Find Trusted Down Syndrome Care Near Me in Wilsonville, OR

After being a Stay-at-Home dad for 3 children for 12 years, I returned to work when my kids were old enough. I worked for a Residential Care Facility for Adults with Special Needs and then for a biotech company. We moved and I decided to go back to college and get my degree which I finished up in the summer of 2023. Working with... show more

I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed. I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,... show more

I have worked with special needs children since I was a child myself, and I liked it so much that I decided to turn it into a career. I am starting the new school year as a special education instructional assistant at Edy Ridge Elementary. Before that I was a SPED instructional assistant at Sherwood Middle School for three... show more

My experience includes a year as Behavior Tech and I am currently a Special Education Paraprofessional. I love working with kids and have experience with Autism, ADHD, and Downs Syndrome.

I am currently a caregiver and have been caring for the same person for about 2. 5 years. I love this line of work and am very passionate about what I do. The person I work with has very limited mobility and is non-verbal and developmentaly delayed. I'm very comfortable with transfers and am very patient by nature. I also have... show more

I have 3+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I get along very well with children, and I have experience with special needs like severe autism and non verbal Down syndrome.

I have worked with kids with autism and Down syndrome the most. A lot of my family members have ADHD, dyslexia, or speech delays. I am comfortable helping with school or activities to improve delays the child may have. I am also comfortable with helping around the house and creating activities for the child(ren) to do. I love to... show more

I have been working with a little boy with down syndrome and autism for that last year and it has been so rewarding. When I started he was nonverbal and now he's beginning for form full sentences correctly. Watching him grow and learn life skills has been amazing and I'd like to continue in this line of work. The past 2 1/2... show more

I am CPR and First Aid Certified. In addition, I have 50 hours of infant training. I have experience working with special needs children (autism, Down syndrome, multiples, and drug addicted children).

I have been working as a caretaker since I received a babysitting certification at 11 years old. In middle and high school I babysat for a multitude of families in my hometown as their regular sitter. Throughout my high school and college summers I worked as a full time nanny. One of the families I regularly worked for... show more

I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior... show more

Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and... show more

Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful... show more

About 7 years ago I got started working with children with special needs. I was the regular babysitter for a family that had a child with Down Syndrome. This instilled a passion in me to continue this work. Throughout my college experience, I worked for College Nannies and Tutors in San Diego. My job title for this company was a... show more

When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special... show more

Hi! My name is Hailey! I am 18 and a college student, and I am majoring in child psychology. I have around 2 years of experience working with kids who have autism and down syndrome, and I have six years of experience babysitting and nannying. Just recently I worked for a family with a 4-year-old kid who has down syndrome. I... show more

Hi there! My name is Cassidy! I have worked with individuals with special needs on and off for 5 years. I love doing crafts, providing activities, getting outside, and learning about your special interests! I have experience with Down syndrome, CP, fragile x, autism, and spinal cord injury. I am always happy to learn about you... show more

I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,... show more

I have been a volunteer for a down syndrome organization since 2019! One of the best decisions and experiences of my life, it gave me the opportunity to learn more about special needs, how to take care of them, the beautiful journey of sharing your life with them! I don't see them like an extra hard job, I use to feel like they... show more

I've cared for kids with Down Syndrome and Autism for 7 years. Three of those were as a private caregiver and I worked for four years with a certified company as a behavioral aid.