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333 special needs caregivers are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Austin, TX
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
With 20yrs of hands on and specialized in caring for newborns, twins from 0 days old, to school age children, early teens, and special needs. I like to keep the children busy by providing learning and fun activities such as reading books, puzzles, board games, having outdoor activities like swimming, basketball, soccer, bike...
Carena can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carena is a fantastic caregiver! She was a nanny for our son and another boy his age from age 3 months to 19 months. She was very good at communicating, very dependable, and very knowledgeable. She did fun activities with the boys to foster learning, taught them...
Crystal C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Kasandra, I am a nanny, with a medical assistant's degree. I have 7 years of professional nanny experience and 5years of babysitting experience. I'm a fully vaccinated and boostered non smoker, who is also an animal lover. So if you have pets that's fine with me. I work well with children of all ages and I have...
Kasandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kasandra was the sitter for our 2 year old son for 2 years and was a pleasure having her. She was always available when needed , very caring and responsible with our son. He was always happy to see her when she came over. We would definitely recommend her and would...
Vanessa R.
5.0
(2)
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, respite care, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Julie was a great caregiver for our elderly mom. She is very thoughtful and kind and always “went the extra mile“ in trying to make our mom comfortable and happy. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver. "
Care member
Shea S.
Austin, TX
$18-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...
Shea can also help with: Respite care
5.0
"You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea.
Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking for someone who is attentive. For someone who is caring. Someone who you can trust to have your loved one's...
Elysia B.
Sneha R.
Austin, TX
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a wonderful family to work with. I am 19 years old (currently in college) looking to share my knowledge, creativeness, and love with seniors. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I also have experience in caring for children with special needs and seniors with debilitating neurodegenerative diseases....
Sneha can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sneha is a delightful person to work with. We had great communication before the job. She planned to be early just in case there were any hiccups. She was very kind and compassionate. She drove me to and from oral surgery and made sure I was in good hands...
Melissa D.
Widdienne D.
Austin, TX
$27-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & 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. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore being around elders and helping them. I'd just say it's in my nature to care for people of all ages but especially the elderly. I use to be a hair dressers many years ago and would actually go to my elderly clients homes and help with chores bathing and cleaning. I am also the mother of a 27-year-old special...
Cherie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Beyond grateful to have an opportunity to work with Cherie. She has a wonderful personality, dependable, caring, and ready to help when needed.
*** One time I called her at 630am and asked her if she could come in early and help out...and Cherie was at our...
Ezra C.
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: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & 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: Companionship, mobility assistance, transportation, errands, respite care, meal prep & 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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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.
Holly S.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 4 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...
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...
I have a master's degree in therapeutic recreation and an undergraduate degree in education. I worked in physical rehabilitation, helping patients who had experienced a traumatic injury or stroke. I helped them become active again in their leisure pursuits as well as helped them navigate returning to their home and community. I...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Austin, TX
Carena B.
5.0
We were so fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with Carena. She was a nanny for our son from about 3 months to just over 2 years! She is prompt, helped develop and keep us all on a schedule, and loved our son like he was one of her own. As a first time mom, I was completely overwhelmed...
- Care member
Kasandra H.
5.0
Kasandra has been extremely helpful in providing childcare for our baby 9 mos at that time. It's too bad we couldn't take her with us. Any family will be lucky to have her!
- Maria Clara H.
Julie B.
5.0
Julie was a great caregiver for our elderly mom. She is very thoughtful and kind and always “went the extra mile“ in trying to make our mom comfortable and happy. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver.
- Care member
Shea S.
5.0
You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea.
Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking for someone who is attentive. For someone who is caring. Someone who you can trust to have your loved one's best interest in heart and action....
- Elysia B.
Sneha R.
5.0
Sneha is a delightful person to work with. We had great communication before the job. She planned to be early just in case there were any hiccups. She was very kind and compassionate. She drove me to and from oral surgery and made sure I was in good hands before leaving. Sneha was extremely...
- Melissa D.
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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 347 reviews of the 333 listed special needs caregivers.