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My little sister is hearing impaired and I understand how difficult it is to work around those certain needs these kids have. But we always find a way! Also I Can Provide Special Needs Care
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Yasminh L.


Burns, TN

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Yasminh and I am a 24-year-old college student. I have 10 years of experience, starting when I was 14! It all started with my baby cousin, who was 1 at the time, all the way up until 2019. Between then, I would also take care of my little sister; she is hearing impaired so I have experience with special...
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Emily R.


Dickson, TN

$15/hr3 yrs exp

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I am experienced with children and adults with special needs. I worked with adults with special needs and I have a child with different disabilities.
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Abigail V.


Fairview, TN

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Abby and am a local around the Nashville area for over 10 years. I have a BIG passion working with kids. My experience ranges from all ages, along with special needs. Other than just being a babysitter, creating a bond with not only the kids but whole family is essential. I love spending time with the kiddos....
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Lauren M.


Fairview, TN

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I would describe my personality as calm, creative, & ambitious. I love working with kids because I think kids are just the best and you can learn so much from them. Although there can be challenges, every kid I've ever nannied I've loved being a part of their growing/learning process. I've worked with a wide variety of...
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Camryn P.


Fairview, TN

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi there my name is Camryn and I currently work at the Childrens Hospital and care for children during their CT scans as well as perform the CT scans. I have been a nanny for many children with autism for years during college and now working at the Childrens hospital has reminded me of how much I want to care for these children...
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Constance K.


Dickson, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Punctual

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Mother of two daughters in their twenties. I have worked with Down syndrome, I've taken care of infants, toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. I love most pets. Sorry I can't do snakes. lol. I am very organized, punctual, I love to cook. Cakes are my specialty. I've been a girl scout leader for 14 years. I was the president of...
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Kirstin H.


Kingston Springs, TN

$28-35/hr7 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am very experienced with children with special needs, and learning delays. I love working with children. Anytime I try something else I always come back to working with kids, so I think this will be my forever path. I was homeschooled growing up...
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Cheyanne H.


Dickson, TN

$15/hr7 yrs exp

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I am a 22-year-old jack of all trades! I love kids of ALL abilities! I have a lot of experience with special needs children as a have a 20-year-old sister with Cerebral Palsy. I have volunteered with PALS (a special need program) for 8-9 years. I have also watched kids for 9 years! (Not including obligatory oldest sister...
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Lucy A.


Bon Aqua, TN

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I have experience with special needs and children of all ages. I've kept up to 7 at a time from 3 to 14 and of those 7, 4 have a special need.
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Stephanie D.


Dickson, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I've worked with special needs children and adults for many years, both in home and group settings. Lots of experience with all types of disabilities. My sign language skills are rudimentary but usually effective for communication.
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Stephanie D.


Dickson, TN

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Playful Sitter

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Hi awesome families! I'm a nurse who loves to babysit in her spare time. I've got experience with all ages and milestones, as well as special needs experience. Available for date nights and overnights! Recently certified as a doula, I can also help new moms get some much needed rest! I love kids and engaging in creative play....
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Emily R.


Dickson, TN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hey! My name is Emily! I currently work with adults with disabilities! I also have a 8-year-old daughter who is autistic and she has cerebral palsy. My heart is with people with all different kinds of disabilities!
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Kelly P.


Fairview, TN

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

5.0

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I have over 10 years of caring for they Aging population and special needs as an Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked with multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders, just to name a few. I have certifications in Aging in Place, Fall...
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"Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to...

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Ingrid S.


Dickson, TN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Very Intuitive And Dedicated To Serve

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I worked about 20 years ago babysitting 3 girls for 3 years. I am a member of a special needs ministry at Christ Presbyterian Church and I have served for 12 years. I have two kids, my son is a freshman in Belmont university and my daughter is a freshman in DCHS. I love working with kids because they're a precious gift from...
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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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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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Martha R.


Franklin, TN

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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...
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"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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Ryan W.


Nashville, TN

$22-37/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, my name is Ryan. I am 25 and moved to Nashville last year. I have been caring for children for over 10 years now! I have experience with all ages of children, needs, and abilities. I have worked directly with children who have special needs and care plans (ex: feeding tubes, insulin injections, adhd, autism, etc). I have...
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"Ryan is fabulous. I'm so sad to be losing her due to a relocation, would hire again 110%!!!"

Reviewed by Nina F.

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Wendy T.


Nashville, TN

$35-49/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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I have been an OT for 25+ years. I have coached various sports including gymnastics, basketball and volleyball. Outdoor activities are my passion- gotta stay active and keep moving !! Of course as an OT, I love crafts and tabletop activities to improve upper extremity function especially hand function. As a provider, it is...
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Keandria W.


Nashville, TN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

3.7

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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...
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"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...

Reviewed by Mary C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Burns, TN

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelly watch’s over my grandfather on a regular basis. She is a fantastic communicator and you can tell she genuinely loves to spend time with him. She is a great companion and has appropriate tasks for him to do. She pushes him and makes him laugh and I can tell he’s a lot happier. She knows what to...

- Care member

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.

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