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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Franklin, TN

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Franklin, TN

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Wendy P.


Franklin, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For Special Needs

5.0

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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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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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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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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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Mariah R.


Franklin, TN

$25-30/hr7 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, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariah looked after my 2 boys (ages 4 and almost 2) for the day, and she did amazing! "

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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Racheal cared for my girls for several years. She is very dependable. She interacts with the children, she doesn't just babysit. My girls had great adventures with Racheal."

Deborah Y.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I love having Natalie in the weekends my baby loves her and she is always on time and very helpful"

Zee S.

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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: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Dependable With Care....

Hired by 7 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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"We hired Lisa to care for my elderly mother and autistic brother. Before Lisa could even start, my mother ended up in the hospital. Lisa jumped right in alleviating a lot of worry and pressure for my wife and I, caring for my brother while we managed my mother's...

Dennis K.

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Jacqueline C.


Franklin, TN

$32-45/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Specialist For Special Needs Kiddos

I truly love helping children grow, develop and become confident and capable. It's a dream job! From educational to fun activities, I assist with a variety of projects that add value to creative and analytical thinking. I am a fun specialist who loves to wrap learning around enjoyable activities. I can be counted on to be a...
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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

25 Years In Special Education

I have not only worked in Special Education for over 25 years, but I am the mother of a Special Needs adult that function at about 18 months. I am also the grandmother of a Special Needs grandson with a rare genetic disorder. I have decades of experience with multiple diagnosis including seizures. I am limiting my availability...
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Tammy R.


Franklin, TN

$13/hr5 yrs exp

Warm, Experienced Care Giver

I have a lot of experience working with special needs clients in a variety of different capacities, including teaching gymnastics, working one-on-one, and providing case management. I have a passion for helping others, and providing them with the care they need. Many of the families I have worked for have ended up being like...
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Katherine J.


Franklin, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Current RN , Experienced Mom Who Loves A Flexible Schedule.My Passions Are The Outdoors,reading & Ma

I have personal experience with an autistic nephew & 5 years Home Health Nursing experience which has included adults with a variety of cognitive diagnoses. I appreciate the courage it takes to a young adult well. I am a Franklin native & am familiar with all the listed activities for your daughter.
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Ansley H.


Franklin, TN

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello my name is Ansley, I am Senior in college at Middle Tennessee State University studying psychology. I graduated from Franklin High School in 2020. I am the youngest of four girls with a gap of 11, 10 and 6 years. Two of my sisters have babies that I am used to baby sitting and caring for! I have dealt with anxiety and had...
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Olivia M.


Franklin, TN

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I have minimal experience working with special needs kiddos but I am totally willing to learn. I've babysat a few autistic kids in the past and have worked with some autistic kids at church. With them, I would feed them, keep them entertained & active, help them calm themselves when they get over stimulated, & change them,...
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Tammy W.


Franklin, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

The main care I have been giving is to elderly, I know I will be really good with children also. I have four children, five grandchildren and 1 grandchild has special needs. She has a colostomy and feeding tube, I help with all. Please look at my senior care info for more. Thank You.
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Erin M.


Franklin, TN

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

I have a passion for advocating for children with special needs! I am studying to be a speech pathologist and I am minoring in special education. I hold a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the JMU department of Exceptional Education.
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Racheal C.


Franklin, TN

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have had experience with children who have special needs. I taught in a school for 41/2 yrs. with children that have special needs. I have learned that children with special needs can teach me more than I can teach them. I only say that because the heart that these children have are the most loving, caring and forgiveness...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin, TN

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.

Mariah R.

5.0

Mariah looked after my 2 boys (ages 4 and almost 2) for the day, and she did amazing!

- 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.

Abigail L.

5.0

Abi is so sweet, my son just loves her! She's got a sweet personality and loves my baby and takes great care of him, she's responsible, thoughtful and loving! A great babysitter for anyone!

- Julie P.

Racheal C.

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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Ratings for Franklin, TN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Franklin, TN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.