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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Allen, TX

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Allen, TX

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Zahra O.


McKinney, TX

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

5.0

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I have 10 years experience caring children . I am very patient , responsible , on time and I enjoy being whit children .
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Ajula L.


McKinney, TX

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

***EXPERIENCED IN-HOME CAREGIVING (ADULT/ SENIOR/ CHILD/ SPECIAL NEEDS)***

5.0

(5)

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Hi! My name Ajula is and I strive to provide just the right care in just the right way! In other words, my services are defined by your needs. My mission is to make sure that my client is comfortable and lives their best, most enriched life. For me, care giving is not simply a career... It's a calling! I become a part of my...

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5.0
Ajule is outstanding. Her credentials match her intelligence and skills. She took care of bathing, ordering meds, laundry, light cleaning and any thing else we asked. She gave safe, timely transportation to...

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Don F.


Plano, TX

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Behavioral Specialist

5.0

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Hi there! I'm Don, has 20 experienced professional who has dedicated over 20 years to working in the social service field. Previously, I worked at the YMCA, where I made a positive impact as a program coordinator, supporting troubled youth through the Campfire of program. Currently, I am an independent worker focusing on young...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Don is reliable, compassionate and professional. when I thought it was impossible to find care for my special-needs adult son with challenging behaviors, Don gave me hope that he was able to handle it. I have...

Reviewed by Mariann G.

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Jill S.


McKinney, TX

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Child Caregiver

5.0

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Fully vaccinated for CV19 I believe children need someone who is patient and kind, will really listen to them and will have fun with them. I love being a Nanny and consider it a gift to share in your children's lives. I have worked as a part time Nanny for several families over the past 10 years with children ranging from 3...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Miss Jill has been with our family for close to two years and she is the best nanny we’ve hired. She cared for my two daughters, now ages 2.8 and 7 months, and they love her dearly. She’s always on time,...

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Amy D.


McKinney, TX

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

5.0

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I am currently a special needs Paraprofessional having worked in both the middle school and high school settings. I have experience with non-verbal autistic children and adults. I am CPI certified and proficient with ABA behavioral training. Caring for, educating and loving these special individuals is what makes me happy. I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Fantastic sitter! Our 2 boys love her! Very dependable and quickly engages with the kids. I appreciate her questions about the schedule to make sure she understands and can keep the routine. Excellent...

Reviewed by Jonathan And Kimberly T.

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Azmae B.


Plano, TX

$35-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Teacher

5.0

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I love teaching students with special needs, I started as a reading interventionist years ago and fell in love with teaching students. I can create a fun, yet rigorous atmosphere to help students learn and succeed. I am a certified Special Needs teacher through TEA.

Recent review:

5.0
We LOVE Azmae! She is prompt, polite, professional, and creative! She developed a natural rapport with my autistic son almost right from the start. You can trust Azmae to work to develop a harmonious...

Reviewed by Suzannah F.

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Amy D.


McKinney, TX

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs, General Needs Infant - Elderly Care Taker

5.0

(3)

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I currently work in a structured teach classroom (special needs) teaching low and high functioning students with Autism. Through the school district, I have a current background check completed. I have training in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute). I utilize research based teaching for students with autism spectrum disorder...
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Cassandra L.


McKinney, TX

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Child Care Giver

5.0

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I have over 20 years of experience and more if you count me raising 5 kids of my own. I am very energetic, not my true age, often referred to as "Mrs. Doubtfire". I can help with cooking/meal preparation, homework, laundry, light tidy up. I live in Mckinney at the Prosper border, but somehow this site shows me in Richardson. I...

Recent review:

5.0
I booked Sandy last minute because our sitter couldn't make it. In a rush, I booked the wrong date. I contacted her and she showed up totally last minute and saved the day! She was easy going and professional....

Reviewed by Megan F.

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Alyssa L.


Sachse, TX

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter!!

5.0

(1)

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I'm 19 and a nursing student at UT Tyler. I have 7 years of experience. I've worked with all ages of children from infants through middle school aged, including special needs or disabilities. I can help with travel or errands, as I have my own car. I can do housework and I'm comfortable with pets. I am also a certified medical...

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa is so sweet and very caring with our dogs. She is attentive and loved them as if they were her own.

Reviewed by Myssie E.

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Timipa L.


Princeton, TX

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEED CARE GIVER

3.0

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My number one priority is to keep my client safe and protect their dignity as I work with them. I work hard everyday to be the top care giver to your loved one in the United States. I offer the best care available in the Home-Care industry up to the latest standard, by listening and responding to the needs of my clients quickly....
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Autumn B.


McKinney, TX

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Yoga Student And Sitter

4.0

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Hello! I'm autumn :) I am a student at the fort and that's how I ended up in the enchanted place! I was a 5th-6th grade science camp instructor during the school year and fell in deeper love with trees and animals and love sharing nature with kids. Doing crafts and letting kids expand their creativity is a huge skill I learned...

Recent review:

4.0
Autumn is very reliable and dependable. She also communicates effectively and keeps everyone in the loop so we are aware of what time she picked up and dropped my kids. She used to drive my kid to classes...

Reviewed by Kavita P.

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Madelyn D.


Frisco, TX

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, down-to-earth, and nurturing person who has approximately 13 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Though I've only been professionally nannying/babysitting many different families the last 8 yrs, I started (independently) work-day/overnight caring for infant-2...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Madelyn gets to know the how and the why's of the kids. Like what makes them tick. She is great with catering her time with the kids to their particular likes and needs. She makes the experience meaningful for...

Reviewed by Kate K.

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Ashlee C.


McKinney, TX

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Caretaker

5.0

(3)

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I have over 20 years of professional experience as well as having two children of my own 15 and 3 years old. I have experience with children with special needs: hearing impairment, blind, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, medically fragile, mental/behavioral challenges etc. Being a parent, I know what I expect for my child, which...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ashlee has watched our daughter several times. She's dependable and quick to respond when we communicate. Our daughter loves her and asks about her when she's not around. I would recommend her to anyone who's...

Reviewed by Jennifer L.

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Rodrick M.


Sachse, TX

< $10/hr5 yrs exp

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I'm a Christian male caregiver. 5 years of experience. Experience with dementia, stroke, Special needs, COPD, Cancer etc. My love and passion for the sick is what makes me unique.
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Lauren H.


McKinney, TX

$14-17/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Lauren and I'm a college student with a passion for children! I am currently studying Special Education at Collin College. I desire to become a teacher for children with special needs. My freshman year of college, I went to Baylor University majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Speech-Language...
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Kelly B.


Garland, TX

$25/hr10 yrs exp

After School Tutoring And Care

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I am a teacher in the local area. I teach children with special needs in a behavior program. I have worked with all age groups. I just became an empty nester and looking for some ways to fill my time and enjoy myself while doing it.
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Mary M.


McKinney, TX

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Medication Set-up, Medication Administration, Wound Care And More

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I'm a RN with over 15 years of home health experience. I work with children with special needs as well as adults. It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to make the lives of my patients better, either by nursing them back to health or just making them comfortable.
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Farida P.


Plano, TX

$8-13/hr5 yrs exp

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I have experience taking care of elderly people including my own parents and in-laws! I worked with adults with special needs as well!
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Karizma R.


Frisco, TX

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

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Working with children has always been my passion and something I have done for a very long time. I have my bachelors degree in psychology from university. I have worked the past 3 1/2 years as a developmental therapist in New Jersey(I am new to Bellevue). I provided play therapy in home to children with developmental delays and...
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Kat T.


Richardson, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Kat, I first started babysitting when I was 13. Over the past 15 years I have consistently babysat, been a nanny, have extensively worked with individuals with special needs through camps and individual care. For the past 5 years I have worked as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist within multiple different...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Allen, TX

Ajula L.

5.0

Ajule is outstanding. Her credentials match her intelligence and skills. She took care of bathing, ordering meds, laundry, light cleaning and any thing else we asked. She gave safe, timely transportation to doctors appointments. She is cheerful and an interesting conversationalist. She cared for me...

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Don F.

5.0

Don is reliable, compassionate and professional. when I thought it was impossible to find care for my special-needs adult son with challenging behaviors, Don gave me hope that he was able to handle it. I have been able to go back to work with ease knowing that my son is well cared for with Don, and...

- Mariann G.

Jill S.

5.0

Miss Jill has been with our family for close to two years and she is the best nanny we’ve hired. She cared for my two daughters, now ages 2.8 and 7 months, and they love her dearly. She’s always on time, professional, and attentive. Our dog and cats love her too. She did great with the housekeeping...

- Care member

Amy D.

5.0

Fantastic sitter! Our 2 boys love her! Very dependable and quickly engages with the kids. I appreciate her questions about the schedule to make sure she understands and can keep the routine. Excellent communication via text/chat.

- Jonathan And Kimberly T.

Azmae B.

5.0

We LOVE Azmae! She is prompt, polite, professional, and creative! She developed a natural rapport with my autistic son almost right from the start. You can trust Azmae to work to develop a harmonious relationship with your special needs child! She is caring and very well educated! We felt very...

- Suzannah F.

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Ratings for Allen, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Allen, TX are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.