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Find special needs caregivers in Westwego, LA that you’ll love

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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Corinne C.


New Orleans, LA

$18-22/hr

Loving Caregiver

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I owned a babysitting service in my 20's to put myself through school. I worked with many different kids with special needs. Each situation was amazing in its own way. Don't hesitate to ask questions about my experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rebecca, I'm a Senior at Tulane University studying on the Pre-Health track. I have 6 years of experience with kids of all ages as well as children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid certified and have my own car. Contact me if interested :)
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alyssia A.


New Orleans, LA

$20-30/hr10 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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Breanne L.


New Orleans, LA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Mother To A Little Boy

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a lot of patience and try to teach with understanding and empathy. CPR Certified Degree is Psychology and currently continuing coursework in early education. I am also currently working on courses for children with special needs...
Breanne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalie L.


Metairie, LA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Giggles And Smiles

I have many years experience of childcare from my nieces and nephews to a daycare setting. I enjoy providing giggles and smiles but I am also fabulous at setting and maintaining boundaries with children. I have also worked with 3 children with Special Needs-Autism. I am also a social worker and am familiar with child development...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi - My name is Jessica and I'm graduate student at Tulane. Outside of my studies, I would love to help children and families who need an extra hand. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and love it. I started by watching my younger cousins over the summer, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. In the...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cecilia B.


New Orleans, LA

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
I am a senior at Louisiana State University. I am a behavioral technician. I work with children of all ages. I assist with school work and any other behavioral needs.
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Gabriella P.


New Orleans, LA

$15-25/hr8 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...
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Kema C.


Marrero, LA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a certified nursing assistant I've worked under all spectrum hospitals, homes, and nursing homes. I've been certified over 20 years I'm a loving and compassionate care giver.
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Daphne W.


New Orleans, LA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Dedicated

With nearly 13 years of dedicated caregiving, specializing in both typical and special needs children, I've had the joy of watching little ones grow and thrive under my care. I pride myself on creating a warm, safe, nurturing and fun environment where kids can be themselves and learn. My friendly and open approach helps me build...
Daphne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Katherine M.


New Orleans, LA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Sitter, Early Childhood Education Volunteer, & Camp Counselor

I love working with children and have 10 years of experience as a childcare provider. I enjoy creating a fun and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. I'm friendly, approachable, and silly, yet smart. I keep parents informed about their child's day by providing written reports and communicating verbally at...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Alaina F.


Kenner, LA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Care Taker

I love working with children. I am currently in school. I am a homeschooler. I also work with two little boys with special needs. I am dependable but also fun and energetic. I'm 18 years old. I love to do arts and crafts. with me your children will have fun and feel safe. I have years of experience. I am also comfortable with...
Alaina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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Alexandra C.


New Orleans, LA

$22/hr9 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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Hanna K.


New Orleans, LA

$18/hr6 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...
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Meghan S.


Metairie, LA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

My name is Meghan and I am deeply passionate about caring for animals and supporting my family. My sister's journey with a brain injury 16 years ago has profoundly shaped my outlook on life, teaching me the importance of compassion, patience, and resilience. I also help her with everyday activities. Including eating, bathing,...
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Charlotte O.


New Orleans, LA

$15-20/hr6 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello my name is Elizabeth, I am Colombian/American, so Spanish is my first language, I am learning and improving my English. I am a graduated psychologist from Colombia, I was able to work there with some children, I was also attending a kindergarten as a tutor, I am kind, responsible, I see children not as a job, but as a...

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