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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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Haley J.


Chattanooga, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Haley was our best sitter ever!! She was always on time at 6:45 in the morning!! She has a wonderful positive attitude and the Kids loved her. She also helped me with my business web design and transportation. I can't recommend Haley enough, we are at a loss...

Liz B.

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Madison G.


Chattanooga, TN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Mary Margaret R.

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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.
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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.
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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,...
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I have some unpaid experience working with children with various special needs. I also currently work with senior citizens some of whom do also have special needs.
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Mugisha O.


Chattanooga, TN

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Nursing Student Ready To Help, And Be A Helping Hand!!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing and sympathetic towards people I like caring for people with special needs because they are not understood and they are not treated well, so I want to be able to be the opposite I'm looking for a job that helps me be able to help, and be a helping hand. In my spare time, I like to...
Hello! I am Brooklyn and I have loved caregiving for children since a very young age. My love for children began with my younger brother. With our large age gap, I have learned a lot about childcare through observing his childhood/how he was raised. I have 6 years of experience working with children and some background of...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brooklyn has been the best babysitter we have used. We only use her now and my daughter begs for us to go out so Brooklyn can come over. She is exceptional in every way! "

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Carmen M.


Hixson, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and compassionate CNA

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carmen, I'm 47 years old and I've been a CNA and caregiver for over 15 years. I have a clean background. I have reliable transportation with insurance. I have mainly worked in home health, but have also worked in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. I've taken care of many people with Alzheimers and dementia,...
Carmen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carmen was delightful and attentive. We appreciate her flexibility and attention to detail. She was very helpful and we would definitely hire her again. My aunt, for whom Carmen cared, said she would highly recommend Carmen. My aunt is very particular about who she...

Jenny V.

Darrian H.


Chattanooga, TN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently a stay at home mom with a 1-year-old. Daughter will be accompanying me. Was a teacher at a daycare age 2-4 for four years. Worked at kids company, an after school program and assisted students with homework. Nannied three kids (ages: 1, 2, 4) for 2 years. Assisted children with ADHD and special needs. Taught a...
Darrian can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Darrian is wonderful with our children and even knows how to make kids she hasn't met before totally at ease. She's really engaged when playing with them and resourceful (the power went out while we were gone and she handled it beautifully). Always on time and even...

Allison D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Signal Mountain, TN

Haley J.

5.0

Haley was our best sitter ever!! She was always on time at 6:45 in the morning!! She has a wonderful positive attitude and the Kids loved her. She also helped me with my business web design and transportation. I can't recommend Haley enough, we are at a loss without her.

- Liz B.

Madison G.

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 when she arrived. I highly...

- Mary Margaret R.

Brooklyn D.

5.0

THE BEST. Brooklyn is genuinely one of the most kind hearted people I’ve ever met. My kiddo adores her and has no problem separating from me when Brooklyn is there to hang out with him. She’s punctual, communicative and has always done an incredible job tidying up. She is so playful, calm, caring...

- Rachel M.

Carmen M.

5.0

Couldn't have done it without Carmen! She lights up a room every time she walks in. She's also very dependable and trustworthy.

- Courtney W.

Darrian H.

5.0

Darrian is a fun loving compassionate caregiver. Your kids are in the best hands. It's hard coming across a good person to entrust your child with. Darrian is an amazing person and your children will fall in love with her just as my rainbow kids did.

- June S.

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