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Nancy W.

Special Needs Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I was special needs therapeutic foster parent for 17 years with lots of training in this area. I had these children in my home 24/7 and had input/training from doctors, therapists, OT, pt, school, etc. I also have home-schooled my children and helped out with my grandchildren, one that is in a wheelchair. I have also have...
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Tammy T.

Special Need Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am interested in this position as it relates to my experience, knowledge in Home Health Care Industry and my passion with helping people maintain an active life in their home. I am a Home Health Aide with over 20 yrs of experience. I have worked with wonderful clients ranging from Companionship, Cancer, Dementia, and...
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Spring L.

A Mature And Loving Nanny/caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Children And Elderly Adults.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I'm Spring. I am a heart-centered caregiver with a sharp mind, relaxed sense of humor and decades of expertise caring for a vast spectrum of disorders and disabilities. I have extensive experience with Autism, Down's syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral palsy, deaf-blindness as a DeafBlind Intervener, SPD, PDD,...

Josephine F. says "Spring was an absolute gift to my family at a critical transition point in our lives. My son is on the autism spectrum and exhibits a number of...

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Cynthia D.

Certified Special Education Teacher At SAISD

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 25 years of babysitting experience, which includes extensive experience supporting both children and adults with special needs. I am currently a self-contained special education teacher in Houston and am in my ninth year of teaching. My passion for children is at the heart of everything I do-both in the classroom...
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Vickie B.

Special Personal Assistant

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello, my name is Vickie! I love helping. My experience allowed me to work with families with diverse backgrounds and their needs, engaging their everyday life. I provides direct care to special needs/mentally challenged patients, teens, young adult, and seniors care. I assist clients/patients with their everyday daily living...

Brian D. says "Vicki has a warm and caring way and our daughter with special needs liked her from the start. Vicki is caring and professional and we enjoy how she...

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Gabrielle K.

Pt Evening Care Provider Available

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with an autistic child he was diagnosed at 21/2 completely non verbal taught him sign. I also have experience with children with cancer. The child I worked with I started with her when she was 3 weeks old she was diagnosed with ALL pre B(acute lymphoblastic leukemia) at age 3. I sat in the hospital and gave her...
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Kelsey T.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with autism. I have training through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. I also have references available. I loved everyday working in this field. I am very patient and calm, And I am a fast learner. I know every child with special needs is different and there is always a learning curve....
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Relindis T.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Ambulation. My name is Relindis T. am an experience Personal Care Assistant and a graduate from Nursing school but not licensed yet. I have a great experience as a caregiver and as a single mother with 2 girls.

Care Member says "Relindis is a kind and loving caregiver. She is very reliable and trustworthy and is always communicative and on time. My 11 year old son is non verbal...

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Kerria N.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
3 years experience
I am open to a changing schedule with consistent hours . I am also open to over night shifts . I have a pretty flexible availability. Can help with special needs. I am BLS certified , also a CNA . I have over 5 years experience.
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Tania B.

Houston, TX

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, I am a patient, loving person, who loves children. I am a christian woman who believes in doing the right thing. I have lived in Houston with my husband and 2 children for the last 25 years. I hope to meet you and your family soon.

Marisa S. says "Tania showed up right on time, answered when I called, worked with the needs of my family and was very thorough in her cleaning. She has a great attitude...

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Jentrenaye L.

Loving, Committed, Initiative-seeking Nanny

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Everyday is a new day, for new adventures and new opportunities to show gratitude. I have volunteered with special needs children and have had one classmate that I enjoyed helping. I would really love to show my gratitude and my eagerness to learn. I love children in all packages and "special" only means that there is an...
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Bolruun B.

Part Time Therapist Available.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My passion is to empower all individuals with special need and support them in anyway to live a life that THEY desire. I've worked at a day treatment center for Children with Special Needs for the past 9years. My positions included Support Teacher, Lead teacher, Campus Coordinator and finally trainer and Case Specialist. My...

Lisa S. says "Boko has worked with my son with autism for many years and is very well trained. We always look forward to having her at our home for tutoring sessions as...

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Nia T.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Nia and I am currently a college student with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist. I have been working with kids for about 6 years now but have recently found a passion in working with special needs kids which inspired me to become an occupational therapist. I currently work with 2 autistic kids one...

Keesha B. says "Nia has been working with my son for 9 months. He is 14 and nonverbal autistic. She is an amazing caregiver! She plays with my son as well as teaches him...

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Kristina G.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Kristina! I currently have a full time job but due to Covid I am currently working from home which allows my schedule to be flexible. I taught at a special needs school for 5 years so I have plenty of experience. I've taught and cared for special needs babies all the way up to adults. I'd love to be of assistance...
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Katrina K.

Part-time Care Provider

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I cared for a wheelchair bound patient who was partially paralyzed from a condition called Transverse Myelitis when she was 2 years old. I aided in all of her care, from transferring, bathing, to bladder/bowel regimens. She was 15-18 years old when I cared for her. I am a very patient compassionate person and truly enjoy...

Christina L. says "Our child is very shy and takes a while to warm up to a person, however, Katrina is the first person to bring our daughter out of her shell. She fell...

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Cerena R.

Loving Caring Caregiver With Great References

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Cerena I'm very reliable, patient trustworthy person who has been providing private care for about 11 years now. Worked with special needs patients for almost 5. I have wonderful references I truly enjoy what I do. Newer references are by email. Specialize in Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
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Raquel F.

Care Is My Passion!

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Raquel, I am a kind and empathetic CCMA (certified clinical medical assistant), RBT (registered, behavioral technician) & Phlebotomist. I am advanced cardiac life support and BLS & CPR certified. I'm 42 years old & have 2 children who are 16 and 18 as well as 2 miniature dachshunds. For the last few years I have...

Sylvie G. says "I have a 4-year old boy who has Autism. Raquel has proven to be an excellent caregiver who is not only nice and patient but also incredibly...

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Charlene G.

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I currently work as a medical assistant part time and a bus attendant for the school district. Basically, I work with kids of all ages, also with disabilities. I also have worked as a caregiver in the past for family members as well as agencies. I've also done child care since I was 15 and have been doing it off and on for the...
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Nicole E.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I graduated from U of H with a degree in Early Childhood development and Family Studies and received my teaching certificate for Special Education EC -12. I worked as a Special Needs Teacher for 7 years in Alief ISD in a k-5 Life skills classroom for 5 years with students of varying ages and disabilities and then worked in a...

Care Member says "We are so lucky to have found Nicole to care for our 2 daughters, ages 3 and 9 months old. She’s been caring for our oldest since she was a new born. We...

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Elizabeth G.

CNA

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi my name is Elizabeth and I am a special needs caregiver that provides care to children and adults who have special needs that render them unable to perform regular daily tasks. I have 10+ yrs in providing care.

Emily G. says "She built a great relationship with my father before he passed. She was always on time. She would always cook and prepare meals if needed and would remind...

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  • 404 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Houston, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 187 reviews of the 404 listed special needs caregivers

Spring L.

Spring was an absolute gift to my family at a critical transition point in our lives. My son is on the autism spectrum and exhibits a number...

- Josephine F.

Vickie B.

Vicki has a warm and caring way and our daughter with special needs liked her from the start. Vicki is caring and professional and we enjoy...

- Brian D.

Relindis T.

Relindis is a kind and loving caregiver. She is very reliable and trustworthy and is always communicative and on time. My 11 year old son is...

- Care member

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