Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in King of Prussia, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

I used to live with a roommate who has Down Syndrome for two and a half years. I worked with many individuals with special needs. I am very good with one on one encouragement with individuals with special needs, assisting them in independent living skills or other skills, related to school or physical activity. I like to be a...

Margaret R.

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...

5.0

"Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter."

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Margaret R.

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...

Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"

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Margaret R.

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Senior Care For Your Family

I have worked with seniors for 2 years, from daily care to medication management. The bulk of my experience is with special needs; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working...

Margaret can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care & more

Joe S.

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Here To Make Your Life Easier

I am a recent college graduate from Temple Univ. I graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and currently work for Montgomery County Probation. Prior to obtaining this job I work Upper Merion Parks and Recreation in the Summer Day Camp program for 5 years as an Assistant Director. Typically I dealt with kids in the age range...

Joe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Joe S.

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Here To Make Your Life Easier

Kara C.

Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...

Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would."

Winsome C.

Michelle M.

Havertown, PA

$30/hr

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at Elwyn for 5 years with children, youth and adults who have have Downs Syndrome, Cereal Palsy, severe mental impairments and delays and I have worked with indivuals with Autism. I love helping and caring for people.

Emily V.

$15-30/hr

My whole life my best friend had down syndrome. In high school I was president of our club for people with and without special needs. I am now going to school to be a special education teacher. I am so passionate about working with kids with special needs because they have so much to offer to the world and many times society...

Lisa J.

Wayne, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Special Needs Babysitter. I am a retired pediatric Occupational Therapist with many years of experience. I have heard families struggling to find a babysitter for their unique situation and would be interested in helping a local family. I love children and adults. I enjoy playing lots of games and doing arts and crafts...

Alexandra S.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I started caring for people with special needs when I was in high school. I had a neighbor with Down syndrome and was a caregiver for her throughout most of her life. I worked with a variety of adults, teens, and children with disabilities while in high school, undergrad, and graduate school. In my spare time, I like to read,...

Augusta C.

Bryn Mawr, PA

$16-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hi! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and am a Sophomore at Bryn Mawr College. I am a patient, caring and responsible person who has at least 5 years of experience with childcare. I am currently employed at the Phebe Anna Thorne Preschool in Bryn Mawr. Over the past three summers I worked at a summer camp engaging with children...

Augusta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Katie F.

$15-20/hr

Recreational Therapist

In my experience as a recreational therapist, I have worked in both community based, in home, and school settings with clients with varying diagnoses. I have provided services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, cognitive delays, and behavioral health diagnoses. I most enjoy creating a bond with the...

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...

Shira T.

Broomall, PA

$26/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Profile

My sister is 25 years wirh Down Syndrome so I have had much experience caring for someone with special needs. As well, I have babysat children with various disabilities for many years!!

Becky M.

Ambler, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...

Becky can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Becky has been babysitting for us for over 3 years! She is always punctual and very quick to reply when I reach out to her about upcoming dates and has never cancelled. My kids are young (2 and 5) and they both take to her. She takes the time to play with them...

Kristen N.

Karen V.

Drexel Hill, PA

$26/hr • 9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years, I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...

Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...

Deborah G.

Renee W.

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

5.0

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I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....

5.0

"was always on time and could count on"

Care member

Jill K.

Sellersville, PA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have experience with autisim, ADHD, Agressive Behavior, Down Syndrom.. I am a kind loving, caring person, and I like helping children out and see them grow...

Rachael S.

West Chester, PA

$15-20/hr

Part-time / Full-time Caregiver Available