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Special needs caregivers in Lorena, TX

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Destiny K.


Waco, TX

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked with children for the past 7 years as a nanny and also have additional experience with special needs children. I am attending WashU school of medicine this fall and am looking for a flexible nanny job that can work with my school schedule! I love working with kiddos and I am one of five children in my...
Destiny can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Brenda E.


Waco, TX

$11-16/hr5 yrs exp

Hi My name is Brenda. Im 47 and the mother of 4 adult children, one with Autism Spectrum disorder . I'm experienced in helping children, and the elderly . I have many years of personal experience by helping to take care of my grandmother, who had Alzheimer's as well as mobility issues. My mother had Stage 4 breast /bone...
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Keziah C.


Hewitt, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I was a nanny for four years for a family of six children (ages newborn to 11) I helping with chores, meal prep, laundry, overnight care, and schooling. After that I worked at a daycare for a short time and then moved on to working in the field of juvenile psychiatric care with children from ages 6-18. Over the nine years I did...
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Jada I.


Waco, TX

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hello there! I am a Christian girl who grew up in a adoptive/foster family with many siblings of different genders, ethnicities, and needs I've nannied for several families for years in Lansing, Holt, and Mason, Michigan, and now for a few families here in Waco, Texas. I love kids and have a passion for childcare. I'm 22, have...
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Anna B.


Waco, TX

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

My family member has special needs so I am acutely aware of the support needed. I have also helped other people with autism in their day to day activities.
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Kelli P.


Woodway, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom With Experience

Both of our children are adopted. Our oldest has Asperger's (autism spectrum disorder) and reactive attachment disorder. Our youngest has compulsive issues. Life can definitely be hard. I can help with homework etc. Let me know if I can help you out.
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Francisco B.


Waco, TX

$25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in the special needs care giving field since 2009, where I have participated in assisting autism organizations in an advising/consulting role as well as assisting with care giving during play dates as a form of respite care. I have also assisted with in-home respite care for disabled adults for close to a year. I am...
5.0
"Cisco is a kind and dependable respite caregiver. I have hired Cisco on-and-off for assistance with activities of daily living for the last two years. I have mental health issues. Also I'm on the autism spectrum. He has been a great help during my recovery from...

Alicia K.

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Lauralee C.


Waco, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring And Unique ...Ready To Care For Your Loved One!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lauralee I have been a private caregiver for over 20 and counting it's always been my passion I've had the honors of taking care of some wonderful people I've done my own private work for along time so I'm no stranger to keeping a smile on faces and helping some stay in the comfort of their own home I am a very...
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Elizabeth M.


Waco, TX

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A CNA With Exactly 17 Years Of Experience!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm A Certified Nurse Aide with 20 years of experience in Direct Patient Care, Critical Care, Home Health, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia and Nursing Home Care. I have had my Certification since the age of 18 years old. I'm also CPR Trained and Registered as well on the Nurse Aide Registry so my Certification is in Good...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"My siblings and I hired Elizabeth to take care of my mother. She did an excellent job! My mother had dementia and was diabetic. Elizabeth took great care of mother's medical needs, cooked, and cleaned. My mother loved her cooking! I feel very blessed that we had...

Sally P.

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Gabriella E.


Troy, TX

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Gabriella . I'm 24 years old. I come from a large family. I have a lot of experience babysitting within my family and outside of my family. I also have watched numerous other children as well. I am good with any aged children from a few months old to teens. I have watched special needs kids as well, as I also have...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My daughter loved her company and time together. I would recommend Gabriella to any parent "

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Evelyn M.


Waco, TX

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

I have almost 25 years experience with special needs children and 25 year experience with home health and caring for heart issues, stroke, ostomy, catheter, diabetes, Alzheimers/dementia, AIDS, cirrhosis, cancer and hospice in adults. I have over 30 years experience with medication management and insulin, diabetes care/control....
Evelyn can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Nathan N.


Waco, TX

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I am Nathan. I am a junior at Baylor University majoring in psychology. I am originally from Louisville, KY, and I am studying to become a pediatric psychiatrist, hoping to work with children that have special needs. I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. I am the head coach of a summer swim team for the last 5...
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Nathan N.


Waco, TX

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter Creating A Fun Environment

Hi! I am Nathan. I am a senior at Baylor University majoring in psychology, and I am studying to become a pediatric psychiatrist. I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. Im the head coach of a summer swim team for the last 5 years, where I coach a team of kids ages 4-18. I was also the head lifeguard for 4 years, so I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth M.


Waco, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nurse Aide

Hello I'm a CNA with 17 years of experience in Direct Patient Care. CPR Trained and current on my CNA Certification. Maintaining a Happy, Clean and Safe environment for my Clients is what I strive to do.
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Elizabeth M.


Waco, TX

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Pt Or Ft Caregiver

I currently have 17 years experience in caring for the elderly, disabled, and special needs. I have experience working with Home Health, Private Care and Hospital care as I use to work in the Intensive Care Unit. I'm am currently registered under the Nurse Aide board so my Certification is in good standings.
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Lorene R.


Waco, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in a nursing home/assistant living setting for more than 15 years. I've seen it all and took care of it all. My experience of caring for people who are in need has been most fulfilling for me. I've seen a lot and for that it taught me a great deal.
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Desiree W.


Waco, TX

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Adventure In The Making!

My name is Desiree and I am currently a student at TSTC taking up aviation maintenance. I am a very caring and trustworthy person. I have about 4 years of experience working with age groups 1-16 as well as working with children with special needs. I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, and loving. I like working with...
Desiree can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Lauralee C.


Waco, TX

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of Four Young Adults And A Grandmother To Three That I Adore!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm 40 yrs old I have been in the business of caring for elderly 20 yrs plus and Children I am experienced in cooking, cleaning and other house hold chores as well as running errands and doctor appointments I enjoy doing both I am on call 24/7 Showers , grooming and personal care I'm also experienced Boyer lift, transfers and...
Lauralee can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kirwin F.


Waco, TX

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With All Ages, Special Needs, And Large Families! Hire Me For Any & All Childcare Needs.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Growing up in a large family truly has developed a passion for caring for the little ones placed in our lives! From younger siblings, to baby cousins, nieces and nephews, to family friends and children in our community, I've had lifelong experience of babysitting all ages; I have an extensive list of references. Whether it's for...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Chloe M.


China Spring, TX

$13-15/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekends And Weeknights

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Chloe and I'm 24 years old. I have experience watching children ages 2 months to 14 years and I can watch multiple children at a time. I can also cook and clean if necessary and take care of pets. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have experience with special needs children. I also have classroom management...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lorena, TX

Francisco B.

5.0

Cisco is a kind and dependable respite caregiver. I have hired Cisco on-and-off for assistance with activities of daily living for the last two years. I have mental health issues. Also I'm on the autism spectrum. He has been a great help during my recovery from a particularly impairing period of...

- Alicia K.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

My siblings and I hired Elizabeth to take care of my mother. She did an excellent job! My mother had dementia and was diabetic. Elizabeth took great care of mother's medical needs, cooked, and cleaned. My mother loved her cooking! I feel very blessed that we had Elizabeth taking care of my mother!

- Sally P.

Gabriella E.

5.0

My daughter loved her company and time together. I would recommend Gabriella to any parent

- Care member

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