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Sarah C.


Signal Mountain, TN

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! I have been in childcare for nearly 10 years. I've always known I wanted to help families and children but I am learning that disability care is my passion. Every child deserves the best but those caring for individuals with disabilities or other challenges need to be willing to go the extra mile and provide beyond...
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Madison G.


Chattanooga, TN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently moved to the Birmingham area . I am a cheerful and positive person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors. Playing outside, playing games, and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison was a great nanny for our family with three boys ages 3, 6, and 8! She communicated well about plans and scheduling, was punctual and reliable. The boys enjoyed crafts, outings and games with her. She kept the house tidy and it would often look better than...

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Lillian D.


Chattanooga, TN

$12-17/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Lila. I attend UTC and am looking for sitting jobs in the area in Chattanooga as well as Knoxville where I am from (I will be home all summer). I have 7 years of experience and love kids! I have experience with special needs kids and am excepting of everyone! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, and love...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

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I'm Haley, nice to meet you! I'm a highly experience babysitter and nanny with over 10 years of experience. I've babysat for over 30 families, and I'm also highly trained to work with kids of all kinds through working with foster care kids, special needs kids, and working at a summer camp. I've had long-standing relationships...
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Linley R.


Chattanooga, TN

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Nanny In Hixson

Hi, I'm Linley! I have 2 years of professional experience taking care of children and 1 of senior care. I also have 5-6 younger siblings (it's a long story) and I've been helping to take care of them since I could hold a baby. All of them have special needs as well. I love kids and am passionate about helping them learn and...
Linley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Christine T.


Chattanooga, TN

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

I have been working in special education at Ooltewah Elementary School for 7 years. I started in the DLP preK class working with children 3 to 5 years old. Currently I am working with kindergarten thru 4th grade.
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Eleanor B.


Chattanooga, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part & Full-time Caregiver Available

I am have been working with patients/people of all ages with all kinds of different needs and capabilities for years now. I absolutely love what I do and I take great care of those over whom I'm watching.
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Madelynn D.


Chattanooga, TN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

I started off nanning for a family with two children, one that was 11-year-old boy at the time with special needs and the other child was a 7-year-old girl. I nannied both of them for 3 years until I moved to go to college. I then worked at my universities day care center. I was a teacher's assistant for different classrooms...
Madelynn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Morganne M.


Chattanooga, TN

$12-15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am Morganne. I am Junior at UTC majoring in Elementary Education with a focus in ENL. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and I love it. I moved to Chattanooga from Nashville last year and I love living here so far. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with infants, toddlers and early childhood ages, but I...
Morganne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Courtney C.


Chattanooga, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Courtney And I Am Excited To Help You With Anything You Need!

I am a Registered Nurse with both pediatric and ICU experience. Prior to being a registered nurse, I worked for years taking care of people in their home for childcare, physical and mental disabilities, as well as my favorite thing-- working with special needs. I am able to do pretty much anything you would need. I have...
I am a studying Pediatric Occupational therapist who loves children! I have babysat and done swim lessons with many different ages and ability levels. Super comfortable with special needs kids science my brother is very low functioning autsitic.
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Emili C.


Chattanooga, TN

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

hi! my name is Emili and I am 18 years old, I go UTC as a nursing major and I am very caring. I have professional experience working at Therapy. I worked with kids all over the spectrum. We helped teach them to swim as well as ride horses. I have good patience and i'm very understanding and will take my time. I am pretty strong...
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Courtney C.


Chattanooga, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Children Of All Ages, Special Needs, And Medically Fragile Experience

I am very experienced to care for any child or adult with any kind of situation. I am a pediatric and adult ICU nurse with 5 years experience in the hospital. I cared for individuals prior to being a nurse for 5 years as well. I can handle any diagnosis, or medical needs required :) I have the patience of a saint, and I think...
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Sara F.


Chattanooga, TN

$12-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked as a paraprofessional in an inclusion classroom, which has been my favorite job so far. I have a passion for people with special needs. My best friend has downs syndrome and she got me interested in this work.
Experienced educator offering personalized tutoring for private families. Skilled in creating engaging, customized lessons that support each child's learning style and needs. Dedicated to helping students build confidence, master skills, and achieve academic success.
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Holly H.


Hixson, TN

$23/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives. Being a special needs mom myself, I am comfortable in most situations. Open communication with parents is paramount to me. I provide regular updates about your child's day, whether through text or phone calls,...
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Carole M.


Hixson, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Dementia Caregiver

I have been caring for people with dementia for 20 years. I have received extensive training in the care and treatment that is most appropriate and effective for people with this unique set of needs.
I've been a childcare provider for over four years, and it's the most rewarding job I've ever had. I have a passion for helping children learn and grow, and I take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment for them. I have also specifically worked with special needs children for many years. I'm a patient, calm, and...
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Tiffany M.


Chattanooga, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Positive And Outgoing Sitter

Hello, I have over 20 years of experience nannying and babysitting children of all ages, including twins and children with special needs. I am also more than happy to help with work around the house, school work, and cooking. I am a nutritionist, runner, climber, hiker and explorer. I substitute teach for k-12 and I love...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Mary M.


Chattanooga, TN

$15-19/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Mary Allen, I'm 22 years old and the 2nd oldest of 5 kids. I have been babysitting/nannying outside of the family since I was 15 and have many years of experience working with kids who have special needs.
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

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