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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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Medical Assistant

Lakeland, FL

5.0(0)
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$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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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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$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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Patient, Fun, Caring Caregiver

Lakeland, FL

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$12/hr
I am the mother of two boys, now adults. My son was diagnosed on the Spectrum when he was 10 years old. I do not have education relating to this, but I have experience. I learned from my son to look at every situation with a different perspective. When we received his diagnosis, we heard all the things he wouldn't be able to do....
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Full-time Caregiver Avilability

Lakeland, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I love my job and what I do. I am enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, loyal, clearly dedication very dependable, and very good with communication. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
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Patience Over And Beyond

Lakeland, FL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
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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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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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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$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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Lakeland, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Certified retired teacher. Current certification: Elementary Education Gr. 1-6, Special Education K-12, Mentally Handicapped, Physically Handicapped
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Caregiver Nanny

Lakeland, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with kids for the past 10 yrs I enjoy making life easier for the parents Hi, 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 eating dressing taking on outings helping him keep his...
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Lakeland, FL

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I have 3 years experience working with people with mental and physical differences and I love what I do id be happy to help !
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Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
Used to be a medical assistant, and I've assisted in the care of my 78-year-old father, who was a spinal cord injury patient, after a simple neck surgery went wrong and ended in complete paralysis.. I learned how to give him meals thru a feeding tube, change urine bag, his basic home health care needs, etc...
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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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$21/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Jordan, and I am 22 years old. I have been. Certified Medical Assistant since I was 17 and graduated with my Bachelor's for Allied Health Management in 2024. I love being able to work with people and love what I do.
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Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
9 years experience
CNA since 2017 and RN since December 2024 (: I would love to provide care for a caring and kind family !!!!!
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Paramedic To The Rescue

Lakeland, FL

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$16/hr
25 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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