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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lenoir City, TN

The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lenoir City, TN

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Dorice S.


Sweetwater, TN

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Active Licensed Practical Nurse

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Nearly 10 years experience with seniors, persons with physical special needs, and persons with intellectual special needs.
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Jessica B.


Knoxville, TN

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I have experience with working in nursing homes and home health jobs. I also have experience with working with special needs.

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Single mother of 3 (28, 26, 23) with a degree in Elementary Education, taught 3rd grade and preschool, enjoy assisting/befriending mature adults, have a bit of experience with special needs, love all ages and have worked with all ages, love furry friends (not so much reptiles). I work full time but would enjoy being able to be...
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Nicole D.


Knoxville, TN

$25/hr9 yrs exp

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Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual worker! I am an RN X4 years with the last 2 being travel. I am from upstate NY and am looking to return to caring for children short term while I wait for my RN license to transfer from NY to TN. 9 years babysitting experience, Red Cross babysitter certified, BLS and ACLS certifications,...
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Tiffany M.


Clinton, TN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! I am originally from AZ and moved to TX in 2012. I have worked with children for almost 18 years. I have experience with children from infant all the way to high school. I have 7+ years experience as a special needs paraprofessional and 9+ years working in a child care. I have worked in every classroom and eventually became...
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Wanda G.


Knoxville, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time After School Is Out

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I have been teaching students with disabilities for 25 years; I have recently resigned my latest position at the end of the school year and am not sure if I will go back to teaching in the Fall. I love the children and have worked with those elementary to high school throughout my teaching years. Before teaching I worked with...

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Single mother of 3 (28, 26, 23) with a degree in Elementary Education, taught 3rd grade and preschool, enjoy assisting/befriending mature adults, have a bit of experience with special needs, love all ages and have worked with all ages, love furry friends (not so much reptiles). I work full time but would enjoy being able to be...
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Kati B.


Maryville, TN

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Miss Kati

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I'm a reliable, fun, and patient grandma who loves caring for kids of all ages especially the younger ones. I have 30+ years of experience caring for children. My most recent nanny job was caring for a three and a half year old boy with autism and his younger sister. I am currently helping to raise my 4-year-old granddaughter.
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Robyn K.


Maryville, TN

$17/hr10 yrs exp

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Single mother of 3 (28, 26, 23) with a degree in Elementary Education, taught 3rd grade and preschool, enjoy assisting/befriending mature adults, have a bit of experience with special needs, love all ages and have worked with all ages, love furry friends (not so much reptiles). CPR certified, nonsmoker, have reliable...
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Kaerstyn C.


Knoxville, TN

$19-22/hr3 yrs exp

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I have experience taking care of people with disabilities since my grandmother had severe dementia and I also have a brother with Williams Syndrome. I also have some medical knowledge as a nursing major at UTK. Those with disabilities require lots of care and patience, which I am more than able to provide. Also, I am very...

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My best friend is Austistic, I have had lots of experience with Down Syndrome children as well as adults. I know how to use an Epipen. Many different experiences with hard of hearing and the deaf community. Becoming fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language.
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Alia L.


Harriman, TN

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

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I am 18 years old, however I have helped raise my brother who has Fragile X my entire life and two other sisters and another brother. He was also a part of our town Special Olympics team. So I helped with all the sports and anything the coach needed. I was also our lifeguard for any trips we took. I was a certified lifeguard for...
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Sydnie R.


Knoxville, TN

$13-21/hr7 yrs exp

Future Special Education Teacher With Lots Of Experience

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I've got 7 years working as a caregiver to people with special needs. I've done pretty much anything, honestly it's too much to type. I'm a fast learner, I'm efficient, I'll get the job done and how you like it. Let's talk, I'm sure I can help you with what you or your family needs.
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Emma N.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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I have several years of experience with special needs kids. I have worked at an after school program with kids of all ages, ranging from newborn to age 12. Many of the kids had learning disabilities, autism, and downs syndrome. I am CPR, first aid, and AED certified.
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Lydia H.


Knoxville, TN

$15/hr4 yrs exp

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I have 4 years of experience working in a preschool with children between the ages of 2-5, but even before then, I had multiple years of experience volunteering at summer camps and weeklong childcare programs involving children of all ages. I also have 2+ years of paid experience teaching various community education classes to...

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I have 15+ years experience with special needs. My younger sister, , was diagnosed with severe Autism at the age of 3. (she had speech delay, sensory issues, was on a special diet, etc.)
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Mary C.


Knoxville, TN

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caring Nurse/advocate For People With Special Needs

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I'm a kind, fun loving stay at home mom of 2 boys. I'm also a registered nurse. Now that my boys are in school, I have more time to give to others. I have years of personal and professional experience helping and caring for children that have special needs. My 7-year-old son is on the autism spectrum. My nursing background...
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Tiffany M.


Clinton, TN

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

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Hi! have worked with special needs for 17 years. I have been a paraprofessional in public schools for most of that time working with a variety of disorders such as add, ADHD, autism, Down's syndrome, blindness, deafness, mental illness, and emotional disabilities. I have been a caretaker for a young man who is deaf and has Spina...
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Kathy M.


Knoxville, TN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

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I am 59 years old and I have retired from full time work with Knox County schools as a caregiver and work part time now in real estate management. I worked in special education for Knox County schools nearly 20 years ago. I home schooled our four sons in the 80's. Thank God they are now successful and well educated. My...
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Penny C.


Maryville, TN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

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I have cared for seniors with special needs. Children with ADHD and down syndrome. I have great references available upon request. I've been a caregiver for 20 yrs. I'm a 55 yr old mom with 3 grown children and 4 grand children. All of my patients hold a special place in my heart. They all become part of my family. Compassion is...

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