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Jenise N.

Experienced Caregiver for Adults with Special Needs

Memphis, TN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked with children and adults with a variety of intellectual disabilities. I have worked with MR, dementia, and all other mentally challenged people. I have assisted with ADL's, shopping, and promoting independence. I have 10 plus years of experience working in the mental health field.
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Amy W.

Personal Care Giver

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Amy, I worked as a Personal Care Giver for the state of Washington DSHS. I worked with two special needs children . I am trained on GJ tubes , G tubes , I know basic to intermediate SEE sign language. I have experience with seeing and hearing impaired and nonverbal individuals. Both my clients have epilepsy, and were...

Kate B. says "Amy was my daughters HCA for 3 years until we moved. My daughter is nonverbal, feeding tube and wheelchair dependent. I don't trust others easily with my...

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Sherly B.

Personal Care Assistant Available Full - Time

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
I have over 12 years experience. I took care of patients, bathing, feeding, walking...... etc I have experience working with infants, youths, adults, seniors. I am a very responsible person and hard worker

Auiriel B. says "Sherly is an very compassionate human being. She care for others and she's very passionate with her work abilities. Sherly is loving and she goes over...

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Shayla C.

Sitter Caregiver Special Needs Training I Love Pets I Love People I Love Children !

Memphis, TN

3.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I have been in the field of caregiving for over 10 years I have cared for adults , special needs adults , children and children with special needs. Seniors and hospice care I have worked for many agencies and have been a foster mother in the past my...
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Lynn R.

Passionate Caregiver Brings Over 18 Years Of Experience!

Memphis, TN

4.6(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lynn and I am 44 years young. I am a graduate of Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, PA. I received a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Education (public and private) with a minor in Early Childhood Development and Special Needs Education. I have always been very passionate about working...

Care Member says "Lynn has worked with us off and on for the last two years. She has been part time, fill in, and full time. She is adaptable, dependable, and caring. She...

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Ana E.

Babysitter/Nanny

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I am looking for a summer gig in the Memphis area from late May to early-August!

Jackie F. says "Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was...

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Ryleigh T.

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Ryleigh . I have 9+ years of childcare experience with children of all ages. I have worked with special needs children and children from all ages. I am very reliable and responsible, and kids tend to love me! My schedule is also pretty so flexible. I have played competitive volleyball my entire life, and I am now a...

Elba C. says "Definitely would hire her again ."

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Mary B.

Kind, Caring, And Forever A Student And Teacher!

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have about 4 years of experience with childcare. I grew up as a kindergarten teacher's daughter, and before college I babysat regularly. During college, I came home for summers. One summer, I worked at Farmington Summer Dayschool in the 3-4-year-old room with one other teacher. For 3 summers in a row, I worked as a nanny for...

Jennifer T. says "Mary is amazing!! She watched our 3 kids while on a trip to Memphis. The kids fell in love with her and told us all about their fun adventures. If Mary...

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Patricia L.

Loving Child Care

Memphis, TN

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I love to work with children and provide gentle, loving care to them at all times. I treat each child as if they were my own. I like to form a special bond with the children I take care of and this relationship helps tremendously in working with the child. I recently had experience taking care of an infant with special needs who...

Zoe K. says "We had a great experience with Patricia. She is punctual, reliable, flexible, and caring. She babysat for our two boys (5 and 8). They had a great time...

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Talina C.

Fun With Lots Of Experience

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I have 10 plus years of experience. I ran my own home daycare for 5 years where I specialized in infant and toddlers. Worked in daycares as a head teacher. I have experience with special needs children. I truly enjoy children and think children should be children. I was the president and lead teacher for my church nursery for 3...

Dequnese P. says "Great pick! She was timely and communicative. My kids really enjoyed her and she made sure that the house was tidy when I got off work."

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Loren L.

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, I'm Loren and I would love to apply for the job if it's still available. I'm in school at the moment to become a teacher. I have experience being a nanny for 3 yrs for a child with special needs and I've worked at two daycare settings. I enjoy crafts and out of the house activities. Can't wait to hear back from you and to...

Care Member says "Loren is fantastic! She communicates well, is reliable, makes good decisions and most importantly my kids love her! Both my 4- and 10-year old and they...

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Artiana P.

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My five years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I hold a college degree and have completed coursework in Early Child Development. I am also a Certified Teacher. I am CPR and First Aid trained, and have...

Care Member says "She is wonderful. She made my job very easy managing my rental from abroad. She is thorough and detail oriented. What ever I asked her to do she will...

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Willa L.

Full-Time Nanny/Caregiver

Memphis, TN

4.4(1)
from
$18/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
I've spent the past 15 years working as a childcare provider because I wanted to turn my passion for working with children into a career. I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. As a patient and creative individual, I love finding new ways to engage with children and help them learn...

Care Member says "We loved her! She didn’t just watch my kids, she actually played with them. She taught lessons, sand songs, played with them outside, fixed their lunch,...

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Betty H.

Smiley

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
I have over 28 years of experience in home health and mental health experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Duties include home making services, bathing, personal care, oral hygiene, light housekeeping, meal prep, and transportation as needed. I have several years experience in Alzheimer's/Dementia, special needs and...

Sarah Y. says "This woman is amazing in every way. exactly what I was hoping to find, a true gem with a loving heart!"

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Danquilla T.

Licensed/Experienced Caregiver

Memphis, TN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Meet Danquilla: Your Compassionate Caregiver Hi! I'm Danquilla, and for the past 18 years, I've dedicated my life to caring for others. My journey has been fueled by a deep passion for supporting the elderly, veterans, and individuals with disabilities or special needs. Providing in-home care services throughout Memphis Tn.,...

Care Member says "All I can say is, GOD SENT! Danquilla’s private care has been helpful to our family. She’s truly one of a kind! "

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Danquilla T.

Danquilla - Compassionate Caregiver And Advocate For Special Needs

Memphis, TN

from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Danquilla, a licensed caregiver dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for those I serve. My journey in caregiving began with a deep-rooted desire to make a meaningful difference in my community, and it has blossomed into a fulfilling career that I cherish every day. My approach to caregiving is holistic,...
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Abby W.

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

Memphis, TN

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I started working in my church's nursery with students with special needs when I was 12 years old and knew immediately that I wanted to work with children for the rest of my life. I currently teach preschool to students with special needs and absolutely adore what I do. I was an Au pair for 1 year in France and a nanny stateside...
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Marybeth M.

Memphis, TN

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I grew up with a number of special individuals in my life, including: adults, peers, and younger children. I began babysitting at age 12 for all kids and had a very special young man with Down syndrome who I was lucky to spend time with. I pursued a degree in special education and a master's degree in disability studies. My...
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Crystal T.

Certified Nursing Assistant Pediatric Care

Memphis, TN

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I am currently a CNA with 3 years experience. I provide nursing care for pediatric patients with disabilities. I love my job and my patients.
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Takira H.

College Grad Student Looking For Caregiver Position

Memphis, TN

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I previously worked at a children's autism clinic for about 2 and a half year and I LOVED the kids. My Bachelors is in Psychology and I'm currently getting my Masters in Clinical Counseling and I hope to work with children in the future as well. Building rapport with my old clients was one of my favorite things about the job and...
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  • 69 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.58/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Memphis, TN are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 69 listed special needs caregivers

Amy W.

Amy was my daughters HCA for 3 years until we moved. My daughter is nonverbal, feeding tube and wheelchair dependent. I don't trust others...

- Kate B.

Sherly B.

Sherly is an very compassionate human being. She care for others and she's very passionate with her work abilities. Sherly is loving and she...

- Auiriel B.

Lynn R.

Lynn has worked with us off and on for the last two years. She has been part time, fill in, and full time. She is adaptable, dependable, and...

- Care member

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