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Find Down syndrome care in Philadelphia, PA that you’ll love
58 Down syndrome care are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby Down syndrome care is 5 years
Down syndrome care in Philadelphia, PA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with a heart. You all need compassion/understanding and support. Going above and beyond with availability and all needs for whole family! Specializes in long term, paralysis, MS, etc Special Needs autistic, downs syndrome of all ages, but not limited to. Check out my reviews! Willing to do occasional...
Lori-ann W.
Warminster, PA
$30-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Helping And Doing Whatever Is Needed To Help Client And Family.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My specialty is adults with Special Needs and Adults with disabilities.
Caregiver/helper/companion/cook/driver/cleaning/organizer. Experienced in many aspects of customer service. Experienced in learning ways to help and adjust to individual/family needs. My gift is my ability to be very flexible, and to always show-up to do...
Lori-ann can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
I always had passion and care for special needs as I cared for my brother as long as I can Remember due his eye sight my brother is parsley blind and also is diagnosed with Albinism. I studied one year in England on health and social care and also worked at same time at a day care center for two years with low needs clients and...
Laurie S.
Southampton, PA
$20-30/hr
I currently run a special needs classroom (The Rainbow Room) at my church, Grace Point First Baptist Church in Newtown, PA. All of the children are autistic/down-syndrome, ages range from three (3) to nine (9). Also, at my current job (Johnson & Johnson) we volunteer to go to inner-city schools and teach different curriculums to...
I have worked with children for over 20 years, in a Daycare setting. I have formed many close bonds with families. I enjoyed watching their children learn and grow. My favorite activity to do with them is art. I love to see what they create with their imagination. I feel every child is different so I love to see all the outcomes...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Michele M.
Doylestown, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom / Experienced Pediatric OT Available For FT Or PT Nannying
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 yrs of pediatric experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children with special needs, both with cognitive and physical impairments as well as children with Autism, Aspergers, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burns, Cancer and the "medically fragile" to name just a few. I left the...
Jennifer R.
Maple Shade, NJ
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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!!"
Care member
Jordyn H.
Trenton, NJ
$15-20/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jordyn and I have worked with special needs children since my freshman year of high school! I've volunteered with the ESY program from kids aged pre-K to 1st grade and also in the longview program with adults with special needs. My passion is working with the special needs community. I have a best friend with down...
5.0
"Jordyn is super passionate about the special needs community. Her main goal is to be sure the kids are safe and happy. She is one the first sitters that made my child feel accepted. God Bless this wonderful girl."
Ann P.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & 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.
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."
Care member
Ebony W.
Mount Holly, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Work For The State Of New Jersey Working With The Mentally Disabled Since 2005
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am CPR certified and first aid certified I work with all types of disabilities and love what I'm doing I work for the state of NJ with the developmental individuals I been working full time there for 13 years I'm hoping to seek A part time job working with individuals with special needs I have my own vehicle I'm 35 I work...
5.0
"Ebony is very passionate of her work. She gives 100% at everything she does."
Tamico L.
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
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
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.
Sabrina W.
Roebling, NJ
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am in no way certified to watch anyone with special needs, however I have watched a boy with autism for a summer about 4 years ago. Additionally, I have spent the last 2 years babysitting for a family with 3 kids. The oldest has developmental delays, the middle child has ADHD and has a hard time focusing, and the youngest has...
Briona C.
Upper Darby, PA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Mature And Have 4 Years Experience With Youth. Have Worked With Children With Autism And ADHD
I have worked with children with special needs since 2013 mostly in school based environments. (ADHD, ODD, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, ETC) Also have experience with intense behaviors. I have been a personal care aide and classroom assistant for a special ed teacher the past for 5 years. Also have worked in a Daycare for a couple...
I have a Master's in Special Education. I have worked with students with learning differences, Down Syndrome, and ASD. I believe that all children deserve to be understood and provided with excellent care.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the past 3+years I have been volunteering with a nonprofit organization. This was a social group that met 3 times a week. Between 15-20 young adults with such conditions as Autism to Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities. We would play games and do fun projects throughout the week. I have fallen in love with my...
Alexis L.
Westville, NJ
$15-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Alex! I'm currently a speech-language pathology graduate student. Prior to attending college, I worked as an EMT for five years. During my internships in college, I've worked with children with a range of disabilities (including autism, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, ADD/ADHD). I have availability...
Jacqueline Z.
Mount Holly, NJ
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have work with babies born with cleft palates and cleft lip. Also babies that have been born with down syndrome.
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Philadelphia, PA
Margaret R.
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
Jordyn H.
5.0
Jordyn is super passionate about the special needs community. Her main goal is to be sure the kids are safe and happy. She is one the first sitters that made my child feel accepted. God Bless this wonderful girl.
- Ann P.
Becky M.
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 and talk to them and make them feel...
- Kristen N.
Margaret R.
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.
- Care member
Ebony W.
5.0
Ebony is very passionate of her work. She gives 100% at everything she does.
- Tamico L.