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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gretna, LA

The average rate is $10/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 1 years

Special needs caregivers in Gretna, LA

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Isabella T.


Metairie, LA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter!

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name's Izzy. I have many years of experience with children. I used to work after care at Country Day with the 1-4-year-olds. I was a nanny for a family for 2 years, a teenager, a 3-year-old and an 8-year-old. My responsibilities included transportation, pick up and drop off, running errands, meal preparation, playing...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Isabella has been so incredible with our 4 month old! Can't recommend her enough. She is incredibly kind and aware of our sons wants and needs."

Abigail M.

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Kristy M.


New Orleans, LA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Kristy, and I am excited to meet you and your family. I look forward to being a beneficial, productive, and valuable resource for you, your children, and your household- so that you all can take a deep breath and truly enjoy eachother, rather than getting caught up in the unknown logistics that accompany family...
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Jenny A.


Chalmette, LA

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Postpartum Doula

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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eli was a great addition to our family dynamic. She not only provided care for our 5 year old daughter, but also picked her up from school, took her on adventures, and prepared meals for her. Eli worked in our home for 2 years and we never had to worry whether or...

Katie P.

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Anna C.


New Orleans, LA

$14-29/hr10 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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alissa H.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Babysitter

Hello! My name is Alissa and I am a junior at Xavier University of Louisiana. I have 2+ years of experience in childcare and babysitting. I have experience working with children (ages 6-18) who have special needs as a Behavior Line Technician and teacher. I have experience with children with Autism, ADHD, ADD, and Down Syndrome....
Alissa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
My name is Michelle, I'm 36 . I have been taking care of children & adults with special needs professionally since I was 18 . I run errands with or for them, keep them company, take them to therapy, go for walks, play music , paint ect. I genuinely love to get to know my clients. I prefer this type of work over any other . My...
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Stephanie S.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr6 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/hr5 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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Daphne W.


New Orleans, LA

$25-30/hr10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Michelle N.


New Orleans, LA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny With 10+ Years Of Child Care Experience Seeking Full-Time Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Michelle, I'm 35 years old I've been taking care of children professionally for over 15 years. Most recently I cared for two young children in Lakeview. Before that, I was a coordinator at the Jewish Community Day School's infant program . I've worked as an assistant director, provider, nanny, house manager, and teacher....
Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Ramona B.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr10 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:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Angela G.


New Orleans, LA

$25/hr3 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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Meghan S.


Metairie, LA

$25-35/hr9 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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Alyssia A.


New Orleans, LA

$20-30/hr10 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

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...
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gretna, LA

Isabella T.

5.0

Isabella has been so incredible with our 4 month old! Can't recommend her enough. She is incredibly kind and aware of our sons wants and needs.

- Abigail M.

Jenny A.

5.0

Ms. Jenny was exactly what our family needed to make going back to work bearable for me. She was so attentive and kind to our sweet boy as he grew from a tiny newborn to an infant. Our son formed a deep secure attachment with her so quickly and was always so happy to see her. Looking back, I...

- Care member

Elizabeth E.

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!

- Care member

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