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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Plano, TX

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Plano, TX

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Lori W.


Plano, TX

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny, Organizer, Errands

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I am 54 years old and have raised two amazing children. My oldest daughter is in her 2nd year as a 2nd grade teacher and my younger daughter is a junior in College. I have two stepdaughter and two amazing grandchildren. We are empty nesters and I would love to help you and your family out.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jazzlyn. I'm a patient, compassionate, energetic nanny who has over 8 years of experience taking care of newborns through all ages, including special needs. I am fond of helping children learn and grow, it's so rewarding. I establish positive growth and development because it will cycle their positive energy and kindness...
Jazzlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Ally J.


Plano, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a student at Texas Woman's University where I am working on my OTD. I have over 10 years of childcare experience across all ages. I also have experience with autism and other special needs. I can help with food prep, transportation, homework, laundry, cleaning, errands, overnight care and whatever else you may...
Ally can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

Karina N.


Plano, TX

$18-34/hr1 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate Christian Lady

My name is Karina. I am from Monterrey Mexico and have lived in the US for the last 20 years. I am passionate about caring for people, creating a safe, secure environment for the ones I love. This passion will translate easily to the right family who needs someone to care for their home and loved ones. I have a special needs son...
Karina can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Rachel F.


The Colony, TX

$25/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of two children who are now adults. I live in The Colony and currently work part time and have a flexible schedule. Prior to my current job, I worked as a paraprofessional in a special needs elementary classroom. I am patient and flexible and able to competently and compassionately care for others.
Rachel can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Charis is reliable and was always on time. She worked well with my son and was able to keep him entertained and motivated to try new things and ways to expand his routine. She took him on outings which he enjoyed. My son looked forward to seeing her each day."

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Kristen A.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night And Dog Sitting

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen. I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. *I am only available for date night services* The majority of my experience has been in the age ranges 6 months to 13 years. I have worked with several families in the Conroe/Woodlands area ranging from infant care to date nights during...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen helped me out on very short-notice with after-school care while I had a business trip. She was very punctual, sweet, and my daughter had a great time with her. She found fun things to do each day after school. I would feel comfortable having Kristen with...

Tracy O.

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Courtney P.


Frisco, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hi! My name is Courtney and I have been working in child care for about 10 years. My passion in life is caring for children and helping them grow. I worked as a preschool teacher for 6 years and I worked with ages infant to elementary aged! My main experience has been with infants/toddlers, 3-5-year-olds and elementary aged...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Courtney is a very reliable person who offers great childcare services. She is dependable and very loving with lots of experience. "

Tia S.

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Rachel F.


The Colony, TX

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of two children, ages 17 and 20. I currently work part time at a bakery, which leaves plenty of time to help care for others. Prior to my current job, I worked as a paraprofessional in a public elementary school life skills class assisting children with various special needs including Autism, Down Syndrome...
5.0
"Rachel was an aid for my 20 yr old son with severe autism. She was caring, patient and understanding. In addition Rachel taught my son many new functional skills. Rachel never missed a day and was always on time. I really appreciated her maturity and...

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Ruth O.


Richardson, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver/ Special Needs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience working in the hospital , Rehab and home setting . I have a degree in speech language pathology. I am honest, dependable and compassionate. I am passionate about what I do because as a christian I have a great compassion on people and I love what I do to impact someones else life. I have...
5.0
"She is very patient and knowledgeable. My husband is recovering from a stroke and has limited mobility. Ruth assisted with getting him dressed and offered to help with performing therapy exercises with him."

Vineta B.

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Kayla G.


Frisco, TX

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Who I am: Hi! My name is Kayla, and I'm 24, I've lived in Frisco my whole life. I am currently a special education teacher assistant. People in my life have said I am sweet, outgoing, social, I'm an old soul, trustworthy, honest and reliable. I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, and being outside. I also love animals...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Very sweet! My kids LOVED her. Never on her phone and always punctual. "

Ella Y.

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Carmen H.


Addison, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Great Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, and have 13 years experience working for patients with mobility issues, which includes people with MS, and/or Dementia/ Alzheimer My services include assisting with daily activities, grooming, dressing, transferring to/from bed/scooter, using a gait belt, or operating a...
5.0
"She is an amazing woman that would be such a joy to have working for you."

Summer S.

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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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Kazzie T.


Richardson, TX

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with special needs inside and outside the classroom for 4 years, and have babysat for the past 8 years. I am currently in college pursuing my bachelors science in nursing and have 1 year left. I am CPR certified, BLS certified, and CNA certified. I can provide references from families I have babysat for...
Kazzie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Kazzie is amazing! She’s so respectful, caring, and punctual. She was the first babysitter/nanny I have ever hired and I was incredibly lucky in that. I wish she didn’t have to go back to school and leave us. My kids absolutely loved her too! "

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Diana W.


Dallas, TX

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, awesome parents! I'm an energetic, super-organized nanny with 18 years of experience caring for kiddos of all ages (yes, that means I've got tricks for tantrums at any stage!). I'm all about creating a fun, loving environment that's full of learning and laughter. Think arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and healthy...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"My wife & I employed Diana from 20018-2020 she joined our family when our infant daughter was just two months old. Diana was on an employment contract that included care of our child, a housekeeping schedule, & occasional errands as needed. While the care of our...

Jesse J.

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Kaylea J.


The Colony, TX

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher in Frisco ISD. I have experience with children of all ages as well as experience with children with special needs. Working with children is my passion!
Kaylea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaylea provided reliable, punctual and trustworthy care to my two girls during the summer of 2013. She followed a schedule which required her to pick up and drop off the girls at their respective activities. She was always on time and the summer went very...

Monica C.

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Zairobe R.


Dallas, TX

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Zairobe

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a very responsible, punctual, trustworthy person, I am very patient, my native language is spanish , I speak English, I understand it completely and I can read it perfectly, In my country I studied and I have a bachelor's degree in administration I have a lot of experience, my last job lasted two years, I worked with a...
Zairobe can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Zai as our nanny through Care.com 2 years ago. We have three kids, ages range from toddler to middle school, and our middle child has disabilities. Zai stepped in to help all of them without hesitation. She is very creative and patient. She has loved them...

Tiffin H.

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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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Jacinta O.


Carrollton, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 15+ years of care experience with kiddos ranging in age from newborn (6weeks) to school-age in multiple settings: licensed childcare center, childcare homes as well as private homes. I have served in various roles from Emergent Literacy and Language Support to Center Director. I am Family Oriented as a parent of...
Jacinta can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jacinta is an amazing nanny! She is kind, loving, fun, attentive, engaging, great at communication, prompt and reliable. She went above and beyond from making a seasonal craft with my son to sending pics and updates throughout the day. "

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Beverly S.


Richardson, TX

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have done volunteer work at a nursing facility, and have an associate degree in rehabilitation. I have also worked with children with special needs, and have worked as a job skills trainer for people with disabilities.
3.0
"Addressed concerns that were part of the initial posting of data."

Collette L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plano, TX

Charis W.

5.0

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

- Care member

Kristen A.

5.0

Kristen helped me out on very short-notice with after-school care while I had a business trip. She was very punctual, sweet, and my daughter had a great time with her. She found fun things to do each day after school. I would feel comfortable having Kristen with my kids any time!

- Tracy O.

Courtney P.

5.0

Courtney is a very reliable person who offers great childcare services. She is dependable and very loving with lots of experience.

- Tia S.

Rachel F.

5.0

Rachel was an aid for my 20 yr old son with severe autism. She was caring, patient and understanding. In addition Rachel taught my son many new functional skills. Rachel never missed a day and was always on time. I really appreciated her maturity and dependability. She was a blessing to our...

- Care member

Ruth O.

5.0

Great caregiver, especially for those with dementia. Punctual, reliable, dependable. Thoughtful and smart, too!

- Joe N.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Plano, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.