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Special needs caregivers in La Vergne, TN

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Britny R.


Smyrna, TN

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Grateful For My Gift Of Being Great With Children. Can't Wait For The Day I Have My Own!

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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, empathic, and mature. In my spare time, I like to read, go to church, take walks at a different parks :) I have been working with children for 5 years now as a fully time nanny, family assistant, and paraprofessional for special needs children. I have 3+ years of newborn experience...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alana P.


Smyrna, TN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been an LPN for 19 years and love taking care of others. I currently work full time with an 8-year-old with special needs. At my previous job of 15 years I worked with adults with developmental disabilities and handicaps. I was awarded employee of the year as well as best personality by coworkers. I have an upbeat and...
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Siera F.


Smyrna, TN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic Sitter

Hi I'm Siera. I'm 27 years old. I live In Murfreesboro tn. I was a preschool teacher for 3 years, mostly in the infant and toddler classes. I have been a nanny on and off for the last 7 years. In that time I have cared for four families. I love caring for children, especially babies, but I love working with all ages. I am...
Siera can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Myra B.


Smyrna, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I'm a CNA and have experience working with those who have special needs! From children with cerebral palsy to adults with autism! Im understanding, patient, and kind. I have references upon request and look forward to taking excellent care of your loved one!
I grew up with a lot of cousins with special needs . I was the one always there to help to make sure everything is ok with whatever attention they need 24/7 from a very tender age.

Rylee A.


Antioch, TN

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

Empathetic Care

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Rylee, but you can call me Piper. I've been taking care of people for most of my life, whether it be loved ones with special needs or the elderly. I love talking to people and learning about them and their lives while also providing them with the quality of life they deserve. I'm very upbeat and bubbly, so I'm...
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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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care
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

$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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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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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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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Lauren M.


Murfreesboro, TN

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a high school CDC Special Education teacher with 7 years of experience, looking to provide care for kids/adults with and without special needs this summer and on weekends. I have experience working with several disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, visual impairments, etc. I have worked with students...
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Ruth W.


Madison, TN

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Family Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Outgoing, perceptive, inventive and loving personality with passion and experience for working with children of all ages (infant-teen). I'm an experienced Nanny with over 10 years history of successful and productive engagements with a variety of families and have experience as a live-in Nanny and Household Manager, a travel...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great sitter...will recommend again..will use her from now on. played with my daughter..arrived on time..super sweet..you can definitely trust!!! will use again for sure!!!"

Julie C.

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Jessica C.


Lebanon, TN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have cared for individuals with special needs that range from mild to severe. I began volunteering to help and care for those with special needs starting in middle school and my passion has only grown deeper with my experience and continued education and knowledge. I am working on completing my state of Michigan teaching...
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Courtney A.


Murfreesboro, TN

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for a little over 14 years. I have experience with all ages 3months-12yrs. Including special needs. I can cook, and I clean after play time and myself, drive, entertain, I was once even called "the best babysitter ever" from a 12-year-old. I enjoy working with kids. When I watch children, I like to do...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is extremely professional and is a great communicator. My four-month-old can be very fussy at times and Courtney has been wonderful with her. I'm very thankful to have found her and hope to have a long working relationship with her."

Lavonda G.

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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: Respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, dementia & 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.

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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lisa... And I have over 15 years experience taking care of people with disability challenges and other challenges to be discussed in a interview. I am also a certified nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with the elderly with a vast array of conditions.
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Princess M.


Nashville, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Sitter

4.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello: My name is Princess. I am mature, professional nanny with over 20 years experience. I am experience in keeping multiple children, twins and triplets. I have cared for children from newborn to adults. I specialize in infant and toddler care. I have had a tdap, flu, pneumonia and Covid vaccinations. I am CPR, AED, and First...
Princess can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Princess has been a joy to work with from day 1! She is caring and thoughtful with our baby girl and has helped her develop new skills (longer naps, responding to her name, independent play, etc). Princess would absolutely be an asset in anyone's home and a sweet...

Teresa B.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kelsey B.


Lebanon, TN

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I absolutely love working with children with special needs. I find these working with these kids so uplifting and rewarding! I grew in up in a family where both of my parents were Special Education teachers, so I have been highly educated on how to work with these children. Please feel free to reach out to me if you are looking...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Vergne, TN

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

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.

Ruth W.

5.0

Ruth was wonderful!! We will definitely use her again!! Our son and dog both had a great time!! So lucky to find such a great sitter!!

- Catherine G.

Courtney A.

5.0

She is extremely professional and is a great communicator. My four-month-old can be very fussy at times and Courtney has been wonderful with her. I'm very thankful to have found her and hope to have a long working relationship with her.

- Lavonda G.

Venice G.

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 needs.

- Samuel E.

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