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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westwego, LA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Westwego, LA

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Hope V.


New Orleans, LA

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

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Hi my name is Hope. I'm seeking a position in senior care. I have over 14 years experience working with the elderly. I have worked with clients that has Alzheimer, clients with tube feeding, clients with tracheotomy and several other special needs. I'm willing to run errands, bring to appointments, bathing, light cooking, and...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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

Special Needs Care

I've been an art/mindfulness teacher for over an amazing five years with a couple of those years teaching senior and people with special needs. I love working with people and I feel like I really scored in learning just as much as I teach. People are my passion and I love to create fulfilling relationships. I also find things...
Lena can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Stephanie S.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education/Tutoring

I am a teacher with a minor/certification in Special Education. I worked solely as a Special Educator for two of my six years teaching. During this time I worked with many children with a wide variety of special needs. Prior to beginning my teaching career, I worked as a tutor/assistant to a family with two young boys who had...
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Deja A.


Marrero, LA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I assited in teching a special Education class while in child guidance in High school. I had students with all sorts of disablilties
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Chelsea C.


New Orleans, LA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter With Experience In The Classroom.

I have been a teachers assistant in public schools since 2017. I started out as a PE assistant so I have lots of fun activity ideas and love to keep children moving. I have also been a special needs assistant in schools for children with autism, Down syndrome and other exceptionalities. I am understanding of every child's unique...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cecilia L.


Kenner, LA

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Looking For Part Time And One-Time Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cecilia and I am a current senior psychology student at Tulane University with aspirations to work as a pediatric clinical psychologist in the future. I have seven years of experience working as a babysitter and a nanny and five years of experience working as a camp counselor. I am also CPR and first aid certified...
Cecilia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sara D.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have 5 years experience implementing behavioral plans at a residential facility for children aged 4 to 17. My experience includes those on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, both cognitive and physical delays, as well as a variety of additional medical needs. I have reliable transportation, a psychology degree specializing in...
15 years ago I started going to hospitals and special need hospice and senior hospices , my interest and helping and thanking care of others I really enjoy helping with meal prep lighthouse cleaning companionship great listener and enjoy long chats I'm a very responsible honest and respectful person that enjoy working in what I...
Marianela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation
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Ellie H.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr2 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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Karen D.


Kenner, LA

$8-15/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Heart.

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and will always place you first. I have experience with infants to the elderly. My first and only priority is you. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children to the elderly. I am very patient and my schedule is very flexible.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
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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Desiree S.


New Orleans, LA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

Worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at Children's Hospital teaching social skills for ages 3-15 for 54 weeks total, 4 different sessions with four different age groups. Currently working at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) as a Registered Behavioral Technician (Therapist)Uptown, New...
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Brenna D.


New Orleans, LA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been a Nanny/baby sitter for over 10+ years now. I've worked with the ages; newborn to 18 years of age with troubled youth and disabled. I have plenty of experience and I hope I could be of help to you and your family.
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Rachael C.


Metairie, LA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Rachael! I have 7+ years of experience in childcare with children ages 2 months to 18 years. As a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist, I also have extensive experience working with children with special needs and disabilities. I can't wait to hear from you!
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi there! I've am very highly trained adults over 20 years or more. I am a ! CPR and first aid qualified an licensed an insured. I have experience working with clients that have Alzheimer's and Dementia also I have experience with physical therapy, also with Colostomy an Catheter Care and Tube Feeding : I can assist 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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Aljanee J.


New Orleans, LA

$17-19/hr6 yrs exp

I'm Loving, fun To Work With, I'm Willing To Learn More

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm very passionate about my line of work. I'm a good organizer and time management. Some of my experience is Hospice ( Making my patients a comfortable as possible, giving bathes , and feeding ). I also have experience in Sitting Work ( feeding, bathing confronting patient, and light duty around the house ). I also have worked...

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