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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
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Nevaeh B.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nevaeh, I'm originally from california but moved here with family a few years back. I graduated high school 2021 in Round rock. I spend most of my time with my family or finding new restaurants in austin to try. I've been babysitting since I was 14 (unpaid) for family, but paid since 2019 and have been taking it more...
Nevaeh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nevaeh was wonderful! Our son (6) and daughter (10) had a great time and asked to have her back the next time we need a babysitter. Thank you, Nevaeh!"
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Cristina F.
Austin, TX
$22-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate with a degree in social work with 6 years of experience in caretaking and home healthcare. I have been a personal caregiver to a special needs child and have experience working in private care for children and adults. My work experience with children and adolescents ranges from 6 months to 20 years of age,...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I’m scared to post a review for fear everyone hires Cristina and she gets too booked up for our family - but Cristina is an AMAZING babysitter. We moved to Austin and didn’t know anyone, so naturally we were nervous about leaving our kids with someone new. We...
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Lexi H.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun Professional Nanny Ready To Make A Connection With Your Family!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Lexi I am a professional Nanny & Family Manager with 7 years of experience and 3 years of professional experience.
I am Infant & Adult CPR/First Aid certified and covid vaccinated. I have experience working with children ages 4 weeks to 15 years old. I've worked with up to 4 children at a time and have...
Lexi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lexi was a fantastic sitter for my 7 year old daughter! It has been extremely tough finding the perfect sitter for my daughter, as she is on the autism spectrum and struggles with connecting to new people. It caused me a lot of worries, but as soon as I met Lexi, I...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've babysat for over 12 years and have experience caring for kids with special needs or requirements. My expertise lies in the creative realm, as I received my BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design and hope to be a practicing Art Therapist one day. I've volunteered with the Juvenile Diabetes Research...
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madeleine was hired to watch my toddler and 8mo for a weekend evening. She arrived on time and was quick to learn the night time routines of both boys. She has a very calming presence and my 2 yr old warmed up to her quickly. She did a great job feeding both kids...
Kirby B.
Kailey R.
Austin, TX
$28-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable And Caring Nanny That Loves Kiddos And Helping Families
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a former nanny who now works full-time as a Case Manager for a foster care support nonprofit. I babysit part-time.
If you are looking for care, please send me a message. I have experience with kids of all ages, as well as kids with special needs and children with trauma.
I am infant and adult CPR...
Kailey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kailey is super easy to communicate with, punctual, and reliable. She has a calm demeanor and you can tell she really loves kiddos and is great with them. Looking forward to having her babysit for us again!"
Gracie H.
Scott B.
Austin, TX
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider With More Than Ten Year's Experience, Also Experience With Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like helping people, especially people marginalized by society, including those with special needs be it autism or mental health issues or physical.
My specialty is helping people gain more independence. I do this by finding a person's interests and use that to help them gain new skills, be they social or otherwise. For...
Scott can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, personal care
Widdienne D.
Austin, TX
$27-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Widdienne, and I am a 33year-old part-time student at Texas State University, pursuing a degree in Health Care Administration. I am a dedicated, trustworthy, compassionate, and hardworking professional with extensive experience in caregiving. Over the years, I have worked with children, the elderly, and individuals...
Widdienne can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Widdienne is a very dependable and professional caregiver. She worked well with my brother."
Gayle B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My previous work: St. David's South as a Patient Care Technician; I worked very hard :) I also worked at Marbridge Community as a Resident Trainer. Recently, I just finished 3 years of taking care of a quadriplegic man in his home. And presently I work with a wonderfully sweet woman in her home. I genuinely...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tiffany was wonderful with my father who has an acquired brain injury. She helped keep his home well maintained, his clothes fresh, and went above and beyond to help prepare meals he would enjoy. She found ways to connect with him and also was an excellent...
Taylor S.
Angelique D.
Austin, TX
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experiencing caring for children and adults. I currently provide babysitting as well as light care to several special needs seniors. Additionally, I'm a life coach, a birth doula & a massage therapist. Many of these skills translate well to working with seniors.
I really enjoy finding ways to make their...
Angelique can also help with: Respite care, transportation, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angelique is a very professional and compassionate care giver. Angelique is able to navigate complex situations with ease. Angelique cares for her people like they are family."
Marjorie B.
Hello! My name is Lorena I am a senior in college graduating in May with a Special Education Major. I currently internship at a children's Therapy center, and I home school kids with Special needs. I have lots of experience with Special needs students! I have attended summer camps, projects for Special need college students,...
Austin TX I'm available to help 24/7 f/t p/t live-in
Non smoker, single, no grown children my name is Leticia O. 46 yrs, speak English and Spanish I'm interested in/for a long term. For your sweet, unforgettable family, I am a loving caring person who enjoys interacting with children. I am a mother of 7 children and a...
Trisha F.
Austin, TX
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced With Special Needs Kids And Will Provide Great Care!
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Special needs teacher at Austin charter school. Worked/volunteered at a day program for special needs youth and adults. Also am an in-home caretaker for many families with a variety of special needs, behavioral to medical needs. Dealt with many different diagnoses, know how to give meds or preform Gtube feedings. I am also a...
I volunteered in a special needs Physical Education course during school. I have also babysat for special needs children.
I have over 18 yrs experience in childcare, special educational setting. I have excellent reference, clean driving record, clean background checks. CPR/ first aide trained/ certified. Raised 2 talented, smart, beautiful young adult children as a single parent. Divergent thinker, can cook from box or from scratch, detail oriented...
Dear Family or Client,
I wanted to introduce myself, I'm Christy a CNA with extensive experience with special needs adults and children. I am drawn to the home health field and I've worked as a CNA for 13 years. My experience includes specialization in Alzheimer care, dementia and other mental conditions. I have also worked with...
I am a 68-year-old retired teacher with four grown sons. I have a reliable Toyota Sienna van. I help people get to appointments for surgery center out-patient appointments. I can pick you up, take you to your appointment, wait for you (even if it is 8 or 10 hours) and be there to take you home afterwards. If you have pets, I can...
Harriet A.
Austin, TX
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Former Special Education Teacher Available For Special Needs Support
I'm a certified teacher in GenEd and SPED with a masters degree in special education! I spent 8 years teaching elementary SPED. My teaching career includes experience with a range of grades, from kindergarten through 8th ( and one year with high school students). I have experience teaching science, math, ela, social skills, and...
Last year, I began caring for children with special needs. I am experienced with children who have Autism, Down-syndrome, physical difficulties and emotional and behavioral difficulties. I am experienced in this area because my internship requires me to work with children with special needs and it has been blissful. I am a...
I have been an educator of children and adults with special needs for over 6 years. I have worked in both public and private schools, and well as provided personal care for individual families. I love what I do! I am patient, kind, and creative.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Austin, TX
Benina G.
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.
Nevaeh B.
5.0
Nevaeh was wonderful! Our son (6) and daughter (10) had a great time and asked to have her back the next time we need a babysitter. Thank you, Nevaeh!
- Care member
Cristina F.
5.0
Great with our kids, highly recommend :)
- Care member
Lexi H.
5.0
We had Lexi look after our 7 kids (3 families) while visiting in Austin. She was available at short notice and was so great with all her communication in organising the care. She so capably got all kids to sleep and gave updates to the parents as needed. We were so impressed that she was calm, knew...
- Care member
Madeleine W.
5.0
Madeline was awesome! It was my first time separated from my baby for a few hours so understandably I was anxious but after meeting her and seeing her with my baby I was much calmer. I was happy to have her take care of my baby and would definitely hire again.
- Alessa S.
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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.