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Down syndrome care in Kennett Square, PA

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Amanda D.


Kennett Square, PA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker By Choice

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I received my first bachelors degree in psychology in 2013. I worked for 2 years as a behavior health specialist, primarily with clients diagnosed with autism, IDD, and Down Syndrome. After graduating nursing school I worked at a small hospital on a cardiac care unit. In April 2020, I began working at a much larger unit as a...
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Rachael S.


West Chester, PA

$15-20/hr

Part-time / Full-time Caregiver Available

I am a certified special education teacher in the state of Pennsylvania. I have worked in life skills, autistic support, and multiple disabilities classrooms during my undergraduate student teaching. I have worked individually with students with a range of exceptionalities including autism, downs syndrome, oppositional defiant...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kara and I am a junior at West Chester University. I babysat for families in my development all throughout highschool and am one of six children myself. I have a lot of experience with caring for children inside and outside of my house. My youngest sister has down syndrome, so I am also educated in caring for...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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Special Needs Care

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Darcy J.


Elkton, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .

5.0

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Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...
Darcy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great teacher. Any family will be lucky to have her. "

Renee D.

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Ella W.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ella and a senior at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia! I'm moving back home to Newark, Delaware in December. I have always loved caring for and playing with children. I have grown up with many younger cousins and babysit them often. For a few years, I volunteered at the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center in...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)"

Kathryn C.

I have a little sister with Down Syndrome and have helped take care of her over the years. I also have experience taking care of and helping teens and children with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD/ADD, etc. I like to think of myself as a caring person and love helping people.
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Noah R.


Wilmington, DE

$22-26/hr4 yrs exp

Gentle Giant

I have 4 years of experience working with children and adults with all sorts of mental and physical disabilities such as deafness, down syndrome, autism and autism spectrum disorders, and fine motor issues. I have worked in and in partnership with schools locally in Delaware since I graduated in 2020.
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Diva S.


Wilmington, DE

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an energetic 56-year-old experienced child care provider with excellent references! I love what I do and enjoy the little ones so much. I have experience with newborn -12 yr. and with special needs also Down syndrome heart condition and feeding tube etc, I'm comfortable in most situations. I'm very prompt and reliable.. I...
Diva can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the...

Tiffany D.

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Traci H.


Newark, DE

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Arts Therapist

My niece has Downes Syndrome and she is truly one of the most special people that I know. Everything about her is pure love. In my work as a therapist I grew in understanding and experience working with children with autism, downs, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. I am also a piano teacher specializing in this area.
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Pamela M.


Newark, DE

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Reliable And Passionate.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years experience assisting with the elderly and people with special needs. Growing up I was very close with my aunt who had Down Syndrome and have grown a passion to help others. I have tons of patience and I am very caring. I can assist with meals, light house cleaning, medication management, bathing and running...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning, personal care
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Emily K.


Malvern, PA

$20-30/hr

ASD Certified

In my undergraduate experience, I took a 9 credit course to become certified to work with individuals who are on the spectrum. I also minored in Exceptional education (special education) where I learned many techniques in working with behaviors and positive reinforcement. I have worked with a variety of diagnoses; Autism...
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Nicole H.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Ans Understanding Care Taker

Hello! I am Nicole I am a senior at Cab Calloway School of the arts. I am an Honor student taking college level classes. I have been babysitting for about 6 years. I live kids of all ages and enjoy keeping them entertained by playing games, doing crafts, helping with homework, baking, and much more. I also help with household...
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Kabrinna E.


Newark, DE

$15-21/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience working with neuro diverse individuals from age 2-26, primarily autism within the scope of my full time job of providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I also have experience working with individuals with ADD/ADHD, ODD, fragile X syndrome, Down's syndrome, developmental delays, sensory deficits,...

Mary W.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny

Hello. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with children with autism. Children who had down syndrome. Children who had Cerebral palsy and many other infant to seniors with special needs. Thank you MK

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Kennett Square, PA

Darcy J.

5.0

Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great teacher. Any family will be lucky to have her.

- Renee D.

Ella W.

5.0

Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)

- Kathryn C.

Diva S.

5.0

Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the library, parks/playgrounds, children's...

- Tiffany D.

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