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Jenny A.


Chalmette, LA

$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Postpartum Doula

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Parenthood is one of the most joyful life transitions, and also one of the most overwhelming! As a postpartum doula and nanny, I aim to support parents by providing practical, informational, and emotional support and knowledgeable, responsive, and respectful child care. As a mom myself, I know how important it is for caregivers...
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Jenny is a very kind, caring and compassionate person who is committed to providing the highest quality childcare possible. She also has extensive training as a doula, and is an excellent resource for mothers navigating the postpartum period. "

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Elizabeth E.


New Orleans, LA

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Masters of Clinical Mental Health student at Xavier University, I am living in the New Orleans area to continue my graduate program and am looking for part time work compatible with my evening school schedule. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and youth. I am very comfortable working with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eli is absolutely fantastic! Our children are autistic and she has all of the skills and experience to make them feel at ease. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

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Anna C.


New Orleans, LA

$14-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. Currently in law school at Tulane, looking to work as a sitter over the summer. I've worked as a full-time and part-time nanny, as a youth teaching artist, and as a behavioral interventionist for children with special needs. CPR and first aid certified! Lover of silly voices, dogs, and all things...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rachael C.


Metairie, LA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Rachael! I have 7+ years of experience in childcare with children ages 2 months to 18 years. As a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist, I also have extensive experience working with children with special needs and disabilities. I can't wait to hear from you!
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I've been an art/mindfulness teacher for over an amazing five years with a couple of those years teaching senior and people with special needs. I love working with people and I feel like I really scored in learning just as much as I teach. People are my passion and I love to create fulfilling relationships. I also find things...
Lena can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Marianela C.


Metairie, LA

$8-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

15 years ago I started going to hospitals and special need hospice and senior hospices , my interest and helping and thanking care of others I really enjoy helping with meal prep lighthouse cleaning companionship great listener and enjoy long chats I'm a very responsible honest and respectful person that enjoy working in what I...
Marianela can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia
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Stephanie S.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Education/Tutoring

I am a teacher with a minor/certification in Special Education. I worked solely as a Special Educator for two of my six years teaching. During this time I worked with many children with a wide variety of special needs. Prior to beginning my teaching career, I worked as a tutor/assistant to a family with two young boys who had...
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Sara D.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have 5 years experience implementing behavioral plans at a residential facility for children aged 4 to 17. My experience includes those on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, both cognitive and physical delays, as well as a variety of additional medical needs. I have reliable transportation, a psychology degree specializing in...
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Sheila F.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Sheila, a student based in the Uptown area with experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I specialize in caring for older kids and can assist with homework, meal preparation, and light cleaning. Additionally, I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring a safe and supportive...
Sheila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Daphne W.


New Orleans, LA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dedicated

With nearly 13 years of dedicated caregiving, specializing in both typical and special needs children, I've had the joy of watching little ones grow and thrive under my care. I pride myself on creating a warm, safe, nurturing and fun environment where kids can be themselves and learn. My friendly and open approach helps me build...
Daphne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Crystal L.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Crystal. For the past two years I have been working as an ABA therapist for special needs children needing behavioral support is an assortment of different environments. I have truly fallen in love with this field and can't imagine doing anything else. Most of my clients have had some sort of comorbid disorder,...
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Katherine M.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Sitter, Early Childhood Education Volunteer, & Camp Counselor

I love working with children and have 10 years of experience as a childcare provider. I enjoy creating a fun and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. I'm friendly, approachable, and silly, yet smart. I keep parents informed about their child's day by providing written reports and communicating verbally at...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Ramona B.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature, Experienced, Patient Teacher And Mom.

Hi everybody! I'm a mother of 3 wonderful grown children, ages 28 to 37. I am also an experienced teacher with current certification to teach early childhood through 4th grade in Texas and Louisiana. I have worked a number of different kinds of jobs over the last 35 years in addition to teaching, and most of those involved...
Ramona can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Angela G.


New Orleans, LA

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

child care

Hello, I'm Angela! I would describe my personality as compassionate, vigilant, and sympathetic. I like working with kids because I have a youthful soul; I thoroughly enjoy guiding and caring for them. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling and allows me to work with amazing children. I started working with kids when I...
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Zania W.


New Orleans, LA

$17-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Here To Help With Your Love One

I have over 10 years experience working with special needs people. I love to take care of them in a special loving way .
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Alyssia A.


New Orleans, LA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I was previously a nanny for various families throughout the Metro New Orleans area for 10+ years. I also have experience working with special needs children as an occupational therapy tech, as well as teaching at an early education center ages 6 months to 4 years. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 2015....
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Meghan S.


Metairie, LA

$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

My name is Meghan and I am deeply passionate about caring for animals and supporting my family. My sister's journey with a brain injury 16 years ago has profoundly shaped my outlook on life, teaching me the importance of compassion, patience, and resilience. I also help her with everyday activities. Including eating, bathing,...
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Destiny C.


New Orleans, LA

$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

I've had the pleasure of working with kids with unique and special abilities and needs since 2017. I have experience with severe allergies, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, physical and developmental delays, and partial blindness. I'm always eager to help out and to learn more to help each individual child. I love finding...
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Elizabeth O.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello my name is Elizabeth, I am Colombian/American, so Spanish is my first language, I am learning and improving my English. I am a graduated psychologist from Colombia, I was able to work there with some children, I was also attending a kindergarten as a tutor, I am kind, responsible, I see children not as a job, but as a...
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Sophia R.


New Orleans, LA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter/Art Teacher In New Orleans, LA

I have been babysitting & teaching art lessons on & off for the past 10 years while receiving my education. Recently, I graduated from LSU with a Bachelor's in Fine Art & went on a solo-backpacking trip through Europe. I have been a sitter for children ages 6 months -12yrs old. If your child is interested in the arts, I also...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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