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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Baton Rouge, LA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Baton Rouge, LA

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Elizabeth S.


Baton Rouge, LA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello:) I was raised taking care of my older sister with special needs and my papa with many health issues. I will reliably take care of anyone or anything that needs to be done :)

Latisha C.


Baton Rouge, LA

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With 8 Yrs Experience Certified In CPR And First Aid!

Hi, I'm a loving, dependable, and honest caregiver with over 10 yrs experience in Hospital, Nursing Home, and Home health Experience. Can't wait to help you or your love one and make your life easier!!!!

Brandy P.


Baton Rouge, LA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Cargiver

Hey I'm Brandy I have work with infants toddlers young kids and adults I enjoy caring for individuals I also have worked with special Needs children and adults It a Great pleasure to care for individuals daily
Brandy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Brandy P.


Baton Rouge, LA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I enjoy caring for infants toddlers and adults I have also worked with special Needs kids and adults or a passion to care for the individual at all times
Brandy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Hello, I enjoy caring for elderly folks very much. Growing up I had to take care of my papa(dad), mom and older sister with special needs. It brings me joy to assist others who need some help as we all age.
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
I dont have much experience (as in with references) But my aunt is special needs which requires everything your asking for. I also feel it has given me the patience and compassion I feel this job needs ! Im willing to learn if want things done a certain way. Other than that I would love to give a helping hand !
Kirstie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
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Hannah P.


Addis, LA

$11-22/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter/Nanny!

Hello! My name is Hannah and I am an 18-year-old college student currently attending LSU to study psychology. I have a love for children and helping them in any way I can. In high school I took extra credit hours through a university to study early childhood development and work with children in the classroom setting while...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hannah P.


Port Allen, LA

$14-19/hr

Special Needs Care Provider

I have had the pleasure of volunteering and babysitting for special needs children for nearly 10 years.
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Angelle D.


Zachary, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Sit In Free Time

5.0

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My name is Angelle and I am 34-years-old and I live in Luling. I do various jobs! I sit with children and adults and with special needs too. I enjoy caring for pets as well. I also water plants and check mail and newspaper, while you and your family are away on vacation so you don't have to stress yourself out about what to do....
Angelle can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Angelle is compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy. She also helps the family in coming up with new ideas and strategies for the caring of our loved one."

Chris J.

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Michelle C.


Prairieville, LA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired nurse with 30+ yrs experience providing skilled, compassionate care for your loved ones. Devoted and responsible. Excellent references available upon request. Fully vaccinated.
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Angelle D.


Zachary, LA

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Angelle and I am 34-years-old and I live in Luling. I do various jobs! I sit with children and adults and with special needs too. I enjoy caring for pets as well. I also water plants and check mail and newspaper, while you and your family are away on vacation so you don't have to stress yourself out about what to do....
Angelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"My kid loves Angelle. She keeps him entertained and takes time to know him. I'm very thankful for her."

Ann H.

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Angelle D.


Zachary, LA

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs

My name is Angelle and I am 31-years-old and I live in Luling. I do various jobs! I sit with children and adults and with special needs too. I enjoy caring for pets as well. I also water plants and check mail and newspaper, while you and your family are away on vacation so you don't have to stress yourself out about what to do....
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Tricia B.


Zachary, LA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Physical And Mental Health Care Professional

I have over 20 yrs. experience working with children with physical and mental disabilities. I take pride in my job. I love to see kid's progress. By working closely with a Lic. Professional I was able to help kid's with behaviors lower their med's., After they had progress, some were able to be taken off most of their med's. I...
5.0
"Mrs.Tricia is a kind spirited person. She compassionate, detail oriented, and punctual."

Tiffany J.

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Jalisia W.


Zachary, LA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hey I am Jalsia a nursing online student in need of some extra cash I was a TA for special needs 2nd graders for 2 years . I am loving , patient , caring , dependable, and just out right fun. I promise to make your job as a parent a lot less stressful. I also provide a background check and motor vehicles check if desired. I also...
Jalisia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"My kids took to her very well and she gave me updates through the night and the next day. Very professional woman!"

Erielle S.

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Melinda M.


Denham Springs, LA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Honest Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 20 plus years experience working in the medical field. 3 years in a hospital. 12 years in nursing homes and the last 8 years have been in home care. I have been with my current family for almost 3 years. I have worked with dementia, Parkinson, special needs and hospice patients. Responsibilities have included bathing,...
Melinda can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"We are in a tough situation with my elderly mother. Melinda was always there to assist her every need and went the extra mile. Since my mom has short term memory loss, Melinda was great about communicating with me. I would definitely hire her again if need be and...

Tina R.

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Phoebe T.


Baker, LA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Ed Education

My last years of teaching were in a Self Contained Least Resistance class of 9 children. I taught these children multiple years until they would move into 5th grade. Cognitively my student's were at least 2 grade levels behind but I taught them with varied learning materials and styles. My children were mostly nonverbal and had...
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Tricia B.


Zachary, LA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

20 Yrs. Experience Working With Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 yrs. experience working with children. I have worked in Daycare's and school's as an teacher's aide. I am a certified F. C. P. I have many yrs. of experience working with children I also have experienced working with children with special need's. I have worked with kid's in the comfort of their own home's and I...
Tricia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

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Kelley Rose T.


Greenwell Springs, LA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Full-time Sitter, Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 19-year-old online college student. I'm working as a behavior technician currently and just looking to make some extra money. My schedule is different every week. I've always loved kids and have a long history of babysitting and childcare, for family, friends, and paid jobs. I also have much experience with special...
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Angela T.


Greenwell Springs, LA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Health Care And Special Needs Certified And Use To Work In Public School

I have been in the Healthcare field since I was 18 years old. I started my career in the Woman's Hospital Lab as a certified nursing student and now I am in Graduate School furthering my career path in both Healthcare and Business Administration my major is in Science I am a professional when it come to healthcare and my career...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Baton Rouge, LA

Angelle D.

5.0

Angelle is an honest, dependable, hard working lady who is knowledgeable in the care giving profession. She is attentive and totally focused on the person in her care's needs and goes above and beyond as a loving helper. She was such a blessing to us while our mother was at home on hospice.

- JoAnn L.

Angelle D.

5.0

We moved to the Northshore, otherwise we would still be utilizing Angelle & her services!

- Katherine M.

Tricia B.

5.0

Mrs.Tricia is a kind spirited person. She compassionate, detail oriented, and punctual.

- Tiffany J.

Jalisia W.

5.0

Awesome with my kids, over exceeded my expectations!

- Chrissy W.

Melinda M.

5.0

Melinda was a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She went above and beyond for our family. She was patient and kind. She was reliable and genuinely cared about keeping my mom comfortable. Our family is so blessed to have found her. I highly recommend her.

- Stacy C.

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Ratings for Baton Rouge, LA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Baton Rouge, LA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.