Special Needs Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

Want To Make A Difference In Your Community?

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join the team in and around Lycoming County, 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.

Looking for a new job opportunity? One that rewards you with both meaningful work and weekly income? With our Habilitation Apprentice Program, you can go from no experience to working one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to help them live better lives at home and in their communities! NO HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM! PAID TRAINING PROVIDED! As an apprentice, you’ll get paid a competitive wage while you train and gain skills to help people with I/DD, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. You’ll teach them to do things for themselves, helping them live more independent, purposeful lives. 

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. You will be part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. We provide an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others and offer flexibility in our roles to match your needs. BAYADA recognizes and rewards our support professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

• Provide personal care assistance (bathing, hygiene, grooming, and other activities of daily living)
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation and housekeeping
• Take clients on errands and appointments
• Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
• Participate in community integration activities

• One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities
  • Preferred, but NOT required!
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older

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 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.