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Danny S.


Chapel Hill, TN

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For Special Needs/ Childcare Job

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I am a recent college graduate looking for a job. I currently work with a child who has Hunter syndrome. I am looking for a job in childcare or special needs care. I worked with Best Buddies, which is an organization that sets up peer buddies (me) with someone who has a learning disability or is special needs. I have been...
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Danny S.


Chapel Hill, TN

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Childcare

I am looking for a childcare/ special needs care-giving job. I have worked with special needs children since I was a freshman in high school. The organization that I was a part of is Best Buddies, who pairs peer buddies (me) with someone who has a learning or developmental disorder. It has been so rewarding to work with the...
Danny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather K.


Lewisburg, TN

$18-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Heather. I Was a licensed childcare provider for the state of Ohio for 15 years before I moved to Tennessee in 2020. I have cared for multiple age ranges of children as well as adults with special needs. I also cared extensively for my grandparents while they were alive. I currently have a job taking care of a...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Heather came into our home to help us care for my sweet 96 year old grandpa. She was amazing! She was reliable, trustworthy, had a great attitude, was punctual, no drama, was easy to work with regarding scheduling & changes that may occur, helpful and always...

Jayme E.

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Angela C.


Franklin, TN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loyal & Caring Caregiver

Hello. I have been in caregiving for over 15 years. I take great pride in caring for my clients. I am a compassionate and reliable private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. I specialize in elderly, special needs, clients recovering from surgery/falls, dementia, diabetes,...
Angela can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Angela is such a gem! I can’t express how much we appreciate her. She is kind, patient, very knowledgeable, empathetic and dependable. We had her handle everything for mom including, transportation to doc appointments, grocery shopping, ordering supplies, and...

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Tammy R.


Franklin, TN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

3.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Amariss D.


Murfreesboro, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter With Multiples And Specials Needs Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amariss. I would love to watch your children! I have over 6 years of experience working with children at a daycare and as a baby sitter. I am passionate about children, especially when it comes to helping foster a positive, fun and educational environment to aid in their development.
Amariss can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amariss is an amazing caregiver! Not only is she flexible with her schedule, she's always a quick responder, which counts towards her reliability for caring for our son. She has a very calm presence and my son instantly took to her. As soon as she held him, he was...

Jennifer T.

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Erin K.


Murfreesboro, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Erin. I have worked with both adults and children with special needs for right around 9 years. Prior to that I taught preschool ages 1-6 for around 9 years. I have had the joys of assisting each individual with their everyday needs. From daily living skills to planning activities and outings, I believe in...
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Erin K.


Murfreesboro, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I taught preschool ages 1-6 years of age for approximately 9 years. I am educated in early childhood education/development. Currently, I work with adults and children with special needs and have done so for right around 14 years.
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Erin for a summer nanny position and although she didn't line up with our needs as closely as the candidate we did choose, I would absolutely recommend her to any family who has need for her special set of skills."

Ashley J.

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Lauren M.


Murfreesboro, TN

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a high school CDC Special Education teacher with 7 years of experience, looking to provide care for kids/adults with and without special needs this summer and on weekends. I have experience working with several disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, visual impairments, etc. I have worked with students...
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Nicole W.


Murfreesboro, TN

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Lifting Spirits And Bringing Smiles!

I have many years of experience in serving elders with Alzheimer's, dementia, physical challenges, and those in need of emotional support. I am very familiar with complex medical needs and truly enjoy bringing sunshine and light to those around me. I feel that God has blessed me to help others in need and I enjoy doing so! I...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning & more
The majority of my experience has been with children and adults with special needs. I have provided total care for individuals from personal care and hygiene, dressing, meal prep, hand feeding, and getting out into the community for some fun. I took care of my grandparents and I understand the need for caring, compassionate and...
Erin can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
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Caylin M.


Franklin, TN

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

PreK Teacher With A Theatre And Music Background Excited To Meet Your Childcare Needs

Childcare is in my blood. . I started babysitting in high school . I nannied for a family for just over a year during college. In 2021, I started as a floater at an inclusive preschool. There, I work with children with special needs alongside their typically developing peers. After I graduated college in 2023, I was promoted to...
Caylin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Shelby F.


Thompsons Station, TN

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Mental Health Provider

I have worked in a behavioral health hospital for over a year working with those of all types of mental health disabilities including, but not limited to: severe depression and anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, dementia/Alzheimer's, OCD, eating disorders, paranoia, etc.
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Aleia H.


Murfreesboro, TN

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Bubbly Friend!!

Hi!! I'm Aleia. I have been working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings since I was in middle school. I have extensive training in first aid, and I love working with children of all ages. I am looking for a part time job hanging out with children! I love making amazing...
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Gabi T.


Franklin, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hey! I have been a junior kindergarten teacher for the past two years and attended Ole Miss before teaching. I am passionate about children and could not imagine doing anything that doesn't involve them. I am clean, organized, have wonderful time management skills, and I am experienced in managing households. I have experience...
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Sheila H.


Thompsons Station, TN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Warm And Caring Caregiver

I have over 20 years of experience caring for others, including 3 of my own children (my youngest was medically fragile and had special needs) and my own mom as she aged. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are medically fragile and/or have special needs. I love working with all age groups, but have a...
Sheila can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren M.


Murfreesboro, TN

$15-28/hr7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Teacher looking to nanny some this summer. I have experience with typical and special needs children. I am very comfortable with transporting children and running errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have experience working with individuals with special needs from ages 6-22. I will help meet goals, or with whatever is needed.
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Cayla J.


Shelbyville, TN

$10-15/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Care Giver

My younger brother has been diagnosed with down-syndrome and congestive heart failure. I live for taking care of and making children feel loved and appreciated. I have been around and cared for special needs children for about 8 years now. I am extremely patient and very understanding about the care and attention that special...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chapel Hill, TN

Heather K.

5.0

Heather came into our home to help us care for my sweet 96 year old grandpa. She was amazing! She was reliable, trustworthy, had a great attitude, was punctual, no drama, was easy to work with regarding scheduling & changes that may occur, helpful and always brought nothing but joy to my grandpa and...

- Jayme E.

Angela C.

5.0

Angela is such a gem! I can’t express how much we appreciate her. She is kind, patient, very knowledgeable, empathetic and dependable. We had her handle everything for mom including, transportation to doc appointments, grocery shopping, ordering supplies, and taking her on outings. She really came...

- Care member

Tammy R.

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 wasn't a good a fit for her but...

- Dawn A.

Amariss D.

5.0

Amariss is an amazing caregiver! Not only is she flexible with her schedule, she's always a quick responder, which counts towards her reliability for caring for our son. She has a very calm presence and my son instantly took to her. As soon as she held him, he was all smiles with her. With as...

- Jennifer T.

Erin K.

5.0

We interviewed Erin for a summer nanny position and although she didn't line up with our needs as closely as the candidate we did choose, I would absolutely recommend her to any family who has need for her special set of skills.

- Ashley J.

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