Caregiver / Special Needs DSP
BAYADA Home Health Care
$16 / hour
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Description
Build a Career That Matters. Make a Difference Every Day!
Your care and support has the power to change lives. At BAYADA, you'll see that impact from day one. This is an ideal job for a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), Paraprofessional or Teacher/ Teaching Assistant interested in some part-time hours after school.
Join BAYADA as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference every day. You'll provide one-on-one support to Children and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, helping them build confidence, gain independence, and achieve goals they never thought possible. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create lasting connections, celebrate life-changing milestones, and be the reason someone has a brighter day!
We are currently hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals in Wake Forest and Wake County areas! Evening and weekend hours currently available in Wake Forest! Other part-time shifts also available throughout Wake County.
What You'll Do
✔ Help individuals participate in community activities and social events
✔ Provide encouragement, mentorship, and meaningful companionship
✔ Support personal care needs, including dressing and grooming
✔ Transport clients to appointments, errands, and community outings
✔ Empower individuals to reach their goals and live as independently as possible
Pay & Schedule
- $16 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible part-time schedules
- Multiple shifts available
- Work close to home
Benefits You'll Love
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, and HSA options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth opportunities, scholarships, and free training programs
- Employee recognition and referral bonus programs
- Supportive team environment with 24/7 clinical support
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years of age
- One year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
- Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to appointments and activities
- Interest in teaching life skills to promote and encourage independence
- Experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), Paraprofessional or Teacher/ Teaching Assistant highly preferred but not required
Why Choose BAYADA?
At BAYADA, you're more than an employee—you're part of a team that values compassion, respect, inclusion, and belonging. We're proud to be recognized by Newsweek and Forbes as a top employer and remain committed to investing in the success and growth of our employees.
If you're ready for a career where every day brings purpose, connection, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, apply today.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, and HSA options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth opportunities, scholarships, and free training programs
- Employee recognition and referral bonus programs
- Supportive team environment with 24/7 clinical support
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years of age
- One year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
- Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to appointments and activities
- Interest in teaching life skills to promote and encourage independence
- Experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), Paraprofessional or Teacher/ Teaching Assistant highly preferred but not required
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care in Wake Forest is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals to work with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role centers on one-on-one support—helping clients build independence, participate in community activities, manage personal care needs, and work toward their goals. You'll provide transportation, encouragement, and mentorship, serving as a consistent presence in someone's life while celebrating their progress.
The position suits people with backgrounds in behavioral health, education, or caregiving who want flexible, meaningful part-time work. Experience as an RBT, BT, paraprofessional, or teaching assistant is highly preferred but not required; what matters most is a year supporting people with developmental disabilities, reliable transportation, and genuine interest in helping others gain independence. Evening and weekend shifts are currently available in Wake Forest, with additional options throughout Wake County.
At $16 per hour with weekly pay, the role includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, employer-paid life insurance, and access to free training programs and career development. BAYADA provides 24/7 clinical support and emphasizes a supportive team environment, making this a solid option if you're looking for part-time hours that align with school or other commitments.
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Bayada Home Health Care’s new CEO Bryony Winn wants to provide higher levels of care at home, Inquirer.com
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