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Find special needs caregivers in Denham Springs, LA that you’ll love

57 special needs caregivers are listed in Denham Springs, LA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Denham Springs, LA

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Melinda M.


Denham Springs, LA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Honest Caregiver

5.0

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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 5 years have been in home care. I have worked with dementia, Parkinson, special needs and hospice patients. Responsibilities have included bathing, feeding, toileting, incontinence care, meal...
Melinda can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$23-32/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable, Passionate Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 30 years old and have multiple (5+) years daycare experience, as well as experience nannying for families (~5years). I have also babysat for over 10 years!! I am comfortable and experienced with children of all ages. I graduated with a degree in child development and working with children is my passion! I have a clean...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was very caring and patient with my kids. I have three kids one who is severely disabled and she cared for each child’s needs."

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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 30 years old and have multiple (5+) years daycare experience, as well as experience nannying for families (~5years). I have also babysat for over 10 years!! I am comfortable and experienced with children of all ages. I graduated with a degree in child development and working with children is my passion! I have a clean...
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Brinesha M.


Walker, LA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With a heart for caregiving, I began my journey in 2014 as a direct support staff in a group home, embodying friendliness, integrity, and attentive listening. In just two years, my commitment and competence led to a promotion to Area Manager, overseeing six group homes. This role deepened my understanding of special needs care,...
Brinesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$17-21/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate for working with those who have special needs. I am reliable and caring with tons of experience.
Kara can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Brinesha M.


Walker, LA

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

Nurturing Lives With Heart And Experience.

Hi there! I'm a friendly, integrity-driven, and great listener individual. I find joy in caregiving, starting in 2014 as a direct support staff in a group home. Two years later, I became an area manager overseeing six group homes. I'm dedicated to caring for my special needs daughter and maintain a healthy lifestyle through gym...
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Robyn B.


Livingston, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter For Children, Seniors And Pets

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a retired special education teacher. I have raised 6 children, one of who is Autistic. I also have experience caring for seniors and adults with special needs. I also have lots of experience caring for animals.
Robyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robyn is wonderful and with her experience, not only provides safe care for my child but also helps educate and enrich! "

Care member

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Awesome with my kids, over exceeded my expectations!"

Chrissy W.

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Angelle D.


Zachary, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Sit In Free Time

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, personal care, home modification, visiting physician, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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...

JoAnn L.

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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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Auriell F.


Baton Rouge, LA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Engaging, Responsible, Warm and Caring Nanny for You

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

HI! I am an experienced infant and toddler care specialist with over 15 years of paid experience. My specialty ranges from newborn to toddler and beyond. I have been a nanny, tutor, mother's helper, and special needs/ personal care provider for another 10+ years. I consider myself to be responsible, RELIABLE, warm, caring,...
Auriell can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Auriell is kind and loving. She is very soft spoken and is calming to the children. She has even sat for our daughter whenever she was sick. Auriell was a great help to our family. Your child will definitely be safe and secure with Auriell."

Courtney M.

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Emily Q.


Baton Rouge, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emily and I'm from Baton Rouge, LA. I'm a full-time pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, but am often looking for babysitting opportunities to occupy my nights and/or weekends! I'm known for being a very reliable, trustworthy, caring, and fun babysitter. I've been babysitting for 10+ years and have experience with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is a flexible and responsible individual, who is easy to communicate with and a natural with children. She is friendly and interactive with our son, also makes us feel at ease when leaving. She is responsive and gives updates, Pictures included :) !"

Miranda D.

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Brandi R.


Baton Rouge, LA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Mother, Medical Assistant Available For Full Time Work But Willing To Take Part Time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brandi, and I am a Medical Assistant and personal caregiver. I, along with my sister have taken care of our mother who has epilepsy and mental problems for as long as I can remember. We both still now take care of our mother and our grandmother who raised us. I have experience with Parkinson's, Dementia, Feeding...
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"She took care of a family member, we really miss how helpful and dependable she was"

Mavis H.

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Robyn B.


Livingston, LA

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Special Needs Caregiver

Hello my name is Robyn. I'm 54 and a retired special education teacher. I also have a son with autism. I have cared for my nephew that had cerebral palsy. And care for a man with Autism.
5.0
"Highly recommend! I have a special needs son and a highly active 3yo. They are both always excited to see her! "

Care member

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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

$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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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Ann H.

Hello my name is Kyah, I'm 22 years old and absolutely love kids. Since I was 15 I've been watching kids from Lil siblings to church members kids. I recently graduated from the international air and hospitality department in Vancouver. normally go help my aunt with her 2 and 4-year-old. Have no kids and love pets. Here to help...
Kyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Hi Parents! I'm Trinity, a current junior at LSU from New Orleans. My love for children stems from my mom's profession as a pediatric physical therapist, which immersed me in the world of childcare from an early age. I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, including those who are neurodivergent or have special...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kylie S.


Baton Rouge, LA

$25-28/hr3 yrs exp

Qualified & Professional Full-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a full-time nanny for more than a year now and I have had the pleasure of working with 5 different families. Before nannying, I was an after-school teacher & summer camp counselor for 2 years. I have an EMT-Basic certification as well as a CPR, AED & First Aid certification and I always carry a First Aid kit with me!...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Denham Springs, LA

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.

Kara H.

5.0

I have hired Kara a couple times, and she is a very responsible and reliable sitter. She has experience with developmentally disabled children, and she is great with my son who has severe autism spectrum disorder.

- Laura B.

Robyn B.

5.0

We would definitely hire Robyn again. She graciously agreed to arrive early so we could get to know her, and was quick to respond to check-ins while we were out. She interacted well with our toddler.

- Rachel M.

Jalisia W.

5.0

Awesome with my kids, over exceeded my expectations!

- Chrissy W.

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.

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