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Special needs caregivers in Kingston Springs, TN

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Paulette P.


Nashville, TN

$18-20/hr • 8 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Alli S.


Nashville, TN

$15/hr • 6 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/hr • 10 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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Kebeh J.


Nashville, TN

$25-29/hr • 10 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: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care, visiting nurse
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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Alli S.


Nashville, TN

$15-20/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Teresa T.


Nashville, TN

$30/hr • 8 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/hr • 9 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr • 10 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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Gabriella N.


Nashville, TN

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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/hr • 3 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/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Martha watched our son from 1.5-2.5 years old and then when we had our 2nd child, she watched both. Martha is AMAZING! We worked from home while she watched our kids and she was the best thing for us. She was constantly talking, singing, teaching and interacting...

Jody G.

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Caroline W.


Nashville, TN

$18/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We have used Caroline several times now for watching our two children under the age of 4, she always shows up on time & is excellent with giving our babies the attention you hope a babysitter would!! "

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Anna B.


Nashville, TN

$25-30/hr • 8 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Katherine M.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr • 4 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emma S.


Brentwood, TN

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Audrey D.


Brentwood, TN

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Audrey, And I'm Lookikg For A Part Time Namny Job. I Love Kids And Have Babysat.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Audrey, and I'm looking for a part time nanny job. I love kids and have had multiple jobs with them over the past year, including with special needs. I'm comfortable with any aged kids, and am happy to help with household chores, pets, etc. My goal for the kids I work with is to spark their curiosity and...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience working with children ages 0-4, as well as special needs children. CPR/First Aid Certified! Past experience working as a nanny, so willing to do housework, laundry, run errands, etc!
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Sarah B.


Nashville, TN

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Bright, Positive And Caring Nanny

Hello! I'm so excited to have the chance to make a difference in children's lives by nurturing, watching, and caring for them. I am the oldest of four, so I have grown up in a loving home of children whom I had the opportunity to help raise from an early age. I started babysitting at the age of 13 and became a nanny during my...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Hanna S.


Nashville, TN

$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I am Hanna and I recent college graduate! I have been surrounded by children all my life whether it be my own family, friends, extracurriculars, or work. I love working with people of all ages! I worked at Break the Barriers with children and adults of all ages and abilities, this "gym" offered classes to kids of all...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, transportation & more

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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.

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.

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.

Martha R.

5.0

Martha watched our son from 1.5-2.5 years old and then when we had our 2nd child, she watched both. Martha is AMAZING! We worked from home while she watched our kids and she was the best thing for us. She was constantly talking, singing, teaching and interacting with our kids and always left our...

- Jody G.

Caroline W.

5.0

We have used Caroline several times now for watching our two children under the age of 4, she always shows up on time & is excellent with giving our babies the attention you hope a babysitter would!!

- Care member

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