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356 special needs caregivers are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Austin, TX
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents,
I am Luisiana but you can call me Lusi. I'm 22 years old, bilingual (first language being Spanish).
I started babysitting for a couple families 5 years ago, I have worked with ages starting from 3 months old to 12 years old and also watched 1 special needs child. My last two long term families have been two 5...
Luisiana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great. She was extremely punctual and did exactly what we asked. "
Care member
Kendra B.
Austin, TX
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator, Nanny And Babysitter With Nine Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively
Well versed in providing affection and safety to children
Able to prepare hygienic meals
Adept at directing children in eating, resting and personal cleanliness
Proven record of handling private issues properly
Demonstrated ability to provide proper...
Kendra can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendra was the first person I ever left my baby with for a date night. She was very calm, warm, and reassuring and left me with no concerns. I knew my baby was in great care and would have her babysit again in a heartbeat!"
Megan C.
5.0
(1)
Hello Philadelphia families!
I am a practicing and committed art educator and crafts person. I am currently employed as a High-School arts / English teacher and I have 8+ years experience running art themed camps and classes for kids ages 18 months - 16.
Due to Covid -19 I will not be able to return to the classroom until next...
Annemarie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Annemarie took care of my two young girls (toddler and young child) on a work-week, half-day schedule during the 2020 shutdowns. She stepped into the role with ease and instantly formed a strong connection with the girls. They had a lot of fun and learned plenty...
Michael K.
Brooke T.
Austin, TX
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree elementary education from Texas State. I had interned in Austin ISD, Hays ISD, New Braunfels ISD, and San Marcos ISD. Worked with children of all ages. I also was a caregiver at my church for ages 2 and below. Before that, I've babysat children from a verity of ages and also children with special needs. Because I...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was very flexible with my family. She was able to always be available when I needed her. She's got a good personality and positive person. I would definitely use her again. "
Colleen C.
Jesslyna O.
Austin, TX
$28-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Care Giver Available Upon Request Beginning In Early To Mid August
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Prospective Parents!
My name is Jesslyna (Jess) and I am seeking a part time position. I have been babysitting and working with children for a whopping 21 years (I am about to be 34). I currently work for Schools of Central Texas as the Senior Program Director for Youth Enrichment. I was previously the Recreation and...
Jesslyna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Jesslyna to babysit for our 3 boys while we were vacationing in Austin. She did an excellent job, and the boys loved her! Wish we were closer so that we could hire her regularly!"
Kristina M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi y'all, a little about me, I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 11 years old and for as long as I can remember have loved children! I have experience with all ages from newborns to teenagers, as well as experience with special needs children (specifically autism). I also have experience in multiple private schools...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby is the best sitter I’ve had. She is very attentive to my kids, she checks in with me, and she even tided up around my house. On top of that my kids love her! They love that she plays with them and plans activities for them to do. I couldn’t recommend her more....
Care member
Brianna H.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have been babysitting since the age of 12, and in recent years have been babysitting some children with special needs. I have nannied for a few families and recently worked in a position of managing a large group of children aged 3 months-10 years. Prior to that I worked full time as a registered behavioral therapist...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She's really awesome with any kid! I love how passionate she is for kids ! She's someone I can trust around my child for sure. Also she is a very flexible person she is there when you need her."
Qwineaja E.
Alyx M.
Austin, TX
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been watching kids for the past 9 yrs and a house manager for 3 yrs. I have years of experience with children ranging from infants to high schoolers. As well I've also worked with various special needs(more details upon request). I work full/sometimes part time for families making sure I can be a great asset and take...
Alyx can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyx is a great sitter and very hands on. She loves playing with my kids, I have 3 boys who are a handful. She does a wonderful job and is able to keep them entertained and safe. I would definitely hire her again."
Candy L.
5.0
(1)
Ive worked for Round Rock Independent School District in the area of special needs kids and food service assistance. I have work experience with kids in school since 2004 til 2019. I'm currently working as a part time afternoon nanny since 2019, Ive also graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School with the degree of Pastry...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia has been part of our family for almost 4 years caring for our daughter who is now almost 8 years old. Our daughter has some special needs and Patricia is amazing with her. She is a vital part of our life and we trust her with everything in our household. "
Care member
Jorie H.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
23 Year Old Nursing Student With Extensive Childcare Experience Looking For Flexible Work.
5.0
(2)
Hello families! I am an emphatic, creative, detail-oriented 24-year-old who just graduated nursing school and is looking to pick up work between now and when I start my first nursing job on 10/21 in the Neonatal ICU. Only looking for work through 10/21 so if you need someone more permanent feel free to use me in the meantime...
Jorie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Jorie is a wonderful caregiver. She was always so patient with my three boys and was active with them to keep them busy. Jorie is also reliable and professional. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm creative, supportive and responsible with great organization and attention to detail. I have two years experience as an Assistant Teacher at a Montessori preschool (ages 1-5), UT intern for four months (ages 3-6), and another year in a preschool/afterschool camp. Also, a nanny and parent, I am nurturing and provide...
Brie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"After finding Brie here she was with our family for a few months, since my baby was 5 months old. My baby and family immediately fall in love with her! I knew I can trust her with the most important thing in my life, my baby. Brie was loving, attentive, respectful...
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Jeri D.
Austin, TX
$24-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jeri. Im a new nurse (RN, BSN). I have 6+ years of experience babysitting. I am BLS/AED certified, I have experience with special-needs children (in the hospital setting) and love kids! I have transportation and I am able to pick up to and from school along with take your kids wherever you need me to. I am kind...
Jeri can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeri has been so great with our 4 month old infant. She comes with great energy and spends the day engaging our little by talking to her and playing with her. She asks questions to make sure she's aligned on what we want for our little one and follows directions...
Kristy R.
Chloe O.
Austin, TX
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am and always have been very passionate about childcare and the study of child development. I have been babysitting since I was 15 for children ages 1-10. I then went on to work for a daycare during my time in college which involved watching up to 8 children on my own also with a very large age range. I currently work with a...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe is absolutely amazing!! We will definitely be hiring her again and again and again! You will not be disappointed hiring Chloe as a sitter!! "
Rylie B.
4.8
(18)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Over the last decade, I have been privileged to serve as a professional nanny, accumulating extensive expertise in caring for children spanning from newborns to 14-year-olds, including those with special needs and disabilities.
For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to a full-time role with a family blessed with seven...
Jenica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenica is great with kids. She is very patient especially with special needs kids. My kids don't just trust anyone, but they loved Jenica. My youngest has a security stuffed animal that she only let's family members touch, and she let Jenica hold it the first day...
Danielle L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Cara. I have been working as a early childhood educator and a special needs behavioral aide for many years. I have a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a specialty teaching an anti-racist curriculum at church with the kids. My BA is in Psychology. I am located in Delray Beach, FL not sure why it says...
Cara Aj can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Cara is such a fantastic person, really genuine and caring. Her personality really put our son at ease and developed a mentoring relationship that was really great in a time as crazy odd as Covid-19 and schooling at home."
Tara J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am in my late 20s with a bachelor's degree from Texas State University. I live in Kyle but I am willing to commute into the Austin area or as south as San Marcos. When I was at Texas State, I nannied for a family with 3 children for 4 1/2 years ranging in age from 2 years old to 11 years old. During my senior year of college,...
Christin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"This amazing woman was wonderful. She was reliable, compassionate, inventive, punctual, and flexible. I always came home to happy children. She would do crafts, make up games, as well as pick up and take care of anything our family needed. She would find time and...
Amanda H.
5.0
(3)
I am a mother myself, who also has 7 years experience of caring for other young children from newborn to teenage years including experience with children who have special needs & autism. I am in need of a full or part time position where I am able to bring my 11-month-old daughter as well! I can help with a variety of tasks you...
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has experience babysitting children of all ages at a health club. She is an awesome mother, takes good care of her daughter."
Mary N.
Vanessa R.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Vanessa and I'm a junior at St. Edwards University. I am Majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Spanish. A little bit more about me- I love traveling, cooking, reading and spending as much time as I can outdoors. I have been a babysitter for almost 7 years now, mostly for three families with children between the ages...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vanessa has babysat for my 3 kids a couple of times and we'll definitely be hiring her again! She was punctual, warm, and active with the kids. They can't wait to spend time with her again!"
Audrey C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children and adults of all ages. While most that I have worked with have special needs some have not. I can work well either way and what I do is focus in on the kid(s) interests and expand them by doing games and activities and lessons related to those interests.
Scott can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Scott was a very efficient care giver.
Professional and enjoyable to work with"
Debbie G.
Benina G.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
A little bit about me, I am very creative and friendly! I love making art and making people smile. I take pride in paying attention to details. I truly enjoy organizing, cleaning, and taking good care of people. Looking to care for kiddos of all ages! In the past, I have worked with all ages ranging from newborn to 14. I have...
Benina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina for a very long time. I use her whenever I can. And she is so dependable and trust worthy that I even have her house sit for me while I'm out of town."
Sherie A.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Austin, TX
Luisiana D.
5.0
Lusi was wonderful! The girls loved her and had a great time my oldest was asking for her to come back.
- Care member
Kendra B.
5.0
Kendra was the first person I ever left my baby with for a date night. She was very calm, warm, and reassuring and left me with no concerns. I knew my baby was in great care and would have her babysit again in a heartbeat!
- Megan C.
Annemarie T.
5.0
Annemarie took care of my two young girls (toddler and young child) on a work-week, half-day schedule during the 2020 shutdowns. She stepped into the role with ease and instantly formed a strong connection with the girls. They had a lot of fun and learned plenty (maybe without even realizing it)....
- Michael K.
Brooke T.
5.0
Brooke has been a great caregiver to our daughter, who is almost three years old. Without asking, Brooke always brings age-appropriate crafts and activities to do. Our daughter loves them and is always so excited to tell me what she did with Brooke during the day. Brooke also has a calm and caring...
- Tamara P.
Jesslyna O.
5.0
We hired Jesslyna to babysit for our 3 boys while we were vacationing in Austin. She did an excellent job, and the boys loved her! Wish we were closer so that we could hire her regularly!
- Kristina M.
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Ratings for Austin, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 167 reviews of the 356 listed special needs caregivers.