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52 special needs caregivers are listed in Maryville, TN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Maryville, TN

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Matthew W.


Maryville, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20+ plus years working with the special needs population in TN, PA, VA and FL. I come from a strong Christian background working with people in need, and it has always held a special place in my heart.
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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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Penny C.


Maryville, TN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Private Care

I have cared for seniors with special needs. Children with ADHD and down syndrome. I have great references available upon request. I've been a caregiver for 20 yrs. I'm a 55 yr old mom with 3 grown children and 4 grand children. All of my patients hold a special place in my heart. They all become part of my family. Compassion is...
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...
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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.
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Matthew W.


Maryville, TN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care/ Special Needs Provider

I have experience working with children from children from birth to teenagers. I am skilled in time and house management, extensive special needs care, and much more.
Matthew can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and patient child care provider with four years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My background includes working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm comfortable following parents' preferred communication methods and...
Janessa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have three years of experience as a babysitter, where I consistently received positive feedback from parents. My patient, calm, and friendly nature puts children and parents alike at ease. I believe in open and...
Andria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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, respite care, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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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: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Natasha D.


Louisville, TN

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Natasha. I have been in the health care field for 10 to 15 years. I am CPR/First Aid trained with certification. It all started with my mothers parents then I started taking care of special needs adults and have been doing private care giving for families with parents with dementia Alzheimer's, and also just...
Natasha can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
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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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Heather B.


Lenoir City, TN

$23-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Heather, and I am so glad you have taken the time to look at my profile. In the nanny and childcare field, I have experience caring for newborn to 14-year-olds, multiples, special needs, and up to 8 children at a time. I have experience potty training, sleep training, homework help, and solid food training. I have...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather was fantastic and I hope we have the opportunity for her to watch our son again! She instantly made us feel comfortable, was very communicative, and made sure each day was filled with fun and engaging activities."

Jamie K.

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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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra is friendly and fun (but can be appropriately firm when needed). She's smart, kind, and the kids love her. I would highly recommend her!"

Aubrey M.

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

CPR

First Aid

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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Melanie T.


Loudon, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have 15 years of experience caring for children. I also have 4 years of experience caring for special needs children to age 16. Children are a precious gift from GOD. And what a gift that is! :) I'm a very honest, reliable, and respectful person. I am kind-hearted and energetic. And I enjoy helping others.
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maryville, TN

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.

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.

Heather B.

5.0

Heather is the cream of the crop when it comes to nannies! She is the best caregiver our family has ever had and we are so sad to no longer have her as our children's nanny, as she's become a part of the family. We are relocating, otherwise we'd want to have her stay with our family for years to...

- Liz M.

Alexandra L.

5.0

Alexandra is friendly and fun (but can be appropriately firm when needed). She's smart, kind, and the kids love her. I would highly recommend her!

- Aubrey M.

Olivia W.

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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Ratings for Maryville, TN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Maryville, TN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 52 listed special needs caregivers.