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Special needs caregivers in Kingston Springs, TN

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Paulette P.


Nashville, TN

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I’m a single mother and when I was working over 40 hours a week, Polly was there to watch my 3 year old and care for him. She was dependable, patient and kind. My kid still asks about her every now and then"

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Anna M.


Nashville, TN

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse in Brazil with a long experience and specializes with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, diabetics, dementia autism and others mental illness, I am currently a nurse assistant (CNA) and licensed Homecare aide (HCA), I have been working with the elderly and developing a good working dynamic with people with...
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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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Wendy P.


Franklin, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For Special Needs

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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Aquila W.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My names Aquila, I just graduated with my bachelors in Biology and now work at centennial medical center as a tech before I go to medical school. I'm currently getting my masters at lipscomb university. I've babysat and nannied for as long as I can remember (6+ years). Kids are my passion and I can't wait to...
Aquila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aquila has been the only person I've trusted with my sons for the longest time! My kids love her and I know she loves them equally as much. Shes a great worker and very responsible."

Merium Y.

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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: Respite care, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kebeh is the most amazing caregiver. She helped my parents for almost 2 years and her care, concern, and professionalism are unparalleled. She is cool under pressure, patient, thoughtful, respectful, and intelligent. She could effectively handle anything that...

Vera F.

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Makayla H.


Nashville, TN

$25-70/hr8 yrs exp

Highly-Trained, Professional Childcare Provider With Over 6 Years Of Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Makayla, and I am so excited to work with your family! I graduated in 2018 with a license in Early Childhood Development from CNM while I was still in high school. I graduated high school as Valedictorian and went on to pursue a B. S. at the University in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Makayla was wonderful with our kids, and we would love to hire her again."

Zachary B.

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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Carolyn G.


Nashville, TN

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent graduate from Belmont University and have nine years of child care experience. I currently work as an accountant in the healthcare industry but enjoy babysitting on evenings and weekends. I have babysat children ages 2 months to 12+. I have experience with special needs children and am also a Red Cross...
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Makayla H.


Nashville, TN

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Skills & Professionally Trained Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Two years ago, I began my journey as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism in a clinic. I knew after my first week that working with kiddos with special needs was something I was deeply passionate about. Not only have I provided care in a clinical setting, but I also have extensive experience tutoring and...
5.0
"Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla...

Erin F.

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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: Respite care, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Gabriella N.


Nashville, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part Time Caregiver Available

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Gabriella has been a caregiver for our family for years now. She is always on time and cares for our children as if they were her own. "

Lori N.

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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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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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha is an exceptional,well-trained caregiver who goes above and beyond the call of duty in caring for her patients. She cared for my father with advanced dementia and was extremely patient and compassionate even in very difficult circumstances. She is very...

Amy K.

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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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. "

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna nannied for us for 6 months before our son started daycare and we continue to have Anna babysit on weeknights or weekends. She is so good with babies and her nursing experience always makes us feel so at ease that our son is in good hands."

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Andrea F.


Nashville, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child, Senior, Special Needs, & Pet Care Provider

I am married and I am the mother of two young adults, who I have enjoyed every minute of raising. My number one passion, calling, and joy in my life is the caring & nurturing of children, seniors, special needs, & animals. It truly is the greatest reward to me!
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Katherine M.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Weekend Babysitter

In addition to odd babysitting jobs in high school I have worked at a camp for children with chronic illnesses, tutored and mentored at a high school, nannied for a family with two daughters with special needs, volunteered in a special needs classroom, and worked at a preschool during the summer of 2017. I have experiences with...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

My name is Emma S., and I am a college student at MTSU. I'm a Psychology major and I hope to one day work as an occupational therapist for special needs children. My passion is helping others, and my favorite things to do are hike, read, and make art! I have 5 years of full time experience nannying/caretaking for children and...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kingston Springs, TN

Paulette P.

5.0

Polly was amazing! She took care of my 3.5 month old baby boy and was absolutely wonderful with him. I work long hours as a nurse and Polly would send me pictures and messages to keep me updated throughout the days. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Stephanie W.

Aquila W.

5.0

My kids begged for my husband and I to go out just because they knew it meant Aquila would be coming over

- Amy H.

Kebeh J.

5.0

Kebeh is the absolute best. She cared for my Mother in the most sacred and loving way full-time for two years She treated my Mother with respect and dignity and loved her in the most beautiful way. She assisted my Daddy in so many ways-with Mother and with helping him with all kinds of household...

- Laura B.

Makayla H.

5.0

I wholeheartedly recommend her, she helped us during our Nashville visit. she is educated, reliable, and punctual, bringing a positive, intellectual presence into our children's lives. she is the ideal support any parent would dream of—kind, engaging, and responsible, making her an unparalleled...

- Care member

Makayla H.

5.0

Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla far exceeded our expectations. The...

- Erin F.

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