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Elizabeth E.


New Orleans, LA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

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

CPR

First Aid

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/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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rachael C.


Metairie, LA

$10-15/hr7 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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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, dementia, light cleaning, errands
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, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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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...
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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/hr10 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/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:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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,...
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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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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Meghan S.


New Orleans, LA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher In NOLA

Hello! My name is Meghan-I am a special education teacher to 10 beautiful students in my self contained pk-4 classroom in the beautiful city of New Orleans. I am in the process of finalizing my Louisiana State teacher certification- and have received training in diapering, first aid, CPR-etc. I have lovingly helped students...
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Sophia R.


New Orleans, LA

$20-35/hr10 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gabriella P.


New Orleans, LA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Warm, Responsible, And Ready To Make Fun Memories!

I am an experienced childcare provider, with 8 years of experience. I am currently working on my doctorate in clinical psychology and have experience working with children who have a wide variety of special needs. I have experience with applied behavior analysis in addition to caring for many children at a time, as I taught...
Gabriella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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