Care Provider for 3 year old with Down's Syndrome
Posted by Ashley B. on 5/20/2026
- $27.00 per hour
Military family looking for a caring provider for a sweet and energetic 3-year-old child with Down syndrome. This position provides 20 hours per month of in-home respite care, primarily on weekends (Friday–Sunday) but other times may be available.
This fun-loving little one is very social, active, and loves building toys, being outdoors, and exploring. He thrives with a caregiver who can keep up with him, engage in play, and provide close supervision for safety.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience with children with special needs preferred (training available!)
• Active, patient, and attentive caregiver who enjoys working with young children
• Comfortable assisting with diapering and feeding/snacks as needed
• Able to provide close supervision for safety (child is an elopement risk and requires constant monitoring)
• Comfortable redirecting big feelings and using distraction/engagement techniques
• Female caregiver preferred
Why You’ll Love This Role:
✨ Flexible, part-time weekend hours
✨ Meaningful opportunity to support a military family in your community
✨ Competitive pay starting at $27/hour based on experience and education
If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a difference in the life of a child and family, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional Details
- Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient
Age Groups
- Toddler
Conditions
- Down Syndrome
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