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Cayla J.


Shelbyville, TN

$10-15/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Care Giver

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My younger brother has been diagnosed with down-syndrome and congestive heart failure. I live for taking care of and making children feel loved and appreciated. I have been around and cared for special needs children for about 8 years now. I am extremely patient and very understanding about the care and attention that special...
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Sara T.


Shelbyville, TN

$15-24/hr3 yrs exp

Years Experience Working With Disabled Adults

Hello! My name is Sara. Since graduating with my Bachelor's in 2018, I have worked as a case manager and independent support coordinator for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I consider helping this population to be my calling! I would love to tell you more about myself. Let's chat!
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Heather K.


Lewisburg, TN

$18-30/hr

Part Time Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Heather. I Was a licensed childcare provider for the state of Ohio for 15 years before I moved to Tennessee in 2020. I have cared for multiple age ranges of children as well as adults with special needs. I also cared extensively for my grandparents while they were alive. I currently have a job taking care of a...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
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"Heather came into our home to help us care for my sweet 96 year old grandpa. She was amazing! She was reliable, trustworthy, had a great attitude, was punctual, no drama, was easy to work with regarding scheduling & changes that may occur, helpful and always...

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Stephanie S.


Lewisburg, TN

$10-15/hr

Reliable Loving Caregiver Loving Grandmother Of 3 Beautiful Grandchildren

I grew up caring for my brother who has Cerebral Palsy and volunteered with the Special Olympics and helped with the physical therapist office he visited his entire childhood. I am a loving, patient 51-year-old adult who has brought up 3 children and I have three beautiful grandchildren.
I began my career working with children professionally in 1996. My professional qualifications are; *ECE Associates Degree *CDA certification *Infant/toddler lead teacher certification *Preschool Lead teacher certification *Director II child care certification *CPR *First Aid *Over 28 years experience working with children...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Danny S.


Chapel Hill, TN

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Childcare

I am looking for a childcare/ special needs care-giving job. I have worked with special needs children since I was a freshman in high school. The organization that I was a part of is Best Buddies, who pairs peer buddies (me) with someone who has a learning or developmental disorder. It has been so rewarding to work with the...
Danny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather K.


Lewisburg, TN

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

I moved to Tennessee from Ohio in February of 2020. Prior to moving to Tennessee, I was a childcare provider for the State of Ohio. Over the years, I have worked with children as well as adults who have been diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and adults who are Non-Verbal. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified and I...
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Danny S.


Chapel Hill, TN

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For Special Needs/ Childcare Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I am a recent college graduate looking for a job. I currently work with a child who has Hunter syndrome. I am looking for a job in childcare or special needs care. I worked with Best Buddies, which is an organization that sets up peer buddies (me) with someone who has a learning disability or is special needs. I have been...

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