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Kassie G.


Star, ID

$20/hr2 yrs exp

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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 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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Krissy L.


Boise, ID

$15-30/hr10 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.

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Alena M.


Meridian, ID

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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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Stacey R.


Eagle, ID

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver with exceptional qualities. I have experience with patients with dementia, and liver disease. I am professional, responsible, highly dependable, compassionate. I am discreet with confidential matters. I am certified with the Alzheimer's Association Essentials in Dementia Basics, and Dementia Related...
Stacey can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Stacey took care of my mother who had end stage liver disease and was awaiting a transplant. She is very trustworthy and able to care for your loved one, feed them, bathe, provide comfort, go shopping, run errands, take to doctor's appointment and be a companion,...

Elizabeth H.

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Leslie A.


Caldwell, ID

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Chaplain, Hospice, Retired LMFT

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked extensively in hospital and institutional settings providing psychological care, spiritual guidance, and physical monitoring to include extensive note and record keeping. Experience working on crisis intervention teams with teens, sexual and physical abuse survivors, adult inmate population, and juvenile and adult...
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Alisia O.


Meridian, ID

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Dependable And Mature Nanny

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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 understatement. Alisia is one of the most caring, thoughtful, maternal, respectful people I have ever had the...

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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.

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: 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.

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Rebekkah M.


Caldwell, ID

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rebekkah. I have experience with working with kids for an average of 10 years. I currently work full time with kids with special needs and also have experience teaching, voluntarily through a church, kids pre-k through middle school. As well having experience with taking care of little babies and toddlers. I...
Rebekkah can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Rebekkah is very kind and caring, she makes sure that my child is safe, clean, fed and happy. "

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Taryn M.


Nampa, ID

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Big Sister Energy

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rachel B.


Meridian, ID

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver

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
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Natalia P.


Letha, ID

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natalia. I am 51 years old. I have 2 higher educations, which I received in another country. I am a preschool teacher and children's sports coach. I have extensive experience working in kindergarten and school. In the past, I worked as a kindergarten teacher and physical education teacher for 15 years. In...
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Rachel B.


Meridian, ID

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

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...
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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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Abbianne W.


Eagle, ID

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

With a passion for working with individuals with special needs, I've taken coursework in early child development, as well as First Aid and CPR training. My patient and friendly demeanor allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I am approachable, and my friends and family would say I am always smiling. I believe in...
Abbianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hayden H.


Meridian, ID

$25/hr5 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have plenty of experience working with special needs children. I spent 2 years of my high school working as a for the special needs classrooms. I volunteer at the Special Olympics every year, and have a young cousin with Angelmans Syndrome. I am very passionate and patient. I love to help people with anything and everything,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Star, ID

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.

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.

Stacey R.

5.0

We had the pleasure of having Stacey take care of both of my parents at the same time. My dad was 90 years old, and my mother was 89. Stacey first began by doing medication management, light housekeeping, and the scheduling and escorting to and from all appointments. She also did the grocery...

- Leanna P.

Alisia O.

5.0

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 understatement. Alisia is one of the most caring, thoughtful, maternal, respectful people I have ever had the privilege to know. She loves our family as...

- Care member

Leslie A.

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 cared for him as if he were her own....

- Kylie B.

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