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Special needs caregivers in Martindale, TX

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Preslee W.


Martindale, TX

$18-50/hr13 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Babysitter And Doula

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over a decade of experience in babysitting and nannying, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a calm, nurturing presence to every family I work with. As a certified postpartum doula, I am well-versed in providing support to new parents and their little ones. I have also had the privilege of working with special needs children,...
Preslee can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kayla L.


Kingsbury, TX

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, Nice

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping, meal preparation. I love caring for children. I have a special needs daughter and just love working with children.
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer D.


Kyle, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

5.0

(5)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there!!!! My name is Jennifer and I am a Certified Special Needs Teacher. I have experience with Special Needs Children and completing my 17th year of Teaching.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Very sweet and my kids loved her"

Liza A.

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Lucy D.


San Marcos, TX

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Caring

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+years of experience as a caregiver for seniors and children with special needs. I had the honor to be my grandmother's caregiver for 5yrs who had Alzheimer's. I can help with Home Care and Dementia/Alzheimer's. I'm currently in Homehealth for seniors. I love to bring joy and happiness. I have experience with daily life...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lucy had a great way of connecting to her clients and making them feel comfortable. She professionalism, patience and understanding is seen by the relationship she builds not only with the client but also the family. I would recommend her to others."

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Macie H.


San Marcos, TX

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Macie! One of my biggest passions in life is spending time with kids! I have spent 6 years babysitting. I have experience with all ages as well as special needs kids. I would love for you to reach out!
Macie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet. Great with my son. Would definitely hire again!"

Stephanie B.

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Sabrina C.


Kyle, TX

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants/ children from as small as 7-week-old to age 13. I have a great deal of experience with working with children of special needs, Autism and speech delay as well as working with premature and micro preemie so I have a lot of insight and have worked greatly along side with...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sabrina has watched our son a couple of times this year. Always on time and our son is always excited to see her! "

Reema M.

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Kathryn G.


New Braunfels, TX

$15-18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kathryn. I have a years of nannying experience, as well as experience with special needs. I am CPR & BLS certified. I am currently in nursing school and am looking for a part time nannying position as well as any date night opportunities. My schedule is pretty flexible. Looking forward to meeting your...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kathryn was so kind, professional and flexible. I absolutely will hire her again and again."

Bethany M.

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Karina F.


Kyle, TX

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with nine years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles and formal education have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I am known for my patience, creativity,...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karina took care of our 4.5 month old for the day when daycare was closed. Our baby girl was very comfortable with her and our dog absolutely loved her. She did a great job keeping track of diapers, etc. for me since she knows I track it all in an app. My...

Sara W.

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Rhiannon B.


San Marcos, TX

$22-23/hr12 yrs exp

I've Been A Nanny, Babysitter, Special Needs Educator, Teacher, And Pediatric Dental Assistant

I started working with kids when I was 10. when I was growing up I was always called a "little mom". I have always known I wanted to work with kids so I have. I've been a nanny for about two years and when moveing to San Marcos I have baby sat here and there for a couple of families. I'm either looking for a full time nanny...
Rhiannon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rhiannon is amazing! She was an occasional babysitter for us. She then became a nanny for our family! Rhiannon is compassionate while also able to set boundaries. She followed our instructions and schedule very well. We were so sad when she left our hometown to...

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Sadie H.


Kyle, TX

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sadie! I've babysat countless times before and love working with kids. I was a summer camp counselor so I've cared for children from ages 1-15+ and I have experience looking after more than 10 kids at a time! I have a little experience with special needs, but my mom is an OT and she's taught me a lot from her...
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sadie was fantastic!!!! If she didn’t move away we definitely would have kept her for as long as possible. Our kids absolutely loved her & miss her so much! Could not have asked for anyone better!!! Good luck to you Sadie!! We know you’ll find another family in no...

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Jatavia D.


San Marcos, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula And Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Postpartum Doula who serves women and families through pregnancy and postpartum and is the founder of Booka Baby. I've been a Nanny for 10 years. In 2016, I graduated with my Bachelor's in Family and Child Development which emphasizes the importance of family diversity. In 2018, I graduated with my Master's in Special...
Jatavia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jatavia is amazing with our little 14-month-old. She does more than just watch after him, she provides learning activities, teaches him to sign, plays games, and is so nurturing and sweet. She's extremely knowledgeable about children. We are really so grateful to...

Emmy B.

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Alex T.


San Marcos, TX

$18/hr7 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey y'all! I'm Alex, a Texas State Graduate with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. My end goal is a child life specialist. I have 7 years of experience with children ages nb-15 yo, including children with special needs. My most recent job I was nanny for 3 years with a wonderful family before I made the move to...
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex has watched our dogs and kids many times and both our babies, fur and human, absolutely adore her. She helps with just about everything, vet appointments, grooming, homework, dance, ballet, errands. Hire Alex you won't regret it."

Taylor S.

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Kayla L.


Kyle, TX

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare professional with over 13 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and have a strong understanding of how children grow, learn, and thrive. I've had the privilege of working with families in various roles, including nanny, tutor,...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla is a great babysitter! She is prompt, communicates very effectively, and can stick to a schedule. She plays well with my young son and helps come up with fun activities. She often takes him to the park so I can get some alone time while at home. She is super...

Kasey L.

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Kayla L.


Kyle, TX

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kayla!

I am currently available for occasional weekend and evening special needs help. Feel free to message me job details and any questions you may have or further insights I may provide to see if we are a good fit!
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Elizabeth O.


San Marcos, TX

$10/hr7 yrs exp

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I've been babysitting for 7 years. I'm pet friendly and also have experience with special needs kids. I also pet sit as well. I'm great with kids, I'm really patient and understanding and I'm really good under pressure. let me know if you're interested!! I have plenty of experience but I just haven't had the chance to...
5.0
"Really polite, great with the kids and they love her. Was able to help with homework and dinner prep."

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I work with special needs adults and have worked with this age group in the past. Not as much as I'd love to but it was defiantly an amazing part of my day. I work hard, learn task easily and I'm a huge people person!
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Nia S.


Kyle, TX

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nia! I've been working with the special-needs community since I graduated high school, about eight years ago. I have worked for CDS, ABA, in-home caregiving and caregiving companies. I've been a PRN at a special needs facility since 2017 and I currently work pt with lifetouch!
Nia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Summer T.


New Braunfels, TX

$12-16/hr10 yrs exp

Summer time fun!

I have been working with young children of varying ability levels since I was 13 years old. I have taught in a preschool setting with 2-year-old children for 4 years. I was a nanny for 5 years. I have run an equestrian program for special needs children for 10 years. My favorite place to be is sitting on the floor singing or...
Summer can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah S.


Kyle, TX

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I only have experience babysitting friends/family ever since I was about 13 years old. My little brother is special needs so I do have some experience with that as well. I am very outgoing and fun, I love to just have fun with kids and put a smile on their faces. I am looking for a full time babysitting position to earn some...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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Phoebe H.


San Marcos, TX

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly RBT

I work as an RBT primarily with children 2-6. I used to work as a swim instructor for the same age group so I am comfortable with kids around water. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I'm looking to work occasionally on weekends in order to contribute more to my wedding fund.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Martindale, TX

Jennifer D.

5.0

Jenny is a great babysitter. She is flexible and reliable

- Care member

Lucy D.

5.0

Lucy is very friendly and helpful. I recommend her. I hope that keeps coming back for years.

- Ellen H.

Macie H.

5.0

Very sweet. Great with my son. Would definitely hire again!

- Stephanie B.

Sabrina C.

5.0

We hired Sabrina full time. She cared for our son from 11mos to 16mos of age and occasionally also our 7 year old daughter when she was in remote school. She was always punctual and trustworthy. She has a great attitude and playful energy with the kids. She was good with bottle feeding and naps...

- Pilar T.

Kathryn G.

5.0

Kathryn was so kind, professional and flexible. I absolutely will hire her again and again.

- Bethany M.

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