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Robin T.

Special Needs Caregiver

Gretna, LA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
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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Natalie Z.

Gretna, LA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Natalie. I have loads of experience with disabilities. Especially but not limited to, muscular dystrophies, autism, autoimmune disorders and microcephaly.
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Mallory L.

Child care

Gretna, LA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a 30-year-old married mother of two daughters. I have experience working with children of all ages, such as daycare's and more currently working in the school system from pre-K to 12th grade, including special needs. I'm also done childcare in my home along with homeschooling.
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Jatina C.

Gretna, LA

from
$12/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Caring for and nurturing young minds is my passion. For over five years, I've provided fun, safe, and enriching care for children from three weeks to 18 years old. I'm creative, patient, and love engaging kids through outdoor activities, crafts, sports, and learning games. I have experience with children with special needs and...
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Chawanda W.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Greetings I am Chawanda . I am 32 years old. I am school teacher. I teach grade level from day care to 4th grade. I have been babysitting for over 17years. I am trained in the skills of CPR/First Aid, child supervision. Reliable babysitter with over 17years of experience, including two years of care for children with special...

Kermiana C. says "Chawanda is a very respectable person who loves putting others needs before her own. She's reliable and very patient."

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Dajean W.

Nurturing, Compassionate, & Patient Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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) -...

Care Member says "Amazing!!! My kids loved her! She was prompt and very kind and friendly! Definitely Recommend!!!"

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Samantha T.

Meet Samantha

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha and I have been working with children for 10+ years! I have experience with children from all backgrounds (including those with special needs). I love planning fun, educational activities with the kids and introducing them to something new! I am well traveled so one of my favorite things to do is plan...

Christine K. says "Samantha has been fantastic to work with. She's honest, dependable and open. She met us for an interview and answered all our questions. Our daughter...

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Karen V.

Part-time Babysitter

Westwego, LA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
I work with special needs kid during the day as a fulltime Teacher's Assistant. I do classroom management and help students to complete assignments.

Terra J. says "Karen was great. Though her hours didn't work out for what we needed, she still wanted to meet with me and discuss the job and offer he services in the...

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Azkadeliah L.

Harvey, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently moved to the area from Texas. I have been working as a full time nanny & household manager but I am looking for another family in need since the move. I am also always willing to help with date night or other babysitting needs. After completing university I worked as preschool teacher. When summer break...

Poornima B. says "Azkadeliah is very kind with our baby. She is playful and responsible with our baby. We trust her to take care of our baby again. She is very productive...

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Dayna S.

Occupational Therapist Looking For Part-time Work As A Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I've been an occupational therapist for 22 years with experience in long-term care and geriatrics working with various disabilities and illnesses including dementia, COPD, Parkinson's, CVA, post-surgical patients, generalized weakness, diabetes, visual loss, hearing impaired, mental illness, etc. I genuinely love to help other...
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Tamzie C.

Metairie, LA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am currently searching for a full-time nanny job. I have babysat for many years and absolutely love it! I also have about four years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities/ special needs. I love the outdoors and think every child should spend time outside if possible. I am willing and able to...

Chloe A. says "Tamzie has become family to us! She is an amazing and dependable babysitter. She is patient with our children and gives them all the attention they...

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Amy S.

*** Experienced PT / FT Nanny ***

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Amy and I'm interested in finding a nanny position or babysitting opportunities. I was born and raised in New Orleans. I went to St. Martin's PreK - 12; attended Spring Hill and graduated from USM with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant Tourism Management. I'm also a recent graduate from LSUHSC with a masters in occupational...

Desiree E. says "We hired Amy to watch our 2 children in the evenings while staying in New Orleans. Amy was very easy to communicate with, punctual, made dinner for our...

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Lena R.

Child And Pet Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Ive been a positive, patient, loving and intuitive art teacher and caregiver for over 7 years. I love to take caregiving/nannying to the next level with fun art activity's and developing a special relationship with family's. I've had amazing experiences from nannying to teaching all ages as well as working with those with...

Andrea D. says "She is very good with kids and teens. She is an artist and has experience teaching and leading art experiences."

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Henrietta Katharine J.

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am the oldest of four children, and I have often been left alone with my siblings since I was 12. I also have experience watching babies and toddlers. I am CPR certified and used to caring for special needs children since my younger brother is Autistic. I also teach karate and kickboxing to children ages 3+ Tuesday and...

Elizabeth J. says "Henrietta Katharine (Katie) is a mature, conscientious young adult. She loves spending time with children and strikes the balance between being the fun...

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Rosemary M.

Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Noyata W.

Personal Care Attendant

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I take care of a lady with autism. I also take care of a man with Down's syndrome and love what I do.

Cynthia S. says "She is still employed in the daytime with me. She started working after Katrina here. My daughter is special needs and is nonverbal. I trust her in my...

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Emmarose D.

Down To Earth, Tender, And Fun !

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$54/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Lauren W. says "I highly recommend Emmarose D. as a [childcare provider, caretaker, etc.]. Emmarose worked with our family for a year, caring for our three children...

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Isabella T.

Babysitter!

Metairie, LA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name's Izzy. I have many years of experience with children. I used to work after care at Country Day with the 1-4-year-olds. I was a nanny for a family for 2 years, a teenager, a 3-year-old and an 8-year-old. My responsibilities included transportation, pick up and drop off, running errands, meal preparation, playing...

Abigail M. says "Isabella has been so incredible with our 4 month old! Can't recommend her enough. She is incredibly kind and aware of our sons wants and needs."

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Emmarose D.

Passionate About Special Needs!

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Laura B. says "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...

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Gilder D.

Personal Care Assistant Available Full-time Can Travel, Household Cleaning, Can Administration Med

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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,...

Care Member says "A very no-nonsense, professional caregiver who likes to keep busy. She gives excellent care. If you're not satisfied with Gilder, then you won't like...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.50/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Gretna, LA

Special Needs Caregivers in Gretna, LA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Chawanda W.

Chawanda is a very respectable person who loves putting others needs before her own. She's reliable and very patient.

- Kermiana C.

Dajean W.

Amazing!!! My kids loved her! She was prompt and very kind and friendly! Definitely Recommend!!!

- Care member

Samantha T.

Samantha has been fantastic to work with. She's honest, dependable and open. She met us for an interview and answered all our questions. Our...

- Christine K.

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