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Elizabeth G.

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
respite care
With over a three decades dedicated to senior care, I bring a wealth of experience and heartfelt commitment to supporting your loved ones. My journey began with caring for my husband and other family members through serious illnesses, including ALS, cancer, Parkinson's, heart disease, kidney disease and dementia. These...
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Sophonia A.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. I'm a compassionate caregiver with two years of experience providing respite care, live-in home care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. My background includes supporting individuals with dementia, and I am adept at adapting to changing routines. I provide...
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Eileen R.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to senior care, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide passionate about supporting families. My goal is to provide reliable care options, respecting the independence of each individual I assist. I am professional and detail-oriented, and I'm comfortable providing respite care, live-in home care, transportation,...
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HHA Home Health CPR

Lakeland, FL

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Bella I am very reliable, caring and a trusting person. I have my HHA Certification and CPR certification. For 4 years I have been taking care of older people doing home health helping taking a bath cleaned the bedroom and bathroom shaving, remind them when to take their medicines, helping them getting dress, also...
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Laura P.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a positive difference in people's lives is my passion. With three years of experience in adult and senior care, I'm committed to providing compassionate and reliable support to your family. I offer respite care, transportation, and assistance with errands, shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also have...
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Nikaya S.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Personal care
meal prep
home modification
light cleaning
respite care
Making a difference in someone's life is what truly motivates me. I am a current nursing student with one year of experience providing respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medical management, I bring compassion and a detail-oriented approach to every interaction. My education includes some...
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Maidel G.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
With four years dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide committed to providing compassionate and personalized care. My passion lies in supporting the well-being and independence of adults, and I find immense satisfaction in making a positive impact. I understand the importance of connection,...
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Katelyn L.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
Having just graduated as a Physical Therapist Assistant, I am eager to bring my skills to your home. My passion lies in supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I have three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, and mobility assistance. I am also comfortable with meal preparation...
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Karlene G.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
With seven years dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm deeply passionate about supporting well-being and independence. Previous experiences have solidified my desire to positively impact lives through compassionate care. I am a Certified Home Health Aid with CPR and First Aid Training. My skills allow me...
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Allison R.'s Photo

Winter Haven, FL

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
home modification
respite care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. For two years, I've been providing respite care, transportation, and mobility assistance. I also assist with errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I can help with medical management. I have experience adapting to changing routines and...
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Lisa L.'s Photo

Auburndale, FL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
For eight years, I've dedicated myself to supporting adults and seniors. My passion lies in fostering their well-being and independence. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, I provide respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care, medical management, and mobility...
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bonnie C.'s Photo

Winter Haven, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of others is my daily goal. With 10 years of experience in senior care, I bring a patient, friendly, and professional approach to every interaction. I am skilled in providing respite care, transportation, running errands, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I adapt to...
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Part-Time Respite & Transition Services

Mulberry, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 years experience in the field of Special Education. I currently work at USF part-time and am looking for additional income. I prefer working with older children or adults. I am not able to physically assist, carry, or do toileting/changing. I am able to teach, coach, encourage, etc. I am passionate about health and...
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Barbara B.'s Photo

Zephyrhills, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
hospice services
After retiring from a Boston area hospital in the nursing field, I relocated to the Tampa area. That was an extraordinary choice for me as I have had the privilege and greatest opportunities of caring for many wonderful seniors as well as assisting their families with the daily struggles and challenges of aging loved ones. Some...
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Deja W.'s Photo

Winter Haven, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to senior care, I'm deeply committed to supporting adults and seniors' independence. My previous experiences have solidified my passion for providing reliable care and peace of mind to families. As a Certified Home Health Aide with CPR Training and First Aid Training as well as Core Trained and State...
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Esther W T.'s Photo

Winter Haven, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
home modification
transportation
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and First Aid Training, I bring a professional and detail-oriented approach to my work. My goal is to support your loved one's independence and well-being with services like respite care,...
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Quetia E.'s Photo

Dover, FL

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$23/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
20 years of experience have shaped my deep commitment to senior care. My passion lies in fostering well-being and independence for adults and seniors. I'm motivated by the positive impact I can make in their lives. With some college education, I provide respite care, home health, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also...
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Caressa P.'s Photo

Winter Haven, FL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
10 years of experience have fueled my passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My background includes some college education, alongside CPR Training and First Aid Training. As a caregiver, I provide respite care, transportation, run errands, handle light housekeeping, and prepare meals. I'm...
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Lesvia P.'s Photo

Bartow, FL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
home modification
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
It's truly a privilege to support adults and seniors in maintaining their well-being and independence. My three years of experience have solidified my passion for making a positive impact in their lives. I'm a Certified Home Health Aid with a college degree and provide respite, live-in, and memory care, as well as personal care,...
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Ketnie M.'s Photo

Winter Haven, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my calling. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, I provide respite care, transportation, personal care, and more. I'm experienced in memory care,...
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  • 24 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.89/hr as of April 2026

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Lakeland, FL

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 9 respite care providers near you in Lakeland, FL carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Lakeland, FL fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Lakeland, FL can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Lakeland, FL is $16.89 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Lakeland, FL.

To safely hire respite care near you in Lakeland, FL, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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