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403 special needs caregivers are listed in Houston, TX

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Houston, TX

Maghan was fantastic, our kids and dogs fell in love with her immediately (and that's not common for us)!!! She arrived a couple mins early

Review for Maghan A. by Ashley C.

Spring was an absolute gift to my family at a critical transition point in our lives. My son is on the autism spectrum and exhibits a number

Review for Spring L. by Josephine F.

Vicki has a warm and caring way and our daughter with special needs liked her from the start. Vicki is caring and professional and we enjoy

Review for Vickie B. by Brian D.

Special needs caregivers in Houston, TX

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Nancy W.


Houston, TX

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I was special needs therapeutic foster parent for 17 years with lots of training in this area. I had these children in my home 24/7 and had input/training from doctors, therapists, OT, pt, school, etc. I also have home-schooled my children and helped out with my grandchildren, one that is in a wheelchair. I have also have...
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Tammy T.


Houston, TX

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

I am interested in this position as it relates to my experience, knowledge in Home Health Care Industry and my passion with helping people maintain an active life in their home. I am a Home Health Aide with over 20 yrs of experience. I have worked with wonderful clients ranging from Companionship, Cancer, Dementia, and...
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Maghan A.


Houston, TX

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Or Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Caring Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist dedicated to autism care. Credentialed with a Master's Degree in Psychology (Specialization In Applied Behavior Analysis- AUTISM) and related experience in working with children who have mental disabilities. Currently getting supervision hours to become a Board Certified Behavior...
5.0
"Maghan was GREAT! caring for my kid Very attentive and willing to help out at any time I needed her She'll be a GREAT person for you to hire to be with your kids!!"

Christopher S.

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Spring L.


Houston, TX

$21/hr10 yrs exp

A Mature And Loving Nanny/caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Children And Elderly Adults.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Spring. I am a part-time photographer and full-time caregiver, devoted to my very large family, and fun-loving pets. With children, I've extensive experience with Autism and Down's syndrome. My skills range from emotional/physical/cognitive issues, bowel and bladder incontinence, bathing and dressing, tube...
5.0
"Spring was an absolute gift to my family at a critical transition point in our lives. My son is on the autism spectrum and exhibits a number of behaviors which come and go (some more extreme than others) and Spring handled him with grace, poise, compassion,...

Josephine F.

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Cynthia D.


Houston, TX

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher At SAISD

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was born and raised at a private non-profit community for adults with intellectual disabilities. I have babysit children and adults with special needs for over 10 years. I have direct care experience and currently registered as an employee of Consumer Direct Services for Texas. I am a full time teacher for SAISD in an ACE...
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Vickie B.


Houston, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Vickie! I love helping. My experience allowed me to work with families with diverse backgrounds and their needs, engaging their everyday life. I provides direct care to special needs/mentally challenged patients, teens, young adult, and seniors care. I assist clients/patients with their everyday daily living...
5.0
"Vickie is very patient, dependable and truly loves to care for others. For over a year, Vickie has cared for our adolescent son with special needs providing sitting and overnight services. Vickie is trustworthy and I highly recommend her."

Loraine L.

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Brianne M.


Houston, TX

$15-26/hr8 yrs exp

Attention to Detail. ... Communication Skills. ... Conflict Management Skills. ... Problem Solving Skills. ... Professionalism. ... Teamwork Skills. ... Time Management Skills
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Martha V.


Houston, TX

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Bilingual Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech impediment. I also have worked with children who are autistic.
5.0
"Martha was extremely nice, and took very good care of our son. We are so glad we were able to have her watch our son since our regular babysitter was not able to babysit this time. We were very nervous using someone new but once we met her and looked at her reviews...

Misti D.

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Kaitlyn A.


Houston, TX

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Availible

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate student pursuing my masters in social work with a focus in mental and behavioral health. I have worked with folks with a variety of disabilities from autism to epilepsy to spinal cord injury. I am a fast learner with a passion for helping families with disabilities.
5.0
"I hired Kaitlyn to care for my special needs son who is diagnosed with autism. He can be very difficult at times because of his meltdowns and challenging behaviors. Especially with a new caregiver. After the first day I knew Kaitlyn was more than capable of...

Michael C.

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Neema N.


Houston, TX

$24-28/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs for 7 years. I have worked with babies, youth and adults. I love helping families. I am dependent, flexible, patient, trustworthy, honest, motivated, kind, lovable, and hardworking. I enjoy doing craft, play with toys any kinds, play at the park, in the back yard, I love music, enjoy...
5.0
"Neema worked as a nanny for my special needs child for 3 years and we love her! Always punctual, respectful, considerate and just a joy to have in our home. She is full of love and took care of my special child as well as my other children as if they were her own....

Nadiya S.

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Joyce B.


Houston, TX

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

I have good experience with special needs. I love the work and I am very passionate with it. I have worked with autism, mental retardation, bipolar disorder, mood disorder, sleep disorder, pica disorder, ADHD and many others. Since I have good experience with different kinds of illness, I feel passionate about what I do. I love...
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Kelsey T.


Houston, TX

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with autism. I have training through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. I also have references available. I loved everyday working in this field. I am very patient and calm, And I am a fast learner. I know every child with special needs is different and there is always a learning curve....
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Tasha H.


Houston, TX

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello my name is Tasha and I have 8 years of effective experience with a CPR certification. I am writing to introduce myself as a driven and compassionate Nanny who has exceptional communication and childcare skills. Owing to my extensive childcare and housekeeping experiences, I can effectively take care of your children and...
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Relindis T.


Houston, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Ambulation. My name is Relindis T. am an experience Personal Care Assistant and a graduate from Nursing school but not licensed yet. I have a great experience as a caregiver and as a single mother with 2 girls.
5.0
"Relindis is a kind and loving caregiver. She is very reliable and trustworthy and is always communicative and on time. My 11 year old son is non verbal and non ambulatory and absolutely loves her. I highly recommend her. "

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I am currently working with autistic students at an elementary school. I have 22 years of experience in working with students from pre-K to 6th grade. I can get CPR trained if you need me to. I am looking forward to working with a nice and friendly family.
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Jametria B.


Houston, TX

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jametria. Most call me Meme. I am a 28-year-old hardworking woman who thrives in environments where I can help others. I have my Bachelors in health science and my Masters in Behavior. I am currently working as a registered behavior technician and pick up different short term opportunities from time to...
5.0
"Jametria has worked for me for over 2 years. I have a 6 foot 5 teenage son with non verbal autism. She consistently shows patience with him, even in the most trying times. She punctual and independent so I do not have to micromanage her at all. You'd be lucky to...

Keesha B.

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Nicole K.


Houston, TX

$26-33/hr5 yrs exp

Proffesional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

6 years preschool teacher , AA in child development including special needs units. Bachelor degree estimates 2022. Nanny experience . Focused on social and emotional health , confidence and independence . Adore working with children in a home setting as well as in a preschool environment . Great references !
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Katrina K.


Houston, TX

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for a wheelchair bound patient who was partially paralyzed from a condition called Transverse Myelitis when she was 2 years old. I aided in all of her care, from transferring, bathing, to bladder/bowel regimens. She was 15-18 years old when I cared for her. I am a very patient compassionate person and truly enjoy...
5.0
"Our child is very shy and takes a while to warm up to a person, however, Katrina is the first person to bring our daughter out of her shell. She fell in Love with Katrina from day one. When shes with our daughter, no one else can be around, she will give you bad...

Christina L.

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Nobuhle H.


Houston, TX

$21-30/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Nobu. I live in CT. I've been working with autistic kids. Let me know if you're interested and I can give you references. Thank you
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Kristina G.


Houston, TX

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kristina! I currently have a full time job but due to Covid I am currently working from home which allows my schedule to be flexible. I taught at a special needs school for 5 years so I have plenty of experience. I've taught and cared for special needs babies all the way up to adults. I'd love to be of assistance...

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Ratings for Houston, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Houston, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 279 reviews of the 403 listed special needs caregivers.