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Kendra B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively Well versed in providing affection and safety to children Able to prepare hygienic meals Adept at directing children in eating, resting and personal cleanliness Proven record of handling private issues properly Demonstrated ability to provide proper...

Care Member says "Kendra has worked with my family on an as-needed basis watching our 5 year old son for a little over two years now. Kendra is always my first choice...

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Cristina F.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a recent graduate with a Masters degree in social work with 7 years of experience in caretaking and home healthcare. I have been a personal caregiver to a special needs child and have experience working in private care for children and adults. My work experience with children and adolescents ranges from 6 months to 22 years...

Care Member says "Great with our kids, highly recommend :)"

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Nathalie L.

Austin, TX

4.5(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Nathalie really helped me when I was in a bind. Very quick to respond and great service. My kiddos had a great time even though they were stuck in a...

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Benina G.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
A little bit about me, I am very creative and friendly! I love making art and making people smile. I take pride in paying attention to details. I truly enjoy organizing, cleaning, and taking good care of people. Looking to care for kiddos of all ages! In the past, I have worked with all ages ranging from newborn to 14. I have...

Sherie A. says "I have known Nina for a very long time. I use her whenever I can. And she is so dependable and trust worthy that I even have her house sit for me while...

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Patricia B.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Ive worked for Round Rock Independent School District in the area of special needs kids and food service assistance. I have work experience with kids in school since 2004 til 2019. I'm currently working as a part time afternoon nanny since 2019, Ive also graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School with the degree of Pastry...

Care Member says "Patricia has been part of our family for almost 4 years caring for our daughter who is now almost 8 years old. Our daughter has some special needs and...

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Kasandra H.

Medically Experienced Active Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Kasandra, I am a nanny, with a medical assistant's degree. I have 7 years of professional nanny experience and 5years of babysitting experience. I'm a fully vaccinated and boostered non smoker, who is also an animal lover. So if you have pets that's fine with me. I work well with children of all ages and I have...

Maria Clara H. says "Kasandra has been extremely helpful in providing childcare for our baby 9 mos at that time. It's too bad we couldn't take her with us. Any family...

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Noelle S.

Child Care Home Assistant

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Noelle! I have 10+ years of of experience in the childcare field, including but not limited to professional nannying and a position as a Teacher's Aide. I also have extensive experience with special needs as I was a caretaker for adults with autism for over 3 years. My passion is caring for others but I...

Care Member says "Noelle was great with our 15 month old son. We will absolutely be using her again! "

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Sneha R.

Hey There, Families!

Austin, TX

4.4(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 48 families in your area
Carpooling
My name is Lyra, and I am from Austin, Texas. I am currently a Neuroscience & Psychology student at the UT-Austin, which means I know exactly how to get inside your kids' heads! Just kidding... or am I? I bring a unique blend of experience, creativity, and love. I've worked with kids of all ages - from infants to teenagers, &...

Care Member says "Sneha took car of my 3 month old son when I went back to work and I would highly recommend her. She took great care of him and is extremely...

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Bridgette I.

Part-time Babysitter/tutor

Austin, TX

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 45 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Howdy! I'm Bridgette - a certified postpartum doula, advanced NCS, and career nanny. I've also taught at preschool, am a pediatric sleep consultant, and am well-versed in childhood nutrition. I have approximately 8 years of paid childcare experience ranging from ages 0 - 15 including families with multiples and children with...

Eleanor H. says "We connected with Bridgette for a one-time day of child care while we were visiting family in Austin and we are so thankful for her! Bridgette was...

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Brianna H.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! I have been babysitting since the age of 12, and in recent years have been babysitting some children with special needs. I have nannied for a few families and recently worked in a position of managing a large group of children aged 3 months-10 years. Prior to that I worked full time as a registered behavioral therapist...

Qwineaja E. says "She's really awesome with any kid! I love how passionate she is for kids ! She's someone I can trust around my child for sure. Also she is a very...

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Ryder C.

Fun And Experienced Sitter That Loves To Care For Kids And Help Them Learn!

Austin, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience with children, from babysitting my sisters to caring for a little boy (3 mo- 2 yr) for over 2 years while earning my Bachelor's degree at Texas A&M. I also worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician in an ABA clinic, providing therapy to children with Autism. Currently, I assist with psychological...
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Brenda M.

Child care

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am an experienced babysitter / nanny. I have great ratings from the families I have worked with and am willing to give references. I have strong and caring relationships with the families I have worked with and continue to babysit for them when they need me. I am currently a nanny of a 15-month-old and worked with the family...

Jason N. says "We hired Brenda for a short-term childcare need. We found Brenda to be reliable, professional, and very respectful to our home and parenting preferences....

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Julie B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
personal care
respite care
companionship
+ 1 more
AVAILABILITY: Flexible time to help your loved one! Great as backup or Sub.. My past work experience includes many years in a hospital environment (1984 through 1998), child care director (1998 through 2006), special needs support for adults on the spectrum (2006 through 2020), senior care support/management (2017 through the...

Care Member says "Julie was a great caregiver for our elderly mom. She is very thoughtful and kind and always “went the extra mile“ in trying to make our mom comfortable...

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Sneha R.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
respite care
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....

Melissa D. says "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...

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Widdienne D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
I bring over 10 years of hands-on experience as a compassionate, trustworthy, and dedicated caregiver. I've had the privilege of supporting individuals with diverse needs including children, the elderly, and those with special needs providing care for conditions such as stroke recovery, autism, , dementia, and post-surgical...

Lisa M. says "Widdienne is very thoughtful and hardworking. She took excellent care of my daughter with special needs. We love her and I highly recommend her."

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Darlene T.

Special Needs Provider

Austin, TX

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I love to help people who have limitations. I have had home health aide experience and have also worked in an adult home. I am willing to learn and to be an extension of arms and legs for someone who may not be able to use theirs.
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Sharon B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Austin, TX

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
I have a master's degree in therapeutic recreation and an undergraduate degree in education. I worked in physical rehabilitation, helping patients who had experienced a traumatic injury or stroke. I helped them become active again in their leisure pursuits as well as helped them navigate returning to their home and community. I...
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Iesha W.

Nanny For Families With Special Needs

Austin, TX

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I have two years experience working with special needs children as a FT Instructional Assistant helping with positive behavioral supports, crisis intervention, and using PECS, AT devices, etc. I also worked occasionally as a sitter for families with special needs children.
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Grace F.

Part Time Caregiver For Special Needs Children

Austin, TX

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Jennifer R.

Special Needs

Austin, TX

from
$30/hr
My sister has both Asperger's and autism, so I have personal, firsthand experience supporting someone on the spectrum. Growing up, I developed a deep sense of empathy, patience, and understanding of neurodiverse needs. I'm comfortable with sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and providing a calm, structured...
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  • 295 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.53/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 127 reviews of the 293 listed special needs caregivers

Kendra B.

Kendra has worked with my family on an as-needed basis watching our 5 year old son for a little over two years now. Kendra is always my...

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Cristina F.

Great with our kids, highly recommend :)

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Nathalie L.

Nathalie really helped me when I was in a bind. Very quick to respond and great service. My kiddos had a great time even though they were...

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