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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ponder, TX

The average rate is $10/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ponder, TX

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Faith S.


Ponder, TX

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Faith

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Hello, my name is Faith, I come from a family of 6 children, and multiple siblings with special needs that I have learned to accommodate for since I was a little girl. I started regularly babysitting when I was a sophomore in high school. I have experience with infants and older children. I can cook, clean, potty train, and make...
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Hawa Z.


Denton, TX

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I want to open up a forever home/school for autistic needs that offer different types of therapies. I love music, children, individuals with autism & special needs, which is why I'm planning on getting my Ph. D. in Psychology. I just received my bachelor's degree in Psychology/minor in neuroscience. I provide full-time at-home...
5.0
"Hawa has been serving once a week in our special needs ministry at church for several years now. In this ministry she has had contact and interaction with individuals of all ages and has had exposure to several different diagnosis and individuals with a variety of...

Amanda V.

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Alyssabeth L.


Argyle, TX

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I found my passion working with individuals with special needs during college when I worked as a substitute teacher for specialized classrooms. After loving the experiences I had in the classroom, I decided to work at a specialized camp for individuals ages 6-22 with ASD and/or ADD/ADHD. I spent 3 months at the camp getting over...
5.0
"Handled my kiddos with ease. They loved her. I felt safe with her watching them, even though they have behavior challenges. She took everything in stride."

Heidi K.

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Zolena H.


Denton, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Registered Behavioral Technician Who Is Able To Be A Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently an RBT working with kids that have autism. I also have experience with adults with special needs as well. In high school, I've spent 1-2 years working in my church's daycare with 2-year-old children. I also babysat my fellow neighbor's daughter who is currently 6 years old, for about 2 years as well. During the...
Zolena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is extremely punctual. She was fantastic with my two-year-old daughter. Zolena has amazing energy my daughter had a blast with her. "

Amani F.

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Catherine R.


Denton, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver In Graduate School

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a full-time graduate student majoring in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman's University. I have been a nanny throughout my undergraduate studies. I took a brief pause to work in mental health, but I missed working with children! I have experience as a Teacher at a daycare, a Private Aid for Special Needs for...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Catherine has been one of the best caregivers I have ever had. She really went the extra mile to help care for my children. She is very dependable and always punctual. She was always ready and wiling to help me and my family. I never had to worry about the...

Zipporah A.

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Tessa R.


Denton, TX

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! I'm a mom to a 10-month-old and an online college student working towards a teaching degree. I have a passion for kids and I have lots of experience with children from newborn-elementary age. I have 7+ years of experience in childcare in montessori, daycare, nannying, and special needs care. I am looking for a job that would...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tessa was my teaching assistant in the Elementary classroom at Warren Montessori. She did an excellent job working with the students in my classroom; ages 4 to 7 years old. She had numerous responsibilities which she accomplished in a very professional manner. The...

Suzanne S.

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Ashley H.


Denton, TX

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Looking to be your perfect part-time care taker! I have been nannying for almost 5 years now and have experience with infants to 11 years old. My duties have included meal prep, laundry, driving, and other household needs. I love to play games, make crafts, and be outdoors with my clients. I am also first aid and CPR trained. I...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley learns the ropes quickly and does not need to be told how to be helpful. She helped me with housecleaning, laundry and food prep. But the best part was how much my children adored her. Their little faces light up the room when Ashley arrives! "

Shawna U.

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Hawa Z.


Denton, TX

$15-26/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of professional work experience with childcare, including infants. I can help with anything at home, and I can do overnight during the weekend or if your family travels for the weekend or holiday I can do overnight for that too. I just graduated college with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Minor in...
Hawa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hawa cared for my 6 and 2 year old children while I did some cleaning. She was appropriately firm when needed, kind, and engaging. My kiddos really enjoyed her and I felt confident that she knew what she was doing. I will definitely book with her again."

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Mary M.


Denton, TX

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver Seeks New Clients!

Hi there! I hope this message finds your family well :) I'm a caregiver and nanny with 4 years of experience assisting special needs families. I've supported families with a number of needs previously and am willing to learn what I need to help your family as well! I've worked as a babysitter and was previously a Registered...
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Audrey W.


Argyle, TX

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Creative Childcare Professional

I have been babysitting and nannying consistently for about 7 years. I have worked in both institutional caregiving and in-home work. I have a joyful personality and love to be silly, creative and goofy with kids while still maintaining respect and routine. I am a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a...
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Laurie B.


Argyle, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care And Companionship/Child Care

I have always loved working with both seniors and children. During my high school years, I worked as a nurse's aide for 3 years on the nursing unit in an assisted living community. I also took care of my mother-in-law in my home while she was in hospice. I cared for her while raising three small children and helped improve the...
Laurie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
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Courtney R.


Argyle, TX

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

Hi there, my names Courtney! I'm 21 years old and I have 3 years of experience in childcare. I graduated high school at 16 and went straight to working in childcare as it is my passion. I have three years experience working with children, infants and young adults with special needs. I've also completed countless volunteer hours...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kadee S.


Denton, TX

$15-20/hr

Passionate Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

I am passionate about helping people and looking to connect with a family in need of a responsible, reliable and caring person to help with their loved ones Although I am new to special needs care giving I do have some limited experience with kids on the autism spectrum and those with Down syndrome. I'm not shy of hard work or...
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Naomiy P.


Denton, TX

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I was a behavioral technician for 6 years while also being a full time student at UTSA. After graduation I continued my behavioral technician journey for an additional year prior to starting OT school. I have always loved and enjoyed working with my kiddos and have learned so much from them. I also have a younger brother on the...
I am a recent graduate of the University of North Texas and got my degree in speech language pathology. I plan to eventually continue to get my masters in either high incidence disabilities or Behavior analysis. I currently work a few hours a week as a caretaker for an adult on the spectrum. I also have worked at the UNT Kristin...
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Charize S.


Denton, TX

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Charlie! I have been babysitting for 6 years. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, crafts and dishes. I own a dog and rabbit and take care of both daily (I am very comfortable with pets). I love playing games, going outside, and doing crafts. I come from a large family with many younger nieces and nephews...
Charize can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Fayokemi O.


Denton, TX

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment. Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being. Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping,...
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Alyssa C.


Denton, TX

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Friendly And Experienced!!

I have 2 years of experience as I currently work with special needs kids providing ABA services. I can help with errands and cooking among other things!
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jaycie H.


Denton, TX

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Jaycie, and I've been working with children for the past 5 years. I started off by babysitting a few of my neighbors kids on weekend while I was in high school, I would help with school work, clean the house, play games, and even pick them up from school! After that, I became a preschool teacher for two years....
Throughout the past year, I have worked with children from 3 months - 12 years of age, and am confident in providing authentic and quality care. I've practiced the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes collaborative play through sensory activities and nature. I'm well versed in childcare minimum standards and will implement...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ponder, TX

Hawa Z.

5.0

Hawa did an awesome job keeping my special needs baby. Its been really hard for me to feel comfortable going out and I am so glad I can do that now knowing my baby is in good care. We will be booking again, very professional and sweet. She has a very beautiful presence about her and made sure to...

- Amanda A.

Alyssabeth L.

5.0

Handled my kiddos with ease. They loved her. I felt safe with her watching them, even though they have behavior challenges. She took everything in stride.

- Heidi K.

Zolena H.

5.0

Zolena was great yesterday with my son! She immediately engaged with him and was very receptive of the few "rules" I had in place. She communicated throughout the evening and cleaned up after any snacks/mess made. I'll definitely use Zolena again. The next morning, my son stated he misses her and...

- Andrea J.

Catherine R.

5.0

My little guy is very shy but he warmed right up to Catherine. She's great with little ones.

- Sarah D.

Tessa R.

5.0

Tessa was my teaching assistant in the Elementary classroom at Warren Montessori. She did an excellent job working with the students in my classroom; ages 4 to 7 years old. She had numerous responsibilities which she accomplished in a very professional manner. The children loved her and she was able...

- Suzanne S.

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