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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Abigail L.
Metairie, LA
$15-25/hr • 8 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Lea M.
New Orleans, LA
$20-30/hr • 8 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
Alyssia A.
New Orleans, LA
$20-30/hr • 10 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
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Taylor R.
Metairie, LA
$15/hr • 10 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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Taylor R.
Metairie, LA
$15-20/hr • 2 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.
New Orleans, LA
$15-20/hr • 10 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...
Roya S.
New Orleans, LA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Roya.
I have extensive experience in childcare. I've worked in daycares and as a behavior tech with children on the spectrum. Eventually, I became a swim coach. In this role, I taught children, teenagers, and adults high quality swim lessons and trauma-informed instruction depending on swimmers' needs. I have...
Roya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(6)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dajean was such a joy to have watching out eight year old daughter for our “date night” in New Orleans, where we vacationed at our hotel. We absolutely fell in love with her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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.
Kristy M.
New Orleans, LA
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(3)
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.
Elizabeth E.
New Orleans, LA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Elizabeth E.
New Orleans, LA
$20-22/hr • 10 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(8)
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:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
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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...
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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.
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.
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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