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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Meridian, ID

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Meridian, ID

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Alena M.


Meridian, ID

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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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...
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Beth C.


Meridian, ID

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Former Nurse And Mom Of 6 Will Take Care Of Your Children Like Her Own

Hired by 2 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Beth has been a wonderful addition for our family to care for our 6 month old. She is VERY comfortable with babies and are very thankful she is in our area. Would highly recommend!"

Ariel J.

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Ashley P.


Meridian, ID

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care & Pet Sitting

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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....
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley is a rock-star. She is so friendly and caring. she has helped watch my dog while we were on a family vacation, she doesn't just lock herself up in the house and let the kids do whatever they want, she takes the time to take the kids to the park and make...

Paulette C.

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Karis L.


Meridian, ID

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Kayla B.


Meridian, ID

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider For Those With And Without Special Needs

I am currently a special education teacher for students with moderate to severe disabilities and looking for some extra work to make some extra money. I have worked with children that have various disabilities and I am a fast learner and have a great amount of patience. Working with children will always be my passion through the...
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Hayden H.


Meridian, ID

$17-26/hr3 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!
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Karis L.


Meridian, ID

$15-20/hr1 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...
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Ashley P.


Meridian, ID

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

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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Amanda H.


Meridian, ID

$16-21/hr6 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!
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Raine A.


Meridian, ID

$20/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

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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Kaitlyn P.


Meridian, ID

$15-25/hr6 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Joy C.


Meridian, ID

$19-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Joy ! I'm Looking Forward To Hearing From You. Feel Free To Ask Me Anything

Hi! I'm Joy, I'm the oldest sibling to 4 younger siblings. Two of my younger brothers are on the spectrum and I was a life skills peer tutor in highschool so I have experience with special needs. I was also an AP English tutor and comfortable using ASL but not fluent. I've babysat for ages 0-16 for my moms coworkers, family...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Krissy L.


Boise, ID

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Sierra B.


Boise, ID

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Tutor, Housekeeper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

There is nothing I love more than working with kids. I have several years of experience nannying and tutoring. I have worked with typical as well as special needs and ESL children. I have worked with every age group, from newborns to teenagers, and I love them all. I am fluent in Spanish and would love the chance to help with...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Sierra did great with our little ones, however I think our two kids and her two kids may have been too overwhelming. She would clean while she was here which was lovely. She is friendly and her own children are great. She did give us less than a weeks notice...

Nykol R.

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Medea R.


Garden City, ID

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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.
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Medea R.


Garden City, ID

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care

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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification & more
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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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Betsy has been working for our family for over a year. She has become part of our family and in all honesty we don't want to let her go so scoop her up quick because I am praying everyday for some sort of windfall that will allow us to keep her. She is wonderful...

Jamia B.

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Kassie G.


Star, ID

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Owner/Director Of Little Rascals Family Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have four wonderful daughters of my own and love every minute of it! I've worked in daycare, assistant living facilities and I just spent the last few years working with adults with disabilities! I love it! every minute of it! I have a daughter with Rett Syndrome and that is why I have decided to open my home for children and...
Kassie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Trust is not easily obtained, but she earned mine with ease."

Stephen M.

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Hailey B.


Boise, ID

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Empowering Parents Of Special Needs Children

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for kids with developmental disabilities, specializing in autism. I absolutely love helping kids and seeing them grow and learn. I can help with house chores, shopping, transportation, and cooking. I absolutely adore working with children, it's so rewarding and...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hailey shows up on time, stayed late when needed and interacts positively with the kids. She has a lot of experience with kids with autism which is a plus!"

Leslie S.

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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.

Ashley P.

5.0

Ashley is a rock-star. She is so friendly and caring. she has helped watch my dog while we were on a family vacation, she doesn't just lock herself up in the house and let the kids do whatever they want, she takes the time to take the kids to the park and make sure they are having a good time...

- Paulette C.

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.

Sierra B.

4.0

Sierra did great with our little ones, however I think our two kids and her two kids may have been too overwhelming. She would clean while she was here which was lovely. She is friendly and her own children are great. She did give us less than a weeks notice which was unexpected and didn't give...

- Nykol R.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Meridian, ID are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.