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Special needs caregivers in Marrero, LA

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Briana R.


New Orleans, LA

$10-15/hr

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Im currently in graduate school to pursue early child hood and special education. Im also a 3rd grade SPED co teacher. I enjoy working one on-one in sped because the bonds are more personal. I enjoy finding out different techniques that work for each child.
Hi, my name is Elizabeth and I am a rising sophomore at Tulane University earning a degree in Environmental Studies and a degree in Political Economy! For the past three years I have worked with the National Sports Center for the Disabled teaching those with disabilities to ski in the winter and to sail in the summer. I have...
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Robin T.


Gretna, LA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have personal experience in dealing with special needs family members from mental disorders to a quadriplegic. I am also working as a CNA on a PRN basis. I volunteer with 2 Hospice agencies and have sat with several special needs clients.
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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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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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Special Needs Care

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Geovana M.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

CPR First Aid Cert. Care

Hello my name is Gia. I am a senior at the University of Houston. I am experienced caring for people of all walks, babies to elderly. I am first aid and CPR certified and am fluent in English Spanish and some Italian.
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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...

Hillary W.


New Orleans, LA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Qualified Caregiver

I am a doctor of physical therapy working part time in New Orleans so I have plenty of time to assist you with your needs. I have extensive training in multiple areas of physical and mental wellness, working with individuals across the lifespan. I have worked with patients ranging from NICU to hospice and would love to give you...

Cynthia F.


New Orleans, LA

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Can Teach Art

I am currently an Art teacher at Magnolia Community Services. I have 26 years experience working with adults with disabilities. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I have experience feeding using a peg tube, assistance in bathing, cooking, wheelchair transfer, etc. I'm looking for part time evening work, one night a week to...
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Emmarose D.


New Orleans, LA

$54/hr9 yrs exp

Down To Earth, Tender, And Fun !

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 28-year-old living in New Orleans with a passion and drive for care-taking. I am certified in CPR and First aid. I have9 years of experience caring for newborns to teenagers, including preemies and special needs. My ultimate priority as a Nanny is creating and safe, nurturing and flexible environment for any child and...
Emmarose can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emma helped me with the care of our medically fragile daughter while we were away from home for 2.5 months seeking medical treatments for our daughter. She was on time and reliable and gave appropriate notice if she was running late (not a frequent occurrence)....

Cristina L.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
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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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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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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Kira has been punctual, trustworthy and was a natural in caring for our in infant."

Carlos R.

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Kim S.


Metairie, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, 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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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: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship & 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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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
"Gilder is an incredibly kind, diligent and knowledgeable caregiver. She has been taking care of my mother for almost a year and I have seen her working with her in a most compassionate, caring and considerate way. I HIGHLY recommend her!!"

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Elizabeth E.


New Orleans, LA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marrero, LA

Emmarose D.

5.0

I highly recommend Emmarose D. as a [childcare provider, caretaker, etc.]. Emmarose worked with our family for a year, caring for our three children (ages 3, 5 and 7) full-time, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, she not only served as a childcare provider, but went above and beyond...

- Lauren W.

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

Emmarose D.

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 communicating because of the amount of pain...

- Laura B.

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.

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.

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