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Kirstin H.


Kingston Springs, TN

$28-35/hr7 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ryan W.


Nashville, TN

$22-37/hr15 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Grocery shopping, travel, 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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Keandria W.


Nashville, TN

$14-19/hr4 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
"Our child is 5 years old and autistic and we booked Keandria the day before our evening event. She responds very quickly and we met the next day. She is such a sweetheart and ever since then I have hired her for multiple outings my child trust her which is great....

Mary C.

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Yasminh L.


Burns, TN

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Yasminh and I am a 24-year-old college student. I have 10 years of experience, starting when I was 14! It all started with my baby cousin, who was 1 at the time, all the way up until 2019. Between then, I would also take care of my little sister; she is hearing impaired so I have experience with special...
Yasminh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Yasminh is very attentive and kind. My son loved her to pieces. My son is now 3 and she watched our son while both my husband and I had to work from home in the beginning of April to June. We unfortunately moved to a new location or else she'd still be with us. I...

Victoria M.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brooklynn and I've worked in childcare for about two years now. I have experience working as a nanny, preschool care provider, and with special needs children. I love working with kids because it fills my heart with a lot of joy and purpose.
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Alvie H.


Nashville, TN

$30-34/hr2 yrs exp

Absolutely! Here's a short bio for you: My name is Alvie. I am a passionate and driven individual with a strong background . With exceptional interpersonal skills and a dedication to personal and professional growth, I am committed to positively impacting their field.
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Constance K.


Burns, TN

$20-25/hr10 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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Amy G.


Nashville, TN

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been caring for children for over 20 years. I have assisted in raising my 2 step sons (who are now in their mid 20's) and also helped with my special needs nephew for over 12 years, and now I am the mother of a 7-year-old daughter. I am able to provide a safe, calming, nurturing and supportive environment. I love people...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would describe my personality as calm, creative, & ambitious. I love working with kids because I think kids are just the best and you can learn so much from them. Although there can be challenges, every kid I've ever nannied I've loved being a part of their growing/learning process. I've worked with a wide variety of...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Paige W.


Nashville, TN

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Temporary Full-time/part-time Babysitter

Hi! I'm Paige and I am currently working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at a hospital in Nashville but I am looking for a part time/after school nanny position. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and being a nanny. I am available anytime after 3 and am flexible with end times! I have experience with kids...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Callie D.


Nashville, TN

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker Experience

Hi, I'm Callie! I have 5+ years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities as well as extensive experience with animals (cats, dogs, horses, etc.). I can help with Travel, Errands, light housekeeping and basic schoolwork. I recently moved back to Tennessee, I have babysat for several families and worked with...
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth , and I am a third year Special Education teacher for MNPS with an extensive amount of experience in the area of child care. I have previously been a babysitter for 6+ years and have experience caring for children of multiple ages and special needs.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I've been a cna for almost 5 years and have worked at a daycare for 10. In my cna work I care for a special needs child. I'm comfortable with kids of all ages
Brookalyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lily G.


Nashville, TN

$16/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Lily And I Am Looking For Babysitting Or Nannying Opportunities In Nashville.

I'd describe my personality as innovative, honest, compassionate. I like working with kids because they're encouraging! Kids are the most honest and authentic people. They're also so creative! I'm looking for a job that works well for both me and the families that I work with. I am a part time college student, so my schedule...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
My little sister is hearing impaired and I understand how difficult it is to work around those certain needs these kids have. But we always find a way! Also I Can Provide Special Needs Care
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Callie D.


Nashville, TN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Meet Callie!

Hi, I'm Callie! I have 5+ years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities as well as extensive experience with animals (cats, dogs, horses, etc.). I can help with Travel, Errands, light housekeeping and basic schoolwork. I have babysat for several families and worked with children and adults who have special...
Callie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

My name is Ryan W. I am 22 and I have been babysitting all ages from infants to preteens in the area for over 10 years now. I am patient and understanding and am a quick learner. I have some experience with children with ADD/ADHD, Autism Disorder, and high with feeding tubes. I love working with kids and and am hoping to extend...
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Coryn G.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Smile Machine!

I just recently graduated with a bachelors of social work and I am an advocate for children with special needs. I have a unique laugh and love to be outside. I have been a camp counselor several times, I have been an after school manager, and I have worked in a preschool for children with autism. I am currently a behavioral...
I have been an OT for 25+ years. I have coached various sports including gymnastics, basketball and volleyball. Outdoor activities are my passion- gotta stay active and keep moving !! Of course as an OT, I love crafts and tabletop activities to improve upper extremity function especially hand function. As a provider, it is...

Kelly P.


Fairview, TN

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

I have over 10 years of caring for they Aging population and special needs as an Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked with multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders, just to name a few. I have certifications in Aging in Place, Fall...
Kelly can also help with: Companionship, respite care, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"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 with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kingston Springs, TN

Ryan W.

5.0

Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!

- Nina F.

Keandria W.

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.

Yasminh L.

5.0

Yasminh is very attentive and kind. My son loved her to pieces. My son is now 3 and she watched our son while both my husband and I had to work from home in the beginning of April to June. We unfortunately moved to a new location or else she'd still be with us. I highly recommend her!

- Victoria M.

Kelly P.

5.0

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 with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell he’s a lot happier. She knows what to...

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