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Kelly P.

Speical Needs Young And Elderly - Degree In Occupational Therapist Asst

Fairview, TN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
personal care
companionship
+ 1 more
**I have been inactive on this site due to family illness but still working. I have over 13 years of caring for the Aging population & special needs as a Occupational Therapist Asst. 5 years as a private caregiver before schooling. I have worked w/ multiple diagnosis- stroke, dementia, Alzheimers, CP, autism, sensory disorders,...

Care Member says "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...

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Grace B.

Fairview, TN

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, My name is Grace! I'd describe my personality as energetic, patient, and reliable I started working with kids in 2020 when my church needed help with a daycare, and since then was a regular babysitter for 5 little boys ranging in age from 0 to 11 for 3 months until I moved out of state. I've also done quite a bit of...
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Kirstin H.

Pediatric Nurse

Kingston Springs, TN

from
$28/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Constance K.

Reliable, Punctual

Burns, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Calee L.

Babysitter And Works With Kiddos With Special Needs

Brentwood, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Calee. I am 24 years old and I have been a Registered Behavior Tech for the last 7 years. I graduated with my bachelors in Applied Behavior Analysis. My experience ranges from 3 months to 36 years. I have worked with individuals across the entire spectrum on behaviors, communication skills and daily living...

Grace M. says "I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual, etc...), but, more...

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Martha R.

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

Franklin, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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...

Jody G. says "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...

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Charity W.

Brentwood, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Charity and I am so hopeful that you would consider to allow me to love on your little ones! I am certified in Childhood Trauma and TBRI training. I've recently moved back from Michigan where I worked in foster care and extreme childhood trauma for the past year. I have an extensive background working with...

Erika R. says "Charity is fun, energetic and great with kids of all ages!"

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Kaitlyn D.

Kaitlyn, 18, Experience In Special Needs Care

Franklin, TN

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
My name is Kaitlyn, I am 18 years old. I am currently attending Clinical's as a nursing assistant and am working on my CNA license. I have three little brothers, one with cerebral palsy, and an older sister. I take my brother to therapy sometimes and love to be apart of his growth and development. I hope to become a pediatric...
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Kebeh J.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have worked as a certified nurse assistant/ Caregiver for almost 30 years. I have worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, and hospice patients. My passion for caregiving started as a young girl helping my mom care for my little brother with special needs. I love making a difference in people's lives and their health. I am looking...

Laura B. says "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...

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Martha R.

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

Franklin, TN

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
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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Anna B.

Experienced, Fun, Responsible, And Caring Babysitter In Millbrook And Prattville Area

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 24-year-old NICU nurse at Ascension St Thomas Hospital. I hold a BSN from the University of Alabama. I am experienced in nannying, daycare, and pediatric and neonatal nursing. I was previously a full time nanny to an infant boy from 3-10 months in East Nashville. I also overnight and travel nanny for a 20-month-old. I...

Care Member says "Anna nannied for us for 6 months before our son started daycare and we continue to have Anna babysit on weeknights or weekends. She is so good with...

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Ryan W.

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
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...

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

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Molly S.

Part-time Caregiver

Nashville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I have never truly cared or looked after someone with special needs but I do have a passion for volunteering and being around children with special needs. I have been involved with clubs through out high school and college that included hanging out and raising money for people with special needs. I absolutely loved it and...

Jenn E. says "Molly is amazing. Once you meet her you'll know what I'm talking about. She is so engaged with the kids and caring and dependable. I have an 8, 6 and 3 year...

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Racheal C.

Love Children And Pets

Franklin, TN

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I was in the child care profession for over 20 years. I have been an assistant director and director. Along with that, I have also done cooking, cleaning, and watching different age groups in the child care services. At this time, I do work part-time with a special needs child who has stolen my heart. I also don't mind animals...

Care Member says "Racheal was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. Highly recommend!"

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Carol M.

Occasional Sitter For Date Nights, Errands, Sick Child, Back Up For Full Time Nanny

Thompsons Station, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My philosophy toward caregiving is to engage a child in a warm, patient, and nurturing way. It is important to understand the various developmental stages and milestones in order to foster learning and growth. I have 13 years experience in childcare and especially enjoy the ages 0-5. I also have experience with children with...

Care Member says "Carol has been such a blessing to my family. She is genuine, cheerful and such a sweet person. It has felt like she is part of the family since we met....

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Natalie M.

Professional Nanny In Nashville TN

Franklin, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Natalie. I have over a decade of experience in childcare. While I specialize in infant and multiples care, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages. My history caring for children with special needs and medical conditions particularly involves ADHD, ODD, SPD, autism, CMT and Cystic Fibrosis....

Aubrey L. says "Natalie was great with the kids. Very respectful, kind and loving. Had great ideas for activities and always had a smile on. I will be keeping her on my...

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Keandria W.

Nashville, TN

3.7(1)
from
$14/hr
4 years experience
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...

Tawny W. says "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...

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Teresa T.

Fun Loving Caretaker

Nashville, TN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Teresa, but you can call me T! I have 12 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 10 years with childcare. I am very enthusiastic and I love to have fun! Children usually gravitate toward...
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Jennifer T.

Franklin, TN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Personal care
dementia
A little about me... Hello! My name is Jennifer and I moved to TN back in August 2016. I love working with families of special needs kiddos! It's near and dear to my heart as I have a Cousin and Aunt who both have special needs. I've worked in private nannying for the last 7 years and I have loved it! I spent three years with an...
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Emily C.

Dedicated And Caring Nanny

Franklin, TN

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$30/hr
20 years experience
I have been a professional nanny for over 20 years!! also serving special needs clients , and CPR and AED certified, along with SIDS certification, Mandatory Reporter, Water Safety-with Red Cross, Children in Hot Cars, Car Seat Basics, certifications, I love to Sing , Dance, outdoor adventures , travel locally and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Fairview, TN

Special Needs Caregivers in Fairview, TN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kelly P.

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...

- Care member

Calee L.

I highly recommend Calee for any child care needs. Not only does she meet the requirements of an excellent employee (reliable, punctual,...

- Grace M.

Martha R.

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...

- Jody G.

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