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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.
Jasmine S.
Harvey, LA
$20-75/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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-7 years paid experience.
-Interned for 3 years in Jefferson Parish Schools System.
-Worked as an care provider at homes/schools for children.
-Has special needs experience.
-provides homework help and tutoring.
5.0
"She's very punctual, sweet and great with kids."
Reviewed by Keiona J.
4.0
(1)
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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.
4.0
"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 event she could help out."
Reviewed by Terra J.
Sarah W.
New Orleans, LA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development from The University of Alabama in 2007. My classroom consisted of 25-30 4/5 yr old's, but I am open to both younger and older aged children. I have been babysitting and keeping children from my teenage years to the present. I worked with special needs children...
5.0
"Sarah was amazing with both of my boys. She was very timely, very professional and nice. I would definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Rachel M.
Diana C.
New Orleans, LA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello, this is Diana a kind, professional and respectful caregiver. I'm not smoker, I own a nice car with insurance and I also have a lot of references for your comfort.
I'm an American Red Cross certified Caregiver. I have a degree in Mass Communication. I speak three languages
and I have a lot experience with young special...
5.0
(3)
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Born and grown up in Israel, I have accumulated over 10 years of experience working with children. I worked in kindergartens as well as nannied part time and full time with children of all ages, twins, and kids with special needs. Playful, energetic and creative, I love giving babies and children a lot of variety of activities,...
5.0
"Ma'ayan is simply wonderful. She's so down to earth, friendly, and trustworthy. Her vast experience taking care of kids, including infants and toddlers, shines through in how she genuinely connects with...
Reviewed by Caroline R.
Elizabeth E.
New Orleans, LA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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Hello! I am a Masters of Clinical Mental Health student at Xavier University, I am living in the New Orleans area to continue my graduate program and am looking for part time work compatible with my evening school schedule. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and youth. I am very comfortable working with...
5.0
"Eli is absolutely fantastic! Our children are autistic and she has all of the skills and experience to make them feel at ease. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(2)
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I've been taking care of a child with Psychological Disorders, including ADD. Since November 2010 I've been shadowing and tutoring a 7-year-old who has made great improvements in his day to day routine. With love, patience and positive interaction, he's made vast improvements academically and personally.
5.0
(1)
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Hello, I'm Aiyanna! A little about me: I have 8 years of experience. I can help with transportation, crafts, housekeeping, running errands, meal prep, and everything under the sun. I am extremely punctual and reliable. My speciality is special needs children, but I have love for and experience with all types of children and of...
5.0
"So glad we hired Aiyanna while we were in town for a weekend!! She is a clear and proactive communicator, incredibly patient, and was clearly comfortable and confident interacting with our child (who is always...
Reviewed by Valerie Z.
5.0
(2)
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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...
5.0
"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 does it with kindness, intelligence and empathy. She...
Reviewed by Laura B.
Gilder D.
Metairie, LA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Assistant Available Full-time Can Travel, Household Cleaning, Can Administration Med
5.0
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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,...
5.0
"Gilder is an incredibly kind, diligent and knowledgeable caregiver. She has been taking care of my mother for almost a year and I have seen her working with her in a most compassionate, caring and considerate...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 kids each night, and kept them safe while we were out....
Reviewed by Desiree E.
Elizabeth E.
New Orleans, LA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have worked in group homes for youth aged 12-18 years old, specifically with mental health and behavioral issues. I have also nannied an autistic child for about 3 years on and off.
5.0
(4)
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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)
-...
5.0
"Dajean was such a joy to have watching out eight year old daughter for our “date night” in New Orleans, where we vacationed at our hotel. We absolutely fell in love with her."
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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I've worked at a day care for a year with newborn - 3 years. I've worked as a caregiver to special needs children for 4+ years. I've helped with my special needs brother all of his life, he is currently 28. I started baby sitting before I was legally old enough to work. I am a mother of two and own an in-home daycare. I have...
5.0
"She is my daughter and oldest child. She is a pleasant young lady who works very well with children and pets. She has helped care for her specials needs (Autism) younger brother most of her life and is very...
Reviewed by Melissa C.
5.0
(1)
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I am a older, wiser, experience, loving, kind, have energy and a non-smoker nanny. I have taken care of 10 different sets of twins, infants from birth, preemies, toddlers, school age and children with special needs. My interests for the children are reading, going to parks, walks, zoo, educational activities, arts and crafts,...
5.0
"Sandy was wonderful with our baby daughter. Very kind, great with babies and toddlers, and reliable. We loved having her as our nanny."
Reviewed by Kristin B.
5.0
(3)
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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...
5.0
"Emma helped me with the care of our medically fragile daughter while we were away from home for 2.5 months seeking medical treatments for our daughter. She was on time and reliable and gave appropriate notice...
Reviewed by Cristina L.
5.0
(4)
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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...
5.0
"Lena has worked for Thriving Minds after school program as a teaching artist for a long period of time. Through her creativity she has exemplified the ability to connect with all students in a very...
Reviewed by Crystal Z.
5.0
(2)
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I have always been around children because I come from a large family. Of course, at the time, I was the built-in babysitter; however, I began babysitting for pay outside of my family during my freshman year of high school. The youngest child who I have cared for was 3 months old and the oldest I have cared for was 14 years old....
5.0
"Kira has been punctual, trustworthy and was a natural in caring for our in infant."
Reviewed by Carlos R.
5.0
(2)
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I have more than 7 years of experience. I have always had a love for working with kids! I am the oldest of four and I take my big sister responsibilities seriously.
I am very reliable and very big on communication. I love doing crafts, prepping meals, reading, homework help! I have a creative mind that seems to keep the kids...
5.0
"My 4 year old girl loves her to pieces. Bre’ionya is such a sweetheart and so attentive . She cared for my baby like she was her own. I rated her 5 stars because she isn’t your average babysitter, she always...
Reviewed by Care member
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gretna, LA
Jasmine S.
5.0
She's very punctual, sweet and great with kids.
- Keiona J.
Karen V.
4.0
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 event she could help out.
- Terra J.
Sarah W.
5.0
Sarah was amazing with both of my boys. She was very timely, very professional and nice. I would definitely hire her again.
- Rachel M.
Maayan I.
5.0
Maayan is definitely the modern Marry Poppins Maayan has an amazing personality, kind, charming and funny, full of creativity and patience. Maayan took care of our first daughter for almost two years and we are still in touch with her as she became part of family.
- liat L.
Elizabeth E.
5.0
Eli is absolutely fantastic! Our children are autistic and she has all of the skills and experience to make them feel at ease. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!
- Care member
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