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Lindy Z.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
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.

Kimberly M. says "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...

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Anita T.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Compassionate and experienced Home Health Caregiver specializing in caring for the elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer's, suffering from illnesses and disabilities. Adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot care for themselves. Experienced in assisting clients with their activities of daily living, medicine reminders,...

Jeanne A. says "Anita was our mother's caregiver in the last 3 years of her life. Her care was the best one could hope for if their family member's health and happiness...

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Top Care

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
mobility assistance
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I have helped care for my friend grandmother and my uncle as well as for my aunt and grandfather witch where all senior ... I cared for them in there home and even went to hospital to help care for them. I also have experience in child care, I have 4 of my own. I have experience in disabled children or adults, I have worked with...

Mona Lisa S. says "We interviewed Ashley. It was a difficult choice but we decided on another candidate due to available hours."

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Brandy M.'s Photo

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
Light cleaning
personal care
errands
meal prep
companionship
+ 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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Medical Assistant

Lakeland, FL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
I worked in New York State and in Florida with the Developmentally Disabled individuals. I currently work with children who are Autistic. I've always worked with Adults and Children.
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Brandy M.'s Photo

Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.

Mary F. says "Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive...

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Special Needs

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Most of my experience caring for special needs children comes from my externship training at LVIM. But I do have other relevant experience in working with the mentally disabled in several day cares and assisted living facilities that I volunteer at.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Special Needs Nanny

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I own my own caregiver business. I am also an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Registered Behavior Technician. I am looking for a part time caregiver position in the evenings on weekends or anytime on weekends. I have 9 years experience working with children with special needs and 7 years working with the elderly population....
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Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
I have experience working with special needs individuals in a center environment and home base. They were a mixture of young and old with health issues. Sometimes I visit with my friend to help her with her grandma which has a heart condition. I enjoy listening to her telling stories about her childhood and about her family. I...
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Lakeland, FL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
personal care
My name is Woodlande. I enjoy helping people because I believe everyone deserves support and respect. I listen carefully, understand their needs, and do my best to make their lives easier , I'm friendly, kind, patient, attentive. I have family members with special needs, and I've been assisting them all my life. I enjoy outdoor...
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Detra M.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
I currently have my CNA license and I have worked with seniors as well as persons with disabilities.
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Bilingual -Experienced And Loving Caregiver In Lakeland FL

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm a native Cuban but recently became a US citizen. I'm proficient in both English and Spanish. I was an English Teacher back in my country, but since I moved to USA in 2013 I have dedicated myself to care and help others, so I have 9 years of elderly care experience. I excel at providing support and assistance, have worked...
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Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
My mother was disabled my whole childhood, so I am very experienced with this. I am very caring and compassionate. I already take care of one disabled one just once per week and this gives me so much job satisfaction that I am looking for more. I am a natural born helper.
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Caring, Patient, Kind, And Loving Caregiver.

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
specialized care
errands
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Experience caring for children and adults with developmental disabilities, assisting elderly with household needs, home projects, and more.
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Brandy S.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I am CPR, AED and first aid certified. I enjoy assisting with tasks around the house or around town. I am comfortable helping with basic hygiene care and administering medicines. I have experience working with people who have disabilities including vision loss, hearing loss, wheel chair use and intellectual disabilities. When...
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Taylor H.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
respite care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 4 years experience in caregiving, I started when my grandmother became terminally ill. I then got introduced into the position of a Direct Support Professional which dealt with adults and seniors who have developmental and physical disabilities such as autism, TBI survivors, stroke survivors, cerebral palsy, cancer...
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Compassionate Lady To Care For Your Loved One

Lakeland, FL

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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
visiting physician
home modification
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a kind, caring, compassionate. trusting, dependable and reliable lady who has provided care for the elderly, as well as, mentally disabled adults, quadriplegics, those with Parkinson's, dementia, and terminally ill cancer patients. I will do light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, errands, doctor appointments, assist with...
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Carter C.'s Photo

Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
Because I've grown up with a special needs sister, I've grown to love caring for and spending time with people alike. I am a volunteer coach for a special Olympics tennis team and was in Best Buddies all 4 years of high school. During the summer I spend time as a camp councelor for ages 11-13.
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Michael O.'s Photo

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
40 plus years as an RN, RRT. Focus on neo pediatrics. Some home care. Extensive focuses critical care, and the focus of neonatal home care. and also help with special needs.
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Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a sweet, out going person. Always on time and enjoy the work I do. My clients become family so I deliver the best care possible. I am a mother, so patience and understanding is something I do well. I have many years of Alzheimer's/Dementia experience. Along with wheel chair bound/paralyzed patients. Helping others has been...
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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.97/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Lakeland, FL

Special Needs Adult Care in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care

Lindy Z.

Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and...

- Kimberly M.

Anita T.

Anita was our mother's caregiver in the last 3 years of her life. Her care was the best one could hope for if their family member's health...

- Jeanne A.

Ashley C.

We interviewed Ashley. It was a difficult choice but we decided on another candidate due to available hours.

- Mona Lisa S.

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