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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Meridian, ID

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Meridian, ID

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Shelby D.


Garden City, ID

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Childcare Provider

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Hi! My name is Shelby. I started babysitting when I was about 13. I have worked as a summer camp counselor with a variety of ages, after-school program leader for elementary age children, and volunteered for a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs. I have also worked in kids ski school at a resort...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Breanna O.


Boise, ID

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with special needs and disabled kids as a respite care provider for almost a year. I'm pediatric first aid and CPR certified and love doing arts and crafts!
Breanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace I.


Boise, ID

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience in childcare. I have experience with special needs. I have a fun and determined can-do attitude!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alyssa T.


Nampa, ID

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Alyssa! I am 20 years old and am currently studying physics in college. My goal is to one day be an astrophysicist. I love kids and have a year of paid experience babysitting and about 5 years of unpaid experience from watching kids for family friends. I have also volunteered with an organization called Animal...
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Hadley C.


Garden City, ID

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hello everyone! My name is Hadley and I am a freshman at UM looking for babysitting jobs. 18 years old, 6 years of experience, CPR and emergency situation certified, reliable car and perfect driving record. I worked as a nanny the past year and my job included chores/light housekeeping which I am happy to do. I have also worked...
Hadley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have experience care giving to people with special needs. I am new to senior care but I have a determined can-do attitude!
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care
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Pandora Y.


Garden City, ID

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Aunt Pan

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over half my life I have been a child care giver, babysitter and/or nanny. Which doesn't include being a single mom while putting myself through college and working full time. I worked as a teacher's assistant for a number of years in a school for "high risk" boys, and then another school for children with "special needs"....
Pandora can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have experience care giving for people with special needs. I am relatively new to this but I have a determined can-do attitude!
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Ashley N.


Boise, ID

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Care!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am very fun, organized, clean, creative, nurturing and responsible. I am Pediatric CPR certified, background checked, Central Registry checked and have 4 years college experience in Elementary Education. I am a mother of 3, with homeschool and Special Needs experience. Previously I was a teacher for several years at a...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jenna C.


Boise, ID

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jenna. I am not properly licensed, but I am working on getting my CNA soon. I have almost a year of experience with adults with disabilities, typically with ages 20-60. However, I am more than comfortable working with people who are younger or older than that age! I have experience working with TBI's, cerebral...
I have experience working with disabled adults and children for the past 15 years. I believe everyone is special, gifted, and amazing in their own individual way! It's about learning how they learn, and going with their process that they are most comfortable. I really enjoy working with my clients, and fostering a sense of...
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Aerin O.


Garden City, ID

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher For 8 Years, Swim Teacher, A Signal Youth Mentor, Before/after School Care And Babysitter!

I would LOVE to assist in weekends if you have events planned and can definitely commit to weekends (preferably with notice) I understand life is unexpected so just reach out! Or outside of school hours (after 4pm, before 8am). I studied education (Elementary) in Australia and have my Idaho Teaching Credential. I am hoping to...
Aerin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Garret V.


Boise, ID

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello I'm Garret and I have been caregiving for almost 5 years But have experience basically my whole life due to family member. Eager to learn and ready to help with whatever needs to be done with the utmost care. I'm mentally very patient and physically I can do just about anything that needs to be done. And I would love to...
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Colleen P.


Boise, ID

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Therapy Assistant, Animal Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am currently a stay-home mom with a wonderful 12-year-old daughter but need to start working part time and thought I'd love to go back to a job that is more than just a job! I have years of experience teaching preschool children, infants, and occasional school age children in Idaho. I, also, was a substitute preschool...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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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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Megan F.


Nampa, ID

$17-18/hr4 yrs exp

I've been a CNA for over 8 years now doing elderly, child care with disabilities and behavior , home care I love every minute of it! I have CPR and first aide and my med assistants so if they need medication I know how to do that!
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Cambra W.


Nampa, ID

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello. My name is cam! I am 24 years old. I absolutely adore taking care of people. Right now I take care of a client with cerebral palsy and she's absolutely a doll to work with. I'm looking for another position that I can work mornings or some weekends! I am CPR and first aid certified. I also took a course through Medicaid...
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Leslie A.


Caldwell, ID

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired LMFT With Grown Children, An Encourager By Nature, Structured And Focused. LOVE Children.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved children. I began my career in case management and counseling preteens for the Y. W. C. A., and spent my counseling career advocating for youth. I have raised two children and have six grandchildren. I am CPR/AED and First Aid certified and have taken several other classes through the Red Cross over the last...
Leslie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Leslie was a wonderful nanny to our son (6 yrs) with medically complex needs. She went above and beyond learning about his diagnoses and even bringing over medical binders that we still use today. She was attentive to the timing of his medication and loved and...

Kylie B.

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Kristen B.


Caldwell, ID

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Teaching Credential

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kristen and I am an Elementary School teacher and mama to a sweet baby girl born in August 2023. I highly value education, creativity, play, building curiosity, art and enriching activities. I have over 15 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny and have also worked with special needs children including...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen is huge asset to my family. She is punctual and dependable. She connects well with my son. She is detail oriented and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great care giver."

Tricia M.

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

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Meridian, ID are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.