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227 special needs caregivers are listed in Dallas, TX

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Dallas, TX

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Shamara E.


Dallas, TX

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people with special needs, become independent and achieve their long-term goals in life. I work with individuals with behavioral issues, diabetes, Autism, seizure disorder and anxiety. I am very knowledgeable of different situations. I am looking for something during the week.
5.0
"Shamara has been a blessing to our family. My son is 12 years old, non verbal, with Epilepsy. Shamara is trustworthy, dependent, punctual and has been amazing working with my son. I can't speak highly enough of her, we are so thankful to have found her."

Jennifer S.

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Doris D.


Dallas, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Sitters

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*A minimum 4-hour pay is required. I will decline the booking if not for 4hrs or more. * Hello, If you're looking for something more than a sitter who will not watch TV or use their phone, I'd like to introduce myself. I've cared for newborns, children, and adults for over 10 yrs. I have a master's degree in counseling, and...
5.0
"Doris was awesome with our son . Really enjoyed her services . Will definitely hire again !"

Justin B.

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Zemira R.


Dallas, TX

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

I did caregiving and babysitting for a previous coworker for 10 years in New York and now continuing here in Dallas. I took care of his mother and his two kids at the same time as well as light housekeeping on the weekends. Meal preps, errands, doc appts, laundry as well as ironing, I'm very organized and great at managing...
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Megan S.


Dallas, TX

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Natalia L.


Dallas, TX

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently not providing services for special needs. Best of luck finding the right candidate to meet your needs.
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Brian O.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Brian

About me: I am 25 years old and am currently attending college. All my classes are online, therefore school never interferes with my work schedule. My favorite hobbies are working out, eating healthy, going hiking, walking around the city, and T. V if I ever get time. I am 6'2 and consider myself strong. I have worked with...
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Charis W.


Dallas, TX

$15-19/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am trained to take care of special needs children and adults. I can feed, change diapers, deal with tantrums, drive them around, Etc.
5.0
"Charis is reliable and very knowledgeable in caring for teens/adults with disabilities."

Carmela G.

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Winston B.


Dallas, TX

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Community Habilitation Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Winston and I recently moved here to Dallas from New York. There I worked as a Community Habilitation Specialist where I would have one on one clients that I would do various things with to get them more involved in the community and enhance there day to day life skills. More importantly, I became a friend to...
5.0
"Winston is a great caregiver he listens to my son about what he wants to do for the day and he does it. But he piggybacks off those ideas and comes up with new ideas so they do not do the same thing over and over again. My son has a great time with him."

Vicky S.

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Caitlyn R.


Dallas, TX

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Kind, Trustworthy, Patient Caregiver

4.0

(1)

As an experienced caregiver, my aim and future aspiration would be to grow in the field of caretaking and ultimately enjoy and love the work I do. I am also seeking a position assisting others of various age groups with activities of daily living including bathing, assisting with meals I. e. Feeding and/or meal prep, This would...
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Lindiwe M.


Dallas, TX

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

steady, confident and resourceful, and compatible with almost all people. Since I am able to let stress roll off my back, while maintaining my concentration on the goal at hand, I steadfastly accomplish whatever goals others set for me. I am a mother of 3 children and one grandson. I am a very reliable, patient, and loving...
5.0
"Lindiwe is a very considerate person and works well with everyone around her. She is very dependable, does her work on time and goes above and beyond to achieve results."

Malvern V.

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Enock R.


Dallas, TX

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fully experienced in accomplishing home health aid duties in a timely manner. Certified in Boston as a Home Health Aide through the Boston Visiting Nurses Association in 1994. As a Home Health Aide special emphasis' is placed on cleanliness and sanitizing patient living room including laundry, dishwashing as well as dusting ,...
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Charis W.


Dallas, TX

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Experienced caregiver dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs, from children to adults. Skilled in de-escalating behaviors with patience and understanding, I prioritize creating a calm and supportive environment. Proficient in feeding, diaper changing, and providing transportation, I ensure safety and comfort...
Charis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Charis is reliable and was always on time. She worked well with my son and was able to keep him entertained and motivated to try new things and ways to expand his routine. She took him on outings which he enjoyed. My son looked forward to seeing her each day."

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Doris D.


Dallas, TX

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Sitter

Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood

*4 hrs. min. is required to hire me* -W-2/1099/payroll OK -I have a background check Price: $25/1 $30/2 $35/3 $40/4 ~lower night (10pm-6am) rate for all kids in the house (max 4) of $15 to $25~ Special needs $30 with no heavy lifting. If you're looking for something more than a sitter who watches TV or uses their phone,...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Miss Doris is amazing! We were very nervous to go into this process but very hopeful in finding the perfect sitter/nanny for our 1yr old. She’s been with us since the end of July and we love her. Our baby boy took a liking to her quickly and he enjoys every visit...

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Charity O.


Dallas, TX

$25/hr11 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment for kids to thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day through written daily reports or verbal communication at pickup, whichever...
Charity can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charity is a friendly person and my son loved her."

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Kristen A.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night And Dog Sitting

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen. I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. *I am only available for date night services* The majority of my experience has been in the age ranges 6 months to 13 years. I have worked with several families in the Conroe/Woodlands area ranging from infant care to date nights during...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen helped me out on very short-notice with after-school care while I had a business trip. She was very punctual, sweet, and my daughter had a great time with her. She found fun things to do each day after school. I would feel comfortable having Kristen with...

Tracy O.

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Shelby C.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Afterschool Care! Experienced Nanny Servicing Dallas

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Dallas (Design District) this year with my husband. I currently attend University of Houston for Psychology and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience with children and teens (ages 6 mon. - 17 yrs.). I have worked in a variety of roles such as a babysitter, nanny, camp leader, teachers aid, & daycare...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My first experience on Care was with Shelby and she was wonderful with my daughter. Reliability was key to me and Shelby was so thoughtful in letting me know if she was running late, providing several days notice on any changes to schedule, very engaged and easy to...

Randall N.

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Anna S.


Dallas, TX

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

All Things Fun And Love Making Kids Smile

I come from a large family of 20 and have about 20 nieces and nephews, so being around kids is nothing new and something I love :). I have 3 siblings with special needs and have experience volunteering at a camp for children with special needs. I use to work as a teachers aide at a small private school with kindergarten for 3...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Anna is fantastic with kids! She truly has a heart for kids and is very good at what she does. She has a great personality and is respectful I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone who is responsible, caring, dependable and trustworthy to...

Rebekah M.

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Kimbley D.


Dallas, TX

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny "K" On The Way

I have experience with children of all ages. I am a mother of 4 children who are one of the reasons I enjoy working with kids. I am a licensed foster parent, I previously had an In-home daycare for over 15 years. I have been a nanny for more than 15 years as well. I have experience with preemies, special needs, medically fragile...
Kimbley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kim is a caring wonderful woman who I can always trust to watch my son. It’s a great feeling knowing my child gets excited when I say he’s going to spend time with her!"

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Megan S.


Dallas, TX

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan is so great with my kids! Love her!"

Krystle B.

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Sara S.


Dallas, TX

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have always had a deep passion for working with kids and also have 10+ years experience working with kids with special needs. I am an outgoing, passionate, and caring person looking for families in need of date night or weekend help.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I instantly liked Sara. She is honest, super friendly, and she clearly loves kids."

Felicia F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dallas, TX

Shamara E.

5.0

Shamara has been a blessing to our family. My son is 12 years old, non verbal, with Epilepsy. Shamara is trustworthy, dependent, punctual and has been amazing working with my son. I can't speak highly enough of her, we are so thankful to have found her.

- Jennifer S.

Doris D.

5.0

Doris is AMAZING! She is very kind and wanted to understand every detail that my son required. I had total peace of mind knowing Doris was caring for my precious son.

- Jen D.

Charis W.

5.0

Charis is reliable and very knowledgeable in caring for teens/adults with disabilities.

- Carmela G.

Winston B.

5.0

Winston is a great caregiver he listens to my son about what he wants to do for the day and he does it. But he piggybacks off those ideas and comes up with new ideas so they do not do the same thing over and over again. My son has a great time with him.

- Vicky S.

Lindiwe M.

5.0

Ms. Lindiwe is one of the most hardworking individuals I've met. She is someone that will make sure you're well taken care for. Just witnessing her put others first and making sure you're smiling is what she's about.

- Masayoh K.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Dallas, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 126 reviews of the 227 listed special needs caregivers.