Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in Berkeley, CA

I've worked with special needs children in different modalities such as movement and after school programs. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome from ages 3-19.

Lakeisha S.

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

4.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...

5.0

"We worked with Lakeisha early in the pandemic as a daily aide for our 4yo son with disabilities. We were so grateful for her assistance and expertise. She is patient, accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. She assisted in both academic study and...

Arielle B.

Rose L.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

5.0

(7)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...

5.0

"We hired Rose for a two-week, temporary assignment to assist my wife, who is a wheelchair user. Rose was fantastic. She was dependable, always on time (or early), and was friendly and kind. Within a day, the three of us had a great rapport. Rose assisted my wife...

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Sarah M.

$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher Of 13 Years Looking For Part-Time Work

5.0

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Hello, my name is Rasa! (Rasa comes from Sarah, which is what is written in my past reviews) I have 15+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. After years of working in many different environments, from teaching in the classroom, working as a full-time live-in/travel Nanny, to daycare providing and summer-camp...

Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Sarah has a gift with children - they adore and trust her immediately! She is trustworthy, dependable, and hard-working. Get her while she's still available - you will be lucky to have her."

Renee F.

Kaitlyn G.

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I am attentive and fun, I like to keep the kids occupied and moving throughout the day, with various activities. I enjoy imaginative play, singing, dancing, reading, etc. I have spent...

Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We unfortunately moved out of state and couldn't keep her with us 10/10"

Isabella H.

Jamie S.

$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker

I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children and teens with Down syndrome, and children with many different levels of anxiety and ADHD. I also am fluent in ASL, and have worked with with deaf children.

Kaitlyn G.

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

hello, my name is Kaitlyn. I am a warm, positive, bright person. I am a nursing student at Unitek college in concord. I am also a mom of a wonderful energetic 3year old boy. My experience with special needs includes; I am a sister to a broad spectrum of special needs, I have two deaf siblings, along with a sibling who has...

Michaella P.

San Francisco, CA

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have a brother with Down's Syndrome so I am very comfortable working with children who have disabilities. I myself have ADD and dyslexia and struggled with other learning challenges as a child. I have a passion and love working with special needs children.

Jonique H.

San Pablo, CA

$25-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello my name is Jonique and I have a year of experience with working with special needs children with Down syndrome and autism. I am more than willing to learn and adapt to everything I need to learn to become the best companion to your child. I am more then willing to make my availability as flexible as possible to suit your...

Kaitlyn G.

$20-27/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi I Am Kaitlyn

A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I have spent a lot of time with children of all aspects. I am a mom to a awesome 2-year-old boy. I am also a sister of 7 and have three younger siblings, two of which have special needs. (Autism, and Down...

Kelsie N.

San Pablo, CA

$20-30/hr

Growing up with a sister with Down syndrome, I have had exposure to special needs my entire life. Although my sister was mainstreamed at the same school as I was growing up, I was always volunteering and working with her classmates in the main room. I also volunteered with Special Olympics at a young age and continued to do s...

Lauren S.

$21-30/hr

Lauren

Hello . I am currently studying psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and have always been passionate about care for those with special needs. I took peer tutoring courses in school, helping students with autism, Down syndrome, and more with their school work. I love working with these people and helping them with...

Vassilissa R.

San Francisco, CA

$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Vas and I'm am graduating with undergrad degree in Speech Therapy in Summer 2024!!! I'm an experienced caregiver for children ages 3-22. I have experience working in a multi-professional team along side with OT, PT, Vision therapists, Nurses and O&M. In the past I have worked with neurodivergent children,...

Virginia G.

Alameda, CA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Former Special Education Para Educator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Former daycare/preschool Assistant, with 2 year experience as a Paraeducator with kids in special education classes in the Oakland Unified School district. I worked in a middle/high school combined called Coliseum College prep academy for 2 years with middle school aged kids with special needs such as Down syndrome and autism...

Virginia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Laurel B.

$20/hr

Special Needs Childcare/Respite Services

I have been a K-3 teacher for 26 years. I frequently taught students on the autism spectrum. Due to health issues, I am currently looking for work outside of the classroom. I am a very kind, thoughtful, and helpful person. Working with children brings me much joy. I love watching their excitement when they learn new skills....

Zenayda M.

$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

I Looking For A Job Full-time Or Part-time

Hello, I am a Nanny looking for a full-time or part-time job, I have 7 years of experience with children with autism, I am a mother with a son on the autism spectrum and with him I have learned to understand his behavior, I like to play, read, go to the bookstore and above all I like to help develop their skills so they can...

Chantal B.

$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Chantal, and I am 1 of 8 children in my family, 5 of them being adopted with special needs. My little sister has been the joy of my heart. She was spared from abortion and brought into our home at 3 days old. She has Down syndrome. My other siblings include the challenges of bipolar, autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD,...

Jenna M.

Castro Valley, CA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I volunteer at my church for the "buddy system", every Sunday I work one on one with a special needs kid. My neighbor (who is like a sister to me) has down syndrome and I have helped take care of her.

Bailey D.

Alamo, CA

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have watched children from infancy to teens. I have also worked with children with special needs including ADHD, autism, and Down Syndrome. I can help around the house as well. I have my own transportation.

Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Sierra L.

Pleasant Hill, CA

$24-25/hr • 4 yrs exp