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Theresa W.


Mandeville, LA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout my career since 1988 I've had an infinity of babysitting other people's children as well as currently helping to raise my own grandchildren. I am a nursing/medical assistant and CPR certified. I have a wealth of knowledge for caring for all ages including the handicapped while working at ST. Tammany Parish Hospital...
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Amanda R.


Mandeville, LA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have a lot of patience and am very reliable. I help care for my 92 year old grandma and work with special needs children.
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I have experience caring for two wonderful children for a combined 2.5 years. One child has speech apraxia and one child has Down Syndrome.
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Donna B.


Madisonville, LA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Infant Toddler Nanny

I am a woman of strong biblical faith and very experienced at caring for infants and children. I treat children with the love and care as if they were my own. This experience comes from having had seven children, including one with special needs. I have worked as a lead infant and preschool teacher at a Montessori school. I love...
Donna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Peyton K.


Mandeville, LA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

My name is Peyton and I am a 23-year-old teacher at Tchefuncte Middle School. I absolutely love working with kids, and have experience with special needs children. I would love to find a nannying job for the summer.
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephen G.


Mandeville, LA

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

I'd describe my personality as energetic fun and upbeat I like caring for people with special needs because of the positive impact I can make. I'm looking for a job that I can build a strong connection with the client and their family. I started caring for people with special needs when I was in high school. I was going into...
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Donna B.


Madisonville, LA

$15-20/hr

Experienced Mom Caring For Special Needs

I am a mom who has raised a child with special needs into adulthood. My daughter received the best of medical care with me as her advocate. I've clocked in thousands of hours of therapy visits with OT, PT, and Speech. I've been a part of and formed support groups with other parents with children who have special needs. I find...
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Danielle C.


Lacombe, LA

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver-Available

5.0

(1)

I've worked at a day care for a year with newborn - 3 years. I've worked as a caregiver to special needs children for 4+ years. I've helped with my special needs brother all of his life, he is currently 28. I started baby sitting before I was legally old enough to work. I am a mother of two and own an in-home daycare. I have...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is my daughter and oldest child. She is a pleasant young lady who works very well with children and pets. She has helped care for her specials needs (Autism) younger brother most of her life and is very patient with him."

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Sherry L.


Slidell, LA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor Available

I am a caring, warm person who would like to begin working more with children who have special needs. I have taken care of children with Downs syndrome in the past and have also had experience with those who have cerebral palsy. It is my desire to be of help to those who are less fortunate and bring care and support that will...
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Madeline J.


Abita Springs, LA

$20-28/hr8 yrs exp

PT Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maddie and I'm 23 years old! I have been a sitter since I was CPR certified at the age of 14. I have watched children of all ages from newborn-13, as well as multiples and children with special needs. I was homeschooled for many years growing up which allowed me to start college at the age of 16. I recently...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Carolyn K.


Slidell, LA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Retired Grandmother

I will start by saying I go by my middle name which is Elaine. I have spent a great deal of time caring for my grandchildren from infants to teenagers. I can do light housekeeping and meal prep also. I love dogs and cats! Would love to care for your children on a parttime or one time,"date night" basis. Available for holidays...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Makayla D.


Slidell, LA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a student at Louisiana Tech University studying to be a child life specialist. I will be going into my sophomore year this September. GO Dawgs! | have experience babysitting and have worked at the Louisiana Lions camp working with children with special needs. I have my own transportation. I would love to hear back from...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
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Anaya C.


Ponchatoula, LA

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Evening/ Night Time Sitter Looking For A Family In Need.

College student looking for a part time position. I am a very patient "people person" and love to work, encourage and take care of those around me. I have experience working in a medical setting as a nurse's assistant, classroom experience from being a preschool teacher and I have also worked as a caregiver for someone with...
Anaya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, personal care, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Naomi. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have a degree in Abnormal Pediatric Psychology with a focus in developmental psychology. I also have a specialty in Augmentative and Alternative Communication which is used to assist non-verbal's and useful in teaching young children to speak.....
Naomi can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Lisa P.


Ponchatoula, LA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked for Options, Inc. with a houseful of special needs wonderful ladies and one-on-one with special needs people.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care
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Shenitha D.


Ponchatoula, LA

$10-18/hr10 yrs exp

CPR , CNA

I have worked in the health care field for a long time helping with daily care needs and I also work as a child care worker of all ages geoup I can take on different characters of care .
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Nydia P.


Ponchatoula, LA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, there my Name is Nydia P. I have babysat kids for many years also done housekeeping for 12 years now, I was born in Mexico but raised in California moved out here in 2009. Married and had 3 wonderful boys , all them are bilingual. My specialty is working with special need kids I have a love those kids, coming from a family...
Nydia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Rhonda H.


Ponchatoula, LA

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My nephew has autism and my cousin has down syndrome. I have worked at the developmental center years ago. I have a the right attitude when it comes to caring for special needs, senior care it doesn't matter. I know everything I' m doing is to please God.
Hi! My name is Ella. I'm very good with kids including special needs children, nonverbal children, babies, and older kids as well. I have over 5 years of experience caring for children aged 0-12. I volunteer every Sunday in my church's childcare services with 3-5-year-olds. I have been a part time, and over night care giver to a...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Henrietta M.


Slidell, LA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

My firstly experience is raising my daughter who is now 27. I have 8 years taking care of others children. I have special experience and knowledge dealing with special needs children. I will put and take off children from bus service. Have my own transportation and love animals. I am very reliable and need Minimum supervision....
Henrietta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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