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Beth C.

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

Meridian, ID

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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 11-34, as well as babysitting since age 10 and many volunteer positions with children. I have served in the nursery at our church and...

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Part Time Special Needs Provider

Meridian, ID

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$10/hr
My name is Michelle, I am happily married with 3 great kids ages 20, 17 & 11. I have worked at the University of Utah Hospital in the Rehab unit. I learned so much while working there as a CNA. I then found the best career for me and my family, working in home health care as a CNA/caregiver. I have worked with people who have...
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Meridian, ID

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$15/hr
1 year experience
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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Compassionate Caregiver

Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
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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Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have always loved caring for children with special needs, since I was young I would volunteer in Special Needs classrooms. For the last year I have worked at a daycare for adults with special needs as a developmental therapist, teaching skills like healthy coping mechanisms and social skills.
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Meridian, ID

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$15/hr
1 year experience
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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Meridian, ID

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Hello there-I have a Sociology Degree and course work in child development. I worked as an RBT for 3 years, where I implemented ABA therapy with children who have autism ranging 1/5-12 years. I have experience with potty training, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing. I have been working with children since I was 15, and adults...
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Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I have work with kids with special needs for over 7 years in many different settings. With many different abilities and challenges that they may encounter each day. I help assist them in whatever is need in the daily life to function
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Full Or Part-time Caregiver Available For Summer Help

Meridian, ID

1.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have worked on-and-off in the k-12 setting for 4+ years. I have been a substitute classroom assistant, special education assistant/paraprofessional several times, personal support worker, and an after school tutor. I am a 26 y/o senior at BYU. I am looking for opportunities through the summer. Feel free to reach out and see if...
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Nanny/childcare

Meridian, ID

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I have 5 years experience working in child care. I have worked with children from ages 1-14 years old. I have worked as a paraprofessional, as well as assisting children with special needs. I also have extensive experience with household care like cleaning, food prep, running errands, and assisting in some academic tutoring. I...
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Child Care & Pet Sitting

Meridian, ID

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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....
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Meridian, ID

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$25/hr
19 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember, starting with my younger brother and sister and then babysitting the neighbors' children and working with the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club. I have been a nanny for the last 9 years and love working with children. Most recently I've worked with the same family...
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Meridian, ID

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Amelia!! I have been babysitting for 4 years, and working in a childcare center since February of 2024, though I recently decided to switch to nannying. I finished my senior year of highschool, and am on track to start at Boise State University in the fall of 2026, planning to major in nursing. I primarily work with...
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Meridian, ID

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver with over 35 years of childcare experience providing exceptional care to children from birth to adulthood. Driven by a lifelong love of children and animals I find immense joy in nurturing and enriching the lives of anyone under my care. I enjoy forging deep connections with families at every stage. I...
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Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Ever since middle school, I would volunteer in Special Needs classrooms. I am always ready to assist wherever and whenever. I've worked full time as a developmental therapist for the past year, teaching and helping in development skills. I grew up helping my parents take care of my little sisters, and we would also babysit...
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Meridian, ID

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Making a positive impact on children's lives truly motivates me. I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable care. My experience includes working with children who have special needs. I am a mother to Three children myself (special needs) I'm patient, calm, creative, and imaginative. I provide regular updates...
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I Love Children, Being Active With Them and Having Fun With Them

Meridian, ID

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
What do the children like to do for fun? I like to be outside with the children and do there favorite activity. I love helping and being around with children in my free time. I have worked with special needs kids for over 7 yrs in the community and in the school system.
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Temporary Care Available

Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked on-and-off in the k-12 setting, with special needs youth as a respite worker, 2 years as a psych tech at the Utah State Hospital (psychiatric), and done some personal tutoring. I am 29 and recently got my Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from BYU and started a nursing program at Weber State fall of 2024....
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Meridian, ID

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
home modification
errands
transportation
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've always grown up around seniors, my mother would always volunteer at retirement homes and bring me along. I've grown compassionate, wanting to care for those who can't take care of themselves. I would assist in Special Needs classrooms in high-school, and after graduating I work full time as a developmental therapist.
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Phillip O.'s Photo

Meridian, ID

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$16/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
Student at BYU studying exercise science and interested in continuing to build my patient hours for eventual grad school applications. I've primarily worked in schools and respite work with special needs youth but I took a CNA course in the fall and would like to expand my experience working with an older population.
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  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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