Direct Support Professional

BAYADA Home Health Care; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education & Development

Recognition & Rewards

Positive Work Environment

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Gastonia, NC is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. You will provide personal care, accompany clients to errands, and support daily activities.

This role offers weekday afternoon/evening shifts with flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and benefits including health insurance, education opportunities, and PTO.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (If you do not have this experience, training is available through our apprentice program)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
• Accompany clients on errands and appointments
• Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
• Participate in community integration activities
• Help lift and reposition clients.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be the DSP you always wanted to be at BAYADA Home Health!

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join the team in Gastonia, NC. BAYADA’s special needs caregivers - Direct Support Professionals DSPs - work one-on-one in home and community settings as a companion and mentor for individuals with intellectual or developmental disability to help them reach their full potential. As a member of our team, you will be valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow, and we can’t wait for you to join us.

You will be part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. We provide an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others and offer flexibility in our roles to match your needs.

Locations We’re Hiring:

Gastonia, Denver, and Dallas!

Shifts available

Weekdays (Afternoons and Evenings) *shifts subject to change based on client needs

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
• Accompany clients on errands and appointments
• Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
• Participate in community integration activities
• Help lift and reposition clients.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home)

Benefits You’ll Love:

• 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 (paid time off)
• Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications for Our Support Professionals:

• One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (If you do not have this experience, training is available through our apprentice program)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Thrive in a Culture That Cares:

We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:

• Rated 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor
• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our support professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. 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.