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Jennifer A.


Knoxville, TN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have a passion for children with special needs, and would love to provide childcare with the special needs population, in addition to the daily work I do with these friends in my full-time position. As an OT, I have treated kiddos...
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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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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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Lori J.


Strawberry Plains, TN

$20-28/hr10 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: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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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Leah H.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr

Fun Sitter With A Positive Attitude!

I have a 1 y/o nephew and a 5 y/o niece, and have also helped care for a child with cerebral palsy. I'm happy to help with pets. Willing to learn about how to care for any type of special needs. I do not have a car or a licence.
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Megan M.


Knoxville, TN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Great Sitter

Hi my name is Megan! I am a Teaching Assistant at Knox County head start looking to earn extra income during the summer! I am a veteran of the US army and I have loved working with children my whole life. I am very reliable and patient. I am a Registered Behavior Technician and I am comfortable with high functioning special...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Holly F.


Knoxville, TN

$10-20/hr

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

I have just graduated from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and received a passing score on my NBCOT board exam. I am extremely passionate about helping people and caring for those who have different needs and unique minds. I loved my clinical experience providing occupational therapy for pediatrics who...
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Erica M.


Knoxville, TN

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I was a Registered Behavior Technician for two and a half years, working with Autism and other special needs. I also have taken care of three children for a friend many times. I love kids and I am a great fit for all ages.
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cheyenne D.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr

Full Time Nanny Available

Recent graduate from University of Tennessee - Chattanooga 4 years experience with young children and children with special needs Infant and child CPR and First Aid Certified Love pets too!
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Mattie C.


Knoxville, TN

$11-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Mattie & I'm new to Sumter. I moved here in the middle of June to be with my partner who is stationed at Shaw AFB. I've worked with special needs now for about 6 years. I was a nanny to a young girl who had sensory issues & learning disabilities. I have also worked with individuals with Down syndrome, severe epilepsy,...
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Lisa A.


Knoxville, TN

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 30yrs experience with children. I have a background in early childhood and elementary education. My experience is with newborns up to teenagers, with and without disabilities (autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD, among others). This includes multiple children at once up to 8 (including multiples), in home (theirs &...
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: Transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
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Cheyenne D.


Knoxville, TN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Bachelors degree in Child and Family Studies, graduated in 2018 from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Infant and child CPR and first aid certified. RBT certification. Experience with special needs children. Currently obtaining a masters degree in ABA therapy.
Cheyenne can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Robyn K.


Maryville, TN

< $10/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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer B.


Knoxville, TN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny Available

I am a very fun loving person with lots of experience to offer. Previous jobs I have held include camp counselor, live-in nanny, mother's helper, babysitter and personal assistant. One of my greatest joys in life is to help children embrace and develop their very own unique personalities. I have had the great pleasure of working...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mary T.


Knoxville, TN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Elementary School Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recently retired Knox County teacher with over 20 years of experience. I have raised 3 children and (currently) have 3 young grandchildren, one of whom is special needs. I enjoy all ages, but have a particular fondness for 6-12-year-olds. I would be happy to nanny one child or a family with a range of ages. In...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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...
My name is Michaela , I al originally from South Carolina. I have worked with people who have a disability since I was in the 4th grade I am now 21. I started with cheerleading just helping out with the special needs team, and fell in love with it which made my continue doing what I love. Going into middle school and high school...
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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Kathy M.


Knoxville, TN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

I am 59 years old and I have retired from full time work with Knox County schools as a caregiver and work part time now in real estate management. I worked in special education for Knox County schools nearly 20 years ago. I home schooled our four sons in the 80's. Thank God they are now successful and well educated. My...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seymour, TN

Kerigan M.

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 while I was out of town. I'm a...

- Darian W.

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.

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.

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