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Down syndrome care in Herndon, VA

Faith B.


Herndon, VA

$13-25/hr4 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...

Maria H.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/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.
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...

Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

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.

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...

Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Lisa F.

Arielle G.


Centreville, VA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Caregiver, House Sitter, Etc.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Arielle and I am a nationally certified Adapted Physical Education Teacher with a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. I recently left my job as an Adapted PE teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. I left the school system because I want to have a...
5.0
"Arielle watched my teenage special needs son this past summer. She helped him with his morning routine and took him to summer camp. She was great with him and he really enjoyed their time together."

Mark S.

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...

Emma C.


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...

Andrea D.


Annandale, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dynamic Personal Support Attendant Available

**Special Needs Caregiver with 10+ Years of Experience Specializing in Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome** With over a decade of experience, I am a dedicated special needs caregiver skilled in providing compassionate, personalized support for individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome. I specialize in...

Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

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

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...

Dee Q.


Rockville, MD

$54/hr10 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

Ashley C.


Rockville, MD

$14-25/hr6 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...
I am a licensed Special Education teacher. I received my Bachelors degree from Ohio University and I am licensed to teach all subjects K-12. I recently also completed my Masters degree as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. I have worked with many children with a variety of disabilities. For two summers I full time nannied for a...
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children with special...

Maria T.


Manassas, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Care

I'm a mental health therapist for children and adolescents looking for part-time or occasional work as a babysitter. I have worked as a nanny for children of all ages with various disabilities including Autism, Down's Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophy for the past almost 8 years. I am hard-working, patient, kind, and I have...

Darren R.


Washington, DC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

I have spent the last two years working with children and adults with special needs. I have experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, OCD, and nonverbal children. I have a passion for this population and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Mahbouba R.


Arlington, VA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

I have 16 years of experience working with children who are special needs as well as children who have learning disabilities! Most of my experience is with children who have Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism! I also have an additional 10 years outside of the 16 working in childcare! I am a nurse assistant and can help with PT, OT,...
Mahbouba can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Emma C.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr8 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Joby L.


Alexandria, VA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Recreation Therapist Or CTRS

Helped out with Special Olympics throughout my 4 years in college. Worked at an adolescent psych facility in Douglasville, GA called Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus. In college, I also volunteered at various Rec Centers in inclusion programs as well therapeutic recreation programs. I have mainly worked with kids/adults with...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Herndon, VA

Margery D.

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.

4.0

Did not interview with her, no information to submit.

- Lisa F.

Arielle G.

5.0

Arielle was a fantastic personal care assistant for me. I am a quadriplegic, and she helped me with all of my activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, exercising, meal prep, and eating. She was always on time and made sure that I was comfortable and safe throughout my day. She is a...

- Sandra A.

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