karen H.

Lakeland, FL

4.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 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 7 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
hospice services
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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Yanique M.

Medical Assistant

Lakeland, FL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
I have worked with the elderly community for years. I worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patient. I was a night care manager for several years in a facility in Atlanta and Rochester, New York. I am a very loving and caring person and I enjoy working with people in general. I'm very compassionate, and I always treat people with...
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Kenley F.

Lakeland, FL

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Kenley and would love to watch your sweet kids! I am attending school at Southeastern University and am looking for a part time job. I have worked in childcare for about 7 years now. I am a very outgoing person! Ilove to meet new people and try new things. I am very assertive and protective when it comes to the people I...
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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

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$18/hr
Bathroom cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
carpet 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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Georgina D.

Lakeland, FL

from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Worked in retail, Banks and office work. Volunteered over 20 years. Since 2014 I've Worked the children's nursery & children's Sunday school for 9 years & have a clean background record. Worked with Elementary through Highschool over 20 years at a public school & most recent a Charter school. I don't smoke, drink or use...
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Kirstyn C.

Lakeland, FL

from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, My name is Kirstyn, I am a 25-year-old graphic designer looking to fill the gaps in my schedule while doing freelance design work. I've been a member of Care. com for the last five years working as a professional nanny, housekeeper, personal assistant, and pet sitter in Colorado Springs and would love to continue...
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Allison P.

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

Lakeland, FL

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$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
Dementia
personal care
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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Marcia G.

Lakeland, FL

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
HHA/CNA with 4 years of experience providing compassionate and high-quality care to bedridden patients as well as individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, mobility support, personal hygiene care, and emotional companionship. Certified in CPR (2021)and dedicated to ensuring...
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Marcia G.

Lakeland, FL

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
HHA/CNA with 4 years of experience providing compassionate and high-quality care to bedridden patients as well as individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, mobility support, personal hygiene care, and emotional companionship. Certified in CPR (2021)) and dedicated to...
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Marcia G.

Lakeland, FL

from
$19/hr
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
HHA/CNA with 4 years of experience providing compassionate and high-quality care to bedridden patients as well as individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, mobility support, personal hygiene care, and emotional companionship. Certified in CPR (2023) and dedicated to ensuring...
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Erin B.

Lakeland, FL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
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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Kerischnie L.

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I have been working with elderly individuals as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for 2 years. During this time, I've provided compassionate care in both long-term care facilities and home settings. My responsibilities have included assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.58/hr as of December 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 19 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 December, 2025 is $19.58 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 43 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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