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86 special needs caregivers are listed in New Orleans, LA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in New Orleans, LA

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Bethany L.


New Orleans, LA

$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hi families! My name is Bethany- I am a high-energy, compassionate caregiver with 10 (adult) years of experience. During the day, I serve as a mental health professional for elementary students; in my free time, I enjoy caring for littles. I prioritize creative play, limited screen time, and positive discipline strategies. You...
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Ellie H.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Speech Pathology Student

Hi! I'm an energetic, responsible, and patient person who has enjoyed babysitting for a little over 9 years now. In high school, I worked at a daycare, and later babysat/helped homeschool 3 children during quarantine from March to May for about 30 hours per week. In college, I worked at a clinic with a pediatric therapy group,...
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Heather W.


New Orleans, LA

$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

I worked at a clinic for kids with Autism for a year and a half. I grew up with food allergies and still have them so I am very careful around foods. I am also comfortable with Epipens. I have worked in Celebrate Recovery for numerous years dealing with mental illness. I also have experience as a youth support specialist for...
I am deeply passionate about providing special needs care for individuals of all ages. Through personal experience, I have developed a strong sense of patience, compassion, and empathy towards those with special needs. I understand the unique challenges and stress that families may face, and I am dedicated to offering my support...
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Evan A.


New Orleans, LA

$20-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Exceptional Children

In addition to having been a public school teacher working with children with exceptionalities, I also currently work with a disabled elder, and I myself had a stroke a few years ago that left me with my own exceptionalities, which helps me connect with others who have "special needs". I have the empathy, experience, creative...
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Barbara C.


New Orleans, LA

$10-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Looking For PT Work, I Specialize With Special Needs Kids, Seniors, And Kids

As a passionate and experienced childcare provider, I find immense joy in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With a graduate degree in my field, I have two years of hands-on experience in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My patient and caring nature, coupled with my...
Barbara can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel
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Ariel C.


New Orleans, LA

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Counseling Student Who Loves Caregiving!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Ariel. I am an Opelousas Native! I have recently moved to New Orleans for Seminary. I am a graduate Counseling student. I have 3 siblings, a father and a late mother. I enjoy music and teaching music. My background is in Senior Care, Tutoring and Sunday school teaching, and ABA therapy(music and play therapy). I...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Arianna C.


New Orleans, LA

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've always enjoyed working with children. In high school I spent most of my free time volunteering at primary schools, and multiple specials needs organizations. I even helped out at a local daycare for a few years. I would love to work with you and you children! If given the opportunity I would make sure your child is always...
Skills:

CPR

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Angela G.


New Orleans, LA

$25/hr • 3 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...
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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

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Gabriella P.


New Orleans, LA

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Warm, Responsible, And Ready To Make Fun Memories!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hanna K.


New Orleans, LA

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hanna

My name is Hanna, I'm 28 years old and I am a nursing student. I did study biology back home, I was a science/ biology teacher for 2 years. I did an exchange program which I lived with 2 different host families to learn the language and take care of the kids. I have really good references, I am an infant qualified and also...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am kind, responsible, I always look for the well-being of the little ones because I know how important the first bonds of life are for them, so I try to leave the best of myself for them. I have two years of experience caring for children with autism, I worked in a clinic as a behavior technician and I have a love and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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

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Charlotte O.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr • 6 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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jeanine S.


New Orleans, LA

$26-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a mother of two girls and would love to help provide care for a family in need while I work towards my degree at SELU in Early Intervention. My goal is to work with children with special needs. I have over 20 years of experience working with children as both a nanny and teacher, and now as a mother.
Jeanine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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Ramona B.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature, Experienced, Patient Teacher And Mom.

Hi everybody! I'm a mother of 3 wonderful grown children, ages 28 to 37. I am also an experienced teacher with current certification to teach early childhood through 4th grade in Texas and Louisiana. I have worked a number of different kinds of jobs over the last 35 years in addition to teaching, and most of those involved...
Ramona can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Emily J.


New Orleans, LA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a reliable, energetic, and patient person who has 15 years of experience caring for children from infants to teenagers, including children with special needs. With me, your children will receive the best care in a supervised, safe, and stable environment.
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandra C.


New Orleans, LA

$22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate, Reliable, And Patient Babysitter

Hi everyone! My name is Alexandra and I graduated from Tulane last year with a major in psychology and minor in business. I have 9+ years of babysitting experience, have worked at a few summer camps, and this past summer I worked at a preschool for children with special needs as a Special Education Teacher Assistant. I have...
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Sophia R.


New Orleans, LA

$20-35/hr • 10 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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ratings for New Orleans, LA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in New Orleans, LA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 86 listed special needs caregivers.