Special Needs Caregiver

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

FSAs and HSAs

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

EAP

Training programs

Scholarships

Referral bonuses

24/7 clinical support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is urgently hiring Special Needs Caregivers in Somerset, PA and nearby areas. You will provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence and independence while delivering compassionate care.

Role involves transportation to appointments, personal care support, and facilitating participation in community activities. Flexible schedules with weekly pay of $18–$19 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to appointments.
• One year of experience supporting individuals with ID/DD preferred.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.

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 goals and live as independently as possible.

Skills

Companionship

Mentorship

Transportation

Community engagement

Personal care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of ID/DD support experience

Job description

Urgently Hiring in Somerset, Berlin and surrounding areas | Weekly Pay | Up to $19/hr.

Join BAYADA as a Special Needs Caregiver and make a meaningful difference every day. You'll provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, gain independence, and achieve goals. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create lasting connections, celebrate life-changing milestones, and be the reason someone has a brighter day.

We are currently hiring Special Needs Caregivers in the following areas:

• Berlin, PA
• Bedford, PA
• Somerset, PA
• and surrounding areas!

What You'll Do as a 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

• Weekly pay - $18 - $19/hr.
• Flexible schedules
• Multiple shifts available
• Work close to home

Benefits You'll Love as a 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

What We're Looking For in Special Needs Caregivers:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• One year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to appointments and activities

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.

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.

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.