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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Irving, TX

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Irving, TX

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Bebe M.


Irving, TX

$13-20/hr

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my name is bibi I'm from Irving I've got experience taking care of special needs kids, I was also my mom's caregiver for almost one year, mom was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and cancer, I help with bath, feeding and grooming, I will provide the best care possible for your love ones
Bebe can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I have over 15 years of experience working with special needs children, adolescents, seniors and adults. I have helped with everyday living skills, assisted with PT/OT/ST, transported to appointments, medication reminders and scheduled daily/weekly activities and outings. I have worked in private settings as well as facilities....

Joyous C.


Irving, TX

$10-15/hr

Positivity In; Positivity Out

I am seeking a part-time position to assist in hopefully making someone's life a little easier. I am reliable, patient and respectful. A couple of years ago, I took a break from working full-time to dedicate more time to family and take on motherhood. Therefore, an ideal position would allow some flexibility in order for me to...
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Terranda L.


Grand Prairie, TX

$16-23/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Ive work at an assisted living for 11 years. I assist with bathing, medication, serving meals and laundry. I love to take care of people. I also have experience working with special needs children.
Terranda can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse
5.0
"Terranda provided housekeeping and senior assistance during the month of June, 2020, while a senior adult family member recovered from a broken leg. Terranda was dependable, flexible, and a hard worker. She was helpful and pleasant to have around. I will hire...

Vicki G.

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Shamara E.


Dallas, TX

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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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Emily A.


Coppell, TX

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

RN Looking To Take Care Of Your Loved One with special needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, My name is Emily. I am CPR for healthcare professionals certified and have been working in the hospital environment for 6 years now. I am officially taking a break for the hospitals, meaning that I have ample time to help out with your loved one with special needs. I am looking for small jobs for a few hours at a...
5.0
"My kids love Emily, and I feel so comfortable when she is babysitting them. She does so many activities with my kids (reading, coloring, playing), keeps to their routine, and truly cares for them. Emily has great qualifications and is also great with my dogs. I...

Whitney A.

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Connie G.


Euless, TX

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting children since I was a teenager. I have 4 girls of my own. All grown now! I also volunteer in my church's nursery and children's ministry. I love working with kids. I love to read and tell stories. I also sing a lot! I used to be very involved in musical theater. I do have experience with twins; they are...
Connie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Connie was professional, sweet and attentive. We will definitely hire her again when the time comes."

Tamara C.

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Shelby C.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Afterschool Care! Experienced Nanny Servicing Dallas

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Dallas (Design District) this year with my husband. I currently attend University of Houston for Psychology and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience with children and teens (ages 6 mon. - 17 yrs.). I have worked in a variety of roles such as a babysitter, nanny, camp leader, teachers aid, & daycare...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I went out of town for a trip and my husband needed help while he worked. By the grace of God I came across Shelby's profile. She is sweet, attentive, and the most amazing caregiver. She took care of my 14 month old son and our 2 large dogs. Because of Shelby I...

Gloria N.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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.

I am 20 years old with five years of experience in childcare. *I am versed in taking care of children from infancy to 12 years old with my primary experience being infant, toddler, and early school-age. *I am CPR Certified, with child development courses on my transcript. *I have my own transportation and am willing to commute...
5.0
"Zayanah is a sweet heart, very professional, I've never had an issue. She keeps my special needs daughter And takes really good care of her. She has taken her to doctor appointments, She cleans, she cooks if needed, she does activities with her and also gets her...

Whitney M.

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Juanita L.


Euless, TX

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents let me introduce myself, my name is Juanita I'm 28 years old. I'm from Colombia and currently living in Hurst. I had worked with all ages. Experience with special needs. My first language is Spanish but I have a really strong English and portugués too. (I love languages) I'm a strong swimmer Love to take the...
Juanita can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Juanita was very responsive through the Care.com app. I appreciate her punctuality and her engagement with my two girls. She is very kind and caring. "

Jessica S.

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Erica P.


Euless, TX

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Caregiver/nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

AED/BLS/CPR certified for all ages Received First Aid training (including the Heimlich maneuver) for all ages Has worked with various ages Cooks, cleans, has transportation Child Care: 12 years experience Experienced with neurotypical children Experienced with special needs - Specifically, Down Syndrome & Neurodivergent...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Erica was awesome!! My wife and I would love to have her watch our kids any time. Kids had a blast. She's a great person! "

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Terranda L.


Grand Prairie, TX

$21-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience caring for children and adults, particularly those with special needs, and im committed to providing compassionate support to families.
Terranda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very helpful, always in time, and my son likes her! 100 percent recommend! Thank you Terranda"

Yarislie C.

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Bella T.


Grapevine, TX

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi ! I'm Bella! I'm a very enthusiastic person and love to play and be with kids! I will help keep your kids entertained and happy! I'm a 19-year-old and graduated from Colleyville Heritage, I love being with kids. While I was in high school I often helped with special needs students and was a teacher aid for 2 years. Over the...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful. My son was nervous about having a baby sitter but she did a wonderful job. He was very happy about how everything turned out. She was on time and I had no worries. I highly recommend her."

Macario H.

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Jasmyn G.


Bedford, TX

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love working with children of all ages, I also have experience working with special needs children. Your kids safety is definitely my number one priority. I am an active girl who also happens to love crafts and games and making sure you come home to a clean house
Jasmyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"our family absolutely loves Jasmyn!! she has been with us since December and we are sad to see her go for the summer! shes professional, punctual, flexible and patient with our boys. she goes above and beyond and has really stepped up with our son who has special...

Samina C.

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Michelle H.


Grand Prairie, TX

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced In Respite And Rehabilitation For Children W/ Autism And Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Currently unavailable for work** I worked for roughly 5 years as a Respite & Habilitation Provider and ABA provider where I worked with children ages 4-22 with autism and other intellectual disabilities. I am experienced in carrying out Individual Support/Education Plans (ISPs/IEPs) created by client families and healthcare...
5.0
"For starters, Michelle is very dependable and reliable, which seems to be a rarity these days. She was very sweet and patient with my son, and is just a positive person to be around. I would highly recommend her"

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Lorenda R.


Euless, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Personable Respectful Attentive

4.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Independent Private Companion Care Personal Care Provider Special needs Care Clean Dependable and responsible. Excellent cook Raised in South Mississippi Duties performed: Help getting around in the home, bathing, getting dressed, help with feeding. Cleaning, cooking, assisting with what is needed around the home,...
Lorenda can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care & more
5.0
"Lorenda assisted us with 24 hour in-home care for my mother during her final days of life. She is a very fun and compassionate person who has that genuine caring spirit. You'll get the impression its more than a job to her. Truly someone you can trust to care for...

Nelcyene I.

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Terranda L.


Grand Prairie, TX

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love to take care of kids. Ive worked for several families taking care of their special needs kids in their homes. I have experience with working with children with cerebral palsy and autism. I have experience in administering medications, g button tube. etc
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Alicia S.


Grapevine, TX

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time And Date Night Availability

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alicia. I'm looking for a part-time position. I have many years of experience with all ages of children. First, with my own 3 boys and stepdaughter, then being a nanny/housekeeper. I'm very familiar with all that comes with taking care of children of all ages, as well as special needs. I am also capable of taking...
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It is with great pleasure and sadness (because she is leaving us) that we write this letter of reference for Alicia S. Over the past year, Alicia has been an invaluable asset to our family, providing a wide range of services that have significantly contributed to...

Bill C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Irving, TX

Terranda L.

5.0

Mrs. T is a very professional and reliable care provider. I would highly recommend her

- Eddie C.

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.

Emily A.

5.0

My kids love Emily, and I feel so comfortable when she is babysitting them. She does so many activities with my kids (reading, coloring, playing), keeps to their routine, and truly cares for them. Emily has great qualifications and is also great with my dogs. I highly recommend her!!

- Whitney A.

Connie G.

5.0

Connie made me feel very comfortable having her pick up my son from school, and more importantly, made my son feel safe. I would definitely hire her again.

- Kris A.

Shelby C.

5.0

I went out of town for a trip and my husband needed help while he worked. By the grace of God I came across Shelby's profile. She is sweet, attentive, and the most amazing caregiver. She took care of my 14 month old son and our 2 large dogs. Because of Shelby I was able to enjoy my trip! When I...

- Gloria N.

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