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

50 special needs caregivers are listed in Maryville, TN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of May 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 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.

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Robyn K.


Maryville, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fulltime Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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 transportation. I do not spend any time on my phone, I engage w the one I am...
Robyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Robyn has been an integral part of our family! She has cared for our daughter from newborn through present, currently 10 months old. She is on time, communicative, reliable, and so nurturing with our little one. She’s also wonderful with our two dogs. We’re...

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia, respite care & 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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation
I am a passionate childcare provider with over five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I also have 2 years of working with special needs children as a student teacher in my high school's special needs class. What sets me apart is my dedication to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for...
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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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
I have a lot of experience working with children, teens, and young adults with special needs. I am currently enrolled in the teacher education program at UT. I am receiving formal training to be a special education teacher.
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"My wife and my kid love her. She comes 5 minutes before the appointment which makes it great to "handover". She gave my wife and my kid a ride to the hospital when he had an appointment."

Hussain R.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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...

Liz M.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

I have experience taking care of people with disabilities since my grandmother had severe dementia and I also have a brother with Williams Syndrome. I also have some medical knowledge as a nursing major at UTK. Those with disabilities require lots of care and patience, which I am more than able to provide. Also, I am very...

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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.

Robyn K.

5.0

Robyn has been our nanny for the past year and we have adored her. My husband and I have two young sons, one who is a little over 2 years old, and then one who is about to turn 1. They are 13 months apart and full of energy, and Robyn has done wonderfully with them. She is kind, attentive, and even...

- Care member

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.

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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 10 reviews of the 50 listed special needs caregivers.