Direct Support Professional (DSP)
BAYADA Home Health Care
$15 - $17 / hour
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Description
Join BAYADA Home Health and Make a Difference in Your Community!
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join the team in Charlotte, NC. BAYADA’s Direct Support Professionals DSPs work one-on-one in home and community settings as a companion and mentor for individuals with intellectual or developmental disability to help them reach their full potential. As a member of our team, you will be valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow, and we can’t wait for you to join us.
We have current Direct Support Professional (DSP) openings in the following locations:
- Matthews, Indian Trail Areas
- M-TH 3:30pm-8pm
- FRI 6a-9a & 3:30p-8pm
- Weekends
How You’ll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
- Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
- Accompany clients on errands and appointments
- Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
- Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
- Participate in community integration activities
Compensation & Schedule:
- Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule, $15-17/hr.
- Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
- Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes near your home)
- Options for mileage reimbursement
Benefits You’ll Love as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
- Possibility of 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 (paid time off) and paid holidays
- Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications for Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP):
- One or more years of experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (If you do not have this experience, training may be available through our apprentice program)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18 years of age or older
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team 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
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Charlotte area to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'd work part-time shifts (mostly weekday evenings and some weekend hours) helping clients with personal care, accompanying them to appointments and community activities, and assisting with daily tasks like meal preparation. The role emphasizes companionship and mentorship, with the goal of helping each person reach their potential.
You'll need at least one year of experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities, a high school diploma, and be 18 or older. If you lack direct experience, BAYADA offers an apprentice program with training. The position pays $15–17 per hour with weekly pay, flexible scheduling designed to keep your commute under 30 minutes, and mileage reimbursement. Benefits include health insurance options, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program. BAYADA also offers scholarship opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training for professional development.
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