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53 Down syndrome care are listed in Wayne, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby Down syndrome care is 10 years

Down syndrome care in Wayne, NJ

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Chelcie S.


Wayne, NJ

$15-19/hr • 8 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Chelcie and I am looking for some part time babysitting. I am currently a teacher and certified in k-6 elementary and k-12 special education. I am also RBT and ABA certified. I have worked for the past 7 years in a special education Autism ABA classroom. I have experience with all ages and have worked with...
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Fantasia R.


Wayne, NJ

$25-35/hr • 12 yrs exp

From A Caterpillar To A Butterfly

4.3

(6)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Fantasia. I'm a full time (online) student majoring in Child Development and Education/Psychiatric Nursing. I was raised with 4 other children whom I basically raised due to my legal guardian working full time. I love children of all ages and forms. I've worked with children with autism and down syndrome as well. I am...
Fantasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Fantasia was my live in night nanny in 2012 for my one girl with Down syndrome and my one boy 3 years old at the time. She was literally heaven sent because my husband and I worked non stop. She always came in short noticed and always had a smile on her face. You...

Rebecca C.

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Name is Sandra, In the past I worked with special needs teens, toddlers ( spine bifida, down syndrome, autism, behavior disorder ) I have experience to work with them so that they are within their limitations as independent as possible.
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Kiersten M.


Caldwell, NJ

$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/tutor for special needs

I am currently attending Fordham University to obtain my Master's in School Psychology with a specialization in early intervention and assessment. I also have worked as a paraprofessional with children who have ADHD and/or ASD. My passion for working with children who have disabilities came from the research I conducted in...
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Rania G.


Hawthorne, NJ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I have over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages who have been diagnosed with special needs. From the age of 9 years old, I helped my single mother raise my 2-year-old brother who was diagnosed with autism. We struggled as a family, as there was little to no resources available regarding the autism spectrum...
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Olivia M.


Ramsey, NJ

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

5+ years working with children/teenagers with down syndrome/autism. Educational experience in these areas as well!
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Elizabeth O.


Wallington, NJ

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with children with special needs for about 6 years. I have experience feeding, bathing, clothing, teaching, and working closely with children and young adults with various exceptionalities. I am in school to be a special educator and have knowledge on the characteristics of students and children with...
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Alexandra M.


Fairfield, NJ

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Care Available

I will be graduating in May with a Master's in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I completed a full-time student teaching internship in a Special Education resource room for students in grades 1st-5th. I also student taught in 6th, 7th and 8th grade students with special needs in the self-contained...
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Sarena L.


Paramus, NJ

$21-27/hr

DSP/Group Home Manager

Hello my name is sarena L. I have been working with mentally disabled adults for over 10 years. I have worked with children and adults with all different kinds of cognitive disabilities such as down syndrome, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, and mental health patients. And very compassionate and caring and understanding and have much...
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Brian P.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

DSP

Hello! My name is Brian, and I am a dedicated caregiver and Direct Support Professional (DSP) with extensive experience caring for individuals with diverse needs. As an aspiring Occupational Therapy (OT) student, I am passionate about helping others and understand the challenges faced by individuals with physical and mental...
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Mildred M.


Montville, NJ

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver, Job Coach, Life Skills/assisted Living Coach

Hello! My name is Mildred and I am interested in working as a life skills/job coach. I have extensive experience working with developmentally disabled clients whose diagnoses included Down's Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's, etc. The capacities in which I have assisted this population include: providing guidance and training to...
I am the energetic mother of 4 grown children and was a caregiver for over 25 years to my brother, who I grew up with, and had Downs Syndrome. He came to live with me shortly after I married and he was an integral part of my family. I was fully responsible for every area of his life and daily care. I implemented all of his...
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Debra B.


New City, NY

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Midori K.


Bronx, NY

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."

Care member

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...

Lauren R.

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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Camille M.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
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Hannah G.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have had the pleasure of working with many children of all ages. Specifically, I have experience working in schools, clinics, and as a personal care assistant for children with special needs. Diagnoses ranged from Prader-Willi Syndrome, ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, CP, varying developmental disabilities, and more. I have a...
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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$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.

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Wayne, NJ

Fantasia R.

5.0

Most favorite human ever. She worked with me back in 2010-2013 as a live in nanny for my twins. Unfortunately I moved to Texas for a job offering and we had to split ways. In 2016 I came back to NY for a teachers position and reconnected with Fantasia and found out she wasn't working full time so...

- Edna C.

Midori K.

5.0

Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours.

- Care member

Beatriz P.

5.0

I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is always on time, incredibly attentive,...

- Lauren R.

Jenine D.

5.0

Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!

- Camille M.

Claire A.

5.0

I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend Claire!

- Star K.

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Ratings for Wayne, NJ Down syndrome care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Down Syndrome Care in Wayne, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 53 listed Down syndrome care.