Direct Support Professional

BAYADA Home Health Care; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education & Development

Recognition & Rewards

Positive Work Environment

PTO

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Gastonia, NC seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate in-home care and companionship to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily living activities, accompany clients to appointments, and help them pursue meaningful hobbies.

We offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, professional development, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

We will 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, Mount Holly, and the surrounding area.

Shifts available

• 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.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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.