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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Smyrna, GA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Smyrna, GA

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Joanna R.


Smyrna, GA

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Child Care Taker

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I have been looking after children for nearly 10 years. I am a certified elementary school teacher for ages Pre-K through 5th grade. I have taken care of up to four children at a time and truly love looking after kids. I have experience working with children with special needs as well as traveled overseas and been a nanny as...

Nakia R.


Marietta, GA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Nakia I've been taking care of elderly and special needs for 15 years I took care of my uncle who was special needs I'm a very caring person and nice person I really enjoy taking care of people who has a Disability I'm a very Dependable person. I have my own business . My my guardian angel home health care. LLC
Nakia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nakia is very responsible, caring and respectful. She helped me with my Dad. I would hire her again if I need her in the future. "

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Alyssa K.


Marietta, GA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Rockstar

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs for over 5 years, in home and in the hospital. I have experience with trachs, tube suctioning, open wounds, mental delay, ASL, deafness, blindness, cerebral palsy and speech disorders as well as many more. I am patient, compassionate and willing to go the extra mile for the child's comfort and...
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Kayla M.


Atlanta, GA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time- Caregiver/ Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a 4th year medical student, currently on a research year, who has a passion of working with children. I have worked with children for many years teaching them reading and writing skills, math, science, music and self defense. I am very interactive and outgoing. I also have a younger sister who has special needs and a...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla was fantastic and my three loved her. She was tasked to watch my 10 month old, 3 year old and 8 year old because their school had a teacher work day. She watched them from 730 to 330 and she still had a smile on her face when i got home, so did my kids. Would...

Alana M.

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Tyeicha P.


Atlanta, GA

$18/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver for over two decades, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting experiences that ignited a desire to positively impact young lives. With my patient and calm demeanor, I create a serene environment for children to thrive. My creativity and...
Tyeicha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tyeicha is such an amazing nanny. My kids absolutely love her. She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. You can tell she is very experienced and she has a passion caring for children. "

Jevisha D.

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Alma H.


Marietta, GA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Honest And Reliable

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with seniors. I have more than 10 years of experience with patients with dementia/Alzheimer's and patients with special needs. I provide personal care, help with showers, light house cleaning, help with meal preparation, and fun outings. I'm compassionate, honest and reliable with good references.
Alma can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alma gave exceptional care to my grandfather. Very reliable and easy to work with."

Brian C.

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Lisa R.


Atlanta, GA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher Available

Hello, I am a former teacher who adores children and I am now a career nanny. I have 12 years of nanny experience and 8 years of classroom teaching experience. My experience is also with ADD/ADHD/Austic children as well. I am very patient and I have been exposed to most situations.
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Carlie B.


Marietta, GA

$25-27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hey there. I love caring and helping children. I got my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with kids from birth through 22 years old. I use to teach infants, twos, pre-K and after school at a daycare. I have been working with kids for about 9 years now. Also I have experience with special needs as...
Carlie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I love her, she has become family now for over 3 years! See you soon love."

Cherae T.

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Nicolette D.


Atlanta, GA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

A Fun Loving Babysitter Who Is Eager To Help Others!

3.0

(2)

Hello! My name is Nicolette! I am eager to improve the relationship between those with special needs and those without. I hope to open a private pediatric practice for children with Down syndrome. I would like to get a significant amount of experience so I can provide them with the care they deserve. I have worked with children...
5.0
"She is extremely dependable and responsible. I would trust her with any aspect of childcare and expect nothing less than an excellent experience working with her. Her vast experience and passion for special needs and child care makes her a top candidate for any...

Arielle D.

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Alma H.


Marietta, GA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm offering my services of group outings or one on one in the community, for adults with special needs I'm available Monday to Saturday, places such as the library, thrift stores, restaurants, bowling, parks, movies, swimming and more. I have been working in-home care services for more than 12 years helping seniors and...
5.0
"My son adores Alma, with special needs children/adults, verbal communication is limited, but actions speak louder then words. If my son didn't feel comfortable with her, he would have refused to go with her. She is patient with him, takes very good care of all his...

Tess K.

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Mary M.


Atlanta, GA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience with special needs overnight camps. I have also worked as a paraprofessional in a 1st grade MID class for 2 years. I love children with special needs, because they are very unique and often hilarious. I worked with students that have downs syndrome and autism.
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Patience M.


Marietta, GA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Home Manager

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Patience, I am a career nanny with over 20 years of childcare and household management experience. I have experience with multiples and special needs. I have a background in EMS, music, theater and Montessori. References and resume are available on request as well as background checks, driving record and drug...
Patience can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is still with us, and doing great with my children! Excellent"

Joanne B.

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Angell B.


Marietta, GA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Angell. I believe it takes big hearts to shape little minds. I have 18+ years of experience as a nanny. I have assisted families with their children of all age groups. However, I specialize in working with first-time parents (newborns/ infants) and / or children with special needs. I have cared for twins as...
Angell can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms Angell cares for our 2 year old when my husband and I go on date nights. She’s very sweet and playful with our 2 year old and he enjoys her company. She’s very punctual and reliable. Highly recommend!"

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Maria E.


Marietta, GA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care.

I can provide drop-in or recurring childcare depending on my availability at a given time. I live w/ my husband, our 7yo son, our very sweet shih Tzu, & our elusive housecat. I have over 20 yrs of experience caring for children and people w/ special needs (as I started caring for others when I was a teenager). I enjoy providing...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria is wonderful with my four children as well as with special needs children and adults. She is super patient, kind and has so much fun with them. I would trust her with my children for small amounts of time as well as for overnight needs. "

Jessica L.

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Tytytana O.


Atlanta, GA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I graduated from a four year University with a degree in Sociology. I moved here from California where I previously worked with both children and adults with different challenges. I am 29 years old with experience.
5.0
"Very good interview, experiences were detailed"

Marissa O.

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Cydnea M.


Atlanta, GA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full time ABA Therapist

Hi! My name is Cydnea and I absolutely love working with children. I am a compassionate, patient, and experienced caregiver who specializes in working with children with special needs. I have 10 years of experience supporting children with diverse abilities, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, etc. I take...
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Nekhia B.


Atlanta, GA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Im Khia, and I'm 24 years old. I'm a college student majoring in Graphic Design. I've been CPR and First Aid certified and I also have experience with special needs. I'm originally from MS and I've been caring for children since I was about 11 years old. I've always enjoyed caring for kids of all ages, because they all...
Nekhia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was a great person that I had add to my family to take care of my kids and she did and amazing job with them and yes they miss her dearly she is a very dependable , dedicated, loving, no caring , person that I have ever met don’t let her slip through your...

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Kiana W.


Atlanta, GA

$30-82/hr10 yrs exp

Loving What I Do

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel/Nanny/Caregiver. I'm experienced with multiples, children with special needs and one one childcare assistance. I enjoy spending time outside doing arts and singing with my kiddos. It's very important to be to help achieve milestones and track their progress. When in your home...
Kiana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kiana’s patience's is indescribable. Her love for what she does really shines through her personality. After having twins, it’s a relief to finally have a trustworthy nanny like Kiana."

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Laura R.


Austell, GA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Home health for years. Worked with all ages and all different health concerns. CPR/first aid certified, vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and have own vehicle.
5.0
"I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Laura for my adult autistic son. From the very beginning, she demonstrated an impressive level of understanding, patience, and professionalism. Communication with Laura was always clear and consistent,...

Dominic M.

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Premiere S.


Atlanta, GA

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced, Nurturing, And Caring Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of one, with an extensive and flexible support system. I relocated to Georgia for a change of location all while expanding my nanny career. In my spare time; I enjoy listening to music, spending time with family, and traveling. I am oldest daughter of 4 and I come from a household full of talented artists,...
Premiere can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smyrna, GA

Nakia R.

5.0

Nakia is very responsible, caring and respectful. She helped me with my Dad. I would hire her again if I need her in the future.

- Care member

Kayla M.

5.0

Kayla is great and my boys ages 7 & 10 love her. She helps my 7 year old with his homework and will even take the boys outside and play with them. I like that she's experienced with children having disabilities because my 10 year is autistic. She's very dependable and punctual.

- Latasha I.

Tyeicha P.

5.0

Tyeicha is such an amazing nanny. My kids absolutely love her. She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. You can tell she is very experienced and she has a passion caring for children.

- Jevisha D.

Alma H.

5.0

Alma gave exceptional care to my grandfather. Very reliable and easy to work with.

- Brian C.

Carlie B.

5.0

Carlie watched our 16 month old son and 3yr old daughter for 12 days while we were out of the country. She was fantastic - communicative, took great care of the kids, cleaned up the house so it was in great shape when we came home. Our kids love her! Can’t wait to use her again.

- Care member

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Ratings for Smyrna, GA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Smyrna, GA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.