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Find special needs caregivers in Smyrna, TN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Smyrna, TN

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, TN

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Melanie T.


Murfreesboro, TN

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a home where my mother cared for the special needs, as I got older I realized that this is what I want to do. These really are the most special people in the world, I have spent many summers volunteering at a special needs camps as well. It's what I love, helping those who can't always help themselves. It is beyond...
I grew up with a lot of cousins with special needs . I was the one always there to help to make sure everything is ok with whatever attention they need 24/7 from a very tender age.

Rylee A.


Antioch, TN

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

Empathetic Care

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Rylee, but you can call me Piper. I've been taking care of people for most of my life, whether it be loved ones with special needs or the elderly. I love talking to people and learning about them and their lives while also providing them with the quality of life they deserve. I'm very upbeat and bubbly, so I'm...
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Calee L.


Brentwood, TN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Works With Kiddos With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Calee. I am 24 years old and I have been a Registered Behavior Tech for the last 7 years. I graduated with my bachelors in Applied Behavior Analysis. My experience ranges from 3 months to 36 years. I have worked with individuals across the entire spectrum on behaviors, communication skills and daily living...
Calee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual, etc...), but, more importantly, my daughters adore her. She is warm and friendly and keeps my highly-spirited 6 year old...

Grace M.

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Betsy B.


Nashville, TN

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For All Ages! I'd Love To Hear From You! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Betsy. I am a fun loving 30-year-old who loves working with children from all ages and abilities. I love creating a fun loving and creative environment for kids to explore! I am an experienced nanny, house cleaner, and home organizer. I LOVE to teach children's yoga, music and theater classes and have...
Betsy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Betsy is hard working, responsible and trustworthy. She brought creativity to working with the children. She always had a calm demeanor when working with the children. Always left things tidy and put away. Would hire her back in s minute"

Dru V.

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Jina S.


Mount Juliet, TN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Sweet, Fun Babysitter Who's Becoming A Teacher, Can Handle Twins

Hi, my name is Jina I love babysitting. I have experience babysitting twin 3-year-olds till they were 7 years old. I have watched an 11-year-old over last summer and 5 dogs. I have my bachelor's degree in Tourism Hospitality Management and minor in business, I have my associates degree in science. I was going to be an elementary...
Jina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Erin K.


Murfreesboro, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Erin. I have worked with both adults and children with special needs for right around 9 years. Prior to that I taught preschool ages 1-6 for around 9 years. I have had the joys of assisting each individual with their everyday needs. From daily living skills to planning activities and outings, I believe in...
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Lauren M.


Murfreesboro, TN

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a high school CDC Special Education teacher with 7 years of experience, looking to provide care for kids/adults with and without special needs this summer and on weekends. I have experience working with several disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, visual impairments, etc. I have worked with students...
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Kebeh J.


Nashville, TN

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for hospice, dementia, and in all aspects of daily living. I love making a difference in other people's lives. Also my brother was a special needs patient so I've been caring for people my whole life.
Kebeh can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kebeh is the most amazing caregiver. She helped my parents for almost 2 years and her care, concern, and professionalism are unparalleled. She is cool under pressure, patient, thoughtful, respectful, and intelligent. She could effectively handle anything that...

Vera F.

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Rachel H.


Nashville, TN

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Current Pre-school Special Ed Aide & Experienced Nanny; Looking For Next Transition.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently employed with Metro Nashville Schools as a full-time Paraprofessional (classroom aide). I work in Pre-K, mostly with students with a wide range of special needs, including autism. Immediately before this role, I was a nanny for two subsequent families here in Nashville - ages: infant, 1, and 6. I began...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel has been watching my 6 month old for the last couple of months. Some things I value: She’s always focused on my little one while she’s here and tries to expose him to a variety of activities. She was patient with my son as he adjusted to his first caregiver...

Care member

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Dawn S.


Lebanon, TN

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Tech/Phlebotomist

A Certified Nurse Technician with 10+ years of experience providing support with daily tasks to disabled clients. Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to family members anything out of the ordinary.
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Venice G.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Caring For Your Loved Ones Is My Speciality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I AM FULLY COVID VAXED/BOOSTERED. I am a friendly, honest, hardworking, and caring individual, who has worked in several different industries. Additionally, I just started working PRN with a nonprofit org that specialize in senior and special needs clients. I also enjoy animals, and am very comfortable with them as well. I look...
Venice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, respite care, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Venice. Throughout the application process she was very responsive and engaged. She showed up promptly and performed all agreed services for my father. 10/10 I would recommend Venice to anyone seeking assistance for their senior care...

Samuel E.

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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Dependable With Care....

3.9

(11)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience in the Healthcare field with Seniors and special needs.. I equally love Companion Care. I take my job serious and I am good at what I do. I am trustworthy, kind, and compassionate and have the experience that a family is looking for with their loved one, I am honest and dependable, I also have the...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I used Lisa as a temporary caregiver for my mother while I was traveling for work. She was amazing and my mother is still asking me when I have to leave for work again so Lisa will come back over."

Care member

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Charity W.


Brentwood, TN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Charity and I am so hopeful that you would consider to allow me to love on your little ones! I am certified in Childhood Trauma and TBRI training. I've recently moved back from Michigan where I worked in foster care and extreme childhood trauma for the past year. I have an extensive background working with...
Charity can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Charity is a sweet and caring young woman who is devoted to the children that she watches. I have personally seen her with the children she has watched and does an incredible job. You would do well to hire Charity!"

Mona M.

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Courtney A.


Murfreesboro, TN

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for a little over 14 years. I have experience with all ages 3months-12yrs. Including special needs. I can cook, and I clean after play time and myself, drive, entertain, I was once even called "the best babysitter ever" from a 12-year-old. I enjoy working with kids. When I watch children, I like to do...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She is extremely professional and is a great communicator. My four-month-old can be very fussy at times and Courtney has been wonderful with her. I'm very thankful to have found her and hope to have a long working relationship with her."

Lavonda G.

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Caroline W.


Nashville, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Babysitting And Camp Counseing

Hi! I'm Caroline. I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and have worked as a nanny for multiple families, and also worked as a day camp counselor for almost 10 years. I am the oldest of 4 sisters and have a large extended family, so I have helped take care of children my whole life! I also have extensive experience working...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We have used Caroline several times now for watching our two children under the age of 4, she always shows up on time & is excellent with giving our babies the attention you hope a babysitter would!! "

Care member

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Hannah M.


Nashville, TN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced and Fun Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I just graduated with a degree in education. I have taught toddlers at my church and have worked in church with all ages. In this capacity, I have also worked with special needs children as well as with disabled young adults as a volunteer. I have provided babysitting services since I was 13 years old, and have siblings ages 7,...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Hannah since a 3K class. She is the most caring, loving, and loyal friend I have. She works with children at her church and the children love her so much. I would highly recommend her, she would be a blessing to any family."

Mckenzie C.

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Tammy R.


Franklin, TN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience babysitting, nannying, coaching gymnastics and swim lessons, and house/dog-sitting. I also have volunteer experience under an Occupational Therapist who specializes in special needs and speech therapy/sign language. I am from Franklin, TN and graduated from Lipscomb University. I finished my Master's...
Tammy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"She seemed amazing - hired her in early August to start mid August for 3 day a week afternoon child care and home errands. She was supposed to start on a Tuesday and quit on me Monday before. Resume background check and references are great. Ultimately she decided...

Dawn A.

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Erin K.


Murfreesboro, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I taught preschool ages 1-6 years of age for approximately 9 years. I am educated in early childhood education/development. Currently, I work with adults and children with special needs and have done so for right around 14 years.
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Erin for a summer nanny position and although she didn't line up with our needs as closely as the candidate we did choose, I would absolutely recommend her to any family who has need for her special set of skills."

Ashley J.

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Porter R.


Hermitage, TN

$25-47/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Mother's Helper With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

College graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in elementary education, currently interviewing for a new full time job and looking for a position in childcare. I have experience with all ages, multiples, big families, and special needs. I've worked childcare jobs since I was about 11 years old, and have been everything...
Porter can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just can't say enough good things about her."

Kate L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smyrna, TN

Calee L.

5.0

I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual, etc...), but, more importantly, my daughters adore her. She is warm and friendly and keeps my highly-spirited 6 year old engaged! She is wonderful!

- Grace M.

Betsy B.

5.0

Betsy is reliable, smart and loving caregiver for your children. She nannied for us for a whole summer, 2 kids. She took them on fun adventures, was playful and planned. She's a great cook, was always on time and a strong communicator. She'd be an asset to any family!

- Nifer B.

Kebeh J.

5.0

Kebeh is the absolute best. She cared for my Mother in the most sacred and loving way full-time for two years She treated my Mother with respect and dignity and loved her in the most beautiful way. She assisted my Daddy in so many ways-with Mother and with helping him with all kinds of household...

- Laura B.

Rachel H.

5.0

Rachel is absolutely wonderful! Our 9 month old and 5 year old love her, and always have a good time when she’s here. She’s attentive, caring, responsible, patient, and makes sure to keep our girls entertained with different activities. I highly recommend her!

- Anais S.

Venice G.

5.0

Venice has cared for my elderly mother with dementia for 6 months. She is loving and kind and very patient and respectful. She is responsible and dependable and always has a smile on her face. She has been a wonderful caregiver.

- Care member

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