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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brentwood, TN

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Brentwood, TN

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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

5.0

(7)

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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...
5.0
"Martha is an exceptional,well-trained caregiver who goes above and beyond the call of duty in caring for her patients. She cared for my father with advanced dementia and was extremely patient and compassionate...

Reviewed by Amy K.

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Kebeh J.


Nashville, TN

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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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.
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...

Reviewed by Vera F.

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Makayla H.


Nashville, TN

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Skills & Professionally Trained Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Two years ago, I began my journey as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with Autism in a clinic. I knew after my first week that working with kiddos with special needs was something I was deeply passionate about. Not only have I provided care in a clinical setting, but I also have extensive experience tutoring and...
5.0
"Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our...

Reviewed by Erin F.

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Alena C.


Nashville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(3)

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I have cared for ages 2 months to 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs children. I can cook, clean, tutor, or anything you pretty much need me to do. I have worked as a substitute teacher, teaching assistant, a pre-school as an assistant teacher and also worked with the after school program. When I care for a...
5.0
"Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a...

Reviewed by Devan B.

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Peyton W.


Nashville, TN

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have a passion for children. I worked at an ABA clinic for 1 year and have been caring for special needs children for 7 years. I am willing to get to know the child and assist them in the best way possible.
5.0
"Peyton was great with our Special Needs 24 year old daughter & her service dog! She was very engaging with her, and our daughter enjoyed their time."

Reviewed by Jeanne C.

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Laura S.


Nashville, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I love helping people who are in need. I have a huge heart, I am patient and compassionate. I am empathetic, understanding, smoke free/drug free.
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Makayla H.


Nashville, TN

$25-70/hr8 yrs exp

Highly-Trained, Professional Childcare Provider With Over 6 Years Of Experience

4.5

(6)

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Hello, my name is Makayla, and I am so excited to work with your family! I graduated in 2018 with a license in Early Childhood Development from CNM while I was still in high school. I graduated high school as Valedictorian and went on to pursue a B. S. at the University in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education...
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend her, she helped us during our Nashville visit. she is educated, reliable, and punctual, bringing a positive, intellectual presence into our children's lives. she is the ideal support...

Reviewed by Care member

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Carolyn G.


Nashville, TN

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello! I am a recent graduate from Belmont University and have nine years of child care experience. I currently work as an accountant in the healthcare industry but enjoy babysitting on evenings and weekends. I have babysat children ages 2 months to 12+. I have experience with special needs children and am also a Red Cross...
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Venice G.


Nashville, TN

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Caring For Your Loved Ones Is My Speciality

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Samuel E.

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Victoria B.


Nashville, TN

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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I have always loved working with children and I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. Currently, I am in between undergrad and grad school to become a Speech Pathologist. I have a ton of experience working with children with disabilities, with all ages and ability levels. I have worked at a camp for children with...
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Courtney L.


Antioch, TN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Abilty Not Disability!

5.0

(2)

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Courtney L. Hi my name is Courtney, and I have over 17 years experience in working with students and training adults with special needs! Currently I work as a Special Education Compliance Coach with Metro Nashville Public Schools. Im currently looking for part time work after school each day for a few hours.
5.0
"Courtney was great with our 18 month old. She was very professional, timely, and was wonderful with our daughter. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Teresa T.


Nashville, TN

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Loving Caretaker

5.0

(4)

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Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 9 years of experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities like down syndrome and autism. I have helped friends and families over the past 8 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...
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Gabriella N.


Nashville, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(4)

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I have been babysitting since 2008. I have cared for children in various settings and worked in my church nursery for a few years. I have experience with children from 1-week-old to elementary age and have cared for children with special needs. I have worked with oxygen, feeding tubes, Down Syndrome, ADD/ ADHD, and Autism. I...
5.0
"We were staying in Nashville with two other families and needed babysitting for 5 kids: 2 preschoolers and 3 toddlers. We hired Gabriella and her friend to babysit as a pair and it worked out perfectly. In...

Reviewed by Stephen E.

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Allison K.


Antioch, TN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'm a warm, confident childcare professional with over eight years of experience. I have experience with infants, toddlers, multiples, and special needs. I am CPR/First Aid certified, can swim, a non-smoker, have my own transportation, and I love pets. I'm a nanny by day, hoping to find some lovely families for whom I can...
5.0
"Allison is amazing! She accepted our nanny offer when we had one 9 month old girl and stayed with us when we found out shortly later we were having twins. I. That time she helped get all the kids on a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(2)

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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...
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Christina G.


Nashville, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Nurturing

5.0

(4)

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Hello! I have been in childcare for over 4 years! I am reliable, responsible, and patient. I have experience with newborns, elementary, and special needs! Let me know if you would like to chat, I can send you my references. I am currently leaving a job for a family with 3 kids and would be happy to give you their number as a...
5.0
"Can't recommend Christina enough! My 8 month old smiled every time she came through the door. She's extremely reliable and took the best care of my little one."

Reviewed by Alyssa M.

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Courtney L.


Antioch, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Courtney

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Courtney and I have over 17 years experience in working with students and training adults with special needs! Currently I work as a Special Education Compliance Coach . Im currently looking for part time work after school each day for a few hours.
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Kaycee W.


Nashville, TN

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Kaycee and I currently work as a mental health therapist in Nashville. I grew up babysitting and working with children from a young age. I worked for 6 years through the YMCA with children in a variety of settings including after school care and summer camps. I have taken college courses in early childhood...
5.0
"Kaycee is a very competent and kind sitter. I never worried when my children were with her. She made things fun for them, and she provided excellent care. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Angela C.


Franklin, TN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loyal & Caring Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello. I have been in caregiving for over 15 years. I take great pride in caring for my clients. I am a compassionate and reliable private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. I specialize in elderly, special needs, clients recovering from surgery/falls, dementia, diabetes,...
5.0
"Angela is such a gem! I can’t express how much we appreciate her. She is kind, patient, very knowledgeable, empathetic and dependable. We had her handle everything for mom including, transportation to doc...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tammy R.


Franklin, TN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

3.0

(2)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Dawn A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brentwood, TN

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.

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.

Makayla H.

5.0

Makayla is fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and an absolute expert in early childhood development. We were looking for someone with a trauma-informed framework who would have the skills to care for our two girls, one of whom has special needs, and Makayla far exceeded our expectations. The...

- Erin F.

Alena C.

5.0

Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!

- Devan B.

Peyton W.

5.0

Peyton was great with our Special Needs 24 year old daughter & her service dog! She was very engaging with her, and our daughter enjoyed their time.

- Jeanne C.

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