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84 special needs caregivers are listed in Knoxville, TN
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Knoxville, TN
Mattie C.
Knoxville, TN
$11-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Mattie & I'm new to Sumter. I moved here in the middle of June to be with my partner who is stationed at Shaw AFB. I've worked with special needs now for about 6 years. I was a nanny to a young girl who had sensory issues & learning disabilities. I have also worked with individuals with Down syndrome, severe epilepsy,...
Sara D.
Knoxville, TN
$15-18/hr
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I don't have much experience taking care of people with disabilities other than people in my life with mental health issues and diagnoses such as autism and adhd. I personally am on the autism spectrum, as I have sensory processing issues, especially related to sound. I am a great communicator though and am very capable of...
Calista Y.
Knoxville, TN
$14-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Throughout high I worked in the CBC classrooms and got a lot of experience. My little brother has a form of autism and that's why I choose to go to school to become an occupational therapist specializing with child that have disabilities.
Erica A.
Knoxville, TN
$20-30/hr
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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.)
Kaerstyn C.
Knoxville, TN
$19-22/hr • 3 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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I have experience in this field firsthand as my major was in child development and I have a Down syndrome younger brother and another one with ADHD. I also grew up babysitting from an early age.
Olivia H.
Knoxville, TN
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Olivia, I have worked with seniors and people with special needs for almost 3 years. I've worked in a assisted living facility, a nursing home and most recently as a in home caregiver. I've assisted people with physical and mental limitations or challenges. I'm CPR certified and I have my emt basic license. I...
Helen T.
Knoxville, TN
$13-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi. I'm Helen. I have cared for a 12-year-old boy with severe brain damage and a 30-year-old woman with spinal cord injury. Those were paid jobs. And I have helped a friend with cerebral palsy by taking her places. I also took care of my mother with mental illness for many years. I am a very patient and gentle person. Please...
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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...
Michaela D.
Knoxville, TN
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My name is Michaela , I al originally from South Carolina. I have worked with people who have a disability since I was in the 4th grade I am now 21. I started with cheerleading just helping out with the special needs team, and fell in love with it which made my continue doing what I love. Going into middle school and high school...
Jessica K.
Knoxville, TN
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Young Professional, RBT Certified, Experience With Children With Autism
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I have 3 years of experience working with children with autism and other developmental delays. I have worked in both an academic setting and one on one therapy in homes. I am RBT certified and use ABA strategies and deescalation and reinforcement.
I am excellent in connecting with children, at their speed, and finding something...
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I'm Lauryn, a young professional with multiple years of nursing experience. I have primarily worked with pediatric patients (up to 21), but over the past year I have begun branching out to working with adults more as well. I have experience working with patient's with a wide variety of diagnoses and special needs. I am a...
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I have a medical background and am the class President for South College Physician Assistant school 2025. I am a registered CNA and have worked in a nursing home (memory care department), a hospital in Arizona as a Float PCA, and just recently worked as a PCA in the infusion department at Banner M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in...
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I have just graduated from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and received a passing score on my NBCOT board exam. I am extremely passionate about helping people and caring for those who have different needs and unique minds. I loved my clinical experience providing occupational therapy for pediatrics who...
Mackenzie G.
Knoxville, TN
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic, welcoming!
I like caring for people with special needs because my little brother has Down Syndrome which has created a huge love for caring for people with special needs. Because of my experience and love for my brother, I have worked with different organizations that serve...
Alexis C.
Knoxville, TN
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I've been working in child care since the beginning of 2018! I've worked in 2 different settings, one in a normal setting and another with special needs children also mixed in with peers! My mother had 10 children, so I've grown up around a lot of family my whole life. I was an aunt before I was even born, so I've always loved...
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I have always been a provider in many ways to many types of folks in my life on a personal and professional level. I am very experienced in providing detailed professional care regardless of the task and goal at hand. I have a wonderful work ethic and I am extremely knowledgeable in many skill sets. Please read my profile and...
Ida M.
Knoxville, TN
$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have worked with assistant living for three years. During this time I worked with people ranging from young adults to seniors. The diagnoses varied a lot, which also means that my duties varied. I helped with everything from simple tasks (reminders, walking to/from bus stations, taking out trash, and such), to complete...
Lisa A.
Knoxville, TN
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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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My name is Hannah and I am a Marketing and Analytics student at the University of Tennessee. With the transition to online classes, I am now more readily available to babysit with any schedule. I have experience with kids in the past as a Church Sunday School teacher and also Nursery director. I also have paid experience...
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Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 84 listed special needs caregivers.