Special Needs Caregiver (DSP)

bayada home health care; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Short commute times

Tools for job

Scholarship programs

Stable environment

Paid time off

24/7 on-call support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, in-home care for individuals with ID/DD. You must have at least one year of verifiable work experience.

In this role you will work independently in clients' homes, help with daily activities, and assist with community outings. The position offers weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to individuals with ID/DD in their homes.
• Work independently in clients' homes and communities.
• Assist with transportation for community activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Independence

Transportation

ID/DD experience

Job description

Be the Direct Support Professional you always wanted to be at BAYADA Home Health Care!

Would you like to give compassionate care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own homes? To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.

We have current Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations:

• Kearney and surrounding areas

BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals:

• Weekly pay ($18.00 per/hour)
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near your home
• Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
• Scholarship programs
• A stable working environment – we invest in our care team
• Paid time off
• 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support

Job Responsibilities of a Home Care Direct Support Professional:

• Passion for providing mental/behavioral health care to individuals with ID/DD
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home/community
• Must be able to provide transportation for client during community activities.

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct 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.