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232 special needs caregivers are listed in Dallas, TX

The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Dallas, TX

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Shamara E.


Dallas, TX

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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I love helping people with special needs, become independent and achieve their long-term goals in life. I work with individuals with behavioral issues, diabetes, Autism, seizure disorder and anxiety. I am very knowledgeable of different situations. I am looking for something during the week.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Shamara has been a blessing to our family. My son is 12 years old, non verbal, with Epilepsy. Shamara is trustworthy, dependent, punctual and has been amazing working with my son. I can't speak highly...

Reviewed by Jennifer S.

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Christiana W.


Dallas, TX

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher Turned Caregiver !

5.0

(4)

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Hey all! I am a special education teacher who is looking to transition into caregiving! I have worked with students of all ages and I am a firm advocate for individuals with special needs. I offer a wide range of services including tutoring, caregiving, leisure activities and more! Please feel free to reach out to me with any...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ms. W. went above and beyond for my son and understands how to be an advocate for those with special needs. She is passionate about what she does and it shows.

Reviewed by Denai B.

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Alyson J.


Dallas, TX

$25-50/hr17 yrs exp

Special Needs And Child Care Expert

5.0

(1)

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Accomplished child care and Registered Behavior Technician with 17+ years experience with a solid history of achievement in providing assistance and improving outcomes to clients and families. Established career working in home, school, and clinical settings. Motivated leader with strong organization and prioritization skills,...

Recent review:

5.0
Alyson was one of a kind! She was behind attentive with our children (3 and 1 years old) and I never had to worry when they were in her care! One of our biggest sorrows when we moved from Dallas back to Florida...

Reviewed by Haley K.

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Charis W.


Dallas, TX

$15-19/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I am trained to take care of special needs children and adults. I can feed, change diapers, deal with tantrums, drive them around, Etc.

Recent review:

5.0
Charis is reliable and very knowledgeable in caring for teens/adults with disabilities.

Reviewed by Carmela G.

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Grace A.


Dallas, TX

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate Caretaker

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! My name is Grace and I am a recent graduate of Westmont College. My passion is people and showing up for one another. I have a BA in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. I have extensive experience working with families, caring for kids, and walking alongside people through the ups and downs of life. You will never see...
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Ignacio C.


Dallas, TX

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional- Part-time

5.0

(4)

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I am currently a host home provider with 11 years of experience in direct care. I am available to assist with all areas of daily living. FI am motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills. I was named 2013 Ancor award winner for Direct Support Professional of Year for the entire State of Texas for my work in...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ignacio is a friend. He is a very caring person that I enjoy spending time with. He is pleasant to be around. He is funny. And he is not judgemental.

Reviewed by Emily M.

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Natalia L.


Dallas, TX

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Currently not providing services for special needs. Best of luck finding the right candidate to meet your needs.
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Zemira R.


Dallas, TX

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I did caregiving and babysitting for a previous coworker for 10 years in New York and now continuing here in Dallas. I took care of his mother and his two kids at the same time as well as light housekeeping on the weekends. Meal preps, errands, doc appts, laundry as well as ironing, I'm very organized and great at managing...
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Megan S.


Dallas, TX

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

5.0

(3)

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Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Winston B.


Dallas, TX

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Community Habilitation Specialist

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Winston and I recently moved here to Dallas from New York. There I worked as a Community Habilitation Specialist where I would have one on one clients that I would do various things with to get them more involved in the community and enhance there day to day life skills. More importantly, I became a friend to...

Recent review:

5.0
Winston is a great caregiver he listens to my son about what he wants to do for the day and he does it. But he piggybacks off those ideas and comes up with new ideas so they do not do the same thing over and...

Reviewed by Vicky S.

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Doris D.


Dallas, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Sitters

5.0

(4)

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*A minimum 4-hour pay is required. I will decline the booking if not for 4hrs or more. * Hello, If you're looking for something more than a sitter who will not watch TV or use their phone, I'd like to introduce myself. I've cared for newborns, children, and adults for over 10 yrs. I have a master's degree in counseling, and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Doris is AMAZING! She is very kind and wanted to understand every detail that my son required. I had total peace of mind knowing Doris was caring for my precious son.

Reviewed by Jen D.

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Enock R.


Dallas, TX

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(1)

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Fully experienced in accomplishing home health aid duties in a timely manner. Certified in Boston as a Home Health Aide through the Boston Visiting Nurses Association in 1994. As a Home Health Aide special emphasis' is placed on cleanliness and sanitizing patient living room including laundry, dishwashing as well as dusting ,...
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Charis W.


Dallas, TX

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Charis is dependable and very knowledgable caring for teens/young adult with disabilities.

Reviewed by Care member

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Zairobe R.


Dallas, TX

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Zairobe

5.0

(6)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Tiffin H.

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Charity O.


Dallas, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(10)

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Hello, I have rendered my services in the past through referrals. I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. Am quite experienced and enjoy working with children of all ages especially new born babies. I also have experience caring for seniors and special needs children. I love the outdoors and believe that too much TV is...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Charity has been caring for my baby since he was 3 months old. I was anxious as this is my first child and I was heading back to work but she has been great. She is truly kind and very caring and sweet towards...

Reviewed by Agnes A.

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Kristen A.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night And Dog Sitting

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Tracy O.

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Avery T.


Dallas, TX

$22-33/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Active Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I am an experienced babysitter and nanny. My experience includes working with only/single children, multiple children, a child with special needs (Autism) and pick-up/drop off. I have worked with all age groups (newborns, infants, toddlers, preteens, and teenagers). I am bilingual in Spanish and conversational French and love to...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Being in a new state with no family you find it hard to trust a stranger with your kids. Avery was on time, attentive, and amazing with your boys. My one-year-old has separation anxiety and she navigated that...

Reviewed by Alexis D.

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Ana G.


Dallas, TX

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Ana, I'm a current junior at SMU majoring in accounting, living in Highland Park. My availability is completely open. I have 3+ years of experience with a special needs baby on the spectrum (started when she was 3, she's 6 now), reference available, and transportation! I love cooking, open to cleaning, have...

Recent review:

5.0
Ana was available and on time. She was sweet and took great care of my toddler. Would recommend!

Reviewed by Rebekah G.

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Shelby C.


Dallas, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Afterschool Care! Experienced Nanny Servicing Dallas

5.0

(3)

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I recently moved to Dallas (Design District) this year with my husband. I currently attend University of Houston for Psychology and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience with children and teens (ages 6 mon. -17 yrs.). I have worked in a variety of roles such as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor and lead, teachers aid,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I went out of town for a trip and my husband needed help while he worked. By the grace of God I came across Shelby's profile. She is sweet, attentive, and the most amazing caregiver. She took care of my 14...

Reviewed by Gloria N.

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Kesha K.


Dallas, TX

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Montessori Teacher Seeking Full-Time Family

4.5

(6)

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I am a former Montessori teacher for 3-6-year-olds and am passionate about respecting children from infancy and self-directed learning! Raising my son using RIE & peaceful parenting philosophies helped him become a secure, autonomous, competent, and connected individual and I am now eager to continue nurturing young children and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I have known Kesha for about three years and she is a substitute at my school. I only hire people for my school I would trust with my own children. Kesha fits the bill. The children at our school (ranging in...

Reviewed by Molly L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dallas, TX

Shamara E.

5.0

Shamara has been a blessing to our family. My son is 12 years old, non verbal, with Epilepsy. Shamara is trustworthy, dependent, punctual and has been amazing working with my son. I can't speak highly enough of her, we are so thankful to have found her.

- Jennifer S.

Christiana W.

5.0

Ms. W. went above and beyond for my son and understands how to be an advocate for those with special needs. She is passionate about what she does and it shows.

- Denai B.

Alyson J.

5.0

Alyson was one of a kind! She was behind attentive with our children (3 and 1 years old) and I never had to worry when they were in her care! One of our biggest sorrows when we moved from Dallas back to Florida was losing our "Miss Alyson"! She is truly wonderful!

- Haley K.

Charis W.

5.0

Charis is reliable and very knowledgeable in caring for teens/adults with disabilities.

- Carmela G.

Ignacio C.

5.0

Ignacio is a friend. He is a very caring person that I enjoy spending time with. He is pleasant to be around. He is funny. And he is not judgemental.

- Emily M.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Dallas, TX are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews of the 232 listed special needs caregivers.