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Cayla J.


Shelbyville, TN

$10-15/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Care Giver

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My younger brother has been diagnosed with down-syndrome and congestive heart failure. I live for taking care of and making children feel loved and appreciated. I have been around and cared for special needs children for about 8 years now. I am extremely patient and very understanding about the care and attention that special...
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Heather K.


Lewisburg, TN

$18-30/hr

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Hello! My name is Heather. I Was a licensed childcare provider for the state of Ohio for 15 years before I moved to Tennessee in 2020. I have cared for multiple age ranges of children as well as adults with special needs. I also cared extensively for my grandparents while they were alive. I currently have a job taking care of a...
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"Heather came into our home to help us care for my sweet 96 year old grandpa. She was amazing! She was reliable, trustworthy, had a great attitude, was punctual, no drama, was easy to work with regarding...

Reviewed by Jayme E.

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Pauline S.


Fayetteville, TN

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Pauline! I am CPR certified and I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have plenty of experience with special needs children along with foster/adopted children as well! I have work experience in a daycare, church nursery, and with tutoring/after school volunteer programs in the local elementary...
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"We are happy to have Pauline working for us and our son. Our son John always looks forward to seeing Pauline."

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Heather K.


Lewisburg, TN

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

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I moved to Tennessee from Ohio in February of 2020. Prior to moving to Tennessee, I was a childcare provider for the State of Ohio. Over the years, I have worked with children as well as adults who have been diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and adults who are Non-Verbal. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified and I...
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Brooke A.


Tullahoma, TN

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

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I have been working with and caring for special needs children for 7 years. I was a peer tutor for children with disabilities from 1st grade through my senior year of high school so I have experience with caring for and helping to teach life skills to people with disabilities. I have attended Club, Special Olympics, and have...
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Stephanie S.


Lewisburg, TN

$10-15/hr

Reliable Loving Caregiver Loving Grandmother Of 3 Beautiful Grandchildren

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I grew up caring for my brother who has Cerebral Palsy and volunteered with the Special Olympics and helped with the physical therapist office he visited his entire childhood. I am a loving, patient 51-year-old adult who has brought up 3 children and I have three beautiful grandchildren.
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Shelby C.


Chapel Hill, TN

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Shelby, and I am a dedicated and responsible caregiver with a passion for providing exceptional childcare. With personal experience nurturing my three younger sisters and two years of experience as a caregiver for an individual with special needs, I possess valuable skills in ensuring the safety, well-being,...
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Katrina P.


Fayetteville, TN

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional For Developmentally Disabled

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I am qualified in all divisions of geriatric care, developmentally disabled support work, and aspects of private and group home settings. I also worked 4 years as a Co-Instructor Life Coach in a facility for Developmentally Disabled. I have 20 years of experience working with profoundly challenged to highly functioning...
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Dana S.


Chapel Hill, TN

$15/hr1 yrs exp

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I can provide care and have been providing care for a very long time to kids and adults with special needs.

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