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Find special needs caregivers in Boise, ID that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Boise, ID

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Boise, ID

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Taylor N.


Boise, ID

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I nannied for a child with autism for a year. He was 4 years of age and it was the best experience ever! I love being able to communicate with children on the spectrum in a way that makes them feel understood and happy. I enjoy seeing them grow and achieve new things.
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Kiley J.


Boise, ID

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience babysitting/ Nannying (8mF, 10mM). I have worked at two Skilled nursing facilities caring, primarily, for elderly patients, patients with dementia and special needs patients. I also worked for an in home care company for a year. I am very experienced with caring for people and I LOVE working with...
Kiley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kiley was the first sitter we hired to watch our 3 month old, which was a big step (especially for my wife). She was punctual, communicated well before hand, and did an excellent job. She even put socks on the baby after me (being a dumb dad) forgot to before I...

Trevor L.

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Ava S.


Boise, ID

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Caring Sitter!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Ava and I am a fun and energetic young college student. I have been attending Boise State University for 2 years and i'm loving Boise. I am a special education major and I'm seeking a Nanny/ Babysitting Job. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Errands, Carpooling and much more! I have...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My girls loved having Ava watch them! "

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Elizabeth Y.


Boise, ID

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny With 30 Years Experience, In Boise, Seeking Part or Full-Time Opportunity

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been in child care for over 30 years. I have 1 adult son, was a stay-at-home mom until age 6. I worked as an Admin Asst & had the opportunity to work remote, which gave me the freedom to home-school him from 7th-12th grade. I love children, to interact & teach, provide a safe, secure, & fun environment. I am dependable,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It was my first time hiring a sitter and I was very nervous but Betsy was great and my kids loved her. "

Kathryn I.

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Amara E.


Boise, ID

$18-21/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd love to come spend time with your kiddos! In the six years I worked as a nanny, I enjoyed working with kids of all ages (including multiples and those with special needs). Some of my favorite things to do with kids are making dinner, going on walks, and doing fun crafts. I'm very comfortable in the kitchen, and am happy to...
Amara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Amara has been watching our girls for date nights since the summer. My kids absolutely adore her. She's fun, energetic and spends time playing with them and interacting. She's great at bedtime and has a fun trick my girls love to help keep them in their beds too....

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Evelyn H.


Boise, ID

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Lover Of Learning From The Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love and am comfortable with kids of all ages. I've been babysitting for many years and have worked in a professional setting with children since I was 15. I have worked as an infant daycare provider, preschool teacher, after school elementary art teacher and full-time nanny for 4 kids. While I do have a lot of training with...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Evelyn is absolutely amazing! Kind, loving, caring, knowledgeable, accountable, and a great communicator. Would recommend her wholeheartedly!"

Kyle E.

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Allison W.


Boise, ID

$15-20/hr

Summer Special Needs Caregiver

I have been working with kids and young adults with disabilities for over 9 years. Currently getting a degree in special education from Boise State.
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Paige S.


Boise, ID

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Full-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Hi, I'm Paige! I've been peer-tutoring and care-taking for Special Needs individuals for the past 5 years now. I'm a soon-graduated USU student majoring in Special Education with a mild/moderate and severe emphasis. I currently care-take for a woman with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and want to further carry out my passion for...
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Jayden B.


Boise, ID

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I am currently going into my third year at Boise State University. While most of my jobs have revolved around working with neurotypical children, I have worked at a sensory children's gym for children with different special needs. The gym was for children between the ages of 1-18. I loved working there and I would have...
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Breanna O.


Boise, ID

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

I've been caring for people with disabilities since I was a teenager as my sister is disabled. I have a lot of empathy and kindness for them.
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Leawna B.


Boise, ID

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with high needs special education students for the last year and a half. My primary experience is with Rhetts, Autism, and paraplegic/wheelchair bound students. I find that I am good at finding ways to connect and engage with those on the spectrum and provide experiences that don't limit or belittle individuals...
I am Mhettallikha! I am a current Nurse Assistant working with senior citizens with a Med Tech certification and CPR certification. I have 3yrs of children experience and infant experience including when I worked with special needs and BI children in a school setting. I'd describe my personality as dependable, compassionate,...
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Jelena N.


Boise, ID

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Jelena and I come from Serbia, a small Eastern European country. I have lived in the United States for 11 years now. Before moving to Idaho 2 years ago, I lived in California for 2 years and Texas for 7 years. I hold a bachelor's degree in English Philology with major in Pedagogy. I always wanted to become a teacher,...
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Kiley J.


Boise, ID

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, My name is K and I think I would be a great fit for your family. I have worked as a nursing assistant and am Infant First aid/ CPR certified. I have worked in a skilled nursing facility for the last year so I am extra careful about making sure I don't get sick with any infectious diseases, not just Covid, and I am fully...
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Leasa R.


Boise, ID

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time/part Time Nanny

I have been a foster mother in CA and ID and most of the children that came in my home had some sort of special need and I was taught by therapist to do speech and physical therapy along with behavioral therapy. I have also worked with Down's Syndrome children, ADHD, severe emotional problems, and physical special needs. I know...
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Savannah I.


Boise, ID

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I have had a lot of experience interning, volunteering, and working with individuals with special needs! I will begin earning my masters degree in Occupational therapy in January in Austin, Texas. I have worked with occupational therapists in the pediatric unit at the hospital, interned with lullaby waters in Boise, In...
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Jennifer K.


Boise, ID

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a 20-year-old with over 5 years of childcare experience. I have gotten the opportunity to work with children with asd a couple times. I have experience with feeding tubes to redirecting behavior. I am extremely patient and understanding when it comes to this work, as it's very important for their growth and...
Student Aide for Special needs students for 2 years, student teacher for ACP classes at middle school level, volunteer at special needs school.
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Mackenzie S.


Boise, ID

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver, Nanny, And Babysitter In The North End

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mackenzie S. I started nannying and babysitting when I was 13 for family friends and quickly grew a passion for working with children. I was a long-term nanny for two families throughout high school, was a one-on-one camp counselor for two adaptive youth camps, and worked at a mother & child center in Portland,...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Eloise M.


Boise, ID

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Certified Teacher In Special Needs And Foreign Language

Hello, I'm Eloise! I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for children's growth and development. My 6 years of experience have equipped me with the skills to create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. In the past two years I have worked as a special needs teacher, an outdoor educator, and an English...
Eloise can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Boise, ID

Kiley J.

5.0

Kiley was the first sitter we hired to watch our 3 month old, which was a big step (especially for my wife). She was punctual, communicated well before hand, and did an excellent job. She even put socks on the baby after me (being a dumb dad) forgot to before I left. She was very nice and...

- Trevor L.

Ava S.

5.0

My girls loved having Ava watch them!

- Care member

Elizabeth Y.

5.0

It was my first time hiring a sitter and I was very nervous but Betsy was great and my kids loved her.

- Kathryn I.

Amara E.

5.0

Amara is such a wonderful babysitter/nanny, my daughters absolutely loved her and she was very engaged with caring for them and even bringing her own special projects to play with them. She is professional, always on-time, kind, friendly, trustworthy and incredibly self sufficient when it came to...

- Care member

Evelyn H.

5.0

Evelyn is absolutely amazing! Kind, loving, caring, knowledgeable, accountable, and a great communicator. Would recommend her wholeheartedly!

- Kyle E.

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Ratings for Boise, ID special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Boise, ID are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.