About this Special Needs Caregiver (DSP) - part-time role at BAYADA Home Health Care
Join Our Big Island Team —$1,000 Sign on Bonus
Pay Rate: $20/hour
We are Seeking Compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Caregivers, Personal Care Aides, Nurse’s Aides, and individuals with caregiving experience— including those who have cared for a family member— to support individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide individualized, one-on-one support in community settings. Our caregivers play a vital role in promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life through compassionate, person-centered care.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities.
- Participate in community integration, leisure activities, errands, and having fun.
- Patiently teach, encourage, and celebrate small achievements, giving people the space to grow.
- Opportunity to enhance caregiving skills with support from our clinical managers.
- Provide personal care assistance as needed.
Compensation & Schedule:
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Short commute times (matching you to opportunities in your community)
- Mileage reimbursement
Benefits You’ll Love:
- Flexible schedule around your availability.
- Clients match your skill and comfort level.
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
- Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
- Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
- Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around-the-clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications:
- One year experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Ability to transport clients to community activities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- The ability to read and write in English
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
- Voted by Star Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
- Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
Locations: Hilo, Keaau, Mountain View, Pepeekeo, Ocean View, Hawi, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua and the surrounding areas
Type: Part-Time (Weekday and Weekend Availability)
Compensation: Weekly Pay Starting at $20/hour, with higher rates based on experience.
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
