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Faith S.


Ponder, TX

$10-15/hr • 6 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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Hannah M.


Justin, TX

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving And Attentive Full Or Part Time Nanny!

3.7

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for kids my whole life and have helped raise my siblings. I have cared for kids ages 0-12 and have been CPR certified. There is no bodily fluid, mess, special need or schedule that I am not prepared to deal with! I am comfortable doing interviews, providing references, or doing trial runs to ensure kids are...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah goes above and beyond! She has years of experience with kids (including kids on the autism spectrum) and is very capable. She can handle stressful situations and emergencies, communicates promptly, is responsible, she leaves everything clean, and she is just...

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Hawa Z.


Denton, TX

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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 worked with us and helped to care for my son for several months. She was very punctual and dependable."

Jennifer S.

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Alyssabeth L.


Argyle, TX

$15-25/hr • 4 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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Stacey R.


Justin, TX

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available.

I am the second oldest of 8 siblings, so I have been helping with young children since I was little. I love my family and I love kids. For 2 years I worked at a special needs preschool as a teachers aid. I have been a nanny, a babysitter, helped in our church nursery, and worked at Northstar, a childcare in Lantana, TX. My...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"There are few people I feel comfortable leaving my children with, but Stacey is one of them! Besides the fact that she grew up caring for 7 younger siblings, her experience as a teacher (at a quality day care) as well as teaching/caring for her own children all...

Kelley K.

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Zolena H.


Denton, TX

$25/hr • 11 yrs exp

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

Hired by 26 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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Zolena was absolutely amazing. She engaged in fun activities along with reading my daughters a bedtime story. Zolena arrived on time with great communication and enthusiasm. I highly recommend Zolena. "

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Tessa R.


Denton, TX

$20-25/hr • 7 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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/hr • 5 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & 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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Madison M.


Argyle, TX

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Madison (Maddy) and I have a BS in Child Development from the University I have worked with kids for over a decade now. I have been a nanny, a teacher, and most currently a registered behavioral therapist. I work really well with special needs kids and understand what it takes to care for them.
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Hawa Z.


Denton, TX

$15-21/hr • 8 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hawa is great! Punctual and attentive, and she sends lots of updates and great with communicating. 10/10 we highly recommend."

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Mary M.


Denton, TX

$16-25/hr • 4 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 H.


Krum, TX

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Job

My name is Audrey and I am an 18+ special Education Teacher. I have experience working with adults and children with special needs. As well as children without special needs. I am currently looking for a summer job and random weekends.
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney R.


Argyle, TX

$16/hr • 3 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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/hr • 6 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...
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Melissa G.


Argyle, TX

$22-30/hr • 20 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience

I'm a creative and patient childcare provider with over 2 decades of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm also a certified teacher and have experience working with special needs children. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and follow the parents' preferred communication method to discuss their child's day or...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Kaleigh F.


Denton, TX

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child care

I feel it's important to share that my experience with special needs children is personal. My brother is special needs he has cerebral palsy and I've been helping my parents care for him since we got his diagnosis and since before I moved out for college.
Kaleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Bridget C.


Denton, TX

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have a large amount of diverse experience in care taking. I have extensive experience in seizure protocol, first aid, CPR, as well as lots of hands on experience in day to day care taking such as working feeding tubes, managing waste, providing transfers and enrichment, and keeping folks comfortable, safe, and happy to the...
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Charize S.


Denton, TX

$15-50/hr • 6 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ponder, TX

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah did a fabulous job taking care of my kiddos! Despite the miserable Texas heat, she took them outside to the playground and our pool. She seemed to immediately understand their personalities after just a few tidbits. Occasional texting with an update or question was much appreciated! In...

- Lindsay S.

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.

Stacey R.

5.0

There are few people I feel comfortable leaving my children with, but Stacey is one of them! Besides the fact that she grew up caring for 7 younger siblings, her experience as a teacher (at a quality day care) as well as teaching/caring for her own children all attest to how amazing she is as a...

- Kelley K.

Zolena H.

5.0

Zolena was absolutely amazing. She engaged in fun activities along with reading my daughters a bedtime story. Zolena arrived on time with great communication and enthusiasm. I highly recommend Zolena.

- Care member

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