Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr

Fulltime Caregiver (Summer)

I am a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in Human Development and minoring in Disabilities Studies, with a career goal in occupational therapy. I currently lead Young Life Capernaum, a ministry for teenagers and adults with special needs. Additionally, I am a caregiver for a 19-year-old female with down syndrome. I also worked at...

Emma C.

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I have worked with children since high school through babysitting, coaching swimming, teaching dance lessons, nannying for a teenager with down syndrome, working at a school for children with special needs, and working in a preschool. I am studying to be an occupational therapist and love working with kids!

Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Shanique M.

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am currently employed with a public school Special Education Department, where I work 1-on-1 with an Aspberger student. I have 5+ years providing care for students with Down's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.

Isabel M.

$15-20/hr

A Home Health Aid And Certified Nursing Assistant With Over 10 Yrs In Care Giving Available

I am a highly trained, self- motivated, open-minded and hardworking caregiver with over 10 years of experience in working both privately with clients as well as in various well-known senior living facilities in the Maryland and New York area. I have worked, supported and assisted seniors and persons with intellectual and...

Lourdes F.

$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...

Margery D.

Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.

5.0

"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Charles A.

Margery D.

Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...

Margery can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Lisa F.

Megan S.

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families in many ways. I have over 12yrs of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner to enjoy supporting the whole family on a...

Cloe M.

Washington, DC

$18-22/hr

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...

Lia V.

Gaithersburg, MD

$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I am Elida. During the school year I work for MCPS at the high school level. During the summer I work for Montgomery County Recreation Department as a companion and as an inclusion facilitator at Imagination Stage. I am finishing up my bachelors degree in Elementary Special Education. I am also an ABA therapist and my...

5.0

"Lia is lovely and takes great care with our daughter. She is reliable, dedicated, and very much appreciated."

Linda O.

Claudia G.

New Market, MD

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Services

I'm currently a special education teacher for Montgomery county public schools. I have been working with students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities as well as many types of syndromes for 4 years. I have lots of experience with individuals with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy,...

Aida G.

Chantilly, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am currently retired from Fairfax County Public schools , which I worked for the last 23 plus years at Kilmer center . I have 23 plus years experience with the fallowing: feeding tubes, seizures, down syndrome , learning disabilities and almost all special needs children . I am also the mother of 5 grown children , who some...

Maria H.

Ashburn, VA

$13-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with special needs children diagnosed with down syndrome for 2 years. I work with Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists and am currently learning American Sign Language. I enjoy working with infants and have 4 adult/teenage children of my own.

Alexandra W.

Frederick, MD

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

I have been working as a CNA/GNA for 10 years now. I have worked with all types of patients such as Alzheimer's, dementia, quads, paraplegics, special needs including Down syndrome, and autistic children. I am also a mother of a 4-year-old little girl.

Ashley C.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was 14. I worked with a boy with Down Syndrome during the summer of 2015. I graduated High School early and worked in an Autistic classroom during the spring of 2018. My role in this classroom consisted of helping students with communicating, reading, and writing as...

Dee Q.

$54/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced caregiver assiting teens with autism spectrum and Down syndrome, I have the opportunity to assist a nice family with a son who is Down syndrome and autism

Faith B.

Herndon, VA

$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am in college studying to be a special education teacher. I have babysat for special needs kids in the past and have personal experience with Autism and Down Syndrome. I also worked with special needs teenagers as a student intern at Herndon High School this past year. I have a good amount of knowledge when it comes to caring...

Kayla M.

Frederick, MD

$17-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

My Experience

I've worked at the YMCA where ages varied, some kids and teens were on the spectrum. Ive worked at the Ymca for 3 years. Ive also babysat a teen who had Down syndrome and relied on his wheelchair. So I have experience in this category.

Charlotte M.

Washington, DC

$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

I have been working with people with special needs for eight years. I have worked as a paraprofessional in Massachusetts for three years, in both a one-on-one setting and a community setting. In addition, I have extensive experience working with people with Down Syndrome. I am passionate about advocacy for this community, and...

Katherine H.

Fairfax, VA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp