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Tiffany M.

Positive And Outgoing Sitter

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I have over 20 years of experience nannying and babysitting children of all ages, including twins and children with special needs. I am also more than happy to help with work around the house, school work, and cooking. I am a nutritionist, runner, climber, hiker and explorer. I substitute teach for k-12 and I love...
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Fun College Student Can Teach Swimming!!!

Soddy Daisy, TN

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a fun and energetic college student! I am smart and dependable. I am a certified lifeguard and swim instructor, and I have a black belt in martial arts! I am certified in CPR and first aid. I am majoring in nursing and have experience working with special needs children. My family has always had cats and large dogs. I will...
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Current College Student Studying Psychology

Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a current student studying psychology. I have 3 younger sisters, who I am used to helping out with and I have years of experience babysitting them. I have also babysat children in my neighborhood and volunteered at VBS over the summer. I am currently studying psychology at UTC and plan to go into...
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Part & Full-time Caregiver Available

Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I am have been working with patients/people of all ages with all kinds of different needs and capabilities for years now. I absolutely love what I do and I take great care of those over whom I'm watching.
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Chattanooga, TN

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$18/hr
2 years experience
hi! my name is Emili and I am 18 years old, I go UTC as a nursing major and I am very caring. I have professional experience working at Therapy. I worked with kids all over the spectrum. We helped teach them to swim as well as ride horses. I have good patience and i'm very understanding and will take my time. I am pretty strong...
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Disabled, Elderly, Kids, Pet, Home, Farm Sitter

Ooltewah, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been in the care industry for over a decade. I am a jack of all trades and no job is too big or too small. I've spent years caring for ailing family members, and special needs children. I run a dog boarding business out of my home. I have worked as a maid/personal assistant. I can also do basic home maintenance. My very...
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Chattanooga, TN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I am a studying Pediatric Occupational therapist who loves children! I have babysat and done swim lessons with many different ages and ability levels. Super comfortable with special needs kids science my brother is very low functioning autsitic.
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Special Needs Provider

Ooltewah, TN

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$8/hr
5 years experience
I have experience through college working with special needs education. Also I have worked with a wide variety of children, ranging from mildly autistic to children and adults with violent manic episodes.
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Chattanooga, TN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I've been a childcare provider for over four years, and it's the most rewarding job I've ever had. I have a passion for helping children learn and grow, and I take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment for them. I have also specifically worked with special needs children for many years. I'm a patient, calm, and...
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Dedicated Child Care Professional And Martial Arts Instructor

Chattanooga, TN

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Lily, and I have extensive experience in child care, spanning several years. I have had the privilege of working in elementary schools for the past two years, where I have been teaching martial arts. I have been a nanny and babysitter since I was 15, with experience caring for children from 2 months to 18 years old,...
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Hello, My Name Is Courtney And I Am Excited To Help You With Anything You Need!

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a Registered Nurse with both pediatric and ICU experience. Prior to being a registered nurse, I worked for years taking care of people in their home for childcare, physical and mental disabilities, as well as my favorite thing-- working with special needs. I am able to do pretty much anything you would need. I have...
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Chattanooga, TN

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi everyone I am Becca! Me and my husband are Chattanooga transplants, we moved here back in 2020. I went to school for cosmetology and actually ended up doing that for a few years before deciding I needed a change of pace. Before moving up here I spend three years as a nanny for a special needs little boy in Atlanta and I...
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RN, BSN With >10 Yr Of Childcare Experience

Ooltewah, TN

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm a registered nurse (RN, BSN) of 5 years with >10 years paid nannying and babysitting experience (including special needs kids), the oldest of seven children, and mom of a baby boy. I'm a natural caregiver, and love spending time outside with kids, doing crafts, and helping them get creative and imaginative with play....
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Children Of All Ages, Special Needs, And Medically Fragile Experience

Chattanooga, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am very experienced to care for any child or adult with any kind of situation. I am a pediatric and adult ICU nurse with 5 years experience in the hospital. I cared for individuals prior to being a nurse for 5 years as well. I can handle any diagnosis, or medical needs required :) I have the patience of a saint, and I think...
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Caregiver/home Companion

Ooltewah, TN

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I enjoy people, and am going to school to be a teacher. I have experience caring for stroke victims, children with disabilities, and teaching elementary school. I have also been an academy girls dean. I look forward to connecting with you and seeing if we might be a good fit for each other!
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Ooltewah, TN

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I worked as a full-time nanny for four years and was a Summer nanny for six kids and three dogs for an additional three years. I have my masters degree in social work, and have certifications in parenting, CPR, and first aid. I currently work as a social worker at an elementary school and have experience with children with...
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Harrison, TN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have assisted and cared for children with sensory disorders, nerve damage, spina bifida, and hearing impairments
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Chattanooga, TN

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$10/hr
I have had significant experience caring for those with special needs. My mother being a special needs teacher, I was privileged with education on various disabilities and experience caring for friends with special needs. I have had experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, and other disabilities....
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Vivacious, Patient, Nurturing Nanny

Chattanooga, TN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! My name is Stephanie and I've always had a knack for kiddos. Growing up I was always a "Handy-Helper", may sound crass now, but it was the 90's. I was also often the target of bullying for standing up for the Handicapable. I've always been a compassionate soul. I've been honored to get to know many Autistic/Asperger...
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Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dependable and diligent caregiver. I have worked as a manager at a children's jump park for two and a half years. Through this job I have learned to provide many children of all ages with a safe and fun environment. Although I have not had any previous experience as a nanny, I have helped raise both my six and 9-year-old...
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