Down Syndrome Care Jobs

My daughter, M, is 29 and has Down syndrome. She is capable and independent. I am looking for a mentor who is positive, encouraging and reliable. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays mornings, the mentor will take M to the workout room, help follow thru on chores, help M with hair and, if possible, provide transportation to her job. Fridays are flexible hours, usually including a stop at mall. . Thank you for your interest and I hope to hear from you soon!

Looking for full-time & part time caregivers to take shifts for my 60-year-old brother with Down Syndrome in our family home in Granbury. Although he is 60 years old physically, he's like a toddler and needs around the clock supervision - days & overnights. Night shifts are 12 hours like a hospital, 8pm-8 a.m. Others are doing 8, 6, or 4 hours. Some just do weekends, Sat & Sun. Let me know what you have available. He is a fun guy! Loves football, 50's music, dancing & a kiss on the cheek. Thank you so much!

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our teenager with Down Syndrome in Dublin. Hours and days are flexible depending on availability. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. - Experience with Special Needs - Patient - High Energy - Dependable

Hi there, We are looking for a caregiver who can take care of my 10-year-old son with Down Syndrome and his little sister who is 7 from August 10th until August 29th from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday- Friday in my home. Meals will be prepared, they will just need to be warmed up and served.

We are looking for a responsible, trustworthy and experienced young woman who will act as a friend/buddy/companion for L., a 19-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. Someone who is bubbly, happy and playful in nature and has experience working with people with disabilities. Ideally, a person who can act as an educator during time with L. taking the opportunity to teach her life skills and help solving the issues. L. is new to New York and will be living here and attending a transitions program from September 2022. We just moved to New York from London, and she is not yet familiar with how to navigate the city or use public transport. L. needs everyday school runs (collect in the morning from home -Upper East Side and pick up in the afternoon at school - Downtown). We are also keen to have someone on Saturdays.

Looking for classroom aide/para type position to provide transportation (vehicle provided) and attend private school with our 10-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome and Autism. Position will mirror hours/days/holidays of private school with possibility of additional hours but not required. Must be reliable, patient, able to provide firm boundaries and guidelines while supporting participation in a Gen Ed class ensuring safety and assisting with assignments under the direction of teaching staff. Child will be In 3rd grade classroom. She loves to laugh and joke, She is learning to read and basic math skills. Must meet all staff/volunteer requirements and backgrounds checks etc. required by private Christian school. Salary DOE with increases in correlation with training and certification offered. All training is paid. Degree not required.

Looking for a full-time caregiver for our Adult family member with Down Syndrome in Lancaster. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. Reliable Consistent with attendance Trustworthy Kind

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Teen family member with Down Syndrome in Ann Arbor. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. 2 to 5 days per week. If you can do up to half a day, I will consider if I can't find someone for all day. My son is active and likes things such as basketball (we have a hoop), frisbee, tag, tennis (beginner!), watching skateboarders, trampoline, etc. Message me with questions and your availability. Thanks!

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Adult family member with Autism, Down Syndrome in Shelbyville. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. He is 4feet 6 inches and is 22 years old. Many say he looks like a young 12. I'm looking for mornings for someone to help him get ready and on the bus.

My sister Avery is in need of a caregiver this fall! She is 25 and has Down Syndrome. We are looking for someone to hang out with her and work towards some of her personal goals after her program on Mondays and Fridays. My dad will most likely be home during these sessions, so if there is any problems you can always ask for help. Activities that will be done include; reading together, coloring, completing puzzles, playing games, and maybe some basic chores. Avery is not very talkative and can sometimes be hard to understand. She also at times may have a short temper and be uncooperative but can be redirected through schedules. We are looking for an optimistic, calm, & patient caregiver. Although sometimes she may have a bit of an attitude, she truly has one of the biggest hearts in the world, and you will absolutely love her.

Seeking weekend caregiver to help manage L's busy life and join our world-class team of therapists, teachers and caregivers who support our amazing 11-year-old who has Rett Syndrome. L can walk independently (a bit wobbly), has limited hand function and communicates with her Tobii/eye-gaze device; she is nonverbal. She loves to dance, listen to music, read books and explore the city. Seeking weekend caregiver to help manage L's busy life and join our world-class team of therapists, teachers and caregivers who support our amazing 11-year-old who has Rett Syndrome. L requires full assistance with all functions but is a fun engaging and adventurous kid. Female applicants only as L is 11 and self-concious.

My daughter just turned 18 years old and has Down syndrome. Looking for someone who has experience with special needs, is ok with a dog, is CPR certified, fully vaccinated, can swim, and enjoys being silly and having a good time. Someone who understands behaviors and knows how to redirect. Looking for someone long term to become a part of our family and possibly go on vacations, etc. I am a single mom and my mother also lives with us. Up until now, my mother has been helping me, and I am looking to help lighten her responsibility. My mom and I will most likely be home during some of the working hours. Additionally, I would like the nanny to register with a respite care program who will pay some of the hours, and then I will supplement that pay and hours. Please ask any questions you may have. I am happy to explain in more detail.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our lovely 2-year-old with Down Syndrome in Charles Town. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. You would help with her therapy exercises in the morning at home, or drive her to/from a local Physical Therapy clinic in Charles Town for an appointment, and would be great to help with light housekeeping/errands, or laundry while she naps in the afternoon. A few things Z loves: music, dancing, reading books, going outside, her family Potential to continue beyond the time period mentioned (December 2022), if it works for all of us.

Looking For Sitter Week Of Aug 15th Our family will be visiting this summer from August 15th through August 20th. We are looking for somebody to watch my older son who is 15 yrs old for a few hours during the day and also both my older and my younger son who is 9 yrs old at night. My older son has Down Syndrome and Autism so we need somebody who has experience working with children with special needs. Thanks so much, Chiara

We are looking for childcare for our almost 4-year-old son, who has Down syndrome, and 1-year-old daughter. In the fall our son will be in preschool half day and home the other half of the day. Our sweet kids love to play, go on walks, play on the playground, do arts and crafts, etc. Schedule would be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with occasional Monday's and Wednesday's as needed.

Starting August 30th until the end of the school year and some help on holidays, we will be needing Caregiver help for after-school pick-ups and care in my home. The work days will be Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:15 - 4:15. On Weds 1:15- 3:15. He will need snacks and supervision. there will be additional hours available on Thursdays needed.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Adult family member with Deafness, Down Syndrome in Littleton. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. He is mobile, happy, and a good man. As he is getting older he is getting arthritic and has issues with leg pain. We are looking for someone to help him stretch, build muscle and stay healthy. Light workout like - Walking, stretching, leg lifts, arm lifts. Physical therapy knowledge is required

Care needed for our daughter in our Mount Pleasant home. She has Rett Syndrome. She is happy and easy going but a bit shy around new people. The job entails helping her with her all daily activities, some lite food prep, take her to therapy, doctor appointments, as well as entertainment (car provided). She enjoys trips to the aquarium, local stores, movies and other daily outings. We are looking for a person to work full/part time, with flexibility to fill in regularly to her schedule. There will be an overlap period for you and M. to get familiar with each other. We look forward to meeting you.

I am in need of an overnight nanny/babysitter to work a semi-set schedule of 2-3 days a week. The schedule/hours needed depending on the day are 5:30p-2:30a, 5:30p-6:30a, and 5:30p-10:30a. Some responsibilities include: giving dinner/breakfast, taking to potty, and am/pm meds. My son is 4 years old with special needs, and is a very happy boy. He has Angelman Syndrome, which causes developmental delay and epilepsy. Experience with seizures preferred but not required.

We are looking for a possible extra set of hands for our 2. 5-year-old that has Angelman Syndrome. We currently have a nanny that works M-F while we are at work. We have three other children that have homework, sports and other events in the evenings. Sometimes we just need another person to play with our youngest, give him a bath, feed him, etc. with all the other kids activities going on. We have 25 hours of possible respite care a month if you are interested in that. Respite pays you $16. 80 and hour. Preferably we would like someone with special needs or therapy background. Could also be a student going to school for these areas! Being together! Doing things outside! Reading and music! Being active. Our faith. Family! He is 2. 5 years old. Has Angelman syndrome. Is non-verbal. Learning to communicate through AAC. In PT, OT, and speech. Can crawl and get where he needs to go. Loves cruising along furniture, and is working to walk with a Gait trainer. Special needs interested, degree, training. Patient and kind. Understanding of his needs, and also inclusive. A positive voice for him!