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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Star, ID

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Star, ID

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Megan F.


Nampa, ID

$17-18/hr4 yrs exp

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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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Aibrey C.


Meridian, ID

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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

Early Education

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Chloe V.


Caldwell, ID

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Smile Creator

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I've worked with children in a classroom setting as well as a babysitter. I can also help with any homework needs and take kids to and from school if necessary! I like creating a fun environment for kids to be able to learn as well as have fun. I'm...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Natalie D.


Caldwell, ID

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant Specializing In Disability And Community Services.

I have worked direct care jobs assisting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in residential group homes and day programs for 5 years. I am currently working in higher education in accessibility services, in which I have 7 years experience. I have a bachelors degree in Disability and community services and...
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Brooke S.


Eagle, ID

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Brooke I am 21 years old and love children! I have experience in both special needs and child care both which I enjoy equally. I was born and raised in Eagle Idaho but am currently about to graduate college from the Masters University where I am studying elementary education! I want to eventually be a teacher...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Macie B.


Nampa, ID

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experience Loving Nanny

As the oldest of six, I helped raise my siblings. In high school, I babysat children of all ages, from newborns and up. After high school, I worked as a paraprofessional at a middle school before attending college, where I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. During college, I worked as a nanny, caring for children ranging...
Macie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cristi H.


Caldwell, ID

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Get On The Floor And Play With Your Kiddos Kind Of Baby Sitter!

Hello amazing families!! My name is Cristi, I am a 42-year-old mom of four amazing kiddos! I work with kiddos on the spectrum and also have my own 18-year-old on the spectrum. I am a positive reinforcement type parent, caregiver, and professional. I have a masters degree in applied behavioral analysis specializing in autism...
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Amara E.


Boise, ID

$18-21/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd love to come spend time with your kiddos! In the six years I worked as a nanny, I enjoyed working with kids of all ages (including multiples and those with special needs). Some of my favorite things to do with kids are making dinner, going on walks, and doing fun crafts. I'm very comfortable in the kitchen, and am happy to...
Amara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Amara has been watching our girls for date nights since the summer. My kids absolutely adore her. She's fun, energetic and spends time playing with them and interacting. She's great at bedtime and has a fun trick my girls love to help keep them in their beds too....

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Ava S.


Boise, ID

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Caring Sitter!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Ava and I am a fun and energetic young college student. I have been attending Boise State University for 2 years and i'm loving Boise. I am a special education major and I'm seeking a Nanny/ Babysitting Job. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Errands, Carpooling and much more! I have...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My girls loved having Ava watch them! "

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Hailey B.


Boise, ID

$10-15/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, 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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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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Diane F.


Nampa, ID

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

35 Years Experience Special Needs/Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny/family coach with over 35 years of extensive experience raising/caring for children of all ages, assisting in running a household, and being a personal assistant, house manager, and personalized family coach. I can assure all parents that my top priorities in caring for your children are always safety...
5.0
"Dianne worked for me as my nanny for two years. She cared for my twin boys one with Aspergers and my daughter. She is exceptional in her skills as a nanny. As a Developmental pediatrician I was very selective and wanted only the best and she is that and more. She...

Barbara K.

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Gretchen S.


Garden City, ID

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Loving Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a 54yr mother of 3. Now that they are grown up, I've found that I can supplement my income by doing something I love. I am currently employed part-time as a Paraprofessional in Special Education for my local school district. I've recently worked long term with families as a part time afterschool nanny for both Special...
Gretchen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hiring Gretchen was one of the best decisions we ever made. She is absolutely wonderful with our kids and they simply light up whenever we tell them that Gretchen is coming to stay with them. She's kind, patient, creative, and flexible. Thanks to Gretchen, my wife...

Kevin P.

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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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & 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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, 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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Taylor N.


Boise, ID

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I nannied for a child with autism for a year. He was 4 years of age and it was the best experience ever! I love being able to communicate with children on the spectrum in a way that makes them feel understood and happy. I enjoy seeing them grow and achieve new things.
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Kiley J.


Boise, ID

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience babysitting/ Nannying (8mF, 10mM). I have worked at two Skilled nursing facilities caring, primarily, for elderly patients, patients with dementia and special needs patients. I also worked for an in home care company for a year. I am very experienced with caring for people and I LOVE working with...
Kiley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kiley was the first sitter we hired to watch our 3 month old, which was a big step (especially for my wife). She was punctual, communicated well before hand, and did an excellent job. She even put socks on the baby after me (being a dumb dad) forgot to before I...

Trevor L.

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Lisa B.


Boise, ID

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Lisa, I'm 31 years old, and have nannied children in many different capacities over the last 15 years. I have done full time and part time nannying for several different families in different states, ages ranging from 3 months to 18yrs. I also have experience with special needs children, and am comfortable...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Lisa is the absolute best. She is dependable, nurturing, professional, personable, and honoring (she joyfully submitted to my preferences and our family values from day 1.) our family was beyond blessed to have this special woman in our lives!!! The ONLY complaint...

Ashley H.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Star, ID

Amara E.

5.0

Amara is such a wonderful babysitter/nanny, my daughters absolutely loved her and she was very engaged with caring for them and even bringing her own special projects to play with them. She is professional, always on-time, kind, friendly, trustworthy and incredibly self sufficient when it came to...

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Ava S.

5.0

My girls loved having Ava watch them!

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Hailey B.

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.

Diane F.

5.0

Diane cared for my three young children for over a year, she was wonderful and we miss her still. She was so much more than just a sitter, she managed my household, helped kids with homework and activities, kids were always happy and had a great time in her care. I recommend Diane for any...

- Teri C.

Gretchen S.

5.0

Gretchen has occasionally babysat for my two boys for the last two years. She's reliable, flexible, and very easy to communicate with. My boys love her, talk about her often, and are always excited to see her. Gretchen engages them in a variety of fun and age-appropriate activities and has...

- Alicia S.

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