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Down syndrome care in Washington Crossing, PA

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Cassandra L.


Washington Crossing, PA

$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I am experienced to work with individuals with disabilities for about seven years. I am currently a teacher for intensive emotional support. I have experience working with students with ADHD, autism, emotional disburbances, and down syndrome.
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5.0

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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.

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...
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Kathleen M.


Horsham, PA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
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Michele M.


Doylestown, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom / Experienced Pediatric OT Available For FT Or PT Nannying

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...
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Becky M.


Ambler, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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Renee W.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

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....
5.0
"was always on time and could count on"

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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...
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Shannon W.


Philadelphia, PA

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny Available

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elizabeth S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a masters in special education. I have been working in the daycare business since 2012. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners. I have experience with children who have special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

To Help Another You Must Show Up

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...
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Hediye O.


Riverside, NJ

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

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...
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Kabira A.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Multi-Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

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...
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Kathleen M.


Horsham, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love Children And Animals

I aim to give your job the priority it deserves, providing the kind of care I would give my own family and friends. I am responsible, respectful, caring, and flexible when necessary. I believe the best pairing is one that centers on good communication, and prioritizing the safety of those in my care. I have had Nanny/Caregiver...
Kathleen can also help with: Pet sitting
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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$25-33/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: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Kayla K.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Creative Active Helper

I have a very low functioning disabled Downs Syndrome brother who've I've helped take care of my whole life as well as grew up with multiple forms of disabled people around me. I am in dental hygiene school and because of that I've had medical Emergencies classes, and am CPR certified. I have a degree in Art as well so I am very...
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:

CPR

First Aid

Rose L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I have multiple close family members with a variety of cognitive delays, and about 8 years ago, I stumbled upon working with individuals with specials needs and cannot see myself doing anything else. I have worked with many individuals in the autism spectrum, Down syndrome, and even Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, also behavioral and...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Washington Crossing, PA

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.

Renee W.

5.0

was always on time and could count on

- Care member

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