Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in Malvern, PA

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...

Margaret R.

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

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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...

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"Margo is an amazing caretaker and friend. She has been helping me out with my 20 year old daughter who has severe epilepsy and global development/ cognitive delays. My daughter loves spending time with her and I am comforted knowing that my daughter is safe under...

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Margaret R.

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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"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

Jennifer H.

$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...

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...

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...

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: Meal prep, respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more

Kara B.

West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Joe S.

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Here To Make Your Life Easier

Karen V.

Drexel Hill, PA

$26/hr • 9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

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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:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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"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...

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Becky M.

Ambler, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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"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.

Kara C.

Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

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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

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"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.

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,...

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...

Diva S.

Wilmington, DE

$21/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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"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.

Bettina B.

Drexel Hill, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Happy And Caring Special Education Teacher/Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Bettina I am a Special Education Teacher Major in Teaching Intellectually Challenged students. I have 5 years working experience. I have worked with children and young adults with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impaired, Verbally Impaired, Fragile X, and many more. I have work experience in residential...

Lela T.

Glenolden, PA

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs One On One

I worked for the school District of Philadelphia working with youth with special needs from ages 3 to 21 years of age. I have 8+ years working in the special needs environment. Youth who has ADHD, ADD, cerebral palsy, echolalia , down syndrome the list goes on. I have also prepared youth for work ready as well working with the...

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...

Erin H.

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job