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Find special needs caregivers in Fairview, TN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fairview, TN

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Fairview, TN

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Lauren M.


Fairview, TN

$23/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would describe my personality as calm, creative, & ambitious. I love working with kids because I think kids are just the best and you can learn so much from them. Although there can be challenges, every kid I've ever nannied I've loved being a part of their growing/learning process. I've worked with a wide variety of...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Kelly P.


Fairview, TN

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

5.0

(2)

I have over 10 years of caring for they Aging population and special needs as an Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked with multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders, just to name a few. I have certifications in Aging in Place, Fall...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, dementia, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell...

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Yasminh L.


Burns, TN

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Yasminh and I am a 24-year-old college student. I have 10 years of experience, starting when I was 14! It all started with my baby cousin, who was 1 at the time, all the way up until 2019. Between then, I would also take care of my little sister; she is hearing impaired so I have experience with special...
Yasminh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Yasminh is very attentive and kind. My son loved her to pieces. My son is now 3 and she watched our son while both my husband and I had to work from home in the beginning of April to June. We unfortunately moved to a new location or else she'd still be with us. I...

Victoria M.

My little sister is hearing impaired and I understand how difficult it is to work around those certain needs these kids have. But we always find a way! Also I Can Provide Special Needs Care
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Kirstin H.


Kingston Springs, TN

$28-35/hr7 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am very experienced with children with special needs, and learning delays. I love working with children. Anytime I try something else I always come back to working with kids, so I think this will be my forever path. I was homeschooled growing up...
Kirstin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Constance K.


Burns, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Punctual

Mother of two daughters in their twenties. I have worked with Down syndrome, I've taken care of infants, toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. I love most pets. Sorry I can't do snakes. lol. I am very organized, punctual, I love to cook. Cakes are my specialty. I've been a girl scout leader for 14 years. I was the president of...
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Calee L.


Brentwood, TN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Works With Kiddos With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Calee. I am 24 years old and I have been a Registered Behavior Tech for the last 7 years. I graduated with my bachelors in Applied Behavior Analysis. My experience ranges from 3 months to 36 years. I have worked with individuals across the entire spectrum on behaviors, communication skills and daily living...
Calee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual, etc...), but, more importantly, my daughters adore her. She is warm and friendly and keeps my highly-spirited 6 year old...

Grace M.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very professional, accommodating caregiver. Helped us feel comfortable in a city that's not our home and was wonderful with our two year old. Only downside is that she's not in our hometown!"

Elena P.

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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: Visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kebeh is capable, thoughtful, proactive, sensitive, patient and kind. We absolutely love Kebeh and would hire her again. "

Shannon S.

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Charity W.


Brentwood, TN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Charity and I am so hopeful that you would consider to allow me to love on your little ones! I am certified in Childhood Trauma and TBRI training. I've recently moved back from Michigan where I worked in foster care and extreme childhood trauma for the past year. I have an extensive background working with...
Charity can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Charity is fun, energetic and great with kids of all ages!"

Erika R.

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Kaitlyn D.


Franklin, TN

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Kaitlyn, 18, Experience In Special Needs Care

My name is Kaitlyn, I am 18 years old. I am currently attending Clinical's as a nursing assistant and am working on my CNA license. I have three little brothers, one with cerebral palsy, and an older sister. I take my brother to therapy sometimes and love to be apart of his growth and development. I hope to become a pediatric...
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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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the summer, I volunteer at a camp for young adults with Down Syndrome. Beginning in high school and continuing throughout college, I have been involved with kids. Currently, I work at a school with students that are blind or deaf. I love advocating and working with people with disabilities! I look forward to hearing from...
5.0
"Mackenzie exceeded all our expectations this summer. I can't thank her enough for all she did while taking care of our special needs son."

Tom N.

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Anna B.


Nashville, TN

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Responsible, And Caring Babysitter In Millbrook And Prattville Area

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 24-year-old NICU nurse at Ascension St Thomas Hospital. I hold a BSN from the University of Alabama. I am experienced in nannying, daycare, and pediatric and neonatal nursing. I was previously a full time nanny to an infant boy from 3-10 months in East Nashville. I also overnight and travel nanny for a 20-month-old. I...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"anna has been sitting for us close to a year now. she is simply amazing. she blows all nanny standards out the window. she is totally in a league of her own. she has traveled with us and proficiently done every detail of life with us. my only regret is not having...

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Wendy P.


Franklin, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For Special Needs

I have a passion to care for people of all ages. My gifts and passion are especially for people that have special needs.
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Ryan W.


Nashville, TN

$22-37/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for 15 years and have been nannying full-time for 8 years! In my years working in childcare I have worked with newborns, twins, kids of varying ages, and families with many different schedules and dynamics. I have also worked with children with special needs and care plans including premature...
Ryan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"

Nina F.

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Abigail L.


Franklin, TN

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Abigail From TN

I've had much experience with childcare my whole life! My mother would nanny, so I grew up helping take care of others. I see a big importance with family and children. I started babysitting at 13, and have some experience with children with special needs, children in foster care, and infants. I'm extremely patient and willing...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Abigail helps me with my day care work and has been very good and responsible to provide for the needs of the babies and children who have come over the years. She has a natural way of smiling, feeding, playing, and looking after whatever their needs may be."

Linnea L.

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Racheal C.


Franklin, TN

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Children And Pets

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was in the child care profession for over 20 years. I have been an assistant director and director. Along with that, I have also done cooking, cleaning, and watching different age groups in the child care services. At this time, I do work part-time with a special needs child who has stolen my heart. I also don't mind animals...
Racheal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Racheal was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. Highly recommend!"

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Carol M.


Thompsons Station, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter For Date Nights, Errands, Sick Child, Back Up For Full Time Nanny

My philosophy toward caregiving is to engage a child in a warm, patient, and nurturing way. It is important to understand the various developmental stages and milestones in order to foster learning and growth. I have 13 years experience in childcare and especially enjoy the ages 0-5. I also have experience with children with...
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is great with children including children with developmental delays. She is prompt and an excellent communicator. She is also an animal lover which is an added bonus for our family. When she comes to sit with our kids, we have such peace of mind knowing that...

Kristen D.

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Natalie M.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Nanny In Nashville TN

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Natalie. I have over a decade of experience in childcare. While I specialize in infant and multiples care, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages. My history caring for children with special needs and medical conditions particularly involves ADHD, ODD, SPD, autism, CMT and Cystic Fibrosis....
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie was great with the kids. Very respectful, kind and loving. Had great ideas for activities and always had a smile on. I will be keeping her on my list of sitters."

Aubrey L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairview, TN

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell he’s a lot happier. She knows what to...

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Yasminh L.

5.0

Yasminh is very attentive and kind. My son loved her to pieces. My son is now 3 and she watched our son while both my husband and I had to work from home in the beginning of April to June. We unfortunately moved to a new location or else she'd still be with us. I highly recommend her!

- Victoria M.

Calee L.

5.0

I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual, etc...), but, more importantly, my daughters adore her. She is warm and friendly and keeps my highly-spirited 6 year old engaged! She is wonderful!

- Grace M.

Martha R.

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 with our kids and always left our...

- Jody G.

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.

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