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Jennifer T.


Brentwood, TN

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

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A little about me... Hello! My name is Jennifer and I moved to TN back in August 2016. I love working with families of special needs kiddos! It's near and dear to my heart as I have a Cousin and Aunt who both have special needs. I've worked in private nannying for the last 7 years and I have loved it! I spent three years with an...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Courtney L.


Antioch, TN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Abilty Not Disability!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Courtney L. Hi my name is Courtney, and I have over 17 years experience in working with students and training adults with special needs! Currently I work as a Special Education Compliance Coach with Metro Nashville Public Schools. Im currently looking for part time work after school each day for a few hours.
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Courtney was great with our 18 month old. She was very professional, timely, and was wonderful with our daughter. "

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Kebeh J.


Nashville, TN

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for hospice, dementia, and in all aspects of daily living. I love making a difference in other people's lives. Also my brother was a special needs patient so I've been caring for people my whole life.
Kebeh can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Kebeh is the absolute best. She cared for my Mother in the most sacred and loving way full-time for two years She treated my Mother with respect and dignity and loved her in the most beautiful way. She assisted my Daddy in so many ways-with Mother and with helping...

Laura B.

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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

30+ Years Of Caring For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I most recently cared for a very dear and sweet little lady for over a year in her apartment in Nashville. She had become, to me, a very special part of my life. Whether I was working a 12 to 14 hour shift caring for all of her daily needs, or at my own home, I was brainstorming how to better serve this little lady. When she...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Alena C.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for ages 2 months to 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs children. I can cook, clean, tutor, or anything you pretty much need me to do. I have worked as a substitute teacher, teaching assistant, a pre-school as an assistant teacher and also worked with the after school program. When I care for a...
Alena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!"

Devan B.

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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$17-32/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Dependable With Care....

4.1

(9)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience in the Healthcare field with Seniors and special needs.. I equally love Companion Care. I take my job serious and I am good at what I do. I am trustworthy, kind, and compassionate and have the experience that a family is looking for with their loved one, I am honest and dependable, I also have the...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lisa is a very caring person. She was able to handle our father even though he could be very challenging. She worked effectively with our dad's team of caregivers and was with him and the family at the time of his passing. Our dad was in good hands with Lisa. She...

Melissa S.

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Venice G.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Caring For Your Loved Ones Is My Speciality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I AM FULLY COVID VAXED/BOOSTERED. I am a friendly, honest, hardworking, and caring individual, who has worked in several different industries. Additionally, I just started working PRN with a nonprofit org that specialize in senior and special needs clients. I also enjoy animals, and am very comfortable with them as well. I look...
Venice can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation & more
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Venice. Throughout the application process she was very responsive and engaged. She showed up promptly and performed all agreed services for my father. 10/10 I would recommend Venice to anyone seeking assistance for their senior care...

Samuel E.

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Makayla H.


Nashville, TN

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Skills & Professionally Trained Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Two years ago, I began my journey as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism in a clinic. I knew after my first week that working with kiddos with special needs was something I was deeply passionate about. Not only have I provided care in a clinical setting, but I also have extensive experience tutoring and...
5.0
"Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla...

Erin F.

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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny With Vast Experience In Special Needs And Early Childhood

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired Special Ed Teacher Assistant who worked full-time at a middle school for over 25 years. I am the mother of four grown children. My youngest son is an adult with special needs. I have experience with seizures and multiple diagnoses. I also am the grandmother of 12 aged 15 and under. I have experience with premature...
Martha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha watched our son from 1.5-2.5 years old and then when we had our 2nd child, she watched both. Martha is AMAZING! We worked from home while she watched our kids and she was the best thing for us. She was constantly talking, singing, teaching and interacting...

Jody G.

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Paulette P.


Nashville, TN

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting little cousins and family friends since I was 13. As well, I care took for a guy with special needs for a little over a year and worked at a summer camp for people with special needs for 6 years. (So I've repeated safety trainings multiple times to the point of teaching others to get them safety certified...
Paulette can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Polly is one of the most delightful young women we have ever had the chance to hire. Always happy to be there, no personal drama, and very skilled in her duties to our profoundly disabled son. When caring for him she knew what to do, and treated him like her equal....

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Christina G.


Nashville, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Nurturing

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been in childcare for over 4 years! I am reliable, responsible, and patient. I have experience with newborns, elementary, and special needs! Let me know if you would like to chat, I can send you my references. I am currently leaving a job for a family with 3 kids and would be happy to give you their number as a...
Christina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"If I would say anything about Christina it is that she is totally reliable. She shows up on time and, in six months, she hardly missed a day. She was so good with our newborn, M, who was a preemie when Christina first started keeping her. She went through all the...

Care member

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Caroline W.


Nashville, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Babysitting And Camp Counseing

Hi! I'm Caroline. I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and have worked as a nanny for multiple families, and also worked as a day camp counselor for almost 10 years. I am the oldest of 4 sisters and have a large extended family, so I have helped take care of children my whole life! I also have extensive experience working...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We have used Caroline several times now for watching our two children under the age of 4, she always shows up on time & is excellent with giving our babies the attention you hope a babysitter would!! "

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Carolyn G.


Nashville, TN

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent graduate from Belmont University and have nine years of child care experience. I currently work as an accountant in the healthcare industry but enjoy babysitting on evenings and weekends. I have babysat children ages 2 months to 12+. I have experience with special needs children and am also a Red Cross...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lisa... And I have over 15 years experience taking care of people with disability challenges and other challenges to be discussed in a interview. I am also a certified nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with the elderly with a vast array of conditions.
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Gabriella N.


Nashville, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since 2008. I have cared for children in various settings and worked in my church nursery for a few years. I have experience with children from 1-week-old to elementary age and have cared for children with special needs. I have worked with oxygen, feeding tubes, Down Syndrome, ADD/ ADHD, and Autism. I...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Gabriella has been a caregiver for our family for years now. She is always on time and cares for our children as if they were her own. "

Lori N.

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Aniyah B.


Antioch, TN

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a teacher and caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With four years of experience and coursework in early child development, I have honed my skills to create a safe and nurturing environment for children. My degree in Psychology obtained from Middle Tennessee State University helps...
Aniyah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aniyah was wonderful! We booked her the week of so that have a night out in Nashville as we were driving cross country. We were staying in a camper which is not your typical situation, but Aniyah wasn’t hesitant at all. Aniyah FaceTimed with us a day before so we...

Sarah B.

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Anna M.


Nashville, TN

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse in Brazil with a long experience and specializes with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, diabetics, dementia autism and others mental illness, I am currently a nurse assistant (CNA) and licensed Homecare aide (HCA), I have been working with the elderly and developing a good working dynamic with people with...
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Lyndsey A.


Nashville, TN

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for about 9 years now and have experience with all ages. I love activity, going outdoors, and when I'm around children I honestly become a child myself--to an extent of course. I can adapt to any environment and any personality and guarantee your children will have so much fun, the kind of fun they can't...
Lyndsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lyndsey was great with our children. She really took the time to engage with them and their interests. They even request her specifically when we are planning a night out! "

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Courtney L.


Antioch, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Courtney

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Courtney and I have over 17 years experience in working with students and training adults with special needs! Currently I work as a Special Education Compliance Coach . Im currently looking for part time work after school each day for a few hours.
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Tammy R.


Franklin, TN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience babysitting, nannying, coaching gymnastics and swim lessons, and house/dog-sitting. I also have volunteer experience under an Occupational Therapist who specializes in special needs and speech therapy/sign language. I am from Franklin, TN and graduated from Lipscomb University. I finished my Master's...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"She seemed amazing - hired her in early August to start mid August for 3 day a week afternoon child care and home errands. She was supposed to start on a Tuesday and quit on me Monday before. Resume background check and references are great. Ultimately she decided...

Dawn A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brentwood, TN

Courtney L.

5.0

Courtney was great with our 18 month old. She was very professional, timely, and was wonderful with our daughter.

- Care member

Kebeh J.

5.0

Kebeh is the absolute best. She cared for my Mother in the most sacred and loving way full-time for two years She treated my Mother with respect and dignity and loved her in the most beautiful way. She assisted my Daddy in so many ways-with Mother and with helping him with all kinds of household...

- Laura B.

Alena C.

5.0

Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!

- Devan B.

Lisa G.

5.0

I ended up in quite a pickle when my step dad ended up in the hospital and my mom was dealing with fracture after a fall. I posted for help on care and was suddenly flooded with applicants. After LOTS of calls and research, I chose Lisa who was able to start quickly, didn't have all the day/time...

- Kim R.

Venice G.

5.0

I really enjoyed working with Venice. Throughout the application process she was very responsive and engaged. She showed up promptly and performed all agreed services for my father. 10/10 I would recommend Venice to anyone seeking assistance for their senior care needs.

- Samuel E.

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