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Find special needs caregivers in Austin, TX that you’ll love

342 special needs caregivers are listed in Austin, TX

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Austin, TX

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Jessica I.


Austin, TX

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Empty Nest Mom

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I'm a single parent empty nester looking for some new fun friends. My career as a film & tv makeup artist has been put on hold by double strikes and am looking for some engaging thoughtful income in the meantime. Love kids of all ages and am a huge...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful caregiver. She’s taken care of our son over the years and even helped out with some additional needs for our family. Whether it’s been caring for our son in our home or out at local parks and museum, Jessica is always attentive and he looks...

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Madeleine W.


Austin, TX

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Artist And Carer

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, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.

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Kailey R.


Austin, TX

$28-40/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Nanny That Loves Kiddos And Helping Families

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kailey was wonderful with our 4 month old son who was challenging because of separation anxiety and a sleep regression he's going through. She worked diligently throughout the day making sure he was content using many different soothing techniques and ways to get...

Mary B.

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Lexi H.


Austin, TX

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Professional Nanny Ready To Make A Connection With Your Family!

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Julie B.


Austin, TX

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Support

AVAILABILITY: Flexible time to help your loved one! Great as backup or Sub.. My past work experience includes many years in a hospital environment (1984 through 1998), child care director (1998 through 2006), special needs support for adults on the spectrum (2006 through 2020), senior care support/management (2017 through the...
Julie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, respite care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Julie is great. Hard working and meticulous with her duties. And always aware of issues that needed to be addressed. She helped care for my 100+ year old mother and managing her household. My mother was a force of nature, and despite her advanced age, she could...

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Widdienne D.


Austin, TX

$27-30/hr6 yrs exp

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: Errands, live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Widdienne is an excellent helper. I am disabled, so she was willing to do a variety of tasks to help me, including preparing a meal. I plan to use her services again. "

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Tiffany H.


Austin, TX

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Patient Care Technician And Residential Trainer

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, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I hired Tiffany to assist with my husband, who had been hospitalized for 60 days, and in need of assistance in transfers- she went above and beyond in what what she was hired to do - willing to assist in whatever capacity needed. As my husband progressed in his...

Kathy E.

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Angelique D.


Austin, TX

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

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: Mobility assistance, respite care, meal prep, transportation, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Angelique is both compassionate and competent. I was so happy to have her with me on the day of my surgery. She ensured she understood all of the discharge instructions, was considerate of my condition and stayed by my side until we were confident I could manage...

Deborah J.

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Leticia O.


Austin, TX

$35/hr10 yrs exp

SDA Loving And Caring Specials Needs S-F 24/7 P/T OCCASIONAL

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...
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Kayla B.


Austin, TX

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I volunteered in a special needs Physical Education course during school. I have also babysat for special needs children.
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Lorena R.


Austin, TX

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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,...
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Trisha F.


Austin, TX

$25-40/hr10 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...
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Diane M.


Austin, TX

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Special Needs Experience Caregiver Seeking Full Time

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...
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Illyana T.


Austin, TX

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiving

With extensive volunteer experience and academic involvement in aiding special needs children, I have developed a strong skill set to support a diverse range of needs, including assisting wheelchair-bound children, those with limited speech, and individuals experiencing behavioral challenges and violent outbursts. My hands-on...
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Teresa C.


Austin, TX

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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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Sneha R.


Austin, TX

$10-40/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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...
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Kathleen O.


Austin, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Children And Adults With Special Needs

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...
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Monica R.


Austin, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Been in health care field for over 30+yes. I am a CNA. CPR certified and enjoy working and helping anyone in need. I have experience in behavior problems I have knowleged of tube feeding vital signs I currently pass medication at a facilty in Lakeway. I am a very dependable person an I enjoy what I do. I'm experienced in hospice...
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Holly S.


Austin, TX

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Early Childhood And Special Needs Educator

Hello my name is Holly, I am passionate and educated in working with children. I was a preschool teacher, ranging all ages primarily in 3-year-old. I left to pursue career opportunities by becoming an ABA Therapist for children with Autism. I am a student at Eastern Michigan University pursuing a masters degree in Occupational...
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Paige N.


Austin, TX

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Kind Special Needs Experienced Sitter

I am completing a masters degree in special education and working in the field part time MWF. I am available Tuesday and Thursday all day. I am a passionate advocate for the developmentally delayed community!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Austin, TX

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica is so great with kids! She has this fantastic ability to connect with them on their level, which she does in her uniquely playful and imaginative way. My daughter is always excited to see her arrive and usually tries to stall her departure.

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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.

Kailey R.

5.0

Kailey was wonderful with our 4 month old son who was challenging because of separation anxiety and a sleep regression he's going through. She worked diligently throughout the day making sure he was content using many different soothing techniques and ways to get him comfortable

- Mary B.

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

Julie B.

5.0

Julie is great. Hard working and meticulous with her duties. And always aware of issues that needed to be addressed. She helped care for my 100+ year old mother and managing her household. My mother was a force of nature, and despite her advanced age, she could be challenging. Highly recommend...

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 176 reviews of the 342 listed special needs caregivers.