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Maryanne M.

Nanny/Special Needs Nanny

Gainesville, GA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and young adults with special needs. I think it is important to have fun, be healthy, stay active and work on new skills every day.
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Cognitive Therapist / Life Coach

Gainesville, GA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I was in nursing for 45 years and am retired now. I was a Geriatric Alzheimer, Dementia Specialist. I went back to school in 2017 and became a Certified Cognitive Therspist and Certified Life Coach. I really enjoy helping others to have a better quality of life.
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Buford, GA

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and helpful I like caring for people with special needs because they bring joy to me although sometimes we can't actually communicate with each other I like how we communicate in our own way. I love bonding with them it's different to me. I'm looking for a job that can be fun and...
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Gainesville, GA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am reliable, patient and hard-working. I have 3 and a half years of paid experience, I have worked for a family with special needs, I have also worked for another family of 2 babies, a year old and a 5-year-old. I've worked with a family who has a 1-year-old and a 2-year-old, currently working for a family with 4 kiddos ages...
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Fun, Experienced And Responsible Sitter!

Gainesville, GA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I have a degree from the University of North Georgia and I am currently working as an ABA therapist for children with special needs. On my off days or weeks I am looking to fill in my time by adding new kiddos to my schedule! I was a nanny for years during my undergraduate degree and I would be happy to be your childcare...
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Gainesville, GA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a soon to be graduate (in December) in college at UNG, I am AED, CPR, and First Aid certified for infants, children and adults. I have worked with children since I was a teen and I hope to be a pediatric physical therapist at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta after graduate school. I have had several nannying jobs...
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Flowery Branch, GA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. My four years of experience includes caring for children of all ages including those with special needs. I'm most comfortable caring for up to three children, from infants all the way through elementary school. I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver who enjoys playing outdoors,...
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Gainesville, GA

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$19/hr
I am a licensed CNA. I have 20 years experience in elderly care and disabilities. I know the importance of being dependable and reliable. I also know the importance of having someone safe and caring with my child because I'm my mother as well. I would love the opportunity to meet with some families and see if I can offer my help...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Gainesville, GA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have worked as a camp counselor for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for 4 years now and I've done multiple camps for them working with different populations of Children with special needs and various dis-abilities. I also started a non profit student run organization at UNG for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and we...
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Part-Time Companion

Gainesville, GA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have experience in working with Adults and children with Disabilities. My passion is Helping, and Assisting those who can't or doesn't have the ability to do for them selves.
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I am a devoted caregiver with over three years of experience providing attentive, high-quality support to adults, seniors, and children, empowering them to maintain independence and a fulfilling quality of life. I bring a calm, patient, and empathetic presence, paired with a strong sense of reliability and the ability to...
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Buford, GA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a positive and energetic single mother, I am certified in CPR and First Aid and have two years of personal experience, and three years private experience in watching children under the ages of 16. I have also worked in private healthcare where I have assisted and given quality care to special needs adolescents. I love...
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Certified CNA/Baby Sitter

Lawrenceville, GA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
I am a very loving, caring and compassionate, earnest and hard working person with experience I've worked with person's with special needs, elderly, person's with dementia, Alzheimer, incontinence . Caring for them, assisting with bathing, changing, experience using Hoyer lift, transfer using gate belt, range of motion,...

Lauren K. says "Sonya R is an angel caregiver. She cared for my mom until the end. She is reliable, caring, gentle and takes pride in her service. I highly recommend...

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Experienced Care Taker With Special Needs Experience.

Auburn, GA

5.0(0)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a dependable, trustworthy, caring, loving, and energetic individual to care for your child/ children. I have present and past experience with all children including those with special needs and behavior problems. I work for one of the school systems in Georgia. I have a copy of my background check and can also provide...
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Im A CNA And Mother Of 3

Winder, GA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
I love my line of work. It's my passion helping people and caring for others! I'm experienced in Mechanical lift, BLS/CPR, first aid, Daily living duties, Feeding and etc.
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Lawrenceville, GA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Loves children, worked with children with special needs, loving affectionate and caring. A mother a nurturer , compassionate dedicated and reliable.

Adonis M. says "Very dependable and very kind to everyone she meets and takes care of, I would definitely recommend her!!"

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Retired Special Education Teacher

Gainesville, GA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was a Special Education Teacher for 18 years and then Student Support Team Coordinator for 4 years. I have a passion for children with Special Needs and am encouraged by all success, goals, and accomplishments reached. I am willing to go above and beyond to provide the best care possible.
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Part Time Job

Cumming, GA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced service provider, that takes great pride in helping my clients live their best life. Lending a helping hand brings me immense satisfaction and joy. I have worked with many seniors and special needs clients; leading to growth, understanding and a driving dedication to deliver a top-notch experience to all my...
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Child care

Cumming, GA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience
Hi!! My name is Tessa, I'm 20 years old, and I am a sophomore at the University of Tennessee. I am majoring in Theraputic Recreation with a concentration in Pediatric Occupational Therapy! I have been babysitting/nannying for around 9 years and I LOVE it!! I have experience with every age group, including infants, and special...

Care Member says "Tessa is amazing! She went above and beyond to care for our daughter last year! We are sad she is going off to college :("

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Special Needs

Gainesville, GA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with an Autistic child for about 1 1/2 years as an ABA Therapist before I moved to Florida from Ohio, along with baby-sitting a newborn with Down syndrome. I fell in love working with them and watching him grow and learn. I have a passion for the special needs children because they are special people and a joy to...

Peter M. says "Ashley is very responsible, skilled, and friendly. She is on time, goes the extra mile, and truly cares about our child. We could not be more satisfied!...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.67/hr as of April 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Oakwood, GA

Special Needs Caregivers in Oakwood, GA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sonya R.

Sonya R is an angel caregiver. She cared for my mom until the end. She is reliable, caring, gentle and takes pride in her service. I highly...

- Lauren K.

Sonya R.

Very dependable and very kind to everyone she meets and takes care of, I would definitely recommend her!!

- Adonis M.

Teresa M.

Tessa is amazing! She went above and beyond to care for our daughter last year! We are sad she is going off to college :(

- Care member

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