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Nancy W.

Special Needs Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$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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Special Need Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$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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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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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, my name is Spring. I am a part-time photographer and full-time caregiver, devoted to my very large family, and fun-loving pets. With children, I've extensive experience with Autism and Down's syndrome. My skills range from emotional/physical/cognitive issues, bowel and bladder incontinence, bathing and dressing, tube...

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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Special Needs Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
I am 10+ years experience with Autism and have excellent references from previous families. I assist with behavior, potty training, feeding, and gain dependent skills.
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Certified Special Education Teacher At SAISD

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$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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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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Certified Nursing Assistant

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With 6 years of experience, I am a dedicated, independent, and hard-working individual with an ability to help people achieve their personal goals. I will provide them with personal assistance and care. I am available Monday, Tuesday, Friday (12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ) Wednesday, Thursday,(12:00 p.m. to (4:30pm) Saturday,...

Courtney W. says "Caroline is extremely competent and quickly learned our daughter's care routine and implemented it safely and completely. Our daughter requires total...

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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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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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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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Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jametria. Most call me Meme. I am a 28-year-old hardworking woman who thrives in environments where I can help others. I have my Bachelors in health science and my Masters in Behavior. I am currently working as a registered behavior technician and pick up different short term opportunities from time to...

Keesha B. says "Jametria has worked for me for over 2 years. I have a 6 foot 5 teenage son with non verbal autism. She consistently shows patience with him, even in the...

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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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Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$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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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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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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Nanny

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello my name is Tasha and I have 8 years of effective experience with a CPR certification. I am writing to introduce myself as a driven and compassionate Nanny who has exceptional communication and childcare skills. Owing to my extensive childcare and housekeeping experiences, I can effectively take care of your children and...
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Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$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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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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Houston, TX

5.0(0)
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$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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  • 435 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.79/hr as of June 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 252 reviews of the 435 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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