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Allie J.


Whitewright, TX

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

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I am married with two kids. One daughter and a son. I was a Teaching Assistant at a high school for 3 years, and an elementary school for 1 year. I have dealt with a lot of disabilities and loved caring for each one of them. When I got pregnant with my first in 2017, I decided to stay home with my daughter. I ended up staying...
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Heather J.


Van Alstyne, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am have been a special education teacher for 8 years. I am currently working in a middle school, but I have experience working with younger kids in an elementary setting and as a respite care worker.
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Ashley M.


Sherman, TX

$17-18/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have my teaching associate's degree from Grayson College as well as another degree from there. I have worked with babies up to high school aged kids. I have worked with kids with special needs from severe to very mild. I also have experience with children with severe food allergies.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Ashley to care for my 2 children while I was working she was dependable and also great with my kids. She would always bring games and play with them as well as help them learn. My kids absolutely loved her. She still comes when I need a babysitter as well...

Sharon G.

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Beth H.


Denison, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Special needs, nanny and elderly care experience. Have a personal assistant, de-clutter/organization business. On top of loving to care for other, I enjoy washing clothing and cooking healthy. Have had CPR training.
Beth can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beth is reliable and able to handle unique and special needs children. You will love her."

Jennifer K.

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Reagan R.


Sherman, TX

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Looking To Leave Cooperate Word

Hi! My name is Reagan. I'm was raised in Sherman, Tx. I'm married to my best friend Chris. I'm the mother of a 20-year-old son and of a Chd warrior angel Maia. Maia also had a rare genetic disorder called Miller-Dieker syndrome. I'm extremely comfortable with special needs children(also neurodivergent individuals) after having...
Reagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Reagan has such a big and kind heart. I know anyone in her care is completely in good hands, and it shines through in all her work, care, and compassion. I would highly recommend Reagan!"

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Beth H.


Denison, TX

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giving and Love for Special Needs

A caregiver by nature with a passion for special needs individuals. CPR certificate needs updating. Am a personal assistant and can help with any needs you have around the home; enjoy wash, organizing and cooking healthy. In my experience I have worked along side occupational, physical, childhood educational, and speech...
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Donna R.


Denison, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver All The Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a companion caregiver for most of my life, although more as a profession for the last 10+ years. Most clients are elderly with some form of dementia/ Alzheimer's, recuperating from a hospital stay or family wishes for some respite care. I also have taken care of special needs individuals that have a range of...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Donna is very caring, she became like another family member who loved our mom. She goes above and beyond to make sure she provides safety and love as she gives care. She gives attention to detail. She was very knowledgeable about dementia and could also provide...

Teresa B.

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Rachel K.


Anna, TX

$12-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly

Hi! I have experience working at a daycare for 4 years while going to school, I have also taken care of 3 boys outside of work for a family friend and a 6-week-old baby girl for a colleague of my mother. I have my associates degree and a bachelor's degree in education. I have been working for Anna ISD as an IPK teacher...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel has watched my boys since they were infants. We love her. She is so fun and always dependable. She really gets to know the kids and their interests and is always great."

Katie P.

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Iris B.


Anna, TX

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Ready To Lend A Hand

I'm a certified teacher with experience with special needs populations. I am able to do light housework, cooking, cleaning, personal care etc..
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Carrie A.


Denison, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

My husband and I recently moved to Denison, TX. I have experience working with infants, multiples and special needs. I have nannied with 2 families for 7 years + and have worked with all ages of special needs kiddos in a school setting. I'm excited to meet a new family!
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jana J.


Sherman, TX

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

I have worked in group homes with special needs children. I drove a special ed school bus for 4 years and regular bus for 4 years. I also have worked in school with special needs children.
Jana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mandy B.


Blue Ridge, TX

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very loving and compassionate person who loves to take care of others. I have a special needs daughter that has blessed my life in so many ways. I have also cared for several family members with dementia and Alzheimer's. I also cared for an elderly gentleman with terminal cancer until he went join his wife in heaven. I...
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Jana J.


Sherman, TX

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a big hearted kind Christian lady who has a passion with working with many different forms of special needs. I have over 30 years experience working with mentally, physically, and Intellectually disabled people. I know how to feed through, give meds through, and clean around a Gee Tube. I know how to assist in giving...
Jana can also help with: Transportation, respite care, companionship, errands
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Cheryl B.


Sherman, TX

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have Exsperience in adhd austisum develope mental delays siezures tube feed physcial Therapy Colostomy Care ALS
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Mandy B.


Blue Ridge, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs And Elderly Care, I Will Treat Your Loved One As If They Were My Own.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am blessed with a 16 yr old daughter that was born with porencephally. She has hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, and is legally blind. I was an EMT for several years and know how to act quickly in emergency situations. I also worked with an elderly cancer patient until he passed. I have given dozens of different...
I'd describe my personality as friendly, understanding and sweet. I like caring for seniors & special needs because I feel like there aren't enough people who truly love this job. I want to show people love, compassion and kindness. I started caring for others in need when I was 18 and just had my first baby. I really enjoy...
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Dionna R.


Anna, TX

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I volunteered at a daycare center in Carson, CA and loved it, so I made it a career. I have worked with all ages. I have worked in child care, daycare centers and elementary schools. I was an after school teacher to a group of 4th and 5th graders for two years eventually...
Dionna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Cheryl B.


Sherman, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi , My name is Cheryl I have been Senior Care-provider Since 1993 to. Present . I have Also worked Hospice Care for 34 yrs . Hospice care Certification /Certified. I have experience. Alzheimer's/Dementia/ALS/Terminal Cancer/Colostomy-care./. Stroke patients/physical therapy asst./ Special needs.. My care needs are noted...
Cheryl can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

hello families :)) my name is Hasten , I am 19 years old and I currently have a little one due in July . I have nieces and nephews , I have been around them & helped with them since they were born . now 4, 5,&6 months old . I grew up with a special needs sister , with many disabilities . autism , pws , mental retardation etc. ,...
Hasten can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Martha N.


Sherman, TX

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant, Companionship, Patient Care Tech, Nurse Aide, Home Healthcare. CPR Training.

Experienced in nurse aid, home health aid. Clinical medical assistant in Oncology, cardiology, family practice, medical terminology, pulmonary problems, triage patients, diabetes, wound care, patient ambulatory, injections, low or elevated vital signs, observation of patients behavior changes. Worked with mental development,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Whitewright, TX

Ashley M.

5.0

I hired Ashley to care for my 2 children while I was working she was dependable and also great with my kids. She would always bring games and play with them as well as help them learn. My kids absolutely loved her. She still comes when I need a babysitter as well as date nights. She has been with us...

- Sharon G.

Beth H.

5.0

We just love Beth. she's very capable of handling my toddler up to my teenager. She's so organized. Such a God send.

- Shelley C.

Reagan R.

5.0

Reagan has such a big and kind heart. I know anyone in her care is completely in good hands, and it shines through in all her work, care, and compassion. I would highly recommend Reagan!

- Care member

Donna R.

5.0

Donna is very caring, she became like another family member who loved our mom. She goes above and beyond to make sure she provides safety and love as she gives care. She gives attention to detail. She was very knowledgeable about dementia and could also provide education and suggestions to us.

- Teresa B.

Rachel K.

5.0

Rachel has watched my boys since they were infants. We love her. She is so fun and always dependable. She really gets to know the kids and their interests and is always great.

- Katie P.

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