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Gabriella P.


New Orleans, LA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Warm, Responsible, And Ready To Make Fun Memories!

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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kristen W.


Westwego, LA

$12-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Educator And Child Care Provider

Hi! I'm Kristen, and I'm 23 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a teaching certificate for grades K-6. I have experience student teaching and teaching in grades K-5, as well as tutoring grades 2-12. With my experience teaching and student teaching, I have worked with students who have special needs,...
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Abigail L.


Metairie, LA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

I am a graduate student in Audiology at LSU Health-New Orleans. I have 8 years of experience consisting of date-night babysitting, regular babysitting, full-time nanny, and afternoon daycare teacher. I can help with carpool, homework, pet care, potty training, errands, travel, and laundry. I am also willing to care for children...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lea M.


New Orleans, LA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Medical School Graduate Seeking Part-time Job Before Residency!

Hi there! My name is Lea and I am a recent medical school graduate and I am currently applying to be a pediatric resident. I have several months before my residency training program begins (mid-June) and I'm seeking a part-time childcare job until then. I have watched kiddos of all ages! I've cared for multiple children at...
Lea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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

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Kaitlin B.


New Orleans, LA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Mom's Helper Can Also Tutor!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with 10 years of experience educating elementary school children, included those with special needs. For the past 5 years, I have been honored to have become a stepmom to an elementary aged child myself. As a homemaker, I know all the different responsibilities necessary to keep a household running and...
Kaitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Taylor R.


Metairie, LA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey parents I am looking to meet some new families to babysit or tutor for in my area. I am a mom of a 3 and 4-year-old I am a special education teacher so I'm available for summer, evenings, and weekends. I have 16 years of experience with children ranging from new born -10 years old. I am comfortable working with children...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My son is very shy but he took to her right away and had a good time with her while we were out. We are very protective and don't go out much but we would definitely use her again."

Catherine M.

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Danyale J.


New Orleans, LA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Danyale

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 22-year-old babysitter and tutor. I currently attend Nicholls State and my major is Biology Pre-Dentistry. I am very involved in school and my community as a whole. I have been babysitting for a little over four years mostly overnight and I have been a tutor for 5 years. I have experience with children with special...
Danyale can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Taylor R.


Metairie, LA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am interested in working with your kiddo. I a certified teacher. I currently teach special education 1st-2nd grade. I have also 1st-4th grade. My class is mainly autistic but I am comfortable caring for all needs. I have experience with Down syndrome as well and I have a 4-year-old son who is autistic. My first aid and CPR...

Natasha B.


Metairie, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs for over 10 years I enjoy assisted them with activities of daily living it's my passion and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I will say it does takes patience and understanding to work with special needs and that's just what I have special needs deserve to be treated like any other human being...
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Lauren N.


New Orleans, LA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Warm Caregiver Available

I feel passionate about intergenerational care. In our society, it isn't always possible to give the full care and attention we want to give to our loves ones because of our busy schedules and a list of many other reasons. But with empathy and compassion, I would be proud to help your family member with their life needs, get to...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Lauren is a great worker! She is quick with her hands and is very efficient. She is kind and happy to help. Lauren is very creative, and she can organize any space with the greatest of ease. Lauren will always finish what she starts. Lauren loves to cook and she...

Elizabeth F.

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Dajean W.


New Orleans, LA

$16-26/hr2 yrs exp

Nurturing, Compassionate, & Patient Caregiver

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Da'Jean (pronounced Day-John). I'm 20 years old. - 1. 5 yrs of professional experience - Experience with infants to teens 0-13 -Taking care of my grandmother, 74 yrs old with neuropathy - 5+ years of experience with special needs: autism, low and high spectrum, nonverbal and verbal (request info) -...
Dajean can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dajean worked for us as a full time nanny for our 10-year old special needs child throughout the summer. She has always been very professional, fun and responsible. She fit right in with our family and worked hard to learn how to best work with some very...

Hailey B.

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Rosemary M.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began working with children of special needs as soon as I entered the public school system. I found a love for this field and moved on to gain experience in working with many students of autism. I truly enjoy it and I learn so much from special needs children.
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Chiquita M.


Hahnville, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with the St. Charles Parish schools working with the special needs Children for four years. From there with the Arc of St. Charles. working with the disability adult and senior. working Provide service to the mentally challenge children and adult of all age.
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Kira D.


New Orleans, LA

$12-40/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always been around children because I come from a large family. Of course, at the time, I was the built-in babysitter; however, I began babysitting for pay outside of my family during my freshman year of high school. The youngest child who I have cared for was 3 months old and the oldest I have cared for was 14 years old....
Kira can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She's wonderful with my son! Her environment is always clean and she communicates very well! We love to have her!"

Jazmyn L.

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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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Noyata W.


New Orleans, LA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

I take care of a lady with autism. I also take care of a man with Down's syndrome and love what I do.
5.0
"She is still employed in the daytime with me. She started working after Katrina here. My daughter is special needs and is nonverbal. I trust her in my house. She has a lot of patience with my daughter . Noyata is a very caring person."

Cynthia S.

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Elizabeth E.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked in group homes for youth aged 12-18 years old, specifically with mental health and behavioral issues. I have also nannied an autistic child for about 3 years on and off.
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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & 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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Emmarose D.


New Orleans, LA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate About Special Needs!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with people who have special needs for a few years now and it is my true passion. I find it very important to be the best aid I can be and provide a comfortable time with the person I'm caring for. I am a quick learner, nurturing, and skilled in stressful situations. I have training with administering meds and...
5.0
"I've been bedridden a few times after open heart surgery and Emmarose was able to assist me. Not only is she passionate about taking care of people, she does it with kindness, intelligence and empathy. She was especially helpful on the days I had trouble...

Laura B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kenner, LA

Taylor R.

5.0

We really liked Taylor. She was a regular sitter for us each week for early morning care and also for a date night. My kids liked her, and gave her an A! She was always on time and dependable. Will hire again in future!

- Katherine K.

Lauren N.

5.0

Lauren is a great worker! She is quick with her hands and is very efficient. She is kind and happy to help. Lauren is very creative, and she can organize any space with the greatest of ease. Lauren will always finish what she starts. Lauren loves to cook and she cooks well, and could help a family...

- Elizabeth F.

Dajean W.

5.0

Dajean was awesome! She was very flexible with our schedule and very personable. She provided updates throughout the day regarding the kids and the boys seemed to have enjoyed her company. I would definitely use her again.

- Care member

Kira D.

5.0

She's wonderful with my son! Her environment is always clean and she communicates very well! We love to have her!

- Jazmyn L.

Noyata W.

5.0

She is still employed in the daytime with me. She started working after Katrina here. My daughter is special needs and is nonverbal. I trust her in my house. She has a lot of patience with my daughter . Noyata is a very caring person.

- Cynthia S.

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