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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Strawberry Plains, TN

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Strawberry Plains, TN

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Lori J.


Strawberry Plains, TN

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 21 years' experience providing compassionate and skilled home health care. As a caregiver I am devoted to providing superior in-home care to elderly persons, persons with special needs or disabilities. My skills include: dressing, transferring, bathing/toileting, meal prep and feeding, medication disbursement, housework,...
Lori can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Lori is a wonderful caregiver! For over 2 1/2 years, she helped with the care of my Mother who required 24/7 care. She has knowledge, training, experience and a passion to provide quality care for your loved one. Without hesitation, I can say that Lori is a...

Margaret G.

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Hunter C.


Strawberry Plains, TN

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hello my name is Hunter. I love working with children of all ages. I have worked with several different special needs children with a diversity of disabilities. I have a degree in Special Education Mild Moderate and Severe and Profound. This is my third year teaching in a Special Education classroom on a high school level with...
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Amy H.


Knoxville, TN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Amy

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Amy! I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for working with kiddos. I have personal and professional experience with kids with special needs. I grew up in a family with a sister with severe disabilities; diagnosed with autism, intellectual disabilities, and epilepsy. I also have experience working...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have known Amy since she was in kindergarten. I became Amy's Girl Scout Leader when Amy joined Girl Scouts in first grade. I have witnessed Amy grow from a small child to a reliable, caring, mature, responsible young lady who is now in college. Through Girl...

Chris B.

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Opal J.


Kodak, TN

$13-23/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a mom of 4 Basic life support certified and certified nursing assistant I have worked with children with special needs
Opal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

As a nurturing childcare provider with three years of experience, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I have a knack for creating a warm and engaging environment where children can thrive. My patient and creative nature allows me to foster their imaginations through various activities such as outdoor...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amy H.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

My sister is diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability, epilepsy, and speech apraxia. She is very low-functioning and needs a lot of assistance. I have helped care for her since I was younger. I have much experience dealing with her communication difficulties, cleaning up messes she may create, helping her take care of...
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Jadyn M.


Corryton, TN

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jadyn and I am 22 years old. I have 3 years of daycare experience and 8 years of nanny/ babysitting experience. I work full time 3 days a week as a psych tech while attending school for forensic psych and criminal justice. That leaves my schedule fairly open for any babysitting needs in between! I would describe...
Jadyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea F.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Previous Educator Of Children With Special Needs For More Than A Decade

I have been involved with children for more than 20 years. I have taught high school students with behavioral conditions. I have also worked with children with severe medical, physical, and emotional needs. I have been trained in CPR and first aid for almost equally as long. I have a PhD in Education, and am highly qualified to...
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Lanyah O.


Knoxville, TN

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hello there! My name is Lanyah and I have gained a lot of experience working with children ages 0-15. I am the oldest of 8 siblings and I was also a student mentor back in High-school, working with middle schoolers for 2 years. I have also worked with kids with special needs during my Senior year of High-school. During a summer...
Lanyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Sayra P.


New Market, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

EXCEPTIONAL Occasional Childcare & ONE TIME/ VACATION NANNY

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am an exceptional child care provider- I have extensive experience as a former Professional Nanny and also as a mother of 2 children. I am experienced with children from birth to teens, twins, special needs, multiple children at a time. I am loving and kind, but also firm, with a gentle, mother's touch. If you are looking...
Sayra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sayra was phenomenal to work with! The kids loved her!!! We were in town for a wedding, and she babysit two days. She even got the kids dressed and ready to attend the wedding reception, and then brought them back to the hotel. She was amazing to work with and so...

Rachel M.

Hi, my name is Hadley. I am a Mom of 7. Four biological children and three adopted. At the age of 11 I began babysitting for a family with 5 kids. That's when I realized my desire to nurture and care for children and I have done that ever since. I am loving, patient, and pour my heart and soul into everything that I do. My...
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Mia V.


Knoxville, TN

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

Mia's Bio!

Hi, my name is Mia and I currently attend the University of Tennessee! I am looking to solidify a school year nanny position. I have worked with kids 0-10 for almost 5 years and absolutely love it. I have experience working with children with special needs and I also have different certifications like: CPR, AED, First Aid, Gtube...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mia watched my 8 month old for date night. My daughter loved spending time with her. Mia was very communicative, prompt, did everything asked of her and was very sweet with my baby! "

Melissa G.

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Kerigan M.


Knoxville, TN

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience caring for children. Since moving to Fayetteville 2 years ago, I have started caring for multiple autistic children, so that is mostly what I am looking for. I'm a big believer in acknowledging all emotions but not tolerating all behaviors and redirecting my kids so they can express those emotions in...
5.0
"Kerigan has helped me with so much-from pet care, to last minute needs for a multitude of things! She's extremely good with all animals and is very dependable. She's always eager to work and great at what she does. It was a pleasure to have Kerigan care for my pets...

Darian W.

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Jennifer A.


Knoxville, TN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have a passion for children with special needs, and would love to provide childcare with the special needs population, in addition to the daily work I do with these friends in my full-time position. As an OT, I have treated kiddos...
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Belinda F.


Knoxville, TN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/Caregiver

I have been a CNA since 1996. Nursing home and home healthcare setting. I have worked with patients with paralysis due to spinal cord injury as well as multiple sclerosis and other neuro compromised patients. I am competent in transfers, assistant with ambulation for those who are partially mobile, bed baths, shampoo board, skin...
5.0
"Belinda F. has a very pleasant personality. She is skilled and knowledgeable beyond any position I ever have known her to have. She is a quick learner, a self-starter and does not require constant supervision."

Sandra H.

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Annalee H.


Knoxville, TN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Nanny And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for years; One of my full time nanny positions was for a family of 6 children during the summer of 2016. Duties: Bathed, cooked for, and did laundry for child with special needs; provided transportation services to and from school and extracurricular activities for other 5 children. Another nanny position was...
Annalee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna Lee was a nanny for our two girls under three years old. She did this graciously four days a week to match my part time work schedule. She actively played with the girls and I never had any concerns for their safety. She even helped with potty training!...

Alicia F.

Hi! I am a sophomore at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville double majoring in psychology and neuroscience. I am CPR, babysitting, first aid, and lifeguard certified. I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I have three nieces and a nephew as well and love spending time with them. In my spare time, I like to...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Leah H.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr

Fun Sitter With A Positive Attitude!

I have a 1 y/o nephew and a 5 y/o niece, and have also helped care for a child with cerebral palsy. I'm happy to help with pets. Willing to learn about how to care for any type of special needs. I do not have a car or a licence.
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

As a social work major, I have education of child/adolescent development. Last semester I had an internship with children 2-18 caring for various needs. I would love to support your children/adolescents in anyway your family needs!
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Macey P.


Knoxville, TN

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Hello! I have recently taught special education at the elementary level. I have 1. 5 years of experience teaching in a self-contained classroom, but 5+ years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. I would love to narrow my focus to one or two individuals in the home setting being a caretaker. I am looking for...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Strawberry Plains, TN

Lori J.

5.0

Lori is a wonderful caregiver! For over 2 1/2 years, she helped with the care of my Mother who required 24/7 care. She has knowledge, training, experience and a passion to provide quality care for your loved one. Without hesitation, I can say that Lori is a consummate professional. The following are...

- Margaret G.

Amy H.

5.0

Amy was our summer nanny for our two girls, ages 6 and 8. She was punctual and dependable, patient with the girls and always up for an adventure with them - the pool, the library, the playground, movies or bowling - you name it! She followed our instructions regarding discipline, schedules and...

- Amanda C.

Sayra P.

5.0

Sayra was phenomenal to work with! The kids loved her!!! We were in town for a wedding, and she babysit two days. She even got the kids dressed and ready to attend the wedding reception, and then brought them back to the hotel. She was amazing to work with and so kind. I wish she lived closer to us!

- Rachel M.

Mia V.

5.0

Mia watched my 8 month old for date night. My daughter loved spending time with her. Mia was very communicative, prompt, did everything asked of her and was very sweet with my baby!

- Melissa G.

Kerigan M.

5.0

Kerigan has helped me with so much-from pet care, to last minute needs for a multitude of things! She's extremely good with all animals and is very dependable. She's always eager to work and great at what she does. It was a pleasure to have Kerigan care for my pets while I was out of town. I'm a...

- Darian W.

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