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Knoxville, TN 37909
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Experience: 5 yrs
Hi! My name is Oretha, and I'm a caring, dependable nanny and mother seeking a full-time or part-time childcare position starting in August. I have hands-on experience caring for infants, toddlers, and young children, including my own infant daughter. I currently babysit a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old child with special needs, which has helped me develop patience, adaptability, and a strong understanding of each child's unique needs. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. I am experienced with feeding, diapering, meal preparation, nap schedules, educational activities, and maintaining daily routines. Families describe me as reliable, trustworthy, patient, and attentive. My goal is to provide loving, dependable care while giving parents peace of mind knowing their children are safe, supported, and well cared for.
Oretha has been an exceptional nanny for our family, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She cared for my five-year-old daughter throughout the summer and consistently demonstrated patience, kindness, and professionalism. My daughter has special needs and participates in multiple therapies each week. Oretha took the time to learn about her unique needs and thoughtfully reinforced the skills she was working on, helping provide consistency between therapy and home. It gave me tremendous peace of mind knowing my daughter was in the care of someone who was attentive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in her growth. One thing that made Oretha especially wonderful was that she occasionally brought her own daughter along. Their friendship provided my daughter with valuable opportunities to practice social skills through play, sharing, and communication in a natural, supportive environment. Watching my daughter’s confidence grow through these interactions was such a gift. In addition to providing excellent childcare, Oretha also helped with meal preparation and light housekeeping, making our daily routine run much more smoothly. She was dependable, trustworthy, and always maintained a positive attitude. Any family would be fortunate to have Oretha as their nanny. She is compassionate, reliable, and truly cares about the children she works with. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional childcare.
8/7/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$19/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$22/hr
2 children
$25/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Special needs care
Additional details
Non-smoker
6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
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