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Nancy W.

Special Needs Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I was special needs therapeutic foster parent for 17 years with lots of training in this area. I had these children in my home 24/7 and had input/training from doctors, therapists, OT, pt, school, etc. I also have home-schooled my children and helped out with my grandchildren, one that is in a wheelchair. I have also have...
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Tammy T.

Special Need Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am interested in this position as it relates to my experience, knowledge in Home Health Care Industry and my passion with helping people maintain an active life in their home. I am a Home Health Aide with over 20 yrs of experience. I have worked with wonderful clients ranging from Companionship, Cancer, Dementia, and...
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Maghan A.

Part Time Special Needs Or Care Giver

Houston, TX

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a Caring Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist dedicated to autism care. Credentialed with a Master's Degree in Psychology (Specialization In Applied Behavior Analysis- AUTISM) and related experience in working with children who have mental disabilities. Currently getting supervision hours to become a Board Certified Behavior...

Ashley C. says "Maghan was fantastic, our kids and dogs fell in love with her immediately (and that's not common for us)!!! She arrived a couple mins early (awesome to...

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Spring L.

A Mature And Loving Nanny/caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Children And Elderly Adults.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I'm Spring. I am a heart-centered caregiver with a sharp mind, relaxed sense of humor and decades of expertise caring for a vast spectrum of disorders and disabilities. I have extensive experience with Autism, Down's syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral palsy, deaf-blindness as a DeafBlind Intervener, SPD, PDD,...

Josephine F. says "Spring was an absolute gift to my family at a critical transition point in our lives. My son is on the autism spectrum and exhibits a number of...

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Cynthia D.

Certified Special Education Teacher At SAISD

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I was born and raised at a private non-profit community for adults with intellectual disabilities. I have babysit children and adults with special needs for over 10 years. I have direct care experience and currently registered as an employee of Consumer Direct Services for Texas. I am a full time teacher for SAISD in an ACE...
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Vickie B.

Special Personal Assistant

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello, my name is Vickie! I love helping. My experience allowed me to work with families with diverse backgrounds and their needs, engaging their everyday life. I provides direct care to special needs/mentally challenged patients, teens, young adult, and seniors care. I assist clients/patients with their everyday daily living...

Brian D. says "Vicki has a warm and caring way and our daughter with special needs liked her from the start. Vicki is caring and professional and we enjoy how she...

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Gabrielle K.

Pt Evening Care Provider Available

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with an autistic child he was diagnosed at 21/2 completely non verbal taught him sign. I also have experience with children with cancer. The child I worked with I started with her when she was 3 weeks old she was diagnosed with ALL pre B(acute lymphoblastic leukemia) at age 3. I sat in the hospital and gave her...
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Jacquelynn G.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I'm Jacquelynn! A compassionate and organized Caregiver with 3+ years of experience in providing expert care to specials needs adults and children aged 0-20. Experienced in working with special needs and maintaining their emotional comfort and safety. If this interests you, please don't hesitate to contact me!
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Martha V.

Bilingual Teacher

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech impediment. I also have worked with children who are autistic.

Misti D. says "Martha was extremely nice, and took very good care of our son. We are so glad we were able to have her watch our son since our regular babysitter was not...

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Kaitlyn A.

Experienced Caregiver Availible

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a graduate student pursuing my masters in social work with a focus in mental and behavioral health. I have worked with folks with a variety of disabilities from autism to epilepsy to spinal cord injury. I am a fast learner with a passion for helping families with disabilities.

Michael C. says "I hired Kaitlyn to care for my special needs son who is diagnosed with autism. He can be very difficult at times because of his meltdowns and...

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Joyce B.

Child Care

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I have good experience with special needs. I love the work and I am very passionate with it. I have worked with autism, mental retardation, bipolar disorder, mood disorder, sleep disorder, pica disorder, ADHD and many others. Since I have good experience with different kinds of illness, I feel passionate about what I do. I love...
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Teresa H.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
I am currently working with autistic students at an elementary school. I have 22 years of experience in working with students from pre-K to 6th grade. I can get CPR trained if you need me to. I am looking forward to working with a nice and friendly family.
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Kelsey T.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with autism. I have training through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. I also have references available. I loved everyday working in this field. I am very patient and calm, And I am a fast learner. I know every child with special needs is different and there is always a learning curve....
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Nobuhle H.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
My name is Nobu. I live in CT. I've been working with autistic kids. Let me know if you're interested and I can give you references. Thank you
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Katrina K.

Part-time Care Provider

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I cared for a wheelchair bound patient who was partially paralyzed from a condition called Transverse Myelitis when she was 2 years old. I aided in all of her care, from transferring, bathing, to bladder/bowel regimens. She was 15-18 years old when I cared for her. I am a very patient compassionate person and truly enjoy...

Christina L. says "Our child is very shy and takes a while to warm up to a person, however, Katrina is the first person to bring our daughter out of her shell. She fell...

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Raquel F.

Care Is My Passion!

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Raquel, I am a kind and empathetic Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Phlebotomist. I have RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician) experience in a clinical setting and for the last few years have consistently worked with Autistic children but not limited to. I am BLS and CPR certified, and am eager to...

Sylvie G. says "I have a 4-year old boy who has Autism. Raquel has proven to be an excellent caregiver who is not only nice and patient but also incredibly...

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Nicole K.

Proffesional Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
6 years preschool teacher , AA in child development including special needs units. Bachelor degree estimates 2022. Nanny experience . Focused on social and emotional health , confidence and independence . Adore working with children in a home setting as well as in a preschool environment . Great references !
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Kristina G.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Kristina! I currently have a full time job but due to Covid I am currently working from home which allows my schedule to be flexible. I taught at a special needs school for 5 years so I have plenty of experience. I've taught and cared for special needs babies all the way up to adults. I'd love to be of assistance...
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Cheryl C.

Very Patient Compassionate Woman

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was a personal chef for 3 families where I also had a special needs or Disabled senior that I tended too. I have worked for a lady who has Parkinson's for over 18 years. I run errands, do light housekeeping, and some cooking. I just got let go because her husband got laid off so there is no need for me. I also have taken her...

Susan I. says "We are so happy to have Cheryl working for our family now as a Caregiver. Her positive outlook, proactive accomplishments and her devotion to caregiving...

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Brianne M.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Attention to Detail. ... Communication Skills. ... Conflict Management Skills. ... Problem Solving Skills. ... Professionalism. ... Teamwork Skills. ... Time Management Skills
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  • 422 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.83/hr as of September 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Houston, TX

Special Needs Caregivers in Houston, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 239 reviews of the 422 listed special needs caregivers

Maghan A.

Maghan was fantastic, our kids and dogs fell in love with her immediately (and that's not common for us)!!! She arrived a couple mins early...

- Ashley C.

Spring L.

Spring was an absolute gift to my family at a critical transition point in our lives. My son is on the autism spectrum and exhibits a number...

- Josephine F.

Vickie B.

Vicki has a warm and caring way and our daughter with special needs liked her from the start. Vicki is caring and professional and we enjoy...

- Brian D.

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