Compare top special needs caregivers
Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Austin, TX
We have 347 special needs caregivers in Austin, TX! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Austin, TX that you’ll love
347 special needs caregivers are listed in Austin, TX
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Austin, TX
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I've been caring for children with special needs, specifically autism, since I was 14 years old. My younger sister was diagnosed with high functioning autism when I was 14 and she was 5. Since then I've become an advocate for people with autism, and I even decided to make caring for children with special needs a career. I'm...
5.0
(1)
Background Check
My career development includes connecting with clients in a considerate way, working hard to bridge communication gaps to improve relations, and years working with mental /physical/ behavioral disabilities.
Special needs guidance through one-to-one personal care with autistic, abused, neglected, under-served, brain injuries,...
Scott B.
Austin, TX
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Comfortable And Experienced Working With People With Autism And Those With Mental Health Challenges
5.0
(2)
Background Check
I am available for part-time work and full-time work. In addition to four years experience teaching home school, I have 10 years of experience working with teenagers and adults with mental health issues some of that in group homes, some in middle schools and some in their homes. My specialty is helping people become more...
5.0
"Scott is still working for us. He is great!"
Reviewed by Susan S.
Staci R.
Austin, TX
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse Looking For Great Family To Help For The Year!
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I am new to the Austin/Lakeway area, am a Registered Nurse, worked for 10+ years as a Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist, and looking for a family to help while renewing my anesthesia licensing after home schooling my teens for the past few years.
I have extensive experience in all aspects of pediatric medical care, worked in level 1...
5.0
"Staci is absolutely amazing. She is detailed and takes extremely well of the children in her charge. Because of her medical background, I feel comfortable leaving her with my special needs child. "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(2)
Background Check
I have three years of experience working with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and gtubes. I absolutely love working with disability, it makes my heart happy. I love being a caretaker and am pursuing a career in physical therapy one day. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as swim instructor certified! I would...
5.0
(3)
Background Check
Hi! I am a 22-year-old student looking for a care-taking position! I am very passionate about care giving and have had a lot of experience over the years. For the past 5 years, I have been a certified caregiver for a 15-year-old girl with Dandy Walker Syndrome. This required a lot of lifting and training, for she could not walk...
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hi, there! :) My name is Priscilla and I have over 10 years of caregiving experience. In that time, I have worked as an assistant teacher at a pre-school, a leader after-school teacher at a learning center, and worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist at clinics, schools, and homes. As an RBT, I worked with children, teens, and...
5.0
"Very courteous and responsive. I will book with Priscilla again."
Reviewed by Will S.
3.7
(3)
Background Check
Hello! With 8 years of caregiving experience, I bring compassionate care to every role. I recently relocated from San Antonio to Austin for school, I was a nanny for a lovely family with 3 children, assisting with distance learning and daily tasks. Concurrently, I cared for chimps, monkeys, and birds as an Animal Caretaker. I'm...
5.0
"She was so helpful and reliable! I can't thank her enough for everything she has done to help my family. She is a quick learner, incredibly empathic, and versatile. She helped my son with his mood swings and...
Reviewed by Laura W.
5.0
(3)
Background Check
I have worked as a caregiver for over 20 years. I love helping others and making a difference in one's life. I have worked with individuals with ADD/ADHD, depression, Cerebral Palsy, Schizophrenic disorder, Bipolar disorder, wheel chair bound, and Dementia/Alzheimer. I have worked with people in their home and also in a...
5.0
"My house has never been as clean and organized thanks to Shanette! She is punctual and very efficient. Shanette was exactly what our home need. We highly recommend her."
Reviewed by John S.
4.0
(4)
Background Check
Hi my name is Sophie. I am in College to be a Elementary Special Education Teacher. I have worked with lots of kids with Disabilities. (Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.) I just got home from working in an orphanage school and hospital in Ghana Africa. I love to play games, crafts and other fun things. I would love to come meet...
5.0
"My brother has Down syndrome so unfortunately he can not care for himself even though he is a adult. I wanted to find a care giver that would treat him like an adult Because he is one. I knew the first time we...
Reviewed by Kevin J.
5.0
(2)
Background Check
No two people learn the same and this is what makes my approach unique. I believe that your child's natural learning style is the "right way." I offer a completely individualized tutoring service. My goal is to teach your in exactly the way that they best learn.
For over a decade, I have had the privilege to work with students...
5.0
"Emily worked with our adult, special needs son full-time for 9 months before moving from the area. She was energetic, charismatic, creative, detail oriented and a hard-worker. She would be an asset to any...
Reviewed by Kim W.
Sabrina V.
Austin, TX
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experience On ADHD, TDAH, Autism - Asperger, Alzheimer - Parkinson.
4.8
(4)
Background Check
Hello daddies and mommies, my name is Sabrina. I'm experienced on special needs (ADHD, TDAH, Autism, Asperger syndrome). Also caregiver and babysitter. Helping is my main. As a babysitter I love playing and teaching, kids are very fun and energetic. I have taken care of children from a very young age, also helping with school...
Brianna A.
Austin, TX
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Background Check
For several years I have cared for my two sisters that have Willams Syndrome. I have volunteered for special olympics throughout my high school years, assisting the kids and adults with basic skills needed to play the sports. I enjoy their presence as it's filled with love & would love to care for your children! I am open and...
4.5
(2)
Background Check
Hi there! My name is Andrea, and I have been working with both special needs and neurotypical kids, for 10 years. I've worked as an inclusion aide for the YMCA of San Diego County both for summer camp, and in after school care. I also worked for San Diego Unified School District for 3 years as an aide in mod/severe special needs...
4.0
"Andrea has been working with my special needs son (both at our home and in the community) for almost a year. In that time, she has forged a strong bond with him and our family. Andrea has an energetic, positive...
Reviewed by Liz B.
Liv S.
Austin, TX
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Qualified Mental Health Professional Loves To Help Children Succeed!
5.0
(1)
Background Check
As a caring, dedicated, and compassionate mental health counselor, I have extensive background providing residential support to children and teens struggling with a wide array of challenges.
My mission is to create opportunities for your child to experience a sense of success and therefore improved self esteem in navigating the...
Jordyn D.
Austin, TX
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care, Special Needs Care, House Manager, Personal Assistant.
5.0
(2)
Background Check
As an experienced nanny and Registered Behavior Technician, I bring a wealth of expertise in the special needs field and child care field, spanning from early childhood through adulthood. My role involves implementing behavioral plans, with a focus on skill transfer to family members, teachers, and schools, etc. I excel in...
5.0
"It was such a pleasure to meet Jordyn. She is a very nice, energetic young lady. She was on time. Most importantly, my daughter just fell in love with her. We are excited to have Jordyn as our mommy/daddy...
Reviewed by Mariya K.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hi there, and thanks for checking out my profile! My name is Andrea, and I have been working with both special needs and neurotypical kids, for 10 years. I've worked as an inclusion aide for the YMCA of San Diego County both for summer camp, and in after school care. I also worked for San Diego Unified School District for 3...
5.0
"Andrea was a great help for my son while she worked with us and also very dependable for us. She was quite active and helped with both day-day needs for my son, that included helping him on his daily routines,...
Reviewed by Subha M.
4.1
(5)
Background Check
I am a teacher and caregiver who is bilingual in Spanish and French. I also speak - English of course.
I am an Elementary teacher (Spanish, Math, reading) and High School teacher (French, Technical design and artistic drawing). I teach in the 3 languages.
I dont smoke, I am CPR certified, have my own transportation.
I am...
5.0
"Nathalie was so warm and welcoming when meeting our 1.5 year old. They had a great time playing and eating dinner together - definitely Nathalie as a babysitter and look forward to more visits!"
Reviewed by Mirah R.
4.8
(19)
Background Check
Howdy! I'm Bridgette - a certified postpartum doula and career nanny. I've taught at a Montessori preschool, am a sleep consultant, well-versed in childhood nutrition, and am in the process of renewing my child development cert. and becoming a newborn care specialist. I have approximately 8 years of childcare experience from...
5.0
"We connected with Bridgette for a one-time day of child care while we were visiting family in Austin and we are so thankful for her!
Bridgette was great with our 2 year old son, and she provided us with the...
Reviewed by Eleanor H.
Kendra B.
Austin, TX
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator, Nanny And Babysitter With Nine Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively
Well versed in providing affection and safety to children
Able to prepare hygienic meals
Adept at directing children in eating, resting and personal cleanliness
Proven record of handling private issues properly
Demonstrated ability to provide proper...
5.0
"Kendra was the first person I ever left my baby with for a date night. She was very calm, warm, and reassuring and left me with no concerns. I knew my baby was in great care and would have her babysit again in...
Reviewed by Megan C.
Showing 1 - 20 of 347
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Austin, TX
Scott B.
5.0
Scott is still working for us. He is great!
- Susan S.
Staci R.
5.0
Staci is absolutely amazing. She is detailed and takes extremely well of the children in her charge. Because of her medical background, I feel comfortable leaving her with my special needs child.
- Care member
Priscilla L.
5.0
Very courteous and responsive. I will book with Priscilla again.
- Will S.
Marissa S.
5.0
She was so helpful and reliable! I can't thank her enough for everything she has done to help my family. She is a quick learner, incredibly empathic, and versatile. She helped my son with his mood swings and work on regulating his behaviors. Her constant unwavering support was priceless. Thanks for...
- Laura W.
Shanette J.
5.0
My house has never been as clean and organized thanks to Shanette! She is punctual and very efficient. Shanette was exactly what our home need. We highly recommend her.
- John S.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
52 ways to thank your nanny
May 8th, 2023 In the midst of hectic schedules and a to-do list a mile long, it can be easy to forget to take a step back and appreciate the people who help raise your ki... Read more
Parents are stealing babysitters from one another — here’s how to keep your go-to caregiver
April 17th, 2023 Finding a great babysitter is like hitting the jackpot. But, once you’ve found that perfect fit for your family, do you know how to keep them coming back to... Read more
Should you give your babysitter a raise?
March 1st, 2022 When you hire a babysitter, you’re looking for someone to fill a very important role: Caring for your children. As such, this isn’t a person you want to pin... Read more
Tips and advice for finding the right care for your child with special needs
September 11th, 2019 Finding a rock star caregiver is a challenge for any parent. But for those who have children with disabilities or special needs, it’s often much harder to f... Read more
8 tips to find a summer nanny
April 25th, 2023 Finding a summer nanny can be more challenging than finding a nanny at other times of the year for several reasons. For one, demand is high in the summer. J... Read more
Ratings for Austin, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 221 reviews of the 347 listed special needs caregivers.