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I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around!
I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
Todd M. says "Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done. Prompt, arrived...
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I am a retired RN with a Master's Degree and 32 years of pediatric and geriatric experience. I am CPR certified with first aid training. I am passionate about children and seniors! I have 5 grown children, and 3 grandchildren. I have 2 chihuahuas. I've been a certified foster parent for 5 years as well.
I love to scrapbook, do...
Care Member says "Tara was absolutely fantastic! She was timely, communicative, and calm. She got down on the floor to play and was great with adapting to our dinner and...
Dementia
respite care
hospice services
personal care
home modification
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I am a registered nurse with 28 years of experience. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I have 5 grown children ages 17-26, so now I have extra time to spare. I also have 5 dogs and a cat, but I still have plenty of love to go around!
I have worked with special needs children and adults since becoming a nurse in...
Caring for children with special needs can be quite a challenge, and one that I take very seriously. However, I pride myself on treating special need children in my care with the same amount of compassion and creativity that I do with all children under my watch!
After a family gives me the expectations of their care giver, I...
I am a program manager at a school for autism and work with people with a variety of special needs.
I have nearly three years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, supporting their learning, communication, and daily routines. Through patience and consistency, I've helped create structured, positive environments that encourage growth and confidence.
I have been a teacher and tutor for the last 6 years and loved it. Now I plan to continue my passion of serving families and children by babysitting and nannying full-time.
Hi! My name is Victoria I am an experienced and dedicated nanny with over eight years of childcare experience, including working with special needs students. As a mother to an8-year-old boy myself, I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. I am CPR certified and have my own...
I Just Love Working With Children Weather They Are "easy" Or "hard" They Have My Heart.
Columbia, TN
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- $9/hr
3 years experience·
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I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, and adventurous.
I like working with kids because they just have always had my heart. I want to be a social worker when I finish school and I want to help kids feel heard and wanted.
I'm looking for a job that helps me experience different life styles of different children...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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I have babysat kids while in high school. I have worked with special needs kids at kings daughter's school. I have three kids myself.
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hello! I bring 8 years of experience in caregiving. As a former preschool teacher assistant, a babysitter and a nanny. I have developed strong caregiving skills and a deep understanding of the needs of children. I have experience for all ages 1-15 years old, as well as experience with children that have special needs!
I am...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a caregiver for over 10 years, working with both neurotypical and special needs children and adults. My approach is creative and holistic, with a focus on movement, play, and healthy routines. I have worked both privately and with an agency as a live-in caregiver, nanny and a yoga, swim and gymnastics instructor for...
Danielle T. says "Angelica is amazing. She is calm, caring, insightful, and a pure joy to be around. Who ever she applies to or is hired by is a lucky family"
Meal prep
travel
Hello! I'm a non-smoking gal that is looking for a family to provide part-time child care for. I have about five years of professional day care experience), as well as over 20 years of individual/private babysitting and working as a nanny. I have experience with special needs (I also have a medical background), multiples,...
Heather F. says "Miss Amy came over for an initial meeting. She arrived on time and was a pleasure to talk with. She was kind and interested in our children. It was clear...
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hi! My name is Riley and I'm located in Spring Hill, TN. I graduated from Purdue Global with an associate's degree in early childhood development. I received my Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification in July of 2021. I am an extremely organized and punctual individual who absolutely loves and adores children.
My...
Care Member says "Riley was kind, caring and punctual. Our daughter loved spending time with her!"
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a young at heart, active grandmother with three grown children and 9 grandchildren. I am healthy and have no physical limitations.
I moved to Tennessee from the Birmingham, Alabama area to be closer to my grandchildren. I have experience as a caregiver from overseeing the care of my mother, aunt and special needs cousin. I...
CJ W. says "We loved having her watch our little girl in our home. She was so caring, loving, and friendly to her and our entire family. We would hire her again 10x...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patient, compassionate and caring provider. Over 15+ years of experience working as a childcare provider and nanny for independent families as well as in other childcare faculties with children 0-teen. Recent years of experience volunteering at a ranch home a few times working alongside adults with various physical,...
Stephanie H. says "Leaving our 1 year old son with Lacey felt very comforting. We live in the Caribbean, traveled to Nashville and needed a nanny for one night. At first...
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I currently work with special needs students. I have over 16 years of child care experience. I'm patient, nurturing, and fun!
My Name Is Bruna, I Am 29 Years Old, I Am Brazilian And I Have A Psychologist Degree.
Spring Hill, TN
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- $30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hey there! I appreciate your time reading my description!
I'd describe my personality as loyal, empathetic, creative and super fun!
As a psychologist I love providing activities for different development stages. I am always at the zoo, library, museums, parks and other places that can help providing social and cognitive...
Hi! I have reliable transportation, CPR, AED and first aid certified. I have experience with special needs as well. I have been a full time and part time nanny and also have experience in a daycare. I can provide references
Dementia
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
errands
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Hi! My name is Teena and I live in the greater Nashville area. I genuinely love helping and serving others! I am upbeat, honest, respectful, and a hard worker! Although my degree is in education, I have taken care of special needs children and adults for 20 years. Several being elderly. I would love the opportunity to help your...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.27/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Columbia, TN
Special Needs Caregivers in Columbia, TN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Tara C.
Great assistance. Called 2 days before job, as requested to check-in. Needed ride to surgery center and wait 3 hours until procedure done....
- Todd M.
Tara C.
Tara was absolutely fantastic! She was timely, communicative, and calm. She got down on the floor to play and was great with adapting to our...
- Care member
Angelica R.
Angelica is amazing. She is calm, caring, insightful, and a pure joy to be around. Who ever she applies to or is hired by is a lucky family
- Danielle T.
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