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Emily R.


Holden, LA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/ Household Help

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I have been nannying for 5 years for family and professionally! I have experience with special needs, newborns and all ages!!! I have reliable transportation and can help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal prepping and carpool!! I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and outgoing! I'm looking for a job...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Robyn B.


Livingston, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter For Children, Seniors And Pets

5.0

(3)

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

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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! "

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, dementia
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, 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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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$23-32/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable, Passionate Sitter

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

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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Sarah L.


Hammond, LA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, Tutor, Nanny

4.2

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Let me tell you a little bit about myself! I am a 21-year-old university student (Lion Up!) studying Early Childhood Education, Psychology, and Music. I am a vocal performer and love sharing music with young people- I've even taught musical theatre to elementary students. My career goal is to teach Kindergarten and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Sarah always helps out when I need her and my son loves her. "

Jessica S.

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Melinda M.


Denham Springs, LA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Honest Caregiver

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: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & 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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Angela T.


Greenwell Springs, LA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Clinical Nurse

I also work with infants in the NICU at woman's with special needs and premature infants. I worked for health care centers in schools for 7 years may health care needs, initial health care plans and visits for special needs. I also worked with handicap individuals who later in life had spinal cord, injury, paraplegic, and...
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Kelley Rose T.


Greenwell Springs, LA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Full-time Sitter, Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 19-year-old online college student. I'm working as a behavior technician currently and just looking to make some extra money. My schedule is different every week. I've always loved kids and have a long history of babysitting and childcare, for family, friends, and paid jobs. I also have much experience with special...
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Kathryn J.


Hammond, LA

$8-30/hr3 yrs exp

Bio

I am an artist and aspiring Mathematician studying at SELU. I love children and creating fun and educational activities for them! I would be happy to help you out, so thank you for considering me! Please when accepting my application, it would be appreciated if you could tell me about: Starting date, time Your childs...
I am a Certified Medical Assistant. I have previously worked in family medicine, urgent care, dermatology, breast specialty, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics!
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Yolanda T.


Greenwell Springs, LA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Daughter Passed Away In April Of 2024. She Was 38 Years Old At The Time Of Her Death.

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly and energetic I like caring for people with special needs because I was a mother to a handicapped child for 38 years. I'm looking for a job that challenges me and helps me to learn new skills I started caring for people with special needs when I became a mom to a disabled...
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Gabrielle H.


Hammond, LA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Most Weekdays

Hello, my name is Gabrielle! I'm currently a Junior majoring in Elementary Education. I lost my job due to COVID so my schedule is very open! I'm moving back to my home town of Mandeville, LA for the foreseeable future due to the virus. I've been a babysitter for 10 years, a nanny for 5, and have 4 years of housekeeping...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Emma W.


Hammond, LA

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Adventurous Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Emma. My brother inspired my caregiving nature from a young age. We learned that he had special needs around age 2. He aided my growth, patience, understanding, problem-solving, and more. At 15, I began babysitting for friends and family, which led to working part-time at a daycare throughout high school. During...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Holden, LA

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.

Robyn B.

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

Sarah L.

5.0

Wow. It's taken us 3 years to find a "sitter" like Sarah! I say "sitter" like that, because she is more like a preschool teacher for our 3-year-old son! She comes over with handmade learning games (I can tell she buys her own supplies and spends time at home working on project prep!) and books, and...

- Amanda J.

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.

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