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Brandy M.

Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
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$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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CNA/HHA

Lakeland, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
CNA/HHA Certified Nursing Assistant/home Health Aide. Taking care of the elderly. Work experienced working in hospitals, nursing homes, ALF, private homes caring for the elderly. Have cared for patients with Alzheimers, dementia, total care patients, ambulatory patients etc.
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Care Provider

Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
With over 20 years working with elderly, children, as well as special needs... I feel it as my calling to care for those in need. I currently provide care at Lake Gibson Village during the day and looking for another position where I can utilize the talents god gave me which includes compassionate care. References are available...
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Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
Hi y'all my name is Caitlyn! I'm a freshman at Southeastern University, and i'm studying missional leadership. The reason I'm applying to be a babysitter is to help out the parents with loving on their kids just as Jesus would. I'd describe my personality as joyful, fun, and outgoing! I like working with kids because I have a...
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Caregiver Nanny

Lakeland, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with kids for the past 10 yrs I enjoy making life easier for the parents Hi, I just recently moved to Florida from New Jersey. I worked with a family for the past 20 months I worked with there son who is intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, or developmental disability. I took care of his daily needs...
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A Little About Me :)

Lakeland, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I have always had a very strong desire for babies and kids. When I was around 10 years old I started babysitting at my neighbors house and continued babysitting there until I was 17. When I was 17 I started seeking out nannying and got a job with a little boy who was thought to have autism (wasn't diagnosed). I realized then...
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Paramedic To The Rescue

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Retired paramedic who still wants to help people. I have over 25 years of field experience. I'm very comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities. Very patient and flexible working with people in different situations. Knowledgeable of different medical conditions and willing to learn more in order to best help...
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Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone, My name is Kristalyn and I am 36 years old. I have worked with a variety of different special needs. Including g tubes, autism, food allergies, assisting with bathing and feeding and more. I am currently looking into going back to school to become an RN as well. I worked with special needs adults and children...
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Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have worked in home health for 7 years, I love helping people, compassionate about each person as a a person. Can feed, cook, bath, change clothes, diapers, administer meds, check blood sugar, enjoy taking care of them as a well as being a companion. I can transfer people without a homer, brush teeth, take them to Dr...
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Lakeland, FL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Rayne and I have 3 years of paid and 2 years of unpaid experience with special needs children, But 6 years of over all childcare and nannying. Special needs children hold a special place in my heart and I love working with them. I love to go to disney world, be outside and go to the park and lake!
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Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
I have worked for a couple of months as a work-study student in a special needs school and have loved being able to interact with the children there and help them in a patient, caring way. I want to make every person feel safe and cared for!
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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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Part Time Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a registered nurse with adult and pediatric hematology/oncology experience. I have taken care of individuals with autism, down syndrome, dementia, Alzheimer's, gross and motor delays, CP, ADHD, CF, etc. I also have experience taking care of people with medical devices, such PEG tubes, feeding tubes/pumps, insulin...
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Full-Time Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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$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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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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Lakeland, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
I have worked for comfort keepers and private individuals. I have experience and have taken numerous online classes to help better serve my clients with specials needs. I have lived in Lakeland for 20 years and have plenty of references.
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Reach Out

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
Hello my name is Marcos. I'm someone that likes to help out people in special needs. Although I don't have a special certificate but unofficially I've helped out people with physical disabilities, with mental disabilities and im willing to go the extra mile to make sure that the person I'm helping is as comfortable as possible....
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I am a wife and mother of three beautiful teenagers. I have 18 years of parenting experience. My experience in childcare starts with my own children from birth and continues presently. I currently have 3 adoptive brothers and a sister who I have taken care of along with other children my father fostered throughout the years. My...
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Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
My sister has a home healthcare company and has taught me a lot on the business and physical side of taking care of others who need extra assistance or full time care but something you can't learn is empathy and kindness and I think that's my favorite part.
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  • The average post rate is $16.79/hr as of June 2025

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

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