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Widdienne D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
respite care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

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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Patient Care Technician And Residential Trainer

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Taylor S. says "Tiffany was wonderful with my father who has an acquired brain injury. She helped keep his home well maintained, his clothes fresh, and went above and...

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Loving And Patient Person To Care For Your Loved One.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Personal care
dementia
companionship
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...

Ezra C. says "Beyond grateful to have an opportunity to work with Cherie. She has a wonderful personality, dependable, caring, and ready to help when needed. ***...

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Experienced With Special Needs Kids And Will Provide Great Care!

Austin, TX

2.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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SDA Loving And Caring Specials Needs S-F 24/7 P/T OCCASIONAL

Austin, TX

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$35/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Austin, TX

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$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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Special Needs Care

Austin, TX

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$30/hr
4 years experience
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,...
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Children And Adults With Special Needs

Austin, TX

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Austin, TX

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$10/hr
1 year experience
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...
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Special Needs

Austin, TX

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$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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Special Needs Caregiver

Austin, TX

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$25/hr
6 years experience
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.
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Caring And Kind Special Needs Experienced Sitter

Austin, TX

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$23/hr
3 years experience
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!
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Special Needs Provider

Austin, TX

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I am currently getting my masters in occupational therapy and am looking for a job with a family that fits well. I am a very positive, outgoing caregiver who enjoys being active and spending time outdoors. I also like playing board games, as well as using my imagination to create activities. I am in a masters program full time...
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Experienced And Passionate Early Childhood And Special Needs Educator

Austin, TX

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$25/hr
4 years experience
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...
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Special Needs

Austin, TX

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$25/hr
10 years experience
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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Special Needs Caregiver

Austin, TX

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$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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Nanny/Babysitter For Children With Special Needs

Austin, TX

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Children with special needs have a special place in my heart. I am an assistant teacher/language facilitator for children with all kinds special needs with WSFCS. I have experience with special needs such as: autism spectrum disorders, vision impairments, hearing impairments, and behavioral disorders. I use my positive and...
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Part-time Caregiver- Special Needs

Austin, TX

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with kids with Autism and other developmental disabilities for over two years, both in Austin and Nicaragua. I have been a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) since October 2021. I am passionate about learning everyday from the kiddos I work with and love helping them become the best version of themselves.
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Special Education Teacher

Austin, TX

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, looking for a family in need of a manny. Have worked in education for over 10 years, and currently work for UT teaching at a residential treatment center. Hoping to find a position close to my work (South Austin) or near my home (North West Austin) that can be semi flexible with my extended holidays.
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Special Educatuon Certified Teacher

Austin, TX

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have four years of teaching experience, with two of those years working as a Bilingual Special Education Resource Teacher for an entire elementary school. I've served children with varying disabilities, and would enjoy to continue supporting these individuals.

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  • 342 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.71/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 Austin, TX

Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 336 reviews of the 343 listed special needs caregivers

Widdienne D.

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

- Lisa M.

Tiffany H.

Tiffany was wonderful with my father who has an acquired brain injury. She helped keep his home well maintained, his clothes fresh, and...

- Taylor S.

Cherie H.

Beyond grateful to have an opportunity to work with Cherie. She has a wonderful personality, dependable, caring, and ready to help when...

- Ezra C.

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