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Daisy P.

Oakdale, TN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with people with disabilities for over 20 years. I have training in this field. I have my CPR and first aid updated annually
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Part-Time Care Giver

Oak Ridge, TN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Each Tuesday and Thursday I help out with the special needs class at my school. I also am in a club called "Friends for Friends" where am a "friend" to special needs children. I am extremely passionate about working with special needs kids. I have so much fun with them. I would love to do anything that helps provide care for a...

Eb B. says "The only reason we didn't hire Bailey at this time was we found someone else who was closer to M.'s school. Bailey came across as a very smart and caring...

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Reliable, Secure, Creative, Engaging

Oak Ridge, TN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hired by 10+ families in our community over the last 12 months. Offering a unique care experience with strong male character. I have a nurturing & peaceful presence which helps in deescalating big behaviors. Experience in special needs. Integrity, Positive, Caring, Engaging, Leader When you message, I will promptly return my...

Care Member says "Jeff has been an incredibly thoughtful and communicative companion for my dad. He went above and beyond to make sure he understood our family’s needs...

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Marilyn M.'s Photo

Oak Ridge, TN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been caring for children since I took a Certified Babysitting course right after I turned 13 years old. When I lived in Tucson, I worked for the now defunct AAA Nanny Service. I was on call as a certified babysitter for parents who were either tourists to the area, or just needed a night away from the hubbub. I've worked...
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Autumn H.'s Photo

Oak Ridge, TN

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Caring for individuals with special needs requires a multifaceted approach centered on understanding and respecting their unique abilities and challenges. It involves providing individualized support tailored to their specific needs, whether physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental. This can range from assistance with...
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Rockwood, TN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
In my years working in the healthcare field, I enjoyed taking care of the elderly over any other age group. I have taken care of special needs adults as well as patients with dementia, cancer, parkinsons, diabetes, heart disease, and so much more. I enjoy cooking and have owned a house cleaning business.
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Harriman, TN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hey! My name is Anna. I currently am in the Radiology program at Roane State. I previously was a special needs day care assistant for about a year and I now work PRN at an intensive care house for special needs adults. I will be at school throughout the week through the summer but I will be available on the weekends.
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Oak Ridge, TN

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have over 30yrs experience with children. I have a background in early childhood and elementary education. My experience is with newborns up to teenagers, with and without disabilities (autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD, among others). This includes multiple children at once up to 8 (including multiples), in home (theirs &...
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Special Needs Assistance

Harriman, TN

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I am a mom to 3 older kids. CPR certified, recent background checked, animal lover. One daughter was a preemie with devopmrntal delays and speech delays. Another daughter is adhd. I have sat as a sitter with adult who has autism.
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Open To Caregiving Of Special Needs

Oak Ridge, TN

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$20/hr
Open to an awesome male caregiver hired by 10+ families in our Community? I am a solid caregiver for your family for date nights, weekends, evenings, or over nights. I have teenage daughters who sit as well if you want them with me or if you eventually would like them to be your go to sitter. I am offering the unique care...
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Caregiver/child care

Harriman, TN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have worked as a child caregiver of all different ages but have come to love working with senior adults most. I also have worked with special needs adults. I am a hard worker.
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The Golden Heart Care Provider

Oak Ridge, TN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have at least 7 years of experience taking care of individuals with special needs. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Feeding. I also love to read/write with my clients, and I like to listen to music and dance with him/her. I enjoy instructing people with ID on how to do everyday activities like how to do...
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