Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals in: Lewistown, Mifflintown, and the surrounding communities!

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Special Needs Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals to join the team in and around Lewistown, PA. 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.

Position Highlights:

• Part-time roles with the possibility of additional hours and full-time availability
• Flexible openings across day shifts - part time!
• Competitive pay starting at $17+/hour, depending on experience

How You'll Make an Impact as a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP):

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming, basic hygiene)
• 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

Benefits You'll Love:

• Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, 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) and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP),

Qualifications for Our Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

• One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities/special needs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older

Apply today and make a meaningful impact in your community!

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.