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Special needs caregivers in Hohenwald, TN

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Candice W.


Hohenwald, TN

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle And Joyful Senior Care

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I am excited to assist with any responsibilities that are currently overwhelming you regarding senior care. Experience working with elderly, including those with limited mobility and special needs. I am a caring and honest person that enjoys puzzles, audiobooks, all types of music, taking a walk and good food. My general rule of...
Candice can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
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Kaylena B.


Linden, TN

$15/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 plus yrs of experience with babysitting and nannying. I have experience with preemie/ newborn infants up to age 10yrs of age. I have experience taking care of children with special needs/disabilities. I have experience taking care of siblings. I have experience taking care of an infant overnight. I have experience...
Kaylena can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylena took care of our baby from 3 months to almost 2 years. She is fabulous and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

Megan B.

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Leah Z.


Waynesboro, TN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a 45-year-old mother of two- a daughter & son. My daughter is on the Autism spectrum, so I have extensive experience with special needs children. I worked as an Ophthalmic surgical technician for 17 years. My main duties included performing eye exams, surgical coordination, special testing & assisting the surgeon in...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Punctual, dependable, and always professional. Leah was able to provide before and after school care for our 3 boys while I was deployed and my husband was struggling with childcare. She cared for our kids as if they were her own. We would definitely hire her...

Chellel W.

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Alyxandra T.


Duck River, TN

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Here To Inspire And Cherish Your Kiddos

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alyxandra and I'm 27 y/o. ! I have an ever-growing love for children and a thirst for knowledge. As early as middle school I spent my free periods assisting in Special Needs classes, tutoring my peers, and aiding teachers. At 15 I began babysitting my younger sister and children of my mother's friends ranging from...
Alyxandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"One the best nannies ever. Comes in with a can do attitude and gets the job done! Very reliable and pleasant. We absolutely loved having her be part of our family and would definitely hire her again in a heartbeat!"

Anthony C.

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Leah Z.


Waynesboro, TN

$13-18/hr

Special Needs Csre

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for transportation or errands within reasonable driving distance from my house. No heavy lifting or assistance with bathing or dressing.
5.0
"Truly sad to see her go, but we truly valued and appreciated everything she brought to the table. Leah is the epitome of care, she seriously spoiled my babies and made sure they arrived home on time and were never late for school. She really made my wife and I feel...

Jonathon K.

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Tara C.


Centerville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around! I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
5.0
"Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done. Prompt, arrived exactly on time. Very professional and helpful. Definitely would use again."

Todd M.

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Tara C.


Centerville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around! I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
Tara can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
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Tara C.


Centerville, TN

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Pediatric Nurse Looking To Babysit!!

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired RN with a Master's Degree and 32 years of pediatric and geriatric experience. I am CPR certified with first aid training. I am passionate about children and seniors! I have 5 grown children, an 18-month-old grand baby and another on the way. I have many pets. I've been a certified foster parent for several years...
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara was absolutely fantastic! She was timely, communicative, and calm. She got down on the floor to play and was great with adapting to our dinner and bedtime routine. We would highly recommend her! "

Care member

Hi I'm ashley I have had 5 years experience working with all types of disabilities I have worked in assisted living , nursing homes , and have work with disability kids I have reliable transportation

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hohenwald, TN

Kaylena B.

5.0

Kaylena took care of our baby from 3 months to almost 2 years. She is fabulous and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

- Megan B.

Leah Z.

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Leah. My son loves her and the way she connected with him was such a blessing. My husband and I were able to truly relax on our date nights knowing that he was in caring, capable hands. If you have the ability, hire Leah. She's amazing!

- Erin V.

Alyxandra T.

5.0

We loved Alyxandra! She was our nanny for our 6 and 3 year old girls. Alyxandra was dependable, innovative, creative, energetic, thoughtful, and very caring to our entire family. She was unique in the way she listened to my girls' needs and addressed them individually instead of just with a...

- Caitlin W.

Leah Z.

5.0

Truly sad to see her go, but we truly valued and appreciated everything she brought to the table. Leah is the epitome of care, she seriously spoiled my babies and made sure they arrived home on time and were never late for school. She really made my wife and I feel super comfortable about using this...

- Jonathon K.

Tara C.

5.0

Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done. Prompt, arrived exactly on time. Very professional and helpful. Definitely would use again.

- Todd M.

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