Special Needs Caregiver (DSP)
BAYADA Home Health Care
$16 - $20 / hour
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Description
$500 Sign on Bonus Buncombe and McDowell counties!
*Bonus paid in full after successfully completing 100 hours of work.
Be the Special Needs Caregiver (DSP) you always wanted to be at BAYADA Home Health!
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a Special Needs Caregiver (DSP) to join the team in Hendersonville, NC. BAYADA’s Special Needs Caregivers (DSP) 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.
You will be part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. We provide an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others and offer flexibility in our roles to match your needs.
We’re urgently hiring Special Needs Caregivers (DSP) for the following area: Hendersonville, Horse Shoe, and the surrounding areas!
Shifts available: Morning, Afternoon, and Weekend Shifts Available
*shifts subject to change based on client needs
How You’ll Make an Impact as a Special Needs Caregiver (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
- Help lift and reposition clients.
Compensation & Schedule:
- Earn between $16-20/hr with weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home)
Benefits You’ll Love as a Special Needs Caregiver (DSP):
- 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)
- Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications for Our Special Needs Caregivers (DSP):
- One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:
- Rated 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our 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 Special Needs Caregivers (DSPs) in the Hendersonville area to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role centers on direct personal care—helping clients with dressing, grooming, and meal preparation—as well as accompanying them to appointments and community activities, assisting with mobility when needed, and engaging them in meaningful hobbies. You'll work in clients' homes and community settings, serving as both a practical support and a mentor figure.
The position requires at least one year of experience working with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, plus a high school diploma. You'll earn $16–20 per hour with weekly pay, flexible scheduling designed to keep your commute short, and shifts available across mornings, afternoons, and weekends. BAYADA offers a solid benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; PTO; 401(k) matching; paid life insurance; and tuition support for professional development. There's also a $500 sign-on bonus once you complete 100 hours.
This role suits someone who has prior direct-care experience and is genuinely motivated by one-on-one support work. BAYADA emphasizes a supportive team environment with around-the-clock clinical backing, and they've received recognition as a top workplace for overall culture, diversity, and family-friendly policies.
How this employer is doing
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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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$16 to $20 per hour
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