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Emma P.


Spring Hill, TN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Emma P. From Beverly Hills, CA

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Hi there! My name is Emma. I am 24 years old with about 15 years experience in childcare. I am hardworking, outgoing, and absolutely love being around kids. Some of my skills include caring for special needs children, working 15+ hour days, always staying active and off screens, following schedules (if made one), and taking care...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tammy W.


Franklin, TN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

The main care I have been giving is to elderly, I know I will be really good with children also. I have four children, five grandchildren and 1 grandchild has special needs. She has a colostomy and feeding tube, I help with all. Please look at my senior care info for more. Thank You.
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Riley F.


Spring Hill, TN

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

My prior career experience in caring for those with special needs includes working for Williamson County Schools as a Special Needs Teacher Assistant in an elementary school, caregiving for a young adult with special needs along with a seizure disorder, and homework help for a pre-teen with dyslexia and ADHD. I am also CPR, AED,...
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Amy R.


Spring Hill, TN

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Amy! I am currently a 26-year-old Special Education teacher at HSE High School. I have a special place in my heart and life for people with disabilities! In the last 6 years I have worked with students with emotional disability, autism, severe and medically fragile, down syndrome, and may more different...
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Racheal C.


Franklin, TN

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have had experience with children who have special needs. I taught in a school for 41/2 yrs. with children that have special needs. I have learned that children with special needs can teach me more than I can teach them. I only say that because the heart that these children have are the most loving, caring and forgiveness...
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Britt S.


Spring Hill, TN

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I'm a SPED teacher with several years of experience working with people with special needs! I have four years of experience ranging from experience with Autism to Downs Syndrome to traumatic brain injuries! I look forward to working with you.
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Allie W.


Spring Hill, TN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Gentle Nanny

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I'm Allie, I'm 28 years old, and I've been a nanny for the last 10 years. During that time, I've worked with infants from 1-month-old up to early teens. I also have experience teaching preschool, working with special needs, and assisting with pediatric therapy. I'm comfortable with handling household duties as...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah G.


Franklin, TN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Caregiving is my true passion, and I bring over 10 years of continuous babysitting and nannying experience to the families I serve. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages and diverse personalities, ensuring each child receives the unique care they need. My background includes valuable experience as a nurse...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julia P.


Franklin, TN

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

I am a pediatric occupational therapist with experience in Early Intervention, schools and outpatient clinic. I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Delays. I have a passion for finding what motivates the child the most and use it to my...
Hi there! I am a childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I believe that play is an essential part of learning! Having three little brothers I was always the designated babysitter and found a love for childcare. I have many years of working with kids from...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision

Asiah D.


Franklin, TN

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver

I have been caregiving professionally for a total of 6 years, but have had a lifetime of experience with special needs as one of my close family members has Asperger's. I have seen firsthand how to care and tend to the needs of someone has with Asperger's. I also have experience working with seniors with Alzheimer's, and...
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Kebeh J.


Nashville, TN

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kebeh is capable, thoughtful, proactive, sensitive, patient and kind. We absolutely love Kebeh and would hire her again. "

Shannon S.

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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny With Vast Experience In Special Needs And Early Childhood

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired Special Ed Teacher Assistant who worked full-time at a middle school for over 25 years. I am the mother of four grown children. My youngest son is an adult with special needs. I have experience with seizures and multiple diagnoses. I also am the grandmother of 12 aged 15 and under. I have experience with premature...
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very professional, accommodating caregiver. Helped us feel comfortable in a city that's not our home and was wonderful with our two year old. Only downside is that she's not in our hometown!"

Elena P.

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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

30+ Years Of Caring For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I most recently cared for a very dear and sweet little lady for over a year in her apartment in Nashville. She had become, to me, a very special part of my life. Whether I was working a 12 to 14 hour shift caring for all of her daily needs, or at my own home, I was brainstorming how to better serve this little lady. When she...
Martha can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Ryan W.


Nashville, TN

$22-37/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for 15 years and have been nannying full-time for 8 years! In my years working in childcare I have worked with newborns, twins, kids of varying ages, and families with many different schedules and dynamics. I have also worked with children with special needs and care plans including premature...
Ryan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"

Nina F.

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Keandria W.


Nashville, TN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

I love giving out attention and love. I have four years of experience working with autistic kids. What I have learned about caring for them is Your child may need a five minute, two minute or one minute warning before there is a change of activity or behavior. For example saying you have five minutes but not waiting the whole...
5.0
"Our child is 5 years old and autistic and we booked Keandria the day before our evening event. She responds very quickly and we met the next day. She is such a sweetheart and ever since then I have hired her for multiple outings my child trust her which is great....

Mary C.

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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lisa... And I have over 15 years experience taking care of people with disability challenges and other challenges to be discussed in a interview. I am also a certified nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with the elderly with a vast array of conditions.
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Lisa G.


Franklin, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Dependable With Care....

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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lisa is a very caring person. She was able to handle our father even though he could be very challenging. She worked effectively with our dad's team of caregivers and was with him and the family at the time of his passing. Our dad was in good hands with Lisa. She...

Melissa S.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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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Ellen D.


Franklin, TN

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver For The Elderly And Special Needs

I have worked with the elderly and those with a terminal medical diagnosis for many years. I have cared for seniors at an assisted living home, transported them and helped them with errands. I also cared for my own husband who became ill in our 40s, my father when he was diagnosed with dementia and another elderly family member....
Ellen can also help with: Companionship, transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thompsons Station, TN

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.

Martha R.

5.0

Martha watched our son from 1.5-2.5 years old and then when we had our 2nd child, she watched both. Martha is AMAZING! We worked from home while she watched our kids and she was the best thing for us. She was constantly talking, singing, teaching and interacting with our kids and always left our...

- Jody G.

Ryan W.

5.0

Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!

- Nina F.

Keandria W.

5.0

Keandria interviewed with us and she was extremely thorough and you can tell she has the experience with children. She is definitely on my list to hire when services are needed in the future.

- Tawny W.

Lisa G.

5.0

I ended up in quite a pickle when my step dad ended up in the hospital and my mom was dealing with fracture after a fall. I posted for help on care and was suddenly flooded with applicants. After LOTS of calls and research, I chose Lisa who was able to start quickly, didn't have all the day/time...

- Kim R.

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