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Michele M.


Lyles, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've spent my entire life involved in the care of children, beginning with being the oldest sibling of 4, babysitting, childcare provider (in-home & centers), mother of 3 (ages 26, 24, 18), grandmother of 3 (3, 20 months, 2 months), Girl Scout Leader, Cheer Coach, 1st Grade Teacher and Kindergarten Teacher. My experience with...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Leanna H.


Lyles, TN

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Child And Elderly Sitter. Also Willing To Help With Housekeeping, Errands, Etc

My name is Leanna. I'm a Navy veteran and registered medical assistant. I have 9+ years of experience in child care, elderly care, special needs care, housekeeping, pet care, and tutoring. I am CPR and first aid certified. I'm a bonus mom to 2 wonderful autistic boys, and I would love to care for your family.
Leanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

Leanna H.


Lyles, TN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time CNA

I'm Leanna. I'm a registered medical assistant and a Navy veteran. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experience in childcare, elderly care, special needs care, housekeeping, and tutoring. I have my own transportation. I am not a smoker. I would love to care for your family.
Leanna can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Hannah G.


Primm Springs, TN

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Meet Hannah!

Hello! My name is Hannah. I am a labor and delivery registered nurse. I am currently completing my doctoral degree at the University of Tennessee to become a nurse practitioner through a distance based program. I am located in Primm Springs, about 10 min away from Leipers Fork. I am certified in CPR, ACLS, and NRP. I am...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Tara C.


Centerville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around! I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
5.0
"Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done. Prompt, arrived exactly on time. Very professional and helpful. Definitely would use again."

Todd M.

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Tara C.


Centerville, TN

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Pediatric Nurse Looking To Babysit!!

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired RN with a Master's Degree and 32 years of pediatric and geriatric experience. I am CPR certified with first aid training. I am passionate about children and seniors! I have 5 grown children, an 18-month-old grand baby and another on the way. I have many pets. I've been a certified foster parent for several years...
Tara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Tara was absolutely fantastic! She was timely, communicative, and calm. She got down on the floor to play and was great with adapting to our dinner and bedtime routine. We would highly recommend her! "

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Alyxandra T.


Duck River, TN

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Here To Inspire And Cherish Your Kiddos

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alyxandra and I'm 27 y/o. ! I have an ever-growing love for children and a thirst for knowledge. As early as middle school I spent my free periods assisting in Special Needs classes, tutoring my peers, and aiding teachers. At 15 I began babysitting my younger sister and children of my mother's friends ranging from...
Alyxandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Alyxandra! She was our nanny for our 6 and 3 year old girls. Alyxandra was dependable, innovative, creative, energetic, thoughtful, and very caring to our entire family. She was unique in the way she listened to my girls' needs and addressed them...

Caitlin W.

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Tara C.


Centerville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around! I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
Tara can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification & more
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Constance K.


Burns, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Punctual

Mother of two daughters in their twenties. I have worked with Down syndrome, I've taken care of infants, toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. I love most pets. Sorry I can't do snakes. lol. I am very organized, punctual, I love to cook. Cakes are my specialty. I've been a girl scout leader for 14 years. I was the president of...
Hi I'm ashley I have had 5 years experience working with all types of disabilities I have worked in assisted living , nursing homes , and have work with disability kids I have reliable transportation
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Erin B.


Nunnelly, TN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

I am looking to sit a child or two for a few hours on the side as well. My son is autistic so I have experience with the special needs children as well. I'm very patient and love little ones, they deserve the world. I can do the bathing, bedtime, after supper clean up-you name it!
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I've been a cna for almost 5 years and have worked at a daycare for 10. In my cna work I care for a special needs child. I'm comfortable with kids of all ages
Brookalyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Kirstin H.


Kingston Springs, TN

$28-35/hr7 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am very experienced with children with special needs, and learning delays. I love working with children. Anytime I try something else I always come back to working with kids, so I think this will be my forever path. I was homeschooled growing up...
Kirstin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Destiny W.


Dickson, TN

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been baby sitting since I was 9 and have a love for children. I have 3 children of my own and experience with special needs children. I have spent the last 3 years in pediatric dentistry as a dental assistant. I am CPR and BLS Certified. I can offer Prek and Kindergarten curriculum to work with your child! I am available...
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have 3 children and she was awesome with them! She was great when my husband and I were in a rut without anyone to care for the kids.. all the kiddos loved when she came to watch them and hated when she left! "

Darla P.

Kelly P.


Fairview, TN

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

**I have been inactive on this site due to family illness but still working. I have over 13 years of caring for the Aging population & special needs as a Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked w/ multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders,...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, respite care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lyles, TN

Tara C.

5.0

Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done. Prompt, arrived exactly on time. Very professional and helpful. Definitely would use again.

- Todd M.

Tara C.

5.0

Tara was absolutely fantastic! She was timely, communicative, and calm. She got down on the floor to play and was great with adapting to our dinner and bedtime routine. We would highly recommend her!

- Care member

Alyxandra T.

5.0

We loved Alyxandra! She was our nanny for our 6 and 3 year old girls. Alyxandra was dependable, innovative, creative, energetic, thoughtful, and very caring to our entire family. She was unique in the way she listened to my girls' needs and addressed them individually instead of just with a...

- Caitlin W.

Destiny W.

5.0

I have 3 children and she was awesome with them! She was great when my husband and I were in a rut without anyone to care for the kids.. all the kiddos loved when she came to watch them and hated when she left!

- Darla P.

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell he’s a lot happier. She knows what to...

- Care member

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