Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver
BAYADA Home Health Care
$16 / hour
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Description
Make a Difference Every Day. Build a Career That Matters. Your care has the power to change lives. At BAYADA, you'll see that impact from day one.
Join BAYADA as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver and make a meaningful difference every day. You'll provide one-on-one support to individuals 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 Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregivers in the following areas:
- Mt. Airy, NC
- Elkin, NC
What You'll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver:
- 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
$16.00/hr.
- Weekly pay
- Flexible part-time schedules
- Multiple shifts available
- Work close to home
Benefits You'll Love as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver:
- 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 in Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Special Needs Caregivers:
- 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 community activities
Don't have experience? We may be able to help. Ask about our apprentice training program and start building a career with purpose.
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 community activities
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Mount Airy to work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves supporting clients in daily activities—personal care, community outings, appointments—while helping them build independence and work toward their own goals. You'll provide encouragement and companionship, transport clients to events and errands, and be part of a team with 24/7 clinical support available.
The position is part-time with flexible scheduling and pays $16 per hour with weekly pay. You'll need a high school diploma, be at least 18, have reliable transportation, and ideally one year of experience in disability support—though BAYADA offers an apprentice training program if you're new to the field. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, employer-paid life insurance, and access to free training and career development opportunities.
This role suits someone drawn to direct caregiving work who values building meaningful relationships with the people they support. BAYADA emphasizes a supportive team environment and has been recognized as a top employer by Newsweek and Forbes.
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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