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Alisia O.

Loving, Dependable And Mature Nanny

Meridian, ID

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Child focused Nanny with over 10 years experience with newborns and school aged children within private homes settings. Highly dedicated to fostering nurturing environments and planning engaging activities to drive children's social and intellectual well being. I have also privately tutored special needs children and adults for...

Care Member says "There will never be enough amazing things to say about Alisia. To say I’m gutted to be leaving her because we are moving away to help family is an...

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Meridian, ID

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have professional experience working as a Nanny for infants up to teenagers. I am very dependable, creative, fun, and patient. I am CNA and CPR certified. I have experience with special needs. I am comfortable with any pets! I'd describe my personality as Dependable, Flexible, and Creative!

Hannah E. says "Leilani did an awesome job babysitting our 6-month baby girl! She would take her for a walk, fed her a bottle, and put her down to sleep for a nap. She is...

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Part Time Special Needs Provider

Meridian, ID

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$10/hr
My name is Michelle, I am happily married with 3 great kids ages 20, 17 & 11. I have worked at the University of Utah Hospital in the Rehab unit. I learned so much while working there as a CNA. I then found the best career for me and my family, working in home health care as a CNA/caregiver. I have worked with people who have...
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Special Needs Caregiver Available

Meridian, ID

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I have been working with people who have special needs for over 6 years now. In high school I was a peer tutor with the Special Ed classes and loved it so much! After high school I have worked at a camp for 3 years with middle school and high schoolers that have autism. It was an amazing experience. I am currently a...
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Meridian, ID

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Hello there-I have a Sociology Degree and course work in child development. I worked as an RBT for 3 years, where I implemented ABA therapy with children who have autism ranging 1/5-12 years. I have experience with potty training, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing. I have been working with children since I was 15, and adults...
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Meridian, ID

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Karis, I am a recent graduate of Idaho State University, with a degree in Dietetics. I have recently moved back to the Boise area and am looking for a part time position to supplement my teaching position. I have experience working with young adults/teens with physical and developmental disabilities. I am CPR, first...
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Meridian, ID

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I was recently taken into the field of Autism with a job offer to do ABA therapy. Applied behavior analysis provides one on one care with autistic individuals, helping them reach and exceed goals in behavior, social and verbal communication. I have been able to implement behavior plans, as well as run goals with clients daily....
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Compassionate Caregiver

Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
I am a married, mother of 3 adult children. Most of my adult life I have able to dedicate my time to being at stay at home mother working part time at my children's schools as an elementary teaching assistant and or preschool teacher. I have some experience working in classrooms with developmentally delayed preschool age...
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Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have always loved caring for children with special needs, since I was young I would volunteer in Special Needs classrooms. For the last year I have worked at a daycare for adults with special needs as a developmental therapist, teaching skills like healthy coping mechanisms and social skills.
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Undestanding, Patient, Loving

Meridian, ID

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Hello, my name is Jessi and I would love to be a helping hand! I have grown up with children my entire life, being the youngest of 5, I was practically babysitting at a young age. I am very diligent and patient, loving and friendly. My 2-year-old niece has Down syndrome and I baby sit her and her older brother pretty...
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Edit 30 Yrs Female Meridian, ID Speaks: English Comfortable With Pets

Meridian, ID

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Heidi-I've been working with children for over 10 years and have experience with all ages.. from newborns to teenagers, including children with special needs. I'm patient, kind, and always pay attention to the little things that help kids feel comfortable and safe. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and...
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Nanny For All Ages/Postpartum And New Family Support

Meridian, ID

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Specializing in postpartum and new family support, mothers and children alike are well cared for with me. I cook and am able to accommodate allergies and special needs. I am happy to run errands and help out with household chores when appropriate.
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Child Care & Pet Sitting

Meridian, ID

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been nannying for over 10 years with experience in both Idaho and California. I have nannied for children as young as 3 months and as old and 17 years old. I have experience working with children with special needs as well. I adore children, think that we can all teach them so much, yet also have a lot to learn from them....
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Meridian, ID

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Amelia!! I have been babysitting for 4 years, and working in a childcare center since February of 2024. I just finished up my senior year of highschool, and am on track to start at Boise State University in the fall of 2026. I primarily work with infants and young toddlers (birth to 18 months). I do have experience with...
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Meridian, ID

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver with over 35 years of childcare experience providing exceptional care to children from birth to adulthood. Driven by a lifelong love of children and animals I find immense joy in nurturing and enriching the lives of anyone under my care. I enjoy forging deep connections with families at every stage. I...
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Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Ever since middle school, I would volunteer in Special Needs classrooms. I am always ready to assist wherever and whenever. I've worked full time as a developmental therapist for the past year, teaching and helping in development skills. I grew up helping my parents take care of my little sisters, and we would also babysit...
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Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm 31 years old, and have been a caregiver for 6+ years. I've taken care of special needs individuals, quadriplegics, all ages of children and elderly. I have always had a heart for helping others, and my favorite job up to now was working at an assisted living center. I have experience with being a house cleaner and...
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Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Home modification
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
I've always grown up around seniors, my mother would always volunteer at retirement homes and bring me along. I've grown compassionate, wanting to care for those who can't take care of themselves. I would assist in Special Needs classrooms in high-school, and after graduating I work full time as a developmental therapist.
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Senior Care Giver

Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Respite care
dementia
I have been caring for seniors for 7 years now and I absolutely love it! I started out helping my mom because she has her own senior care business and over the years I have helped her with her clients. I am really passionate about working with people with special needs but also love working with the elderly because it is such a...
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Experienced Caregiver

Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
Both of my grandmothers have passed away, and that encouraged me to work at an assisted living center because I have a heart for the elderly. I got great experience working there, now I'm a private caregiver who takes care of a special needs gentlemen who is deaf. I was raised to respect and care for your elders, and these are...
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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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