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221 special needs adult care are listed in Austin, TX
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years
Special needs adult care in Austin, TX
Scott B.
Austin, TX
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider With More Than Ten Year's Experience, Also Experience With Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like helping people, especially people marginalized by society, including those with special needs be it autism or mental health issues or physical.
My specialty is helping people gain more independence. I do this by finding a person's interests and use that to help them gain new skills, be they social or otherwise. For...
Scott can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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)
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,...
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Samantha. I'm a 22-year-old CNA/Caregiver. I would consider myself to be very patient and empathetic.
I have worked in Nursing home settings and Assisted living with memory care, quadriplegic patients, stroke patients with different care plans and disabilities.
My specialties are catheter cleanse, tube feeding,...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, specialized care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Samantha was a great help to me even though it was just for a couple of days. I traveled to Texas from Ohio and Samantha was willing to fit me in around her busy schedule. I will definitely hire her again when I'm back in the area."
David D.
Sneha R.
Austin, TX
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a wonderful family to work with. I am 19 years old (currently in college) looking to share my knowledge, creativeness, and love with seniors. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I also have experience in caring for children with special needs and seniors with debilitating neurodegenerative diseases....
Sneha can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sneha is a delightful person to work with. We had great communication before the job. She planned to be early just in case there were any hiccups. She was very kind and compassionate. She drove me to and from oral surgery and made sure I was in good hands...
Melissa D.
Widdienne D.
Austin, TX
$24-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Widdienne I have been working as Home Health Aide & housekeeper for 6 years. I work with children, the elderly, and special needs. I find passion in helping others day by day. I have experience working with stroke, autism, bipolar, and dementia patients. I can do any part of running the household that you may...
Widdienne can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Widdienne is an excellent helper. I am disabled, so she was willing to do a variety of tasks to help me, including preparing a meal. I plan to use her services again. "
Care member
Angelique D.
Austin, TX
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experiencing caring for children and adults. I currently provide babysitting as well as light care to several special needs seniors. Additionally, I'm a life coach, a birth doula & a massage therapist. Many of these skills translate well to working with seniors.
I really enjoy finding ways to make their...
Angelique can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, companionship, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angelique is a very professional and compassionate care giver. Angelique is able to navigate complex situations with ease. Angelique cares for her people like they are family."
Marjorie B.
Merrie M.
Austin, TX
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happy Disposition With A Joyful Outlook And Lots Of Laughs Included.
5.0
(1)
With over 30 years of experience in caregiving, I have honed my skills and nurtured a deep passion for providing compassionate support to those in need. My journey began with raising three children, caring for my mother who has a lung disease, adults with autism and special needs, tending to both grandparents with early onset...
Merrie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"It is my privilege to recommend her to you. Merrie has taken wonderful care of my aunt and cousin.
My aunt, age 91, and her 66-year-old daughter moved to Texas in 2022 to be closer to family. My cousin would have loved to be the one to take care of her mom back...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My previous work: St. David's South as a Patient Care Technician; I worked very hard :) I also worked at Marbridge Community as a Resident Trainer. Recently, I just finished 3 years of taking care of a quadriplegic man in his home. And presently I work with a wonderfully sweet woman in her home. I genuinely...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tiffany was wonderful with my father who has an acquired brain injury. She helped keep his home well maintained, his clothes fresh, and went above and beyond to help prepare meals he would enjoy. She found ways to connect with him and also was an excellent...
Taylor S.
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)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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!"
Susan S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm an attentive caregiver that is sensitive to other's needs. My strength is connecting with clients in a considerate way while working hard to bridge communication gaps. For many years I've worked with under-served, senior, low-income, children, pets, plus many disabilities, such as:
Mental /physical/ behavioral...
Brie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Follows instruction, always on time and willing to help with any changes that the patient needs."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Latina and I provide non-medical home care services to seniors, disabled, mentally challenged, ALS, MS, Tracheostomy, hospice, any Illness or persons needing companionship. I have been in healthcare for more than 15 years to which most of my experiences was with the University of Michigan Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy...
Latina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Latina is amazing! She took care of my elderly parents as if they were her own. Her patience, caring, and empathetic way of working with them was such a relief during a stressful time in our lives. Without Latina I would not have known what I would have done. She...
Care member
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)
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. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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
(1)
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."
Will S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 14 years of experience caring for elderly residents with all types of physical and emotional disabilities in both private homes and assisted living facilities. Significant experience providing companionship, medication, dressing, bathing and feeding and have the ability to cater my care to the individual needs of...
Rosemarie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Rosemarie cared for my mother, who has dementia, for about 9 months before she entered an assisted living home. She was always patient and kind with my mom, and kept me well-informed about any concerns. Rosemarie's duties included managing my mother's morning...
Angela B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 work on regulating his behaviors. Her constant unwavering...
Laura W.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 met Sophie she was the one. She talked to him like an...
Kevin J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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."
John S.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Austin, TX
Samantha Z.
3.0
I did not hire her. She expected me to pay cash. I am in a wheelchair and I do not drive. She might be okay for someone else.
- Ellen H.
Sneha R.
5.0
Sneha is a delightful person to work with. We had great communication before the job. She planned to be early just in case there were any hiccups. She was very kind and compassionate. She drove me to and from oral surgery and made sure I was in good hands before leaving. Sneha was extremely...
- Melissa D.
Widdienne D.
5.0
Widdienne is a very dependable and professional caregiver. She worked well with my brother.
- Gayle B.
Angelique D.
5.0
Angelique is both compassionate and competent. I was so happy to have her with me on the day of my surgery. She ensured she understood all of the discharge instructions, was considerate of my condition and stayed by my side until we were confident I could manage on my own. I was completely...
- Deborah J.
Merrie M.
5.0
It is my privilege to recommend her to you. Merrie has taken wonderful care of my aunt and cousin.
My aunt, age 91, and her 66-year-old daughter moved to Texas in 2022 to be closer to family. My cousin would have loved to be the one to take care of her mom back in Maryland, but unfortunately, she...
- Care member
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Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Adult Care in Austin, TX are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 69 reviews of the 221 listed special needs adult care.