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Caregiver - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

BAYADA Home Health Care

$15 / hour

Boone, NC 28607 | 36.211809148 | -81.66334742Full-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Bring Comfort, Connection, and Care Into Every Home You Serve as a Caregiver - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Are you driven by building trust, creating stability, and helping others grow? Bring your skills into a more personal setting where your support can truly be felt.  At BAYADA, our Caregiver - Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, and live more independently in the comfort of their own homes. 

Now Hiring Caregiver - Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in: 

  • Blowing Rock, and the surrounding area

What You’ll Gain with BAYADA as a Caregiver - Direct Support Professional (DSP):

  • Weekly pay for reliability and peace of mind 
  • Flexible scheduling designed around your life 
  • Short commutes—we match you with clients close to home 
  • A supportive environment with the tools you need to succeed 
  • Scholarships and career growth opportunities 
  • A stable, long-term opportunity with a trusted organization 
  • Paid time off 
  • 24/7 clinical support whenever you need guidance 

Compensation & Schedule 

  • Starting at $15/hr
  • Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts and locations 
  • Short commute times—we aim to place you within 30 minutes of home  

What We’re Looking For in Caregivers - Direct Support Professionals (DSP):

  • 1+ year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 
  • High school diploma or equivalent (18+) 
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations 
  • Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities 
  • Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area 

What You’ll Do as a Caregiver - Direct Support Professional (DSP):

  • Provide support with daily routines and personal care 
  • Help individuals build life skills and maintain independence 
  • Offer encouragement, consistency, and meaningful companionship 
  • Support engagement at home and within the community 

Work in a Culture That Prioritizes You 

At BAYADA, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a team built on respect, inclusion, and support. We’re committed to helping you succeed, both professionally and personally. 

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

  • paid time off
  • parental leave

About this role

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Boone area to provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. You'd support clients with daily routines, personal care, and skill-building activities that help them maintain independence and engage in their communities. The work centers on building trust and offering consistent companionship alongside practical assistance.

The role requires at least one year of prior experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and flexibility across different shifts and client locations within a 30-minute radius of your home. You'll need to be comfortable traveling between clients and driving individuals to activities. BAYADA offers weekly pay starting at $15/hour, flexible scheduling, paid time off, 24/7 clinical support, and access to scholarships and career development opportunities. This is a full-time position suited to someone seeking stable, meaningful work with a long-established home health care provider.

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