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Karenza K.


Sevierville, TN

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Worker From NY-Good Work Ethic And Attentive

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Hi Guys! My name is Karenza. I have been working with Special needs for about 5 years. I started in NY, and Loved the field. I work with an Array of different clients from Parkinson's Disease to Muscular Dystrophy, I have experience and confidence in a wide array of skills. I am First Aide Trained, Hoyer Lift Trained, CPR...
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Alexis D.


Seymour, TN

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

My undergraduate degree is in elementary education, and I also am certified to teach children with moderate and severe special needs. I worked at a daycare/learning center for a year with toddlers and preschool-aged children. I have babysat for a total of 4 children at a time, the youngest being 6 months old. Working with...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tomara M.


Seymour, TN

$25-40/hr

Loving, Patient And Compassionate

I am a kind hearted and compassionate person. I am a Caregiver by nature... help with special needs..
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Lillian D.


Knoxville, TN

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lila and I am graduating from college in May with a marketing and communications degree. I have 8 years of experience with babysitting and nannying infants, toddlers, and school aged children. Many of the families I work for have been comfortable with me driving their children as well as taking them to the pool...
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lila is very informed on how to keep kids safe and what to do in case of an emergency. "

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Kristen P.


Dandridge, TN

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Welcome! Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Kristen. Several years ago I moved to Tennessee and decided to change careers. I spent several years in law enforcement serving my community as a Police Officer. Prior to that, I attended nursing school and worked at a school for special needs children. I currently work as a caregiver and enjoy being able to...
Kristen can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kristen was wonderful with and for my mom. She was very quick to respond and super flexible when arranging the first meeting with my mom. My mom loved her and is excited to continue using her services! "

Betty F.

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Lori J.


Strawberry Plains, TN

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 21 years' experience providing compassionate and skilled home health care. As a caregiver I am devoted to providing superior in-home care to elderly persons, persons with special needs or disabilities. My skills include: dressing, transferring, bathing/toileting, meal prep and feeding, medication disbursement, housework,...
Lori can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lori is a wonderful caregiver! For over 2 1/2 years, she helped with the care of my Mother who required 24/7 care. She has knowledge, training, experience and a passion to provide quality care for your loved one. Without hesitation, I can say that Lori is a...

Margaret G.

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Mia V.


Knoxville, TN

$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mia's Bio!

Hi, my name is Mia and I currently attend the University of Tennessee! I am looking to solidify a school year nanny position. I have worked with kids 0-10 for almost 5 years and absolutely love it. I have experience working with children with special needs and I also have different certifications like: CPR, AED, First Aid, Gtube...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mia watched my 8 month old for date night. My daughter loved spending time with her. Mia was very communicative, prompt, did everything asked of her and was very sweet with my baby! "

Melissa G.

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Matthew W.


Maryville, TN

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

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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Renee F.


Rockford, TN

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Renee. I have cared for my own daughter who has special needs for 6 years. I'm good with crafts, meal prep, changing, swimming, pets (used to live in a house with 5 cats, and 1 dog!), and more! I also have reliable transportation and do not smoke.
Renee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily K.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Emily and I have been have doing child-care work for over 6 years. I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and dance teacher for kids and adults. I have experience working with children of all ages and with children with special needs. I love getting to know children, and spending time running and playing and...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lindsay S.


Bryson City, NC

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Emphasizes Caring

Hello! I'm Lindsay. I've worked in some form of elderly caregiving for most of my career, and that has extended to two wonderful paraplegic people in my personal life! I am comfortable with most situations as long as we can communicate on needs to ensure they are fully met. I look forward to forming that bond with a new client,...
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Mary A L.


Knoxville, TN

$15-16/hr • 4 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alyssa L.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

As a nurturing childcare provider with three years of experience, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I have a knack for creating a warm and engaging environment where children can thrive. My patient and creative nature allows me to foster their imaginations through various activities such as outdoor...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Roxanna M.


Knoxville, TN

$18-30/hr • 4 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hunter C.


Strawberry Plains, TN

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hello my name is Hunter. I love working with children of all ages. I have worked with several different special needs children with a diversity of disabilities. I have a degree in Special Education Mild Moderate and Severe and Profound. This is my third year teaching in a Special Education classroom on a high school level with...
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Opal J.


Kodak, TN

$13-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a mom of 4 Basic life support certified and certified nursing assistant I have worked with children with special needs
Opal can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Caitlin L.


Knoxville, TN

$16-20/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandra L.


Knoxville, TN

$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi! I am a junior at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville double majoring in psychology and neuroscience. I am CPR, babysitting, first aid, and lifeguard certified. I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I have three nieces and a nephew as well and love spending time with them. In my spare time, I like to...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Jataelynn, but I go by Jata! I am a senior at Carson Newman University working to get a bachelors degree in psychology and early childhood studies. I have been a paid nanny/babysitter for almost 2 years now. I have always loved working with children, and I volunteer regularly at my church in the nursery. I have...
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Cathy G.


Dandridge, TN

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired nurse and teacher... love love children, I have nannied for 3 families. All with multiple children. One family had a set of twins 18 months and a new baby. Others had school age. I taught fundamentals of music in a small Christian school for 16 years. I have a clean driving record. I am not opposed to some light...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sevierville, TN

Lillian D.

5.0

We have known Lillian for many years! She has babysat both my boys since they were babies. She is very detail oriented and caring. My boys love her so much and are always so excited when she comes to babysit. We have had her babysit while I am at work all day as well as well as dates nights. We feel...

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Kristen P.

5.0

Kristen was wonderful with and for my mom. She was very quick to respond and super flexible when arranging the first meeting with my mom. My mom loved her and is excited to continue using her services!

- Betty F.

Lori J.

5.0

Lori is a wonderful caregiver! For over 2 1/2 years, she helped with the care of my Mother who required 24/7 care. She has knowledge, training, experience and a passion to provide quality care for your loved one. Without hesitation, I can say that Lori is a consummate professional. The following are...

- Margaret G.

Mia V.

5.0

Mia watched my 8 month old for date night. My daughter loved spending time with her. Mia was very communicative, prompt, did everything asked of her and was very sweet with my baby!

- Melissa G.

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