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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 $28/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Fairview, TN

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…

Review for Kelly P. by Care member

I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual,…

Review for Calee L. by Grace M.

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…

Review for Martha R. by Jody G.

Special needs caregivers in Fairview, TN

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Kelly P.


Fairview, TN

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

5.0

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**I have been inactive on this site due to family illness but still working. I have over 13 years of caring for the Aging population & special needs as a Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked w/ multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders,...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, personal care, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"A genuinely caring person that is very knowledgeable and experienced. "

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Constance K.


Burns, TN

$20-25/hr • 10 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/hr • 6 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 8 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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Charity W.


Brentwood, TN

$20/hr • 4 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Charity is a sweet and caring young woman who is devoted to the children that she watches. I have personally seen her with the children she has watched and does an incredible job. You would do well to hire Charity!"

Mona M.

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Kaitlyn D.


Franklin, TN

$17-20/hr • 3 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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Kebeh J.


Nashville, TN

$25-29/hr • 10 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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal 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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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr • 10 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, dementia, errands, personal care, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Anna B.


Nashville, TN

$25-30/hr • 8 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna nannied for us for 6 months before our son started daycare and we continue to have Anna babysit on weeknights or weekends. She is so good with babies and her nursing experience always makes us feel so at ease that our son is in good hands."

Care member

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Wendy P.


Franklin, TN

$20-30/hr • 10 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/hr • 15 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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Molly S.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have never truly cared or looked after someone with special needs but I do have a passion for volunteering and being around children with special needs. I have been involved with clubs through out high school and college that included hanging out and raising money for people with special needs. I absolutely loved it and...
5.0
"Molly is amazing. Once you meet her you'll know what I'm talking about. She is so engaged with the kids and caring and dependable. I have an 8, 6 and 3 year old and Molly handled all of them NO problem. She even drove my little one to school and swim class and I...

Jenn E.

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Abigail L.


Franklin, TN

$15-25/hr • 6 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/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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!"

Care member

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Carol M.


Thompsons Station, TN

$20/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, 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/hr • 6 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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Keandria W.


Nashville, TN

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

I love giving out attention and love. I have four years of experience working with autistic kids. What I have learned about caring for them is Your child may need a five minute, two minute or one minute warning before there is a change of activity or behavior. For example saying you have five minutes but not waiting the whole...
5.0
"Keandria interviewed with us and she was extremely thorough and you can tell she has the experience with children. She is definitely on my list to hire when services are needed in the future."

Tawny W.

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Mariah R.


Franklin, TN

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Passionate And Professional Nanny In Franklin, TN

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Mariah and I am currently looking for a professional nanny position. I have nearly 7 years of childcare experience with kids of all ages and abilities! Additionally, I am CPR and First Aid certified, a former lifeguard (water safety!), and actively involved in my church's special needs ministry. While...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mariah was so sweet. She was punctual, very laid back and easy to get along with. This was her first experience with triplets, but when I returned home the babies were all sleeping peacefully. I would definitely hire her again. "

Care member

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Teresa T.


Nashville, TN

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Loving Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 12 years of experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities like down syndrome and autism. I have helped friends and families over the past 10 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...

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