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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Meridian, ID
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Meridian, ID
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a student at Boise State University. I am majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education. I am also minoring in American Sign Language. I have helped raise my blind nephew for the last couple of years and have been around and involved in the special education community as well as the deaf community. I have...
Beth C.
Meridian, ID
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Nurse And Mom Of 6 Will Take Care Of Your Children Like Her Own
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children and strive to provide care and household mgmt. in the same way you do so that the transition is smooth for all of us. I have extensive experience raising my own 7 children, ages 10-32, as well as babysitting since age 10 and many volunteer positions with children. I have served in the nursery at our church and...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Beth has been my son's babysitter for almost a year now, and she's THE BEST!! My son adores her and loves spending time with her. During summer she takes him to the park, zoo, outdoor activities. I have a complex work schedule but she's always understanding and...
Stella D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience caring for children of all ages. For the last 3 years, I have been teaching Health and Nutrition at a private high school in Meridian. So helping with any type of school work is something that can be done. I have nannied during the summer and school year which has included taking children to and from extra...
Karis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karis is amazing and the very best nanny we have had! She took care of my 7-year old son after school. She is reliable and punctual, and has a clean driving record. My son absolutely adored her, and he is a tough critic. She was wonderful at interacting with him,...
Sheila F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Karis L.
Meridian, ID
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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...
Hayden H.
Meridian, ID
$17-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
I took exceptionalities in high school for 3 year helping students with disabilities. I loved helping the kids do school work, art projects and gym class!
Amanda H.
Meridian, ID
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
I work full time during the week as a private duty nurse taking care of special needs kids! I enjoy kids and willing to help however I can!
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Alisia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe that a babysitter plays a very important role in a child's life. Therefore I treat all children as if they were my own. I strive to creat long-term relationship with families post childcare needs. I have 5 years of experience as a nanny. I enjoy being around kids of all ages, sharing new experiences with them, and...
Aibrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Kaitlyn P.
Meridian, ID
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn, I am 26 years old. I relocated from Columbus Ohio down here to Bonita Springs and love it.
I have 5 years of babysitting/nannying experience, with kids of all ages, newborn+, including kids with special needs. I love going to the park/playing outside, playing games, reading books, watching Disney...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hayden H.
Meridian, ID
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I love to be around kids and have babysat for years! I have babysat for families of 5, special needs and infants. I love making kids laugh and I absolutely love to cook:) I just moved to Idaho from Arizona but I'm originally from Montana. I was basically a personal assistant for my last family since their kids were older but had...
Hayden can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, respite care
Krissy L.
Boise, ID
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 20 plus years in 3 states California, Las Vegas, Idaho retired 911 Dispatcher and mother of 3 adult children.
My passion is caring for people in every way possible from saving lives through a phone or taking care of the elderly or special needs, ranging from Down syndrome to high & low functioning autism.
And also even...
5.0
"Krissy is a people please and enjoys helping people out. Krissy also knows what it takes to make relationships work by going above and beyond to make a difference in people's lives. Krissy takes pride in all she does and strives to make the world a better place for...
Gilbert R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Duties included; transportation, playing music, meditation, tutoring, spending time in the park etc. I am passionate about what I do because I love people of different kind and with different challenges. My goal is to make a difference in their life by being a positive example.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Senior and special needs care, changing, bathing, feeding, medication management, first aid certification, keep physically active, light house work, dishes, cooking, laundry etc..
Medea can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship & more
Elizabeth Y.
Boise, ID
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver/Nanny With 30 Years Experience, In Boise, Seeking Part or Full-Time Opportunity
4.8
(5)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Our daughter and son liked spending time with Betsy."
Cheryl C.
Kassie G.
Star, ID
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 4 wonderful daughters of my own and a new grandbaby & love every minute of it! I've worked in daycare, assistant living facilities and I just spent the last 10 years working with adults with special needs! I love it! I have a daughter with Rett Syndrome and that is why I have decided to open my home & life for children...
I got interested in special needs after meeting a kid who had muscular dystrophy. He became one of my good friends and changed my outlook on life. After he passed I wanted to work with kids more like him. I became a peer tutor in high school and worked with kids who had some type of disability. I decided to pursue a degree in...
I have 7 years of experience. I started babysitting when I was 12. I have been a CSW working with special needs children. I can help with Travel, errands, schedules, carpooling, housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am super flexible and reliable. I will show your kids the same love and care that every caregiver should.
Taryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Meridian, ID
Beth C.
5.0
Beth has been my son's babysitter for almost a year now, and she's THE BEST!! My son adores her and loves spending time with her. During summer she takes him to the park, zoo, outdoor activities. I have a complex work schedule but she's always understanding and willing to work with me. I'm a first...
- Stella D.
Karis L.
5.0
Karis is amazing and the very best nanny we have had! She took care of my 7-year old son after school. She is reliable and punctual, and has a clean driving record. My son absolutely adored her, and he is a tough critic. She was wonderful at interacting with him, and engaging him in productive...
- Sheila F.
Krissy L.
5.0
Krissy is a people please and enjoys helping people out. Krissy also knows what it takes to make relationships work by going above and beyond to make a difference in people's lives. Krissy takes pride in all she does and strives to make the world a better place for everyone
- Gilbert R.
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.
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