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Cecilia L.


Kenner, LA

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Looking For Part Time And One-Time Jobs

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cecilia and I am a current senior psychology student at Tulane University with aspirations to work as a pediatric clinical psychologist in the future. I have seven years of experience working as a babysitter and a nanny and five years of experience working as a camp counselor. I am also CPR and first aid certified...
Cecilia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alaina F.


Kenner, LA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Care Taker

I love working with children. I am currently in school. I am a homeschooler. I also work with two little boys with special needs. I am dependable but also fun and energetic. I'm 18 years old. I love to do arts and crafts. with me your children will have fun and feel safe. I have years of experience. I am also comfortable with...
Alaina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Karen D.


Kenner, LA

$8-15/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Heart.

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and will always place you first. I have experience with infants to the elderly. My first and only priority is you. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children to the elderly. I am very patient and my schedule is very flexible.
Karen can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
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Karen V.


Westwego, LA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with special needs kid during the day as a fulltime Teacher's Assistant. I do classroom management and help students to complete assignments.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Karen was great. Though her hours didn't work out for what we needed, she still wanted to meet with me and discuss the job and offer he services in the event she could help out."

Terra J.

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Escalither C.


Westwego, LA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver

I been a caregiver for 17 years I worked with different age group spots from teenagers to Seniors. I enjoy helping and assisting others. I have a passion for it. I assist in medication reminder, grooming, oral care, hygiene, bathing, incontinence care, preparations of meals, companionship, transportation to grocery store and...
Escalither can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player."

Shen J.

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Kim S.


Metairie, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 9 years of experience working at Magnolia community services with special needs individuals (with both physical and mental disabilities). My class was mainly compromised of the older population. The focus of the class was helping and assisting each individual with daily needs of life. I have also worked for several...
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Kim is wonderful and goes above and beyond with everything we've needed from her. Could not recommend more highly."

Lauren B.

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Gilder D.


Metairie, LA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Full-time Can Travel, Household Cleaning, Can Administration Med

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am 56years old. I have worked as a personal care giver, and assistance for the last 16+ yrs. I truly love what I do. I have worked for several well-known doctors in the New Orleans area caring for their loved ones also I have experience in Feeding Tube, Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Artisum Strokes, Paralyzed, Hip Replacement,...
5.0
"A very no-nonsense, professional caregiver who likes to keep busy. She gives excellent care. If you're not satisfied with Gilder, then you won't like anybody else! "

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Dayna S.


New Orleans, LA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist Looking For Part-time Work As A Caregiver

I've been an occupational therapist for 22 years with experience in long-term care and geriatrics working with various disabilities and illnesses including dementia, COPD, Parkinson's, CVA, post-surgical patients, generalized weakness, diabetes, visual loss, hearing impaired, mental illness, etc. I genuinely love to help other...
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Aiyanna H.


Metairie, LA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With 8 years of enriching experience, I offer a wide range of services from transportation to homework help. Specializing in caring for special needs children, I ensure a secure environment for kids of all ages. Organized and proactive, I can manage multiple children with minimal supervision. CPR/First Aid/EMR certified, I...
Aiyanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"So glad we hired Aiyanna while we were in town for a weekend!! She is a clear and proactive communicator, incredibly patient, and was clearly comfortable and confident interacting with our child (who is always nervous aroud new people). "

Valerie Z.

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Isabella T.


Metairie, LA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter!

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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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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Escalither C.


Westwego, LA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Service Worker/ Senior Care

I have 17years of experience with working with the seniors and special needs , and I have 16+ years experience working with kids. I assist with shopping, running errands, accompany to Dr. visits and daily activities, transportation, eating, bathing, food preparations and storage, light housekeeping, medication reminder,...
Escalither can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cureisha W.


Westwego, LA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I have a year and a half experience with children with special needs. Specializing in behavioral health and cerebral palsy. I've given care from companionship to total assistance ( dressing, grooming, ambulating , administering medications, etc .
Cureisha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hope V.


New Orleans, LA

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi my name is Hope. I'm seeking a position in senior care. I have over 14 years experience working with the elderly. I have worked with clients that has Alzheimer, clients with tube feeding, clients with tracheotomy and several other special needs. I'm willing to run errands, bring to appointments, bathing, light cooking, and...
Hope can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Karron W.


Westwego, LA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Part-time

**Introduction** My journey has been a tapestry woven with threads of compassion, mediation, and community service. As a certified mediator and death doula, I have dedicated my life to supporting individuals during some of their most challenging moments. I currently serve as the Executive Director of the Reentry Mediation...
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Cecilia B.


New Orleans, LA

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Desiree S.


New Orleans, LA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

Worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at Children's Hospital teaching social skills for ages 3-15 for 54 weeks total, 4 different sessions with four different age groups. Currently working at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) as a Registered Behavioral Technician (Therapist)Uptown, New...
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Karron W.


Westwego, LA

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified Nursing Assistant, also I work with special needs adults as well as children. I am currently in school to receive a human service degree next year.
Karron can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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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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Charlotte O.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter With Extensive Experience

I am a Tulane Freshman looking for extra work. I would love to babysit weekly for a family close to campus. I have 6 years of babysitting experience, and have nannied for the same family every summer for 3 years. I can help with housekeeping, cooking and laundry. I am very well trained with young kids. I have extensive training...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kenner, LA

Karen V.

4.0

Karen was great. Though her hours didn't work out for what we needed, she still wanted to meet with me and discuss the job and offer he services in the event she could help out.

- Terra J.

Escalither C.

5.0

She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player.

- Shen J.

Kim S.

5.0

Kim is wonderful and goes above and beyond with everything we've needed from her. Could not recommend more highly.

- Lauren B.

Gilder D.

5.0

A very no-nonsense, professional caregiver who likes to keep busy. She gives excellent care. If you're not satisfied with Gilder, then you won't like anybody else!

- Care member

Aiyanna H.

5.0

So glad we hired Aiyanna while we were in town for a weekend!! She is a clear and proactive communicator, incredibly patient, and was clearly comfortable and confident interacting with our child (who is always nervous aroud new people).

- Valerie Z.

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