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Amy A.

Austin, TX

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Besides raising my own amazing daughter (who is now 20) , I have worked in childcare / direct care since 1998. I have extensive experience with babies, toddlers and school aged children, as well as teens and special needs kids. My approach is : safety first , respect the wishes of parents and then let's have some fun! I love...

Care Member says "Amy is a Wonderful person and excellent childcare provider. We hired Amy to watch our two boys age 1 and 4 during the month of December when we were...

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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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Cristina F.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Jesslyna O.

Full Time Care Giver Available Upon Request Beginning In Early To Mid August

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Hello Prospective Parents! My name is Jesslyna (Jess) and I am seeking a full time position. I have been babysitting and working with children for a whopping 21 years (I am 34). My most recent position was with Communities In Schools of Central Texas as the Senior Program Director for Youth Enrichment. I was previously the...

Care Member says "She showed up a 5 min early The kids loved her. She had them pick up their plates toys etc. "

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Bridgette I.

Part-time Babysitter/tutor

Austin, TX

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 45 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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Amy W.

nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development while providing reliable support for families. With a passion for creating a positive impact on young lives, I bring 10 years of experience and a college degree in Hospitality Management to my role. My patient and...

Lauren J. says "Amy has a huge heart and an out-going personality. She genuinely enjoys talking to people and getting to them with her warm smile and naturally caring...

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Kasandra H.

Medically Experienced Active Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Benina G.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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Sneha R.

Austin, TX

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

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
dementia
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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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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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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Kendel K.

Special Needs

Austin, TX

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Passionate advocate and caregiver for individuals with special needs, I bring plenty of experience from providing respite care and dayhab services. As a former president of a college club promoting inclusion, I'm committed to creating supportive environments where adults with special needs can thrive. With a heart full of...
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Kayla B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Austin, TX

from
$15/hr
I volunteered in a special needs Physical Education course during school. I have also babysat for special needs children.
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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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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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  • 288 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.78/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews of the 288 listed special needs caregivers

Amy A.

Amy is a Wonderful person and excellent childcare provider. We hired Amy to watch our two boys age 1 and 4 during the month of December...

- Care member

Sneha R.

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...

- Care member

Cristina F.

Great with our kids, highly recommend :)

- Care member

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