Special Needs Caregiver (DSP) - part-time
BAYADA Home Health Care
$20 / hour
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Description
Join Our Big Island Team —$1,000 Sign on Bonus
Weekly pay starting at $20/hour, with opportunities to earn higher rates when supporting clients with more complex needs.
Opportunities available in: Hilo, Keaau, Mountain View, Pepeekeo, Ocean View, Hawi, Kealakekua, and surrounding areas.
Type: Part-Time (Weekday and Weekend Availability)
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities.
- Participate in community integration, leisure activities, errands, and having fun.
- Patiently teach, encourage, and celebrate small achievements, giving people the space to grow.
- Opportunity to enhance caregiving skills with support from our clinical managers.
- Provide personal care assistance as needed.
Compensation & Schedule:
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Short commute times (matching you to opportunities in your community)
- Mileage reimbursement
Benefits You’ll Love:
- Flexible schedule around your availability.
- Clients match your skill and comfort level.
- 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)
- Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications:
- One year experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Ability to transport clients to community activities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- The ability to read and write in English
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
- Voted by Star Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
- Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
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 hiring Direct Support Professionals on Hawaii's Big Island to provide one-on-one care for individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. The role centers on community-based support—helping clients participate in activities they enjoy, run errands, build independence, and achieve personal goals. You'll work flexibly across weekdays and weekends in your local area (Keaau and surrounding communities), with mileage reimbursement and short commutes.
The position suits caregivers with at least one year of experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including those who've cared for family members. You'll need a high school diploma, a valid driver's license to transport clients, and fluency in English. Starting pay is $20 per hour, with higher rates available for clients with more complex needs, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Beyond weekly pay and scheduling flexibility, BAYADA offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; and employer-paid life insurance. You'll receive on-the-job training, access to free courses, and clinical support from managers. The company has been recognized as Forbes' #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii and a top workplace for diversity and families.
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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