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348 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
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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...
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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
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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...
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"Scott is still working for us. He is great!"
Reviewed by Susan S.
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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...
Staci R.
Austin, TX
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse Looking For Great Family To Help For The Year!
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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...
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"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. "
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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...
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"Very courteous and responsive. I will book with Priscilla again."
Reviewed by Will S.
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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...
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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...
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"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.
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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...
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"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.
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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...
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"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.
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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...
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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...
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"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.
Brianna A.
Austin, TX
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
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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...
Emily A.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in psychology and minors in disability studies and fine art. I've worked with kids aged 2-9 on the Autism spectrum for the past year as a registered behavior technician. My responsibilities included feeding, toilet training, diaper changes, facilitating engaging...
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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...
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"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!
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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.
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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...
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"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.
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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...
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"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.
Mara E.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Mara and I have been on Care. com for 6 years now. One of my biggest joys in life is working with children. I grew up going to sleep away camp in the summers where I learned the importance of balancing fun and safety and my counselors inspired me to do good. I have experience working with kids from infancy...
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"Mara is wonderful! We are so happy that she has been a part of our life for the past six months. She goes above and beyond- creates fun activities for boys to do, helps with homework and interacts/shows...
Reviewed by Lisa C.
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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...
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"Nathalie is amazing! We are glad we met her and can hire again."
Reviewed by Rod S.
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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.
Sophie B.
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 met Sophie she was the one. She talked to him like an adult and made sure he understood...
- Kevin J.
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Ratings for Austin, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 237 reviews of the 348 listed special needs caregivers.