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36 special needs caregivers are listed in Walker, LA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Walker, LA

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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 30 years old and have multiple (5+) years daycare experience, as well as experience nannying for families (~5years). I have also babysat for over 10 years!! I am comfortable and experienced with children of all ages. I graduated with a degree in child development and working with children is my passion! I have a clean...
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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$23-32/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable, Passionate Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 30 years old and have multiple (5+) years daycare experience, as well as experience nannying for families (~5years). I have also babysat for over 10 years!! I am comfortable and experienced with children of all ages. I graduated with a degree in child development and working with children is my passion! I have a clean...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was very caring and patient with my kids. I have three kids one who is severely disabled and she cared for each child’s needs."

Care member

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Brinesha M.


Walker, LA

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

Nurturing Lives With Heart And Experience.

Hi there! I'm a friendly, integrity-driven, and great listener individual. I find joy in caregiving, starting in 2014 as a direct support staff in a group home. Two years later, I became an area manager overseeing six group homes. I'm dedicated to caring for my special needs daughter and maintain a healthy lifestyle through gym...
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Brinesha M.


Walker, LA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With a heart for caregiving, I began my journey in 2014 as a direct support staff in a group home, embodying friendliness, integrity, and attentive listening. In just two years, my commitment and competence led to a promotion to Area Manager, overseeing six group homes. This role deepened my understanding of special needs care,...
Brinesha can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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Kara H.


Walker, LA

$17-21/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate for working with those who have special needs. I am reliable and caring with tons of experience.
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
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Melinda M.


Denham Springs, LA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Honest Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 20 plus years experience working in the medical field. 3 years in a hospital. 12 years in nursing homes and the last 5 years have been in home care. I have worked with dementia, Parkinson, special needs and hospice patients. Responsibilities have included bathing, feeding, toileting, incontinence care, meal...
Melinda can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Melinda was a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She went above and beyond for our family. She was patient and kind. She was reliable and genuinely cared about keeping my mom comfortable. Our family is so blessed to have found her. I highly recommend her."

Stacy C.

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Robyn B.


Livingston, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter For Children, Seniors And Pets

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a retired special education teacher. I have raised 6 children, one of who is Autistic. I also have experience caring for seniors and adults with special needs. I also have lots of experience caring for animals.
Robyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Robyn took care of my very entergetic 7-year old son who has autism for 2 days. He liked her so much he was trying to follow her into the bathroom. "

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Robyn B.


Livingston, LA

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Special Needs Caregiver

Hello my name is Robyn. I'm 54 and a retired special education teacher. I also have a son with autism. I have cared for my nephew that had cerebral palsy. And care for a man with Autism.
5.0
"Highly recommend! I have a special needs son and a highly active 3yo. They are both always excited to see her! "

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Emily Q.


Baton Rouge, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emily and I'm from Baton Rouge, LA. I'm a full-time pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, but am often looking for babysitting opportunities to occupy my nights and/or weekends! I'm known for being a very reliable, trustworthy, caring, and fun babysitter. I've been babysitting for 10+ years and have experience with...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is a flexible and responsible individual, who is easy to communicate with and a natural with children. She is friendly and interactive with our son, also makes us feel at ease when leaving. She is responsive and gives updates, Pictures included :) !"

Miranda D.

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Auriell F.


Baton Rouge, LA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Engaging, Responsible, Warm and Caring Nanny for You

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

HI! I am an experienced infant and toddler care specialist with over 15 years of paid experience. My specialty ranges from newborn to toddler and beyond. I have been a nanny, tutor, mother's helper, and special needs/ personal care provider for another 10+ years. I consider myself to be responsible, RELIABLE, warm, caring,...
Auriell can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Auriell is fantastic. She has taken care of our 10-month old daughter and is very sweet and careful with her. She also is very knowledgeable about nutrition and infant development and great about sharing recommendations based on her knowledge and experience. She...

Suzette C.

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Brandi R.


Baton Rouge, LA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Mother, Medical Assistant Available For Full Time Work But Willing To Take Part Time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brandi, and I am a Medical Assistant and personal caregiver. I, along with my sister have taken care of our mother who has epilepsy and mental problems for as long as I can remember. We both still now take care of our mother and our grandmother who raised us. I have experience with Parkinson's, Dementia, Feeding...
Brandi can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
5.0
"She took care of a family member, we really miss how helpful and dependable she was"

Mavis H.

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Michelle C.


Prairieville, LA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired nurse with 30+ yrs experience providing skilled, compassionate care for your loved ones. Devoted and responsible. Excellent references available upon request. Fully vaccinated.
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Ayva R.


Baton Rouge, LA

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ayva and I am currently working as a registered behavioral technician at a center for children with autism. Prior to my work as an RBT, I was a caregiver for adults with down syndrome. I have been a caregiver for children of all age ranges since 2018 and am comfortable with multiple kids, as well as special needs....
Ayva can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Catherine W.


Prairieville, LA

$8-25/hr6 yrs exp

Former CNA2

Former CNA2, moved into education and Healthcare. Experience in long term care inclusive of occupational and physical therapy support, hospice, dementia, moderate to severe special needs youth, in home care, and more. Also able to care for pets and children after school.
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, dementia & more
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Mona B.


Baton Rouge, LA

$12-30/hr7 yrs exp

Well experience caregiver that believes in the Good Lord & his miraculous power. I am equipped and proper trained in every area concerning the health and help for others. This is my passion & I live what I do. Allowing me to assist you and your Family would be a plus.
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Leisa G.


Prairieville, LA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Older Responsible Woman

I have worked as a paraprofessional for the last 14 years from grades Pre-k to 3rd grade including special needs classes. I am looking for part time work while on summer break.
Leisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Brittany Z.


Baton Rouge, LA

$12-15/hr5 yrs exp

Granny Taught Me All I Know And I'm Returning The Favor.

Hi there! I'm Brittany you can call me Bree. Right out of college (11 years ago) I worked with 75% senior patients on a rehab unit. I did grooming, showers, assist with eating, Dressing and getting ready for OT, PT and ST. I worked at this job for 5 years and have not worked in this area of work for some years but I have not...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care & more
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Phoebe T.


Baker, LA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Ed Education

My last years of teaching were in a Self Contained Least Resistance class of 9 children. I taught these children multiple years until they would move into 5th grade. Cognitively my student's were at least 2 grade levels behind but I taught them with varied learning materials and styles. My children were mostly nonverbal and had...
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Tessa C.


Prairieville, LA

$12-18/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

I enjoy helping those in need! Special Needs/It is such meaningful work, especially to those who need it the most! Public meet & greet required before accepting offer.
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Kayla B.


Baton Rouge, LA

$35-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Provider

I am a hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated college graduate with a Bachelors in Psychology and Juris Doctorate, with 7 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children ranging from newborn infants to preteens, but I have more experience with children ages 6 months-8 years. I have worked in many settings with large...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Walker, LA

Kara H.

5.0

I have hired Kara a couple times, and she is a very responsible and reliable sitter. She has experience with developmentally disabled children, and she is great with my son who has severe autism spectrum disorder.

- Laura B.

Melinda M.

5.0

Melinda was a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She went above and beyond for our family. She was patient and kind. She was reliable and genuinely cared about keeping my mom comfortable. Our family is so blessed to have found her. I highly recommend her.

- Stacy C.

Robyn B.

5.0

We would definitely hire Robyn again. She graciously agreed to arrive early so we could get to know her, and was quick to respond to check-ins while we were out. She interacted well with our toddler.

- Rachel M.

Robyn B.

5.0

Highly recommend! I have a special needs son and a highly active 3yo. They are both always excited to see her!

- Care member

Emily Q.

5.0

Emily is a flexible and responsible individual, who is easy to communicate with and a natural with children. She is friendly and interactive with our son, also makes us feel at ease when leaving. She is responsive and gives updates, Pictures included :) !

- Miranda D.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Walker, LA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 36 listed special needs caregivers.