Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities
BAYADA Home Health Care
$20 / hour
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Description
Make a Meaningful Difference as a Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities.
Join the Maui Team Today!
$1,000 Sign on Bonus
Weekly pay starting at $20/hour, with opportunities to earn higher rates when supporting clients with more complex needs.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
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Build meaningful, long-term relationships through one-on-one support.
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Participate in clients’ favorite activities and community events, including programs such as Special Olympics.
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Assist individuals in developing independence and achieving personal goals, such as budgeting, shopping, socializing, using public transportation, and maintaining an active lifestyle.
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Provide support with dignity, respect, and person-centered care.
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Promote client safety and well-being at home and in the community.
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Help create enjoyable and enriching experiences that support inclusion and quality of life.
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Have fun on Maui as a supportive Buddy!
Compensation & Schedule:
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Weekly Pay
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Flexible scheduling
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Paid training
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Short commute times
Benefits You’ll Love:
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Flexible schedule around your availability.
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Client matching per your skill
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Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
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Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
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Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Passion for supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
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Patience, empathy, and reliability
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Ability to read and write in English
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Reliable transportation and ability to transport clients to community activities
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
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BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
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Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
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Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
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Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii
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Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
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
- flexible schedule
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking part-time Companions/Buddies to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Maui. In this role, you'll build meaningful relationships while helping clients develop independence, participate in community activities like Special Olympics, and work toward personal goals—whether that's learning to budget, use public transportation, or simply enjoying time together. No prior experience is required; BAYADA provides comprehensive training and matches you with clients based on your strengths and availability.
The position offers flexible scheduling around your life, weekly pay starting at $20 per hour with potential for higher rates based on client complexity, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. You'll need to be at least 18, have reliable transportation to help clients get around the community, and bring genuine patience and empathy to the work. The role suits someone who values direct impact and wants to support people with disabilities in a person-centered way.
BAYADA backs this opportunity with solid benefits including health insurance with multiple plan options, paid training, PTO, 401(k) matching, and educational development opportunities. The company has been recognized by Forbes as a top Hawaii employer for three consecutive years and by Newsweek as a greatest workplace overall, suggesting a stable organization committed to its team.
How this employer is doing
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- Legal Issue
- Leadership Change
In the news
Bayada Home Health Care’s new CEO Bryony Winn wants to provide higher levels of care at home, Inquirer.com
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$20 per hour
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