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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Audrey A.


Charlotte, TN

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Nanny Job

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I have 10 years experience with newborn through preteen, multiples, and special needs children. I gained a year's experience of nursing in lactation and newborn nursery during my time as a nurse. I have studied multiple child rearing styles and childhood development milestones in order to better support parents and children...
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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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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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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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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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Kelly P.


Fairview, TN

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

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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 helped to take care of my elderly mother on a regular basis. Kelly, is very knowledgeable and was a wonderful help. My mother has dementia and Kelly was great with all the help. She was an amazing patient...

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