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Special needs caregivers in Goodlettsville, TN

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Whitney J.


Nashville, TN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Creative, & Reliable Nanny/Babysitter

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I have worked for many families, with children of all ages as a nanny, babysitter, au pair. I also claim my role as favorite aunt: my niece and nephew are 4 and 9 :) For some reason, twins have become a theme in my life and I have been a nanny for newborn twins, toddler twins, and 10-year-old twins. I've also accompanied...
Whitney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maria C.


Nashville, TN

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Empathetic And Creative Child Care / Special Needs Companion

I have 2 years of experience in a special needs classroom, 1 year working in a rehab facility, and currently work as a Domestic violence advocate where I have worked the last 2 years. I am engaging, creative, and am goals focused with the clients I work with. I have training in de-escalation, creative strategizing, and...
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Hannah R.


Old Hickory, TN

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible College Student (CLS/Respite Aide During School Year)

Responsible college student (CLS/Respite Aide during school year). Attending college in Michigan and am home for the summer.
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Ruth W.


Madison, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I have substantial child care experience, including 2 years as a live-in nanny for four children. I am trying to gain more experience with children with special needs. At the moment, I am volunteering for a company that caters children with disabilities.
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Kayla C.


Nashville, TN

$5-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have not had a great amount of experience with special needs but I am incredibly passionate about helping and caring for those with special needs! There have been specific people in my life with special needs, specifically autism and these people have greatly impacted me and taught me so much more about life.
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Eden B.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Adventure Loving Sitter!

Hello! I am a recent graduate from Appalachian State, with a degree in Sustainable Development. I just relocated to Nashville in January '22 and am living in East Nash! I am a young, energetic person. I love going on adventures, crafting, and having fun. I have been taking care of kids since I was a young teenager - from...
Eden can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Michele C.


Hendersonville, TN

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Nursing Assistant

Each client is special and unique. I have 26 yrs experience in health care , facility and home health. CPR certified . I am fully vaccinated. I'll respect your family's privacy and wishes.
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Heaven H.


Nashville, TN

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Momma !

I have a 4-year-old special needs daughter who's umbrella diagnosis is : Schizencephaly which basically means delay in development. She is g-tube fed , has seizures , immobile along with a very lengthy list of diagnoses and conditions. At this point I am extremely familiar with differences when it comes to the body. She helps me...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Roseann J.


Old Hickory, TN

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Edication Teacher

I am a certified special education and elementary education, teacher, looking for a part-time position, helping children with special needs. I have four of my own children who I homeschooled the last 10 years and just looking to be a blessing to help special needs students achieve their goals and love and encourage them to be...
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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Roseann J.


Old Hickory, TN

$20-41/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Elementary And Special Ed, Education Teacher

Hi, I am a certified special education and elementary education teacher looking for a part-time job. I have four of my own children who are all teenagers now & I'm a single mother looking to be a blessing to someone else's family. I also am an Italian cook and wrote an Italian cookbook so I know how to make great meals or simple...
Roseann can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Gabriella N.


Nashville, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since 2008. I have cared for children in various settings and worked in my church nursery for a few years. I have experience with children from 1-week-old to elementary age and have cared for children with special needs. I have worked with oxygen, feeding tubes, Down Syndrome, ADD/ ADHD, and Autism. I...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Amazing caregiver! We loved having Gabriella take care of our grand daughter! "

Roxanne R.

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Shantel T.


Springfield, TN

$15-20/hr8 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Lyndsey A.


Nashville, TN

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for about 9 years now and have experience with all ages. I love activity, going outdoors, and when I'm around children I honestly become a child myself--to an extent of course. I can adapt to any environment and any personality and guarantee your children will have so much fun, the kind of fun they can't...
Lyndsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lyndsey was great with our children. She really took the time to engage with them and their interests. They even request her specifically when we are planning a night out! "

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Rachel G.


Hermitage, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Rachel and I am a school psychologist. I received my Specialist degree in May of 2021, and currently work in schools in the Nashville area. My entire life I've had a passion for caring for children, and have experiences with children of all ages, from two months into adolescence. I have watched children with...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel has worked with our family for the past year and my kids adore her! She's responsible, dependable and I always know my kids are happy when she's with them! "

Leigh H.

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Christina G.


Nashville, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Nurturing

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been in childcare for over 4 years! I am reliable, responsible, and patient. I have experience with newborns, elementary, and special needs! Let me know if you would like to chat, I can send you my references. I am currently leaving a job for a family with 3 kids and would be happy to give you their number as a...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"If I would say anything about Christina it is that she is totally reliable. She shows up on time and, in six months, she hardly missed a day. She was so good with our newborn, M, who was a preemie when Christina first started keeping her. She went through all the...

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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, respite care, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Venice. Throughout the application process she was very responsive and engaged. She showed up promptly and performed all agreed services for my father. 10/10 I would recommend Venice to anyone seeking assistance for their senior care...

Samuel E.

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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Goodlettsville, TN

Gabriella N.

5.0

We were staying in Nashville with two other families and needed babysitting for 5 kids: 2 preschoolers and 3 toddlers. We hired Gabriella and her friend to babysit as a pair and it worked out perfectly. In particular, two of the kids are really hard to get to bed and even rejected the previous...

- Stephen E.

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.

Lyndsey A.

5.0

Lyndsey was great with my two girls! We hired her to watch our girls at a Hotel (where we were staying) while I attended an event in Nashville. She was very welcoming with a warm personality, made my children feel comfortable right away. She took my girls around the hotel and to the nearby mall....

- Rose C.

Rachel G.

5.0

Rachel has worked with our family for the past year and my kids adore her! She's responsible, dependable and I always know my kids are happy when she's with them!

- Leigh H.

Christina G.

5.0

Can't recommend Christina enough! My 8 month old smiled every time she came through the door. She's extremely reliable and took the best care of my little one.

- Alyssa M.

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