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Down syndrome care in Covington, KY

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Julia S.


Covington, KY

$17-20/hr

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Hello there! My name is Julia! I love working with people! Special needs is near and dear to my heart I work in my church with special needs children several times a week and love it there always teaching me something and showing me how much left I have to learn and grow. I have also baby sat Down syndrome children and love...

Kristeena B.


Florence, KY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

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Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with, and still do work . I have a long reference list and multiple years of experience working with children as young as six months to 21 years of age which included special needs such as down syndrome, autism, G-tubes, ADHD, etc. I am CPR certified with a BLS status for health professions as I am also a...
Kristeena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Kristeena babysat our two children on short notice and did an awesome job!! She was punctual and professional. My daughter couldn't stop talking about her the next day. I would definitely hire her again!"

Latoya B.

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Shannon O.


Cincinnati, OH

$28-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Caregiver For Elderly And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! The majority of my experience is with memory care, Alzheimer's/Dementia. I've also enjoyed spending time with clients who have: Diabetes/home dialysis, Parkinson's, and Down's Syndrome. I am keenly observant and dedicated to the needs of my clients. I am smart and empathetic, so I also attend to mental and emotional...
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Shannon is a wonderful caregiver and if needed I would definitely hire her again. I also have recommended her to multiple colleagues and family members. She is on time and flexible."

Amy M.

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Allie M.


Hebron, KY

$17-35/hr1 yrs exp

Let's Learn And Make Memories

My name is Allie, I'm 24 with a background as a peer tutor in high school and I have a little brother with autism. Working with people with disabilities is my calling in life, I have experience with many disabilities but have a special place in my heart for Down syndrome and Autism!!
I have worked with children with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism in various settings (day camps, church groups, etc). I baby-sat for several years for a family whose son has ADD, and both of my sisters have asthma, so I'm particularly familiar with these conditions. I am a very caring, dedicated and tenacious person,...
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Joelene K.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Care For People

I have experience with many different levels of behavior. I utilized visual and written supports to assist the people I worked with in following schedules, learning new skills, and developing ways to manage their behavior. I enjoyed working with people with many different diagnoses, although the majority were autism,...
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Malikai S.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I have 1. 5 years of experience as a registered behavior technician working with children on the autism spectrum, 6 months in trauma-informed care with teens, and 2 years working as a DSP in group homes with adults in the DODD field where I was promoted to residential manager. I have experience working with individuals with...
Malikai can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My first experience working with people who are differently abled came from my time working as a camp counselor for the Round Lake Area Trailblazers day camp program. Here I worked with a variety of children 6-21 and after that summer I went back to school and changed my career focus to therapeutic recreation. Following that...
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Madison K.


Newport, KY

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I am a nursing student who is CPR certified and I love spending time volunteering. I volunteer with the special Olympics where I teach children and adults how to ski. I was also a peer tutor in High school where I worked with students with down syndrome. These children were so bright and fun I absolutely loved working with them....
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Ruth C.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-40/hr8 yrs exp

I have many years of experience working with individuals who have challenges. I have worked in group homes with independent residents who needed supervision in their daily activities, such as cooking and cleaning, bathing, and medication reminders. I have worked in respite, serving people, from infant to senior, with a variety...
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Brianna J.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-30/hr

College Graduate, Compassionate Care Provider

I've cared for children with Down Syndrome and Autism. I have a degree in Psychology and I am open to meeting with you to learn more about your child and their unique needs.
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Endiah T.


Cincinnati, OH

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I'm Endiah, I'm 21yrs old I graduated high school at School For Creative & Performing Arts, I recently just got my phlebotomy license and now taking online courses majoring in nursing. I volunteered at a group home facility with young men & women all with different disabilities from Down syndrome, speech impairment, autism....
Hello! I've been teaching self contained High School special-ed for the past two years, and I have 5 years all together of professional experience working with kids with disabilities aged 5 - 26. I have experience working with a wide range of disabilities including autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, adhd, oppositional...
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Skylar L.


Cincinnati, OH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 13+ years of experience with children of all ages but most passionate about early childhood. I have budding experience with special needs children (autism, cp, down syndrome) I am adventurous and outgoing. I love all things art, nature and outdoors! I am passionate about creativity in all forms. I value honesty and...
Skylar can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Skylar was so great with my infant and was flexible. Very personable and had positive energy. My daughter loved her. Will rehire her for date nights/weekends."

Segann M.

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Renee W.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Trained in compassion and loving kindness studies for over a decade. My studies coupled with being a mentor, older sister and Godmother to a child with Down Syndrome has gifted me the ability to work with children and adults with many different types of disabilities and special needs . I have been very successful in assisting...
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Sydney E.


Union, KY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sydney.

I would love to share a little bit about myself with you in the hopes that we may be a good fit! Throughout my life, I have loved to assist those with special needs. I was a PE Leader for our special education class in high school and loved to get involved! I have experience nannying two children from separate families who both...
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Leah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My names Leah! I love working with kids and I love animals. Some of my favorite things to do are go to the gym, dance, and be with my family and dogs. I have experience in all ages! But I have the most experience with kids with special needs. I have been around kids with special needs since middle school. During middle...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michaela M.


Cincinnati, OH

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Michaela, but I go by Liz. I have been babysitting my siblings since I was 12 years old. I have 2 siblings with severe special needs (down syndrome and cerebral palsy). I have experience professionally nannying during the summers and through university. I have watched kids from 5 weeks old to 14 years old. I love...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Michaela M.


Cincinnati, OH

$14-26/hr10 yrs exp

While I do not have an education degree, I do have a bachelors degree in Marketing from University and an MBA from the University. I have been watching kids and helping with homework since I was around the age of 12. I mentor and support several people who work in business or went to business school. I formally tutored...
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Leah G.


Cincinnati, OH

$8-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My names Leah! I love working with kids and I love animals. Some of my favorite things to do are go to the gym, dance, and be with my family and dogs. I have experience in all ages! But I have the most experience with kids with special needs. I have been around kids with special needs since middle school. During middle...
Leah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Covington, KY

Kristeena B.

5.0

Kristeena is our regular day to day sitter. We have been using her for after school, Saturdays, and the occasional date night; and she is phenomenal. When I first met with her, I expressed my concerns with finding someone that my son had a good dynamic with, and my nervousness about leaving my son...

- Miranda W.

Shannon O.

5.0

From the first conversation we had, there was a genuine connection with Shannon - like an old friend or sister. I just knew she'd be a great companion and extra caregiver to my Mom. Shannon is extremely good at what Mom and I need her for and she truly cares. Shannon is upbeat, energetic and very...

- Leigh S.

Skylar L.

5.0

Our family adores Ms. S.! She’s incredibly patient, kind, and attentive with the kiddos. 💯 recommend!

- Care member

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