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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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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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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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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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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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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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Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked and cared for kids with and without special needs. I am a very clean and organized caregiver. I love children. I have 5 kids of my own

Delmonique B. says "She is a Mother 1st she treats all children under her care as her own little ones. My son raved about his time spent with Ms. Jonell even to this very...

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Meet Samantha

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Child And Pet Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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*** Experienced PT / FT Nanny ***

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Nurturing, Compassionate, & Patient Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Special Needs Provider

New Orleans, LA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Over the years I have the opportunity to work with children with special needs. I'm currently working with autistic children as a Reach Aide in Alief ISD.
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Disability, Accessibility, And Special Needs Care

New Orleans, LA

from
$32/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting individuals with special needs, including developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. My goal is to provide respectful, individualized care that promotes comfort, independence, and quality of life. I can assist with: Daily routines and...
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Special Education/Tutoring

New Orleans, LA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
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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Registered Behavioral Technician

New Orleans, LA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
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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Part-time Caregiver For Exceptional Children

New Orleans, LA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
In addition to having been a public school teacher working with children with exceptionalities, I also currently work with a disabled elder, and I myself had a stroke a few years ago that left me with my own exceptionalities, which helps me connect with others who have "special needs". I have the empathy, experience, creative...
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Part-time Caregiver

New Orleans, LA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
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...
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Here To Help With Your Love One

New Orleans, LA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years experience working with special needs people. I love to take care of them in a special loving way .
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  • 70 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.90/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in New Orleans, LA

Special Needs Caregivers in New Orleans, LA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 70 listed special needs caregivers

Emmarose D.

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...

- Laura B.

Noyata W.

She is still employed in the daytime with me. She started working after Katrina here. My daughter is special needs and is nonverbal. I...

- Cynthia S.

Gilder D.

A very no-nonsense, professional caregiver who likes to keep busy. She gives excellent care. If you're not satisfied with Gilder, then you...

- Care member

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