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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Annalee H.


Knoxville, TN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Nanny And Smile Creator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for years; One of my full time nanny positions was for a family of 6 children during the summer of 2016. Duties: Bathed, cooked for, and did laundry for child with special needs; provided transportation services to and from school and extracurricular activities for other 5 children. Another nanny position was...
Annalee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna Lee was a nanny for our two girls under three years old. She did this graciously four days a week to match my part time work schedule. She actively played with the girls and I never had any concerns for their safety. She even helped with potty training!...

Alicia F.

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Bailey L.


Oak Ridge, TN

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver

Each Tuesday and Thursday I help out with the special needs class at my school. I also am in a club called "Friends for Friends" where am a "friend" to special needs children. I am extremely passionate about working with special needs kids. I have so much fun with them. I would love to do anything that helps provide care for a...
5.0
"The only reason we didn't hire Bailey at this time was we found someone else who was closer to M.'s school. Bailey came across as a very smart and caring person who would have been the right fit for our needs. She communicates well, she was punctual with her return...

Eb B.

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Elizabeth B.


Powell, TN

$10-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I have over 25 years of professional childcare experience including special education instructor, Montessori assistant, nanny, in-home daycare provider, mother of two girls ages 10 and 8 to name a few. I am excited to find a family or two to work with in the knoxville area, preferably a long term position/part-time. At...
I have several years of experience with childcare. I also worked with college aged students with special needs.
Kellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amber H.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time/ Evening Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amber. and I am a full time college student at the University of Tennessee majoring in Architecture. I am looking for work on Tuesdays and Thursdays or couples who need evenings off. I am available anytime after 5:30 on Fridays and anytime Saturday and Sunday! I love children and have spent time volunteering at...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Cheyenne D.


Knoxville, TN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Bachelors degree in Child and Family Studies, graduated in 2018 from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Infant and child CPR and first aid certified. RBT certification. Experience with special needs children. Currently obtaining a masters degree in ABA therapy.
Cheyenne can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lydia A.


Maryville, TN

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have extensive experience with children of every age. I have 6 years of professional childcare experience through environmental education programs - such as summer camps, zoo children's programs, and national parks school programs! I have firsthand experience with children with special needs (my little brother is on...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madison C.


Powell, TN

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison. I am currently a Restorative Assistant at Bearden middle school. Prior to that, I was a Registered Behavior Technician for kids with autism for about the last 1. 8 years! I have experience with special needs, infants, toddlers, and school age kids. I am CPR and first aid certified, and seizure training...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Christina T.


Greenback, TN

$8-16/hr4 yrs exp

DSP/Special Needs Caregiver With 4 Years Experience

I am a certified Direct Service Professional. I have worked for Adult Community Services for 4 years. I have worked night and day shifts, but primarily 12 hour overnight shifts. I prepare and cook meals, do cleaning and laundry as needed, provide transportation and assistance to and from appointments as needed, I do grocery...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands
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Ashley L.


Powell, TN

$20/hr15 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ashley and during the day I am a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant working in the school system with special needs, alternative behavior, and regular education students. I have been a therapist for 13 years and love what I do! I currently work with ages 3-22yrs old. I also have experience...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlin L.


Knoxville, TN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Childcare Provider, And Artist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an artist, a teacher, and a passionate student of education and communication. I have experience as a teaching artist, a writing tutor, a private special education tutor, a live in nanny, a preschool teacher, an adaptive art teacher, a kids ski coach, and an aid for special needs children. I come to teaching as a creative...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My name is Michaela , I al originally from South Carolina. I have worked with people who have a disability since I was in the 4th grade I am now 21. I started with cheerleading just helping out with the special needs team, and fell in love with it which made my continue doing what I love. Going into middle school and high school...
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Roxanna M.


Knoxville, TN

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

High Energy, Experienced, And Patient Nanny

Hi Knoxville families, my name is Roxie! I have 4 years of childcare experience. I spent 3 of those years working as a teacher assistant at a children's development center. This position gave me experience with typical and special needs children ranging in age from 4 months- 8 years. Being a part of their growth was so exciting...
Roxanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lisa A.


Knoxville, TN

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 30yrs experience with children. I have a background in early childhood and elementary education. My experience is with newborns up to teenagers, with and without disabilities (autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD, among others). This includes multiple children at once up to 8 (including multiples), in home (theirs &...
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Mary A L.


Knoxville, TN

$15-16/hr4 yrs exp

A dedicated and compassionate nanny with four years of experience providing care to children, including those with special needs. I have experience in medication management, and I am committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children under my care. Currently a third year nursing student at UTK. CPR and First-Aid...
Mary A can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sadie H.


Knoxville, TN

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

About Me:

Hi my name is Sadie and I am currently a sophomore here at the University of Tennessee. I am from Austin, TX and have been working as a baby-sitter, nanny, or mother's helper for the past 4 years. In addition to that, I teach kids swim lessons in the summer, so I have a ton of experience with kids ranging from 6 months to 12...
Sadie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alana I.


Knoxville, TN

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Work In Knoxville Following Graduation!

Hello, I'm Alana! I am 21 years old and have just recently moved to Knoxville! I graduate undergrad in July of this year (2024) and will be attending law school in August of 2025. I'm looking for a part-time position for some or all of this year and into 2025. I am punctual, detail-oriented, compassionate, and creative. I am the...
Alana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mary T.


Knoxville, TN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Elementary School Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recently retired Knox County teacher with over 20 years of experience. I have raised 3 children and (currently) have 3 young grandchildren, one of whom is special needs. I enjoy all ages, but have a particular fondness for 6-12-year-olds. I would be happy to nanny one child or a family with a range of ages. In...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Kaileigh and I've been working in child care for almost three years now! I love watching children learn and grow each day! I have worked in two different child care facilities. I worked as a lead teacher in a classroom with infants who were both special needs and typically functioning. I am able to assist with feeding...
Kaileigh can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Louisville, 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.

Annalee H.

5.0

Anna Lee was a nanny for our two girls under three years old. She did this graciously four days a week to match my part time work schedule. She actively played with the girls and I never had any concerns for their safety. She even helped with potty training! Anna Lee was receptive to making...

- Alicia F.

Bailey L.

5.0

The only reason we didn't hire Bailey at this time was we found someone else who was closer to M.'s school. Bailey came across as a very smart and caring person who would have been the right fit for our needs. She communicates well, she was punctual with her return calls and interview time. She even...

- Eb B.

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