Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

FSA & HSA options

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth & scholarships

Referral bonus programs

24/7 clinical support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Special Needs Caregivers for Mt. Airy area. You will help individuals engage in community activities, provide mentorship, assist with personal care, and transport clients to appointments and outings.

Join a team dedicated to empowering independence and compassionate care. Flexible part-time schedules with competitive pay and benefits. Training opportunities available; all positions near Mt.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working with intellectual and development disabilities.
• High school diploma or GED is required (education verification may occur).
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals participate in community activities and social events.
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and meaningful companionship.
• Support personal care needs, including dressing and grooming.
• Transport clients to appointments, errands, and community outings.
• Empower individuals to reach their goals and live as independently as possible.

Skills

IDD experience

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day. Build a Career That Matters.

Your care has the power to change lives. At BAYADA you'll see that impact from day one.

We are currently hiring Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregivers in the following areas:

• Mt. Airy, Elkin, Pilot Mountain, and surrounding locations!

What You'll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver:

• Help individuals participate in community activities and social events
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and meaningful companionship
• Support personal care needs, including dressing and grooming
• Transport clients to appointments, errands, and community outings
• Empower individuals to reach their goals and live as independently as possible

Pay & Schedule

$16.00/hr.

• Weekly pay
• Flexible part-time schedules
• Multiple shifts available
• Work close to home

Benefits You'll Love as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, and HSA options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth opportunities, scholarships, and free training programs
• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 clinical support

Qualifications for Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP):

• One or more years of experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (If you do not have this 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 of age or older

Don't have experience? We may be able to help. Ask about our apprentice training program and start building a career with purpose.

Why Choose BAYADA?

At BAYADA, you're more than an employee—you're part of a team that values compassion, respect, inclusion, and belonging. We're proud to be recognized by Newsweek and Forbes as a top employer and remain committed to investing in the success and growth of our employees.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.

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.