Down Syndrome Care Jobs

Hello! We are looking for a nanny to care for our two kids starting in February/March 2024. The position is 3 days per week- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. You would be caring for our son, who will be 3 years old in January and our daughter, who will be 8 months. Our son has Down Syndrome, so experience with special needs would be wonderful! We also have two dogs, a labradoodle and a shih tzu, who are both super friendly. We look forward to hearing from you and finding a great fit for our family.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Adult family member with Angelman's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay, Seizure Disorder in Saline). Ideal match will meet the requirements below. Looking for help to give mom and Dad a break and help with our son, 27. Jake is very loving, with a great sense of humor, and needs someone to challenge him and keep him learning and moving.

I have an adult son with Down Syndrome and Autism. We always say he has "Autism Light," because Down Syndrome is prominent. He is non-verbal. I would like to start out with respite time and then, progress to more regular hours. :)

Hi, my name is Marty, we live in Milford. I'm looking for help care for my 25-year-old Special Needs son. For Weekends. Would NEED someone with experience with Special needs adults. My son is high functioning with Drave's Syndrome (similar to autism and epilepsy), and cognitive impaired. He likes to be active, likes learning new things, history, music, Games, walking/exercising. The rate of pay is $19. 70 per hour. If you are interested, please reply and we can discuss. Thank you for your time, Marty.

Seeking A Special Needs Caregiver For Sundays starting mid December * We are looking for Sunday help for our 11 yr old special needs son, . He has a rare genetic syndrome presenting closely to Autism w/ significant speech delay. He is generally joyful and sweet, has a contagious laugh, may be demanding and stubborn when struggling to communicate, but thankfully is non- violent. He is FULL of energy, loves to be outdoors and go for walks. We are looking for someone with incredible patience, a big heart, enjoys being outside and is very ACTIVE. Additionally, this person needs to be comfortable changing diapers as as H is still not potty trained. Times would be a min of 5 hours and max of 9 each Sunday. We live in Lakeway about 30 min from Austin

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Youth family member with Down Syndrome. You would pick up my son with DS from his school and also pick up his little sister down the street from his school. Then take them to our home to care for them. They have daily routine.

My lovely nephew needs a sitter to pick him up from middle school and spend 2. 5-3 hours with him in the afternoon. He has a routine after-school which includes walking (or playground), playing individually, having snacks, listening to music and some interactive play time. Sitter must have some experience with special needs tweens. Child has limited speech but understands prompts and commands. Child may need help with toileting, and uses a diaper. Child can walk, jog, play outdoors, easily. He loves people and has a sense of humor. He enjoys music and playing and reading his flash cards.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Teen family member with Down Syndrome in Middleton. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. We may also need help sometimes with our other two children. May have more hours available !!

We are in need of a special needs caretaker to watch our down syndrome boy aged 15 who is nonverbal occasionally (once or twice a week). J is a very smart boy who is pretty much independent, but we cannot leave him alone. Care will be basically watching him while we are away for 2-3 hours (shopping/date night) in our home or in your home (whichever you feel best). He loves videos, computer dancing videos and playing football (throwing ball) and watching Disney cartoon type movies.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our Adult family member with Autism, Down Syndrome in Keller. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. Hi, just seeing if you have any interest in watchin my adult son with down syndrome. Hi my Very friendly happy boy, but functions as about 2-year-old. His name is B and is 25. He doesn't speak but watches allot of Barney the dinosaur on his ipad. Location - Keller TX Hours part time: Mon - Wed 3-7 pick up required. Feeding soft foods and taking him to rest room hourly. Bathing after dinner and into PJs.

Looking for a companion for my 21-year-old son with Down Syndrome in Baton Rouge. Ideal match will meet the requirements below. Dependable Live near me Great sense of humor Be flexible and organized My son is seeking some independence from me. What 21-year-old wants to be around their mother? He works 30 hours a week and has a social group. Looking for individual who can support transportation needs and companionship a couple of nights a week and some weekends when I travel. He has some needs around adls but is for the most part independent. This position is very conducive to someone in school or who has another job.

I'm looking for an active, caring, patient person with some experience to help us with our 26-year-old son who has Down syndrome and is non verbal. He currently attends a day program three days a week. We need someone who can do an activity/outing with him on Tuesday and Thursday for a period of 2 to 4 hours. We also would like someone to be with him one or two weekend evenings a month for a few hours. Our son uses Touch Chat on a mini tablet to communicate. He's an active young man who likes to walk, run and go for hikes. He likes to go the gym. He also enjoys bowling, movies, theatre. He enjoys playing Wii and computer time as well as TV shows. The person we're looking for would need to be kind, patient, active and be able to encourage him to try different activities. A good sense of humor and the ability to be silly would help.

About who needs care: My sister has Down syndrome. I need a person to take her on errands and spend time with her. About the care needs: Good driver who is talkative, positive and comfortable with people with special needs. Services needed include: transportation.

My son has disabilities and lives with his mother. Our custody agreement has me paying child support but also allows for me to see him every week in the evenings for 2-4 hours per week plus every other Saturday. I am willing to work with pretty much any nanny age range but this person needs to be willing and able to work with a toddler with special needs who is currently not able to stand and may not necessarily be verbal. F has cerebral palsy and Kabuki Syndrome as well as an eye focusing issue and a club foot. I have also not had a lot of significant experience with small children and my ex, Kaitlyn, has agreed to train me on how to take care of him. I am reachable via message and live in Bayville, care will take place with me and her at her home in Ocean Gate.

We have two sweet girls with special needs. Our youngest is 9 and has autism, ADHD, and an intellectual disability. Our oldest is almost 11 and has ADHD, Phelan McDermid Syndrome, and a big history of trauma. We need someone experienced with special needs and patient in their care and support. We are looking for after school care and occasional date nights. We may also need travel to therapy appointments. They both love art and playing outside. Both are interested in cooking and crafts.

We are looking for a nanny for our 20-month-old. Our daughter has a syndrome and overall delays. She has in-home PT/OT, Feeding & Developmental therapy. The ideal candidate is someone with patience and can take directions well. They will attend therapy sessions & implement the strategies during play and feeding time and communicate any therapist feedback to parents as needed. Special needs experience is not required but a willingness to learn and implement specifics is a must. Care for her will look a little different but will still incorporate TONS of play time. She is a very happy baby with joy to share and hope to find someone that will love her as much as we do. One parent works from home so must be comfortable with that as well. CPR certification, up-to-date on all vaccinations is required.

Searching for an exceptional individual to care for our two children in our home for up to 24 hours per week. Our eldest child has Down syndrome. A strong candidate will be reliable, have good verbal and written communication skills, and be eager to learn. The schedule will consist of one Tuesday shift from 2pm-8pm, and two semi-flexible daytime shifts from 8am-4 p.m. We are asking for the caregiver to come to our home, as it is adapted specifically for our child with special needs. We have a smoke-free, pet-friendly home. This position will last at least until May of 2024, with the potential for it to carry on indefinitely if that is workable for all parties.

Days are flexible! Looking for a sitter for my daughter. My daughter is 29 years old. She has Rett Syndrome and is non ambulatory but will walk with full assistance around the house. She's incontinent, and needs to be fed. She enjoys music, and a upbeat person. She's not violent and is very passive. Need someone who knows how to transfer but I'm willing to train the right individual in all areas.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for our young adult family member with Down Syndrome in Vacaville. Ideal match will meet the requirements below.

We are looking for a compassionate and extremely patient Care Attendant for our 26-year-old special needs daughter. She is diagnosed with Lennox Gastaut syndrome, idiopathic epilepsy seizure disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This position requires administration of multiple medications (PRN). She can be extremely violent at times. Requires assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, meal prep and constant adult supervision for safety. Must pass a background check and pay is 13. 00/hr.