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Elizabeth B.

Experienced Special Needs Paraprofessional

Kenner, LA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I am a special needs paraprofessional at one of the top local public schools. The children I have worked with in the past have various medical and behavioral needs, as well as sensory sensitivity. I am trained in such things as first aid and CPR, seizure trained, diastat, VNS Magnet, G Tube. I enjoy helping my students thrive...
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Experienced Care Taker

Kenner, LA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experienced in hospitality and medical industry, I am pro-active and efficient. Polyglot. Background check available.
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Kenner, LA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I am a dedicated and compassionate early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience working with young children in various learning environments. Skilled in supporting children's cognitive, emotional, and social development with a strong foundation in inclusive education, especially for children with special needs....
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Kenner, LA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I work for the school system and have extensive experience with children with special needs as well as complex medical needs. I treat every child I encounter as if they are my own and with the same care and dedication their parents would.
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Kenner, LA

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is a true passion of mine. My 20 years of experience caring for children aged 1-3 have been incredibly rewarding. I am patient, creative, and friendly, always striving to create a fun and engaging environment. I have some college experience, and my skills include cooking,...
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Caregiver With A Heart.

Kenner, LA

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
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.
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Metairie, LA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 9 years of experience working at Magnolia community services with special needs individuals (with both physical and mental disabilities). My class was mainly compromised of the older population. The focus of the class was helping and assisting each individual with daily needs of life. I have also worked for several...

Lauren B. says "Kim is wonderful and goes above and beyond with everything we've needed from her. Could not recommend more highly."

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Part-time Babysitter

Westwego, LA

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
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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Occupational Therapist Looking For Part-time Work As A Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(0)
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$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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Metairie, LA

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$30/hr
12 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past 12 years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages. My previous experiences with children solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives, which is why I pursued a college degree in nursing (RN). I have worked in pediatrics, labor & delivery and am currently...
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Sitter/Art Teacher In New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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New Orleans, LA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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....
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New Orleans, LA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a mother to a 4 1/2-year-old, who is my pride and joy. I have 20 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 14 years old. I've worked in daycares, church nurseries, and private homes, including caring for a special needs child for a year. I'm fun, creative, and sometimes silly, and I love helping children...
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New Orleans, LA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello my name is Patricia. I have over 25 years of early childhood education experience from infant toddler to preschool I'm CDA certified I also have a Associate degree in early childhood education. Focusing on schedules , routines . Specializing in behavioral issues and redirecting behaviors. Assisted in potty training, gross...
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Warm, Responsible, And Ready To Make Fun Memories!

New Orleans, LA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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child care

New Orleans, LA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Angela! I would describe my personality as compassionate, vigilant, and sympathetic. I like working with kids because I have a youthful soul; I thoroughly enjoy guiding and caring for them. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling and allows me to work with amazing children. I started working with kids when I began...
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Caring Educator And Child Care Provider

Westwego, LA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Kristen, and I'm 23 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a teaching certificate for grades K-6. I have experience student teaching and teaching in grades K-5, as well as tutoring grades 2-12. With my experience teaching and student teaching, I have worked with students who have special needs,...
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Metairie, LA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name's Izzy! I'm a college student at UNO looking to get my masters in Behavioral Analysis after I get my bachelors. I have experience working with children with disabilities and genuinely love being able to help and care for them. I just want to do as much as I can to make them happy.
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Special Needs Provider

Westwego, LA

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$10/hr
Patient with special need, autism, speech disorders, medication repreparation, meal preparation, teach to feed themselves and basic life skills.
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Metairie, LA

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Thanh, I am Asian American and can speak fluent English and Vietnamese. I love working with kids and took care of a classroom of special needs kids when I was in high school. I enjoy their time because I believe children are an enjoyment in life and seeing them happy makes me happy. I'd describe my personality as...
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