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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

Review for Julie B. by Care member

Erika is more than just a caregiver, she truly became a part of our family. She puts her heart into her work and it shows through the

Review for Erika S. by Care member

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

Review for Amy W. by Lauren J.

Special needs caregivers in Manchaca, TX

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Amanda B.


Manchaca, TX

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm Amanda, and I'm from Brazil. I'm currently seeking an Special Care position. Over the past 5 years, I have gained valuable experience with children and adults with neurology delay/dementia/aphasia/stroke. I've been graduated in Physical Therapy for 5 years in Brazil. Please feel free to reach out anytime.
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Marissa H.


Manchaca, TX

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Nanny / Child Care / Pet Care

Hello, recently moved to Austin area from New Braunfels, Texas and looking for a nanny/babysitting job! I currently go to college online part time and have super flexible hours. I was working at the main hospital in Vermont as the Lead Medical assistant working with high risk pregnancy patients and children in the pedi neuro...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Julie B.


Austin, TX

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Support

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: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, personal care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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...

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Erika S.


Austin, TX

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a patient, friendly, and dedicated nanny with 10 years of experience caring for children in a variety of settings. In addition to my background as a nanny, I have trained and worked as an ABA therapist, supporting children with special needs and developmental delays. I am passionate about child development, teaching social...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erika was friendly and very calm with my two three year olds. She made sure they had healthy snacks and kept them happy."

Amanda R.

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Amy W.


Austin, TX

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

nanny

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amy is a mature, responsible, trustworthy adult. She is fun loving and great with children and people of all ages. She is an animal lover and very nurturing. I would trust her to care for my children and have referred her to several families and they all rave...

Julie D.

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Renee W.


Austin, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Caregiver With 20+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of childcare experience, five of which were spent as a supervisor for the Parks . I'm skilled in working with newborns, toddlers, multiples, k-12, illness, children with special needs, food allergies, learning disabilities, unique arrangements, and tutoring. Every family is different, and I believe that...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Renee was wonderful with my 4 boys!"

Allison B.

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Bridgette I.


Austin, TX

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/tutor

Hired by 45 families in your neighborhood

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...
Bridgette can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"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 great with our 2 year old son, and she provided us with the most thorough care notes we've ever received after her...

Eleanor H.

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Charlotte C.


Austin, TX

$26-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Creative Nanny Seeking Family! Experience Working With Kids With Autism

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Charlotte, an enthusiastic and imaginative babysitter! A psychology graduate from UT Austin with a minor in Mandarin, I blend academic knowledge with practical experience. With three years of nannying experience and an additional year as a registered behavioral therapist for children on the spectrum, I'm equipped to...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"This sounds over-the-top, but Charlotte is everything you want in a caregiver for your child. She's conscientious, communicative and enthusiastic. I can tell she doesn't just "sit" with my infant son—she really interacts with him and takes care of him. Could not...

Rebecca Q.

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Cara Aj K.


Austin, TX

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey my name is Cara. I have been working as a early childhood educator and a special needs behavioral aide for many years. I have a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a specialty teaching an anti-racist curriculum at church with the kids. My BA is in Psychology. I am an avid musician taking a break from performing...
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Widdienne D.


Austin, TX

$27-30/hr6 yrs exp

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: Errands, live-in home care, respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Widdienne is a very dependable and professional caregiver. She worked well with my brother."

Gayle B.

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Justyn B.


Austin, TX

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, With over 16 years of experience as a childcare provider, I hold a Newborn Care Specialist certification and have studied holistic mother/baby care. I've completed additional training in Speech and Language Therapy, Autism Awareness, Infant Mental Health, ASL, and more. I have experience with multiples, special needs...
Justyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Finding Justyn was the greatest blessing for our family. She is kind, caring, helpful, and truly brilliant in the early child care development space! She is so knowledgeable and helped me raise a wonderful child and along the way helped me become a better mom! From...

Care member

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Sneha R.


Austin, TX

$25-44/hr7 yrs exp

Hey There, Families!

4.4

(7)

Hired by 45 families in your neighborhood

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, &...
Sneha can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Sneha for my two children, and she was such a joy to be around. She quickly became my kid's friend and planned fun activities for them to do together. She is extremely resourceful and has natural talent for engaging kids. My youngest is so curious, and...

Elizabeth P.

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Sadie H.


Kyle, TX

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sadie! I've babysat countless times before and love working with kids. I was a summer camp counselor so I've cared for children from ages 1-15+ and I have experience looking after more than 10 kids at a time! I have a little experience with special needs, but my mom is an OT and she's taught me a lot from her...
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sadie was fantastic!!!! If she didn’t move away we definitely would have kept her for as long as possible. Our kids absolutely loved her & miss her so much! Could not have asked for anyone better!!! Good luck to you Sadie!! We know you’ll find another family in no...

Care member

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Sophie B.


Austin, TX

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sophie. I am in College to be a Elementary Special Education Teacher. I have worked with lots of kids with Disabilities. (Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.) I just got home from working in an orphanage school and hospital in Ghana Africa. I love to play games, crafts and other fun things. I would love to come meet...
5.0
"My brother has Down syndrome so unfortunately he can not care for himself even though he is a adult. I wanted to find a care giver that would treat him like an adult Because he is one. I knew the first time we met Sophie she was the one. She talked to him like an...

Kevin J.

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Sneha R.


Austin, TX

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

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: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal 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.

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Cara Aj K.


Austin, TX

$15-20/hr

Early Childhood Educator And Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey my name is Cara. I have been working as a early childhood educator and a special needs behavioral aide for many years. I have a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a specialty teaching an anti-racist curriculum at church with the kids. My BA is in Psychology. I am located in Delray Beach, FL not sure why it says...
Cara Aj can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Cara is such a fantastic person, really genuine and caring. Her personality really put our son at ease and developed a mentoring relationship that was really great in a time as crazy odd as Covid-19 and schooling at home."

Tara J.

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Amarantha R.


Austin, TX

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there highly motivated & compassionate individual with a strong educational background and passion for nurturing young minds. I hold a BA in Psychology and am pursuing my Master's degree. I have hands-on experience as an RBT where I provide ABA therapy to children on the spectrum. I have extensive training in behavior...
5.0
"Wow. What a tremendous young lady. She was a perfect fit for the care we needed for our son. Thank you!"

Debbie G.

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Jennifer D.


Kyle, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there!!!! My name is Jennifer and I am a Certified Special Needs Teacher. I have experience with Special Needs Children and completing my 17th year of Teaching.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer was a Godsend!!! She would pick up my kiddos after school and stayed with them till either my husband or I came home. She moved away and we miss her a lot! "

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Rachel T.


Austin, TX

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny And Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Rachel and I'm looking forward to finding a family to help out during the summer. Before moving to Texas for graduate school, I was a full-time nanny for a family of 5 (ages 3 months-12 years). I am a music education business owner and work with school districts during the school year, which leaves my summers free to...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel is a wonderful caregiver! She is punctual, professional and has an upbeat and cheerful personality. Rachel had lots of fun and educational ideas to keep our toddler busy and happy. She was able to take direction well, but we also welcomed her initiative....

Cammy S.

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Sabrina C.


Kyle, TX

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants/ children from as small as 7-week-old to age 13. I have a great deal of experience with working with children of special needs, Autism and speech delay as well as working with premature and micro preemie so I have a lot of insight and have worked greatly along side with...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Sabrina has watched our son a couple of times this year. Always on time and our son is always excited to see her! "

Reema M.

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