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We have 337 special needs caregivers in Austin, TX! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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Find special needs caregivers in Austin, TX that you’ll love
337 special needs caregivers are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Austin, TX
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
With 20yrs of hands on and specialized in caring for newborns, twins from 0 days old, to school age children, early teens, and special needs. I like to keep the children busy by providing learning and fun activities such as reading books, puzzles, board games, having outdoor activities like swimming, basketball, soccer, bike...
Carena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carena is a trusting, responsible, loving, playful and caring individual. Her strengths are in teaching children their daily life skills, to achieve their milestones, to be confident and to try new things and building good and trusting relationships with the...
Anna W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have personally known Amy for 32 years. She is very responsible, dependable, reliable and caring person. She has years of experience as a nanny and sitter. I would trust her with my life and any member of my family's life."
Gina C.
5.0
(2)
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...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Julie is great. Hard working and meticulous with her duties. And always aware of issues that needed to be addressed. She helped care for my 100+ year old mother and managing her household. My mother was a force of nature, and despite her advanced age, she could...
Care member
Shea S.
Austin, TX
$18-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...
Shea can also help with: Respite care
5.0
"You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea.
Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking for someone who is attentive. For someone who is caring. Someone who you can trust to have your loved one's...
Elysia B.
Widdienne D.
Austin, TX
$27-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Widdienne, and I am a 33year-old part-time student at Texas State University, pursuing a degree in Health Care Administration. I am a dedicated, trustworthy, compassionate, and hardworking professional with extensive experience in caregiving. Over the years, I have worked with children, the elderly, and individuals...
Widdienne can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Widdienne is a very dependable and professional caregiver. She worked well with my brother."
Gayle B.
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
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.
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: Respite care, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & 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.
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, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tiffany did an excellent job caring for my brother the last 3 years. My brother was a quadriplegic so she provided complete care for him including bath, bowel program, turning, transferring and medication management. Tiffany has a caring, sensitive heart and goes...
Tari H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore being around elders and helping them. I'd just say it's in my nature to care for people of all ages but especially the elderly. I use to be a hair dressers many years ago and would actually go to my elderly clients homes and help with chores bathing and cleaning. I am also the mother of a 27-year-old special...
Cherie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Beyond grateful to have an opportunity to work with Cherie. She has a wonderful personality, dependable, caring, and ready to help when needed.
*** One time I called her at 630am and asked her if she could come in early and help out...and Cherie was at our...
Ezra C.
Trisha F.
Austin, TX
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced With Special Needs Kids And Will Provide Great Care!
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Special needs teacher at Austin charter school. Worked/volunteered at a day program for special needs youth and adults. Also am an in-home caretaker for many families with a variety of special needs, behavioral to medical needs. Dealt with many different diagnoses, know how to give meds or preform Gtube feedings. I am also a...
I volunteered in a special needs Physical Education course during school. I have also babysat for special needs children.
Hello! My name is Lorena I am a senior in college graduating in May with a Special Education Major. I currently internship at a children's Therapy center, and I home school kids with Special needs. I have lots of experience with Special needs students! I have attended summer camps, projects for Special need college students,...
Leticia O.
Austin, TX
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
SDA Loving And Caring Specials Needs S-F 24/7 P/T OCCASIONAL
Austin TX I'm available to help 24/7 f/t p/t live-in
Non smoker, single, no grown children my name is Leticia O. 46 yrs, speak English and Spanish I'm interested in/for a long term. For your sweet, unforgettable family, I am a loving caring person who enjoys interacting with children. I am a mother of 7 children and a...
Diane M.
Austin, TX
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/ Special Needs Experience Caregiver Seeking Full Time
I have over 18 yrs experience in childcare, special educational setting. I have excellent reference, clean driving record, clean background checks. CPR/ first aide trained/ certified. Raised 2 talented, smart, beautiful young adult children as a single parent. Divergent thinker, can cook from box or from scratch, detail oriented...
Last year, I began caring for children with special needs. I am experienced with children who have Autism, Down-syndrome, physical difficulties and emotional and behavioral difficulties. I am experienced in this area because my internship requires me to work with children with special needs and it has been blissful. I am a...
I am a 68-year-old retired teacher with four grown sons. I have a reliable Toyota Sienna van. I help people get to appointments for surgery center out-patient appointments. I can pick you up, take you to your appointment, wait for you (even if it is 8 or 10 hours) and be there to take you home afterwards. If you have pets, I can...
I have been an educator of children and adults with special needs for over 6 years. I have worked in both public and private schools, and well as provided personal care for individual families. I love what I do! I am patient, kind, and creative.
Holly S.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced And Passionate Early Childhood And Special Needs Educator
Hello my name is Holly, I am passionate and educated in working with children. I was a preschool teacher, ranging all ages primarily in 3-year-old. I left to pursue career opportunities by becoming an ABA Therapist for children with Autism. I am a student at Eastern Michigan University pursuing a masters degree in Occupational...
I am completing a masters degree in special education and working in the field part time MWF. I am available Tuesday and Thursday all day. I am a passionate advocate for the developmentally delayed community!
Been in health care field for over 30+yes. I am a CNA. CPR certified and enjoy working and helping anyone in need. I have experience in behavior problems I have knowleged of tube feeding vital signs I currently pass medication at a facilty in Lakeway. I am a very dependable person an I enjoy what I do. I'm experienced in hospice...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Austin, TX
Carena B.
5.0
We were so fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with Carena. She was a nanny for our son from about 3 months to just over 2 years! She is prompt, helped develop and keep us all on a schedule, and loved our son like he was one of her own. As a first time mom, I was completely overwhelmed...
- Care member
Amy W.
5.0
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 demeanor. I have been very close friends with Amy for over 10 years. She has always been there when I needed her and cares for my family like her...
- Lauren J.
Julie B.
5.0
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 and happy. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver.
- Care member
Shea S.
5.0
You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea.
Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking for someone who is attentive. For someone who is caring. Someone who you can trust to have your loved one's best interest in heart and action....
- Elysia B.
Widdienne D.
5.0
Widdienne is a very dependable and professional caregiver. She worked well with my brother.
- Gayle B.
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Ratings for Austin, TX special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 352 reviews of the 337 listed special needs caregivers.