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Lily K.

Former RBT With A Heart For Kids

McKinney, TX

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Lily. I specialize in working with special needs kids and previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician. Before that, I volunteered at my stepmom's practice teaching parents how to support children with autism. I've babysat on and off for 3+ years and currently work as an office manager, but I'm looking...
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McKinney, TX

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Lauren and I'm a college student with a passion for children! I am currently studying Special Education at Texas Woman's University. My freshman year of college, I went to Baylor University majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology. My younger brother was diagnosed with...
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R.N BSN

Princeton, TX

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm a 39 years old nurse. I have over 10 years experience working with different kind of patients/clients of all ages with medical, surgical issues, special needs, tube feeding, dementia, Alzheimer's, birth defects, breathing difficulties including others. I'm very patient and very honest. Much blessings to you.
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Mommy Helper

McKinney, TX

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a homemaker for 20 years, as a mother of five. I have specific experience in caring for a child with special needs. I am open to being a mommy helper or nanny. Whatever needs with keeping a house running dishes, laundry, etc, while being there for the needs of children I can surely help. I can also be entirely...
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Kind-Hearted Senior Companion With A Healing Touch

Princeton, TX

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I am a compassionate, reliable, and patient caregiver with over 15 years of experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. My passion for caregiving comes from a deep respect for the wisdom and life stories of older adults. Compassionate, Dependable, Patient. I like caring for seniors because I love caring...
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McKinney, TX

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Sandra and I'm a passionate and experienced Nanny looking for a full-time position. I have over 6 years of experience caring for children ages infant to 6, including experience with premature babies and children with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have a clean background check. I love engaging kids in...
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Tammi Experinced Provider

McKinney, TX

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have three grown children, and a set of 13-year-old twins at home. I have work in education for 20 plus years. I currently work at Laveen School District and I am off for the summer months. I have cared for 30 students at a time in class. I have taught Kindergarten through 8th grade. One of my twins has mosaic Down Syndrome. I...
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Medication Set-up, Medication Administration, Wound Care And More

McKinney, TX

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
visiting nurse
I'm a RN with over 15 years of home health experience. I work with children with special needs as well as adults. It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to make the lives of my patients better, either by nursing them back to health or just making them comfortable.
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McKinney, TX

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kat, I first started babysitting when I was 13. Over the past 15 years I have consistently babysat, been a nanny, have extensively worked with individuals with special needs through camps and individual care. For the past 5 years I have worked as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist within multiple different...
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$23/hr
4 years experience
My experience with caretaking goes back over 10 years. Before I started working as a Detention Officer I was a Registered Behavioral Therapist for one year, and worked with children (verbal and non-verbal) who had Autism, ADHD, and ADD. They were between the ages of 4-10. Previously, I was a caregiver for adults who were...
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Mimi

McKinney, TX

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Mary, but my grandkids call me Mimi. I recently moved to McKinney TX to be close to my children and my 5 grandchildren. Prior to moving here, I owned and operated a licensed in-home daycare in Peoria, Illinois for 14 years (Little Angels Academy II). In my business, I had 9 employees who assisted in the care of the...
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Anna, TX

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! my name is Natalie. I am a 20-year-old college student who is currently studying psychology and has a passion for dealing with children. Immediately after I left high school I began working as a respite provider/ABA therapist for children, as well as children with special needs. I have been working in this field...
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McKinney, TX

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
transportation
errands
respite care
meal prep
Gentle and patient I have helped special needs children, as well as, elder care for several years. You will see how sweet I can be and the love and attention I will provide.
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Anna, TX

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm a former teacher and dyslexia therapist with years of experience supporting kids with all kinds of learning and developmental needs. I've worked with children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. I love getting to know each child's personality and finding what helps them shine -- whether that's...
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McKinney, TX

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have been a nurse for 20 years and enjoy providing one on one care to my patients. It's such a pleasure seeing the progress and improvement in the people I care for on a daily basis
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Loving Nanny

McKinney, TX

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$8/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and compassionate nanny with over 20 years of experience providing care and support to families and children. My expertise stretches across various age groups and needs, from newborns to 12-year-olds, including those with special needs. I am CPR certified, ensuring that your child's safety and health are always...
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Princeton, TX

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Raina, and I'm a San Diego native living in Princeton. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old and have experience with large families, special needs (specifically autism and ADHD/ADD), and young children (6mo-2 years). I have babysat for families for 6+ kiddos and worked at a summer camp for 3 years where...
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McKinney, TX

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$20/hr
7 years experience
HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD HAS GIVEN ME FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD OF CARE. I AM CURRENTLY WORKING FOR A FAMILY WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS. I am caring patient and compassionate with the needs and care of special needs client.
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Childcare/Special Needs Care

Princeton, TX

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 30+ years of experience caring for children. I started out in my teen years babysitting, and working in daycare centers. For 6 years I was a nanny to 2 kids of a Gynecologist and a top rated Heart Surgeon in Dallas. I love children, and when I had my own, later in life, she was born with special needs. Raising and caring...
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Experienced Nanny Here To Help You!

Princeton, TX

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$15/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 16 years of experience in child care with all ages. I have extensive experience in special needs, allergies, transportation, overnight care, fighting monsters, and building imaginations.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.12/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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