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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Alcoa, TN

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Alcoa, TN

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Matthew W.


Maryville, TN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care/ Special Needs Provider

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I have experience working with children from children from birth to teenagers. I am skilled in time and house management, extensive special needs care, and much more.
Matthew can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and patient child care provider with four years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My background includes working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable following parents' preferred communication methods and...
Janessa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Kathy M.


Knoxville, TN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

I am 59 years old and I have retired from full time work with Knox County schools as a caregiver and work part time now in real estate management. I worked in special education for Knox County schools nearly 20 years ago. I home schooled our four sons in the 80's. Thank God they are now successful and well educated. My...
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Lydia A.


Maryville, TN

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have extensive experience with children of every age. I have 6 years of professional childcare experience through environmental education programs - such as summer camps, zoo children's programs, and national parks school programs! I have firsthand experience with children with special needs (my little brother is on...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Renee F.


Rockford, TN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Renee. I have cared for my own daughter who has special needs for 6 years. I'm good with crafts, meal prep, changing, swimming, pets (used to live in a house with 5 cats, and 1 dog!), and more! I also have reliable transportation and do not smoke.
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have 4 years of experience working in a preschool with children between the ages of 2-5, but even before then, I had multiple years of experience volunteering at summer camps and weeklong childcare programs involving children of all ages. I also have 2+ years of paid experience teaching various community education classes to...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have three years of experience as a babysitter, where I consistently received positive feedback from parents. My patient, calm, and friendly nature puts children and parents alike at ease. I believe in open and...
Andria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Emma P.


Maryville, TN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

I grew up with a mother who worked in CDC and my sister and I were given the opportunity to help volunteer in her classrooms. I begin working in healthcare taking care of all sorts of needs and elements. I have a huge heart for helping others and am well informed in different specialties.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I graduated from college in 2019 with a degree in Special Education and a minor in Psychology. I have spent the last 5 years working as a special education teacher in Colorado. I am newly married and my husband and I just recently moved to Knoxville. I absolutely love spending time with kids, and I am looking to continue...
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just received a degree in special education from the University of Dayton. I have spent each semester during college observing, assisting, and student teaching in school settings containing students with mild to moderate disabilities. I am passionate about what I do because I find it fun and rewarding. Additionally, it has...
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Carmen M.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and compassionate CNA

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carmen, I'm 47 years old and I've been a CNA and caregiver for over 15 years. I have a clean background. I have reliable transportation with insurance. I have mainly worked in home health, but have also worked in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. I've taken care of many people with Alzheimers and dementia,...
Carmen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Couldn't have done it without Carmen! She lights up a room every time she walks in. She's also very dependable and trustworthy."

Courtney W.

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Jennifer A.


Knoxville, TN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have a passion for children with special needs, and would love to provide childcare with the special needs population, in addition to the daily work I do with these friends in my full-time position. As an OT, I have treated kiddos...
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Kenna C.


Knoxville, TN

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi - my name is Kenna and I am hoping to find an overnight nannying job and/or some date night opportunities! I have 5 years of nannying experience with kids of various ages. I am currently a nanny/household manager with elementary aged children and a mothers helper with an infant and toddler. My previous job was a nanny share...
Kenna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenna is a loving, reliable, experienced and creative childcare professional. She cared for our two young kids infant/toddler full time for a year. Our kids love Kenna, she has a wonderful way of connecting with young people. We miss her! Kenna was receptive to...

Lauren C.

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Mia V.


Knoxville, TN

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

Mia's Bio!

Hi, my name is Mia and I currently attend the University of Tennessee! I am looking to solidify a school year nanny position. I have worked with kids 0-10 for almost 5 years and absolutely love it. I have experience working with children with special needs and I also have different certifications like: CPR, AED, First Aid, Gtube...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Mia watched my 8 month old for date night. My daughter loved spending time with her. Mia was very communicative, prompt, did everything asked of her and was very sweet with my baby! "

Melissa G.

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Annalee H.


Knoxville, TN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Nanny And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for years; One of my full time nanny positions was for a family of 6 children during the summer of 2016. Duties: Bathed, cooked for, and did laundry for child with special needs; provided transportation services to and from school and extracurricular activities for other 5 children. Another nanny position was...
Annalee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna Lee was a nanny for our two girls under three years old. She did this graciously four days a week to match my part time work schedule. She actively played with the girls and I never had any concerns for their safety. She even helped with potty training!...

Alicia F.

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Heather B.


Lenoir City, TN

$23-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Heather, and I am so glad you have taken the time to look at my profile. In the nanny and childcare field, I have experience caring for newborn to 14-year-olds, multiples, special needs, and up to 8 children at a time. I have experience potty training, sleep training, homework help, and solid food training. I have...
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather is the cream of the crop when it comes to nannies! She is the best caregiver our family has ever had and we are so sad to no longer have her as our children's nanny, as she's become a part of the family. We are relocating, otherwise we'd want to have her...

Liz M.

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Belinda F.


Knoxville, TN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/Caregiver

I have been a CNA since 1996. Nursing home and home healthcare setting. I have worked with patients with paralysis due to spinal cord injury as well as multiple sclerosis and other neuro compromised patients. I am competent in transfers, assistant with ambulation for those who are partially mobile, bed baths, shampoo board, skin...
5.0
"Belinda F. has a very pleasant personality. She is skilled and knowledgeable beyond any position I ever have known her to have. She is a quick learner, a self-starter and does not require constant supervision."

Sandra H.

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Jennifer E.


Knoxville, TN

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mom of two grown children, I have had over 40 years' experience with infant, toddler and elementary age children, as well as special needs children. I am responsible, dependable, & usually available at last minute if needed. I am CPR certified, I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, have my own reliable transportation. I...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer did amazing with our 3 month old! She was early and so sweet. Our little girl was happy and content when we arrived home. Definitely will be using her again! "

Hunter H.

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Elizabeth B.


Powell, TN

$10-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I have over 25 years of professional childcare experience including special education instructor, Montessori assistant, nanny, in-home daycare provider, mother of two girls ages 10 and 8 to name a few. I am excited to find a family or two to work with in the knoxville area, preferably a long term position/part-time. At...
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Olivia W.


Knoxville, TN

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Kids I'm A Cheerleader I Work At My Church Doing Childcare Every Sunday For The Past 3 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I adore kids I have worked with kids since the age of 13 I am now 23 with a 5-month-old I have volunteered at my church doing childcare every Sunday for the past 4 years working with infants to elementary school. I also have worked with special needs kids for 2 years during my years in high school. I recently had to quit my...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very Sweet girl! She was great with our kids! I Was very sad to leave this town and trust another person with my little ones Since she was so wonderful!"

Karen L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alcoa, TN

Carmen M.

5.0

Couldn't have done it without Carmen! She lights up a room every time she walks in. She's also very dependable and trustworthy.

- Courtney W.

Kenna C.

5.0

Kenna was an excellent nanny for our one year old son. We were a bit nervous about hiring someone we didn’t know beforehand, but Kenna’s references all sang her praises. When Kenna came to meet our son, he took to her immediately! She was active and engaged with him everyday - playing with him...

- Care member

Mia V.

5.0

Mia watched my 8 month old for date night. My daughter loved spending time with her. Mia was very communicative, prompt, did everything asked of her and was very sweet with my baby!

- Melissa G.

Annalee H.

5.0

Anna Lee was a nanny for our two girls under three years old. She did this graciously four days a week to match my part time work schedule. She actively played with the girls and I never had any concerns for their safety. She even helped with potty training! Anna Lee was receptive to making...

- Alicia F.

Heather B.

5.0

Heather is the cream of the crop when it comes to nannies! She is the best caregiver our family has ever had and we are so sad to no longer have her as our children's nanny, as she's become a part of the family. We are relocating, otherwise we'd want to have her stay with our family for years to...

- Liz M.

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