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Find special needs caregivers in Lenoir City, TN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lenoir City, TN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lenoir City, TN

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Jaimee L.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/ Family Assistant/ Home Organizer

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Hi families! I'm Jaimee, I'm 27 and I'm a nanny, family assistant and home organizer. I have letters of recommendation as well as references separately for each of these services that I am happy to provide. I have reliable transportation, experience working with churches, a preschool, and a healthcare agency for a child with...
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Emily W.


Oak Ridge, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Special Needs Sitter

Hi! My name is Emily. I am a Tennessee native who loves working with children of all ability levels. I have been working with children and adults with special needs since 2010. I have professional and volunteer experience in public schools, private schools, ABA clinics, children's hospitals, adult hospitals, and a variety of...

Susan T.


Farragut, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have had experience with special needs children in public school as well as church preschools/nurseries. I believe every child deserves attention and understanding whether there is a disability or not. I am very patient and professional, and put the safety and well-being of the child first.
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Wendy C.


Farragut, TN

$15-30/hr

Personal Helper/assistant - West Knoxville

I have not had any direct experience in assisting a person with special needs but I am sure I would learn quickly and be very useful if given the opportunity. I live in West Knoxville and am available any day any time. I'd love to come and help you with whatever needs done.
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Jennifer E.


Knoxville, TN

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mom of two grown children, I have had over 40 years' experience with infant, toddler and elementary age children, as well as special needs children. I am responsible, dependable, & usually available at last minute if needed. I am CPR certified, I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, have my own reliable transportation. I...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer did amazing with our 3 month old! She was early and so sweet. Our little girl was happy and content when we arrived home. Definitely will be using her again! "

Hunter H.

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Jennifer H.


Oak Ridge, TN

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jennifer! I am 30 years old and I am responsible, energetic, and really love kids! I have a Master's degree in social work with a minor in child welfare from Florida State and working with children is my passion. I have about 5 years of paid experience caring for children. I enjoy playing games, reading books to...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer not only has a master's degree in social work, she has ample experience with children of all ages, and is an absolute joy to be around. I would highly recommend Jennifer to any family seeking a nanny/sitter."

Kaitlin A.

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Samantha K.


Knoxville, TN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Lifelong Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Since high school, I have been caring for children. I spent several years volunteering at a yearly daycare opportunity through my school as well as volunteering at a Vacation Bible School. I have also taken some classes on child care and development, including training in SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). I have worked at a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Sam is wonderful! My son loves her so much! He smiles when she gets to our house in the mornings and starts bouncing excitedly to see her! She's been so helpful to have around. She does a great job caring for my son and quickly learned to read his queues. Sam...

Chloe S.

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Leah M.


Maryville, TN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Providing Safe Loving Care To All People Of All Ages

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've cared for children and adults with varying levels of special needs including those needing help with developmental delays, autism, sensory issues, mental illness, ADD and ADHD, speech development and recognition. God has blessed me with the ability to help people and their families. Please let me know if you have questions...
5.0
"Leah was engaged by my daughter to help me prepare to move from my home in Tennessee to Florida. Leah was very task oriented. She worked quickly and efficiently at every task. Most of the major sorting of my possessions had been done already, as I was downsizing...

Wendy M.

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Elienai E.


Sweetwater, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Elienai I would love to be able to help your family out. I love working with kids, currently moved to TN 1 year ago and looking to continue to work with kids. I was born and raise in FL I've been a nanny since 2015. I have a Bachelors degree in education and TESOL certification to work as a teacher did remote...
Elienai can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elienai was amazing. She cared for my children and made sure they were safe at all times. She was very interactive with them. She started in 2015 he is on the spectrum. She would take him to the park Home activities, Took him to therapy, Did meal preps. I loved...

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Olivia W.


Knoxville, TN

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Kids I'm A Cheerleader I Work At My Church Doing Childcare Every Sunday For The Past 3 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I adore kids I have worked with kids since the age of 13 I am now 23 with a 5-month-old I have volunteered at my church doing childcare every Sunday for the past 4 years working with infants to elementary school. I also have worked with special needs kids for 2 years during my years in high school. I recently had to quit my...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very Sweet girl! She was great with our kids! I Was very sad to leave this town and trust another person with my little ones Since she was so wonderful!"

Karen L.

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Kerigan M.


Knoxville, TN

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience caring for children. Since moving to Fayetteville 2 years ago, I have started caring for multiple autistic children, so that is mostly what I am looking for. I'm a big believer in acknowledging all emotions but not tolerating all behaviors and redirecting my kids so they can express those emotions in...
5.0
"Kerigan has helped me with so much-from pet care, to last minute needs for a multitude of things! She's extremely good with all animals and is very dependable. She's always eager to work and great at what she does. It was a pleasure to have Kerigan care for my pets...

Darian W.

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Alexandra L.


Knoxville, TN

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Baby/House/Animal Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am certified in CPR for all ages and I have moderate experience with special needs children. I can cook meals well suited and nutritious for children and I am very neat and will clean dishes/messes made from cooking. I am very understanding and accommodating with dietary restrictions, as I have some myself! I like to stay...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex was great. She interacted with and listened to the kids. Did everything we asked. I love her energy. We will be calling her again!"

Cassandra N.

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Robyn K.


Maryville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fulltime Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Single mother of 3 (28, 26, 23) with a degree in Elementary Education, taught 3rd grade and preschool, enjoy assisting/befriending mature adults, have a bit of experience with special needs, love all ages and have worked with all ages, love furry friends (not so much reptiles). CPR certified, nonsmoker, have reliable...
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Single mother of 3 (28, 26, 23) with a degree in Elementary Education, taught 3rd grade and preschool, enjoy assisting/befriending mature adults, have a bit of experience with special needs, love all ages and have worked with all ages, love furry friends (not so much reptiles). I work full time but would enjoy being able to be...
Robyn can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
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Lydia H.


Knoxville, TN

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working in a preschool with children between the ages of 2-5, and am currently employed at a local childrens academy where I primarily care for infants as young as six weeks up to toddler age. I also have 2+ years of paid experience teaching various community education classes to children ages...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Kati B.


Maryville, TN

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Miss Kati

I'm a reliable, fun, and patient grandma who loves caring for kids of all ages especially the younger ones. I have 30+ years of experience caring for children. My most recent nanny job was caring for a three and a half year old boy with autism and his younger sister. I am currently helping to raise my 4-year-old granddaughter.
I have experience in this field firsthand as my major was in child development and I have a Down syndrome younger brother and another one with ADHD. I also grew up babysitting from an early age.
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Moriah S.


Clinton, TN

$20-25/hr11 yrs exp

As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children and supporting families. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming and calm environment for the little ones in my care. I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, using their preferred...
Moriah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cassie L.


Knoxville, TN

$14-30/hr5 yrs exp

Positivity Believer And Creativity Maker

As a school psychologist, I have worked collaboratively with diverse populations of families and educators. I constantly use my counseling and education training to improve student outcomes, primarily through collaboration with parents and teachers. Every day is an opportunity for children to grow, and every day I will respect,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lenoir City, TN

Jennifer E.

5.0

Jennifer did amazing with our 3 month old! She was early and so sweet. Our little girl was happy and content when we arrived home. Definitely will be using her again!

- Hunter H.

Jennifer H.

5.0

Jennifer is awesome! She came in with the energy to take care of three rowdy little boys for sure she was in time and ready to go when she got there. My kiddos seemed to have fun from what I could tell and immediately liked her the second she walked thru the door. We will definitely be hiring her...

- Krisan B.

Samantha K.

5.0

Sam is wonderful! My son loves her so much! He smiles when she gets to our house in the mornings and starts bouncing excitedly to see her! She's been so helpful to have around. She does a great job caring for my son and quickly learned to read his queues. Sam always arrives on time and gives plenty...

- Chloe S.

Leah M.

5.0

Leah has a very sweet disposition which helped with caring for our son. She is easy to talk to and seems to genuinely care about her clients.

- Mark And Michelle A.

Elienai E.

5.0

Elienai was amazing. She cared for my children and made sure they were safe at all times. She was very interactive with them. She started in 2015 he is on the spectrum. She would take him to the park Home activities, Took him to therapy, Did meal preps. I loved having her as my child’s nanny....

- Care member

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