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224 special needs caregivers are listed in Dallas, TX

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

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 also help my father with my stepmom, that was diagnosed with dementia four...
5.0
"Shamara worked with us before Covid stopped everything. She is very dependable, punctual, motivated, energetic and trustworthy. She is a very good person you need to interview!"

Maria C.

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Christiana W.


Dallas, TX

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher Turned Caregiver !

Hey all! I am a special education teacher who is looking to transition into caregiving! I have worked with students of all ages and I am a firm advocate for individuals with special needs. I offer a wide range of services including tutoring, caregiving, leisure activities and more! Please feel free to reach out to me with any...
5.0
"Christina was awesome with my son."

Kimberly S.

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Doris D.


Dallas, TX

$30/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 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.

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Emily S.


Dallas, TX

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for over 27 years! This experience does include working with children with special needs. I am extremely patient and kind with every child that is in my care. I love to take the time to do whatever is needed to give the best possible learning & care for all children! I have worked with children from...
5.0
"Emily is a very hard working lady. She goes above and beyond to make sure that all of her responsibilities are handled."

Linda S.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Takira T.


Dallas, TX

$15-35/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Takira Michelle A little about myself: * I currently hold my Bachelors Degree in Education along with my CDA (child development associate) credential and ECE certification *I am CPR /First-aid Certified COVID-19 fully vaccinated *I have a great deal of experience working with young children in a home, church and...
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Breya H.


Dallas, TX

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Breya and I'm 23 years old. Currently I live in Oklahoma City. I am a registered behavioral technician (RBT) so I am certified to work with kids that have autism. Before my job at Therapy and Beyond I was a bank teller at Arvest. Before that I worked at Heartland middle school as a special education teacher...
5.0
"Breya is very patient and passionate about children of all ages. She is so easy to connect with and very competent in her work. I've worked with Breya at an Autism behavioral day school and she was amazing with each of her clients. I've never seen her get...

Mariah P.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Charis is dependable and very knowledgable caring for teens/young adult with disabilities."

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Doris D.


Dallas, TX

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Sitter

Hired by 43 families in your neighborhood

*4 hrs. min. is required to hire me* -W-2/1099/payroll OK -I have a background check & CPR Price: $30/1 $35/2 $40/3 $45/4 ~night (10pm-6am) rate for all kids in the house (max 4) of $25.... newborns, holidays & weekends $30~ Special needs $35 with no heavy lifting. If you're looking for something more than a sitter who...
Doris can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot recommend Ms. Doris highly enough! She stepped in at the last minute when I needed help, and I was so impressed by how seamlessly she fit into our routine. From the moment she arrived, she jumped right in, taking the baby with such ease and confidence. She...

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Lamarana J.


Dallas, TX

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lamarana, and I have dedicated the past 10 years of my life to being a nanny. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for children ranging from just a few weeks old to 15 years old. I've also worked with special needs children, which has deepened my understanding and compassion for every child's unique...
Lamarana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired lamarana because our previous nanny left on short notice. Lamarana exceeded our expectation, she’s very polite, reliable & super punctual (always on time, never a minute late) our 11 month old baby fell in love with her instantly, his face lights up when...

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Stefanie B.


Dallas, TX

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 25 years experience working with all ages. I have worked with special needs kids for over 20 years. I work as a teacher assistant for the past four years at a private school.
5.0
"Stephanie is a longtime friend and was an occasional babysitter for my daughter. She was a savior in a pinch, and a great role model. Hardworking, friendly, and a physically interactive child care provider."

Erik F.

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We recently hired Charity to care for our 7-month-old. Charity immediately bonded with our baby, keeping him engaged and happy. She was always punctual, reliable, and communicated effectively, ensuring our child was safe and well-cared for. Her professionalism and...

Jen P.

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Anu F.


Dallas, TX

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Trust, Safety, And Enjoyment!

Hello, I am writing my dissertation in clinical psychology. I discovered my love and enjoyment in providing childcare services when I started volunteering in my parents orphanage at age 12. French is my first language and I'd love to teach a few sentences in French. I have been working with children for over 14 years while in...
Anu can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Anu is an amazing person-bright, compassionate, dedicated and resourceful. We are blessed she is part of our lives and cares so deeply for our children."

Kimberly C.

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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.

Christiana W.

5.0

Ms. W. went above and beyond for my son and understands how to be an advocate for those with special needs. She is passionate about what she does and it shows.

- Denai B.

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.

Emily S.

5.0

Emily is a very hard working lady. She goes above and beyond to make sure that all of her responsibilities are handled.

- Linda S.

Charis W.

5.0

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

- Carmela G.

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

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Dallas, TX are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews of the 224 listed special needs caregivers.