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

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

5.0

(5)

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...

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"Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively looks for ways to improve our son's daily care and his...

Chris H.

Margaret R.

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

(1)

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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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!!"

Care member

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: Dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning & 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: Swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Kara is our neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone who will engage with them, get on their level, and play...

Lisa S.

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Becky is great. She is very reliable and has tons of experience. I would definitely recommend her."

Gregory K.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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....

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"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

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...

Elizabeth S.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a masters in special education. I have been working in the daycare business since 2012. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners. I have experience with children who have special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental...

Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Shannon W.

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny Available