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

33 special needs caregivers are listed in Portland, TN

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Portland, TN

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Chelsea T.


Portland, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Chelsea is a children's book writer, literary blogger, and former children's librarian living in Portland, TN. She has 10+ years of experience working closely with children, ranging from newborns to tweens, in all avenues of childcare, as well as experience working with in-home special needs care and education. Chelsea is...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I absolutely love Chelsea! She is wonderful with my 14 month old daughter, and has been nannying for us since my daughter was 6 months old. We think she is an absolute treasure! She is very flexible, kind and patient. We trust her completely in our home and with...

Meghan S.

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Alexandra R.


Hendersonville, TN

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Pre-medical Graduate Looking To Nanny.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been working with multiple families in the Nashville area since moving here in January 2022. One of my kids is starting preschool so I have availability for the rest of August in between jobs. I've worked with all ages! I have worked a few nanny shares and they are great! I'd describe my personality as energetic,...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alex was Great. She was able to come to my residence last minute and kids loved her"

Hugh C.

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Sonia M.


Gallatin, TN

$15-20/hr

Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Occasionall baby sitter, have help some costumer with special need baby sitting. Good with pets. Experience with special needs kids.
Sonia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Sonia is the best professional we have had to come over and clean our house. She leaves no stone unturned and makes sure every surface is spotless"

Sheelah B.

I'm willing to watch any age of a child. I love building connections and being involved in playing and helping with kids. When I was in high school I used to be in a special-needs program and I loved doing that, and I babysit on the side for some family friends and I love to do that!
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Isabella B.


Hendersonville, TN

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Bella Bare

As a nurturing and responsible individual, I'm passionate about providing a safe and enriching environment for children, including those with special needs. My experience in babysitting and working with special needs peers in school has taught me the joy of positively impacting young lives. With a patient and calm demeanor,...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bailey B.


Hendersonville, TN

$19-26/hr9 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter

I am 26 and I live in the Nashville area. I have watched children for the past 12 years and I have experience with all ages of kids. I have worked in the past as a behavior therapist for special needs kids. After that I was a nanny for three years while I was in college getting my business degree. I currently work at an...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Hi everyone! My name is Jadyn and I am looking for a full-time nannying position. I am a very fun, outgoing, and energetic person. I have experience with children of all ages and special needs. I am CPR certified. I have a reliable vehicle so I can assist with school pickup, and take children to the park or any other fun...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Willow. I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 16 years old and I'm currently 24 years old. I love kids and love watching them grow into their own personalities. I have experience with special needs children, and my brother is autistic. I cared for a little boy with Down's syndrome for 2 years. I have years...
Willow can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am the oldest of 5 children, so that definitely sparked my passion for taking care of younger children. During high school, I was enrolled in all of the Early Childhood Education classes also with the special needs assistant classes. In the special needs class I assisted with meal time and created lesson plans. In the Early...
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Kathleen D.


Gallatin, TN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Tutor, Babysitter And Emergency Childcare.

I am a certified teacher Lots of experience with special needs. My oldest is in college, and my youngest is 3 years old. I am able to provide childcare and can provide transportation to and from school and/or your home. I am able to provide occasional childcare along with emergency babysitting when your child is sick. I have...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mekayla A.


Hendersonville, TN

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Mekayla

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mekayla! I graduated last year with my Master's Degree in Social Work. I recently moved to Hendersonville and I am looking to help out a family on the weekends, as I work during the week full-time. I have babysat for three families in the past between the ages from 6 months - 12 years old. I also worked as a camp...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I use to work with special needs kids in high school and absolutely loved it! I love kids and I am a hard/responsible leader!
Montana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Katie-scarlett C.


White House, TN

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter

Hello! My name is Scarlett, and I'm a 24-year-old behavior therapist (RBT certified) 8am-6 p.m. M-F. I'm available outside these hours for babysitting, nannying, tutoring, and petsitting. I am CPR, AED, and First-Aid certified (BLS certification), as well as Safety Care certified for behavioral crisis prevention. I have worked...
Katie-scarlett can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am a pediatric ICU nurse so I am familiar with how to care for a variety of special needs. I am available to care for special needs kids on date nights or random days that align with my schedule.
I have worked with special needs agency for over 10 years there is no job too small I love working with families and your loved one.
I am a passionate caregiver with over four years of experience providing an enriching environment for children of all ages. I discovered my love for their growth and development. I am patient, calm, and creative individual who believes in making learning fun and engaging. I am also very comfortable enforcing household rules to...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Melissa M.


Gallatin, TN

$5-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have a disabled brother who has CP and I am his PCA so I have experience in both. I have also worked with several other people with various disabilities through project power and events my brother has gone, too. We also have therapy dogs we bring to visit people with special needs from time to time.
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Ellen G.


Hendersonville, TN

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! I am a college student looking for child care jobs over the summer and am very flexible and reliable. My job experience includes interning for the physical therapist of Sumner County schools, working as a camp counselor at Camp Sycamore Hills, and teaching with an after school program for underfunded middle schools in...
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Belle I.


Gallatin, TN

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available During Work Week Part-Time

I've worked and volunteered at a camp in my town for special needs children. I also grew up babysitting my younger cousins. I love to draw, paint and do many arts and crafts that I can do with your child also. I recently graduated with my bachelors degree in Earth and environmental Science with a concentration in education.
Belle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ginger B.


Hendersonville, TN

$24-35/hr10 yrs exp

Educator

Hello. I was a professional educator for 5 years. I also taught preschool for 3 years. For the past 5 years, I have been assisting the elderly with disabilities. I also have a 22-year-old twin daughter with cerebral palsy. Hope to hear from you!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Portland, TN

Chelsea T.

5.0

I absolutely love Chelsea! She is wonderful with my 14 month old daughter, and has been nannying for us since my daughter was 6 months old. We think she is an absolute treasure! She is very flexible, kind and patient. We trust her completely in our home and with our child, and plan on continuing to...

- Meghan S.

Alexandra R.

5.0

Alex was Great. She was able to come to my residence last minute and kids loved her

- Hugh C.

Sonia M.

5.0

Sonia is the best professional we have had to come over and clean our house. She leaves no stone unturned and makes sure every surface is spotless

- Sheelah B.

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