Caregiver / DSP / Direct Support Personnel

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in Boone, NC is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community and home setting. The role focuses on mentoring and helping clients build independence, learn life skills, and stay engaged.

Flexible afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts are available, with $16/hr+ starting pay and weekly pay. Paid training, ongoing professional development, and a path for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with individuals with IDD/Special Needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; education verification may occur.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including grooming and daily routines.
• Accompany clients to appointments and community activities.
• Engage in hobbies, recreation and social activities with clients.
• Assist with meals and household routines.
• Support clients' independence goals.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP): Boone & Blowing Rock | Flexible Shifts, Weekly Pay

Location: Boone and Blowing Rock, NC
Pay: $16/hr+ with weekly pay
Schedule: Afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available

Looking for work that fits your life in the High Country and makes a difference? BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/Special Needs) in Boone and Blowing Rock. This is a hands-on, meaningful role. You'll be a mentor and companion, helping clients build independence, learn life skills, and get out into the community.

A day in the role

• Help with personal care, including dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Go with clients to appointments, errands, and outings in the community
• Join in hobbies, recreation, and social activities
• Help with meals and household routines
• Support each clients' independence goals

Why work with us

• $16/hr+ starting pay
• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling, with afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts
• Clients near you whenever possible, so you spend less time driving
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Scholarship and career advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus FSA and HSA options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Referral bonuses and employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience? Training may be available through our apprentice program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. While we will complete education verification as part of the hiring process, providing a copy of your diploma, GED certificate, or certified/sealed transcripts can help prevent delays if records are difficult to obtain.
• 18 years or older

Who this is for:

DSPs, caregivers, habilitation technicians, direct care workers, community support workers, personal care assistants, behavioral health technicians, residential counselors, CNAs, home health aides, and special needs caregivers.

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.