Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in Valley Stream, NY

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...

Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep

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Special Needs Care

5.0

"We hired Michael for an after school job with our 2.5 year old. Our son loves him and so do we. Michael was reliable, responsible and fun. I'm very pregnant and not too mobile, so Michael helped safely walk my son home from school each day. Our son loved...

Stacey P.

Olivia G.

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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...

Mary Rose P.

Astoria, NY

$50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Certified General/Special Education Teacher Seeking Part-time Employment

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. I am also working as an Assistant Coach for the Youth Wheelchair division of New York...

5.0

"I was very cautious of who I would hire to watch my 11 year old son who has autism. I felt it had to be someone very patient and had knowledge of the disorder. I have to say that it had to be God who put this young lady in our path. I simply cannot say enough...

Marisol A.

Jillian G.

$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.

Ariela M.

$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...

Maria P.

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids All Ages With Specialty In Kids With Down Syndrome.

Hii! So nice meeting you. My name is Maria and I am from Madrid, Spain. I have two younger brothers who are now 11 and 12 years old and one of them has Down Syndrome. I have been a babysitter ever since I was 17, I have a lot of experience with special needs kids as well. I currently study Advertising and pr and have already...

Maya B.

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Or Tutor Experienced At Working With Children With Special Needs

Hello! My name is Maya and I am a psychology student at Harvard training to be a child psychologist. I'm friendly, warm, passionate, caring, and enthusiastic. I have experience with children with physical and psychological conditions and their families. I worked as an Associate Teacher assisting children with severe special...

Martha A.

Bronx, NY

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

With more than 10 years experience as a personal or direct care provider, I have cared for a wide range of clients, from new born to 93 years old adults. My special needs knowledge covers formal training and education. Hands on experience with Down Syndrome, Alzheimer, Speech Delays, Physical Disability and Bed-bond clients. I...

Danielle F.

Yonkers, NY

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Qualified Disability Nurse Looknig For Work In The NYC Area

Fully qualified intellectual disability nurse seeking to look after children or adults with various intellectual disabilities. I have experience in caring for children with down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and prader willi syndrome to name a few. I have experience in working with all age groups, having worked with early...

Tara T.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED, UPBEAT SPECIAL NEEDS TUTOR & SITTER

It has extensive information about my many services ** I Will Always Do My Best To Work With Your Budget** I am a tutor and award-winning writer (Prose Fellowship- NJ State Arts Council for YA fiction), more. I have over 15 years of child care and tutoring experience:. with Special Needs...

Erin A.

$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Both of my nephews are autistic- one is severe an the other mild. They are 12 and 4 years old. I have cared for them myself multiple times. I have also volunteered with an equine therapy program to assist children with autism and down syndrome as well as physical disabilities.

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...

Valentina B.

Levittown, NY

$20-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

As I previously stated I worked for AHRC in a group home with elderly people with mental and cognitive disabilities such as down syndrome, mental illness, autism, etc.

Michelle W.

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Families

Hello, I have been working with children with special needs for 8 years. I have worked in a childcare setting as well as provided private care. I have experience with children with food allergies, Down's syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, seizure disorders and eating disorders. I enjoy taking children outside for...

Kayla D.

Jersey City, NJ

$15-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a patient, caring babysitter who has 7 years of babysitting experience. I've worked with children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Selective Mutism, as well as physical disabilities. Most recently I worked at the Keswell School in Manhattan as an ABA instructor for children with autism. I have also worked as a nanny...

Gisel R.

Bronx, NY

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello I am the oldest of 5 siblings, the youngest was born with ADD/ADHD I help mostly for him. I also had previous jobs with children who've had Down syndrome, Disabled and who are Challenging. I am very patient and very sweet and love working with children with needs!

Nicholas M.

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Brother

Hello! My name is Nicholas, I am 23 years old, and I am the brother of a beautiful little girl named K. K was born with Down Syndrome, a heart defect, Celiac, a thyroid problem, and accompanying speech/behavioral/mobility challenges. Around the age of 7, shortly after our father passed away, K was additionally diagnosed with...

Hope S.

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Excited Part-Time Care Giver

I am a energetic, enthusiastic college student who has a passion for working with kids experiencing special needs. I have previous experience working with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. I am currently going to school for theatre so I especially love imagination play. I am able to work with any age and am excited to...

Daniella D.

$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.

Narjes A.

Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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