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Down syndrome care in Riverside, NJ
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
(7)
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...
5.0
"When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job where she truly felt needed and one where she could make a difference in the quality of not only her clients life,...
Kristine I.
Lori-ann W.
Warminster, PA
$30-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Helping And Doing Whatever Is Needed To Help Client And Family.
4.9
(15)
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Lori-ann does an excellent job taking care of my loved one. She has helped me with short-term stays as well as a 5-day overnight stay where she did a beautiful job caring for her charge, our pets, and our home. She has wonderful experience and contributes very good...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have formal training both as a medical assistant and LPN. I have over 7 years of professional experience as an aide to various clients and levels of care. I've worked with developmental disabilities including Down's syndrome Cerebral Palsy Autism and Joubert Syndrome, various forms of cancer, hydrocephalus, dementia, visual...
5.0
"I'm so happy that Rebecca is my daughter's
caregiver. She does a wonderful job with her.
She formed a bond with my daughter and that goes a long way. It's not just a job to her
it's a passion."
Dee 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Becky is great. She is very reliable and has tons of experience. I would definitely recommend her."
Gregory K.
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:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
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
"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.
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...
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 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...
Alexandra S.
Philadelphia, PA
$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,...
Samantha J.
Somerdale, NJ
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Sam! I have over 10 years of experience working with kids. I have worked with kids infants through school age. I am currently working at a special needs school as a one-on-one aide for a little boy with down syndrome and I absolutely love it! I plan on going back to school for either special education or ABA.
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was always the go-to babysitter in my family and in my neighborhood growing up. I have many younger cousins, and they were always very excited when I was there to babysit. I also have a cousin with Down syndrome who is my best bud, so I do have experience with special needs. I consider myself to be a lot of fun, rather goofy,...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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...
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...
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...
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...
For two years I have worked as a Direct Support Professional in both home and community settings for individuals with special needs. I have supported clients between the ages of 12 and 55 years old, with most of them in the 19-25 year age range. I have experience with varying diagnoses including Autism, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Down...
Emily V.
Philadelphia, PA
$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...
Carin M.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Special education teacher (k-12). First aid and CPR certified
As a special education teacher, I have worked with people of all needs, ages and abilities. In my spare time, I am a volunteer at various programs within the special needs community (camp counselor for young adults with Down Syndrome, volunteer for the Special...
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Riverside, NJ
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.
Lori-ann W.
5.0
When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job where she truly felt needed and one where she could make a difference in the quality of not only her clients life, but their family as well. She has...
- Kristine I.
Lori-ann W.
5.0
Lori is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. She currently works for our family and has done so for four years. She cared for my father with Lewy Body Dementia until he passed. Lori cared for my special needs sister at the same time. She continues to care for my sister....
- Care member
Rebecca G.
5.0
I'm so happy that Rebecca is my daughter's
caregiver. She does a wonderful job with her.
She formed a bond with my daughter and that goes a long way. It's not just a job to her
it's a passion.
- Dee 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.