About this Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professional role at BAYADA Home Health Care
$18-$19/hr | Weekly Pay | Flexible Scheduling | Paid Training
Looking for a job where you can make a real difference while building a meaningful career? At BAYADA Home Health Care, you'll work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them gain independence, build confidence, and participate in the community. Every day brings the opportunity to change a life, including your own.
We're hiring Part-Time Special Needs Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) throughout Lancaster County and surrounding areas.
Why Join BAYADA as a Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professional?
- Competitive Pay: $18-$19 per hour
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Consistent One-on-One Client Assignments
- Paid Training & Orientation
- Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement
- Supportive Team Environment
- Work Close to Home
- Meaningful Work That Makes a Lasting Impact
What You'll Do:
As a Special Needs Caregiver / DSP, you'll provide support in clients' homes and communities while helping individuals live more independent, fulfilling lives.
- Assist with personal care, including dressing and grooming
- Support daily living activities and meal preparation
- Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
- Participate in community integration and social activities
- Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills
- Build meaningful relationships as a trusted companion and mentor
Schedule & Compensation for Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professionals:
- Starting Pay: $18-$19/hr
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Part-Time Schedules
- Multiple Shift Options Available
- Opportunities to Expand Hours
- Assignments Near Your Home
- Mileage Reimbursement Opportunities
Benefits You'll Love:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Prescription Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth & Education
- Paid Training and Ongoing Development
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Free Professional Development Courses
- Career Pathways to LPN and RN Programs
Employee Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Employee Recognition & Reward Programs
- Referral Bonus Opportunities - Earn $500 for every employee referral that works!
- 24/7 Clinical and Team Support
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Age 18 or Older
- Reliable Transportation and Ability to Transport Clients
- One Year of Experience Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Preferred
- No Experience? Training opportunities may be available through our apprenticeship program
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.
