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Special needs caregivers in Goodlettsville, TN

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Brittany R.


Old Hickory, TN

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi! I have about four years combined experience in childcare. I have been a babysitter, a nanny, worked in an in-home daycare, and a professional daycare. Most recently I spent about two years as a lead infant teacher for a daycare chain. When I had my "class" of infants (6weeks-1 years) I made sure we did an art project...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Hello, im LaKentra im a young mother of 2 girls (2&3) and im a travel CNA here in TN , I go to different facilities and rehab centers ect. And I want to transition into pediatrics but I want to build my experience with working with other children (other than my own lol) I am okay with up to 3 kids I am also CPR certified and I...
Lakentra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Heather S.


Gallatin, TN

$20/hr

Arts And Crafts Are My Favorite!

5.0

(1)

I'm going to school to be an elementary teacher. I've always loved working with kids. started baby sitting when I was in high school, from there I've worked for the YMCA Fun company, daycare, also in a special needs classroom in middle and elementary school ages. I'd describe my personality as calm, caring, and patient.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heather was hired as a on and off again sitter, yet became so much more to our family. Heather is wonderful with my children. My kids are always excited for her to come over. My son was struggling with math when Heather started tutoring my son he had a D by the end...

Jennifer P.

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Shantel T.


Springfield, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/ Baby Sitter/ Home Help

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I love kids! I have been a nanny for many families and have 12+ years experience. Some Families I have watched one child as needed another family I have watched 5 children more full time including children with special needs. And lots of other families in between with ages and schedules varying. I have always taken pride in...
Shantel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shantel has been watching our 8mo son 1 day a week for over 3 months. As soon as we interviewed her, we knew she was the best fit for our little boy. First of all, she has always been punctual and reliable. Most importantly, she is engaging and warm with our son....

Jade W.

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Stephanie A.


Nashville, TN

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am dependable and an attentive babysitter/pet sitter. I have worked with children for nearly 10+years, all varying in ages. I have worked for Murfreesboro City Schools system as a Lead Special Needs Instructor and worked/ still continue to work for 4+ families. I currently live in Nashville, TN (Gulch) but I do not...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is by far one of my favorite babysitters. She's on time and just has a really genuine and kind personality. She came with games, toys, stuff to make slime,etc. I felt that my girls were well taken care of. "

Shanna M.

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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: Meal prep, errands, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Venice has cared for my elderly mother with dementia for 6 months. She is loving and kind and very patient and respectful. She is responsible and dependable and always has a smile on her face. She has been a wonderful caregiver."

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Jina S.


Mount Juliet, TN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Sweet, Fun Babysitter Who's Becoming A Teacher, Can Handle Twins

Hi, my name is Jina I love babysitting. I have experience babysitting twin 3-year-olds till they were 7 years old. I have watched an 11-year-old over last summer and 5 dogs. I have my bachelor's degree in Tourism Hospitality Management and minor in business, I have my associates degree in science. I was going to be an elementary...
Jina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Alli S.


Nashville, TN

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with children with disabilities for almost 6 years with kids between the ages of 4 and 17 on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have many behavioral trainings. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
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Porter R.


Hermitage, TN

$25-47/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Mother's Helper With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

College graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in elementary education, currently interviewing for a new full time job and looking for a position in childcare. I have experience with all ages, multiples, big families, and special needs. I've worked childcare jobs since I was about 11 years old, and have been everything...
Porter can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just can't say enough good things about her."

Kate L.

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Alli S.


Nashville, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alli and I am 29 years old. I just recently relocated to Nashville from Rhode Island. I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper in some capacity over the past 14 years. The children that I have worked with have ranged in age between infant to 16 years old. Experience that I have with infants has been with...
Alli can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Amber O.


Nashville, TN

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

About Amber

A caring individual who travels back and forth from Tennessee to Florida. Absolutely love what I do. From helping around the house with my (2) special needs siblings, to making it a career and extending an hand to the community.
5.0
"Amber is get for all services house domestic, cooking, and transportation. I hired her for secretarial work and provide management with day-to-day administrative care. Her duties include but weren't limited to answering phone calls and managing correspondence...

Mersadies K.

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Rachel H.


Nashville, TN

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Current Pre-school Special Ed Aide & Experienced Nanny; Looking For Next Transition.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently employed with Metro Nashville Schools as a full-time Paraprofessional (classroom aide). I work in Pre-K, mostly with students with a wide range of special needs, including autism. Immediately before this role, I was a nanny for two subsequent families here in Nashville - ages: infant, 1, and 6. I began...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel is absolutely wonderful! Our 9 month old and 5 year old love her, and always have a good time when she’s here. She’s attentive, caring, responsible, patient, and makes sure to keep our girls entertained with different activities. I highly recommend her! "

Anais S.

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Skylar D.


Nashville, TN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

(Nanny)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been nannying for 7 years next to my writing career. It's taught me patience, true communication, compassion, and responsibility. I am 24 years old but have been working in childcare since age 14, and it's been one of my greatest joys. I am caring, organized, energetic, and a huge hands on helper. I'd love to work with you...
Skylar can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Skylar has been an outstanding babysitter to our two boys for over 9 months now and we would absolutely recommend her services. She is always punctual and is also available for additional hours which is great. She has a fun personality and comes up with interesting...

Yewebdar T.

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My family has loved using Caroline as a sitter. She is reliable, fun, and truly has a passion for working with children. I highly recommend her, she is great with children of all ages. "

Care member

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is by far the best babysitter we’ve ever had. Our son adores her. She is patient, kind, oh and did I mention she’s a nurse in the NICU. She has loads of experience. "

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Teresa T.


Nashville, TN

$30/hr8 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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Kristin B.


Nashville, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Reliable With 25 Years Of Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children professionally for 25 years and I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Child Development and Statistics. I am also qualified as a Newborn Specialist. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I am comfortable caring for many children at the same time. I...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our family has worked with Kristin for many years and she has always been like a part of the family. She's so caring and detailed that when we've called her we can trust that she has everything handled. Truthfully, we don't know how we would have made it without...

Mike J.

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Hannah M.


Nashville, TN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced and Fun Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I just graduated with a degree in education. I have taught toddlers at my church and have worked in church with all ages. In this capacity, I have also worked with special needs children as well as with disabled young adults as a volunteer. I have provided babysitting services since I was 13 years old, and have siblings ages 7,...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Hannah since a 3K class. She is the most caring, loving, and loyal friend I have. She works with children at her church and the children love her so much. I would highly recommend her, she would be a blessing to any family."

Mckenzie C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Goodlettsville, TN

Heather S.

5.0

Heather was hired as a on and off again sitter, yet became so much more to our family. Heather is wonderful with my children. My kids are always excited for her to come over. My son was struggling with math when Heather started tutoring my son he had a D by the end of the year he finished with an A....

- Jennifer P.

Shantel T.

5.0

Shantel has been watching our 8mo son 1 day a week for over 3 months. As soon as we interviewed her, we knew she was the best fit for our little boy. First of all, she has always been punctual and reliable. Most importantly, she is engaging and warm with our son. She is well-versed in infant...

- Jade W.

Stephanie A.

5.0

Stephanie is amazing. She took such great care of our kids. They hated to see her go and immediately asked when she was coming back. If that's not a seal of approval I don't know what is.

- Daryl B.

Venice G.

5.0

Venice has cared for my elderly mother with dementia for 6 months. She is loving and kind and very patient and respectful. She is responsible and dependable and always has a smile on her face. She has been a wonderful caregiver.

- Care member

Porter R.

5.0

Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just can't say enough good things about her.

- Kate L.

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