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Find Down syndrome care in Newark, NJ that you’ll love

60 Down syndrome care are listed in Newark, NJ

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby Down syndrome care is 1 years

Down syndrome care in Newark, NJ

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Midori K.


Bronx, NY

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."

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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Camille M.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Hardai B.


Forest Hills, NY

$19-25/hr

Special Needs Assistance

I took care of children that had developmental challenges. Attention Deficit and Down Syndrome. I am passionate about children and adults that has special needs due to having a brother with Down syndrome. I am also a certified Personal Care Assistant. I am flexible with time, and go the extra mile to accommodate my clients...
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Name is Sandra, In the past I worked with special needs teens, toddlers ( spine bifida, down syndrome, autism, behavior disorder ) I have experience to work with them so that they are within their limitations as independent as possible.
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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr

Comfortable And Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
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Richard G.


Astoria, NY

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with students and adults with special needs, on and off, for the last 10 years. Previously, I was working as a part time caretaker for a young man with autism. I have taught music and drama to students at a local, recently closed, LLC for students with special needs, and when I taught public school theatre, I...
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Ariela M.


Brooklyn, NY

$17-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Special Needs

Hello, my name is Ariela and I am here to serve your family by providing excellent, compassionate care. I am currently completing my last year of my Masters program for Social Work. My undergraduate degree in Psychology included training and education in childhood developmental psychology and various disorders that affect...
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Elizabeth W.


Flushing, NY

$19-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Beth and I am currently looking for a caregiving position for children or adult with special needs such as but not limited to ADHD, autism, downs syndrome. I have most recently worked with a young lady with autism since she was 13. She's a lot more independent but I still help her on some weekends. I currently...
I have over 10 years of experience working with special need kids. I worked with kids that has asthma, ADHD, kabuki syndrome, Down syndrome, speech delayed.
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Lucy A.


Astoria, NY

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked with both adults and children with varied special needs. I have worked for a Boston-based program called Step by Step, and taught dance classes for adults with Down Syndrome and children on the autism spectrum. In each class, I created choreography that both gave them technique practice, as well as gave them space...
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Carly G.


Whippany, NJ

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Carly and I've had about 7 years of hands on experience (2 paid) with special needs. In high school I helped out with special needs students in the classroom and during lunch to help integrate them into the bigger parts of the school. For the last two years I worked with College Steps at CCM which was is a program to...
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Brenda R.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Funny, Outgoing, Experienced Educator

Hi! My name is Brenda. New Yorker with a passion for humans. I am honest, fun loving traveler, an art enthusiast, adventure connoisseur, foodie extraordinaire, eclectic , nature loving, multi-cultural urban hippie. Extremely resourceful, Cooking and creating are two of my favorite things. I've been in child care for 25 plus...
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Rania G.


Hawthorne, NJ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I have over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages who have been diagnosed with special needs. From the age of 9 years old, I helped my single mother raise my 2-year-old brother who was diagnosed with autism. We struggled as a family, as there was little to no resources available regarding the autism spectrum...
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Daniella D.


New York, NY

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

I have worked with and taught students on the Autism spectrum. I have worked at Easter Seals camp where I worked with campers with Down syndrome, and I have worked with children with Cerebral palsy.
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Mckenzie S.


Staten Island, NY

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I am sophomore in college on the health science track. I have experience with children of all ages and I have experience working with special needs children as a Respite Worker, I am the oldest of 4 with a younger brother with down syndrome.. I have my own car...
Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning
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Special Needs Care

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Kiersten M.


Caldwell, NJ

$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/tutor for special needs

I am currently attending Fordham University to obtain my Master's in School Psychology with a specialization in early intervention and assessment. I also have worked as a paraprofessional with children who have ADHD and/or ASD. My passion for working with children who have disabilities came from the research I conducted in...
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelors in Psychology in 2018. I have worked with children and adults with developmental disabilites including autism and down syndrome as an in home aid and behavioral health technician. I also experience with individuals with physcial...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Newark, NJ

Claire A.

5.0

I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend Claire!

- Star K.

Midori K.

5.0

Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours.

- Care member

Jenine D.

5.0

Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!

- Camille M.

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