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60 Down syndrome care are listed in Upper Darby, PA
The average rate is $14/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for Down syndrome care is 5 years
Down syndrome care in Upper Darby, PA
My experience begins at Camp Huntington. I worked with children and adults with autism, down syndrome, speech delays, ADD/ADHD, seizure disorders and other disabilities, and earned the Blossom Award for excellence. I learned an invaluable skill-how to use humor and creativity to diffuse a situation to turn it into a positive for...
Stephanie F.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have loved working with children in different capacities for the past 10 years. I earned my Masters degree in Special Education from Temple University and I am a first grade teacher in Philadelphia. I also greatly enjoy volunteering. During the summer, I volunteer with an organization called PALS, which is a camp for young...
Karen V.
Drexel Hill, PA
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
MY Name is Karen.
I have had 30 plus experience IN ECD
I Have had experience as a Nanny as Well as An Assistant Director In A Pre School
I have had experience IN preparing a pre School with NAYEC as well as Universal Pre School.
I have had EXP with an infant center as Well as being a private nanny Working Experience with...
Hi! My name is Arianna, also known as Miss. Arianna or Miss. Ana as I've been called by my students. I am a 2019 PSU graduate with a BS In communication sciences and disorders and a minor in rehabilitation and human services. I have a strong background in special education, especially with autism. I've worked with students on...
I am beginning my second year as a master's student at Emerson College studying Speech-language Pathology. I have had multiple experiences working with children who have autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, down syndrome, hearing impairment, and developmental delays in classrooms or individually in schools. My experiences have been...
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!!
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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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"Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter."
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I have worked in the North Penn School District with Learning Support children and teens with various needs.
I was a Nanny for children with Asperger's Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, and Down Syndrome, Pulmonary Atresia.
Jennifer R.
Maple Shade, NJ
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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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...
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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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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!!"
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Becky was my babysitter for 3 years. She was great with my kids and very responsible. I would hire her again. She took care of my kids early in the morning before school started. She took them to school each day."
Amy D.
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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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"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.
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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"
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Monica M.
Cherry Hill, NJ
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Monica and I have had some experience working in a special need's classroom, and I have family members who have special needs. While not all of my experience has been extensive, I have experience with Autism, Down Syndrome, seizure disorders, ADHD/ADD, speech delays, and developmental delays. My ultimate goal...
Recent graduate from Rowan University. My mother is an occupational therapist which is how I got to dabble in the industry and learn alot. I have nannied for special needs children throughout my life. I am ok with young adults as well. My little sister (love of my life) has down syndrome. I am patient, understanding and love to...
Having grown up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome, I have real life experience in the care and needs of people with disabilities. I am a compassionate person who is patient and genuinely loves to help people with special needs in any way I can. Aside from having personal family experience, I worked at Center for...
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...
I have worked over 30 years at a Developmental Center. I have an understanding of different levels of disabilities. I have cared for individuals with Down Syndrome and behavioral issues.
hi! my name is shannon, i'm 19 and live in center city! I have previously worked at an after school program with elementary school kids all 4 years of high school and the last two summers I was a camp counselor at a camp working specifically with children with special needs (Autism, Downs Syndrome, non-verbal disabilities to...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Upper Darby, PA
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
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
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.
Kara C.
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.
Renee W.
5.0
was always on time and could count on
- Care member