Caregiver - DSP - Special Needs

BAYADA Home Health Care • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

BAYADA is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Special Needs Caregivers to provide one-on-one support to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home and community settings. The role helps clients work toward their goals and reach their full potential. Caregivers may assist with personal care, daily tasks, appointments, errands, hobbies, and community activities. Training may be available through an apprentice program for applicants without the specified experience.

The position is offered throughout Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Manheim, Elizabethtown, Landisville, Mountville, Willow Street, New Providence, Leola, New Holland, Ephrata, and other local towns. BAYADA offers weekly pay, consistent one-on-one clients, flexible scheduling, short commute times, a positive and stable work environment, scholarships and development opportunities, and on-call clinical manager support. The posting also mentions a 401(k), dental and vision benefits, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

• One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; training may be available through an apprentice program for applicants without this experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to transport clients to appointments, errands, or outings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), paraprofessional, teacher, or teaching assistant is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including dressing and grooming.
• Accompany clients on errands and appointments.
• Spend time with clients doing their favorite hobbies and activities.
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation.
• Participate in community integration activities.
• Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, or outings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Consistent one-on-one clients.
• Flexible scheduling and short commute times.
• Positive and stable work environment and tools needed to do the job.
• Scholarships and development opportunities, including Advance to LPN and Nurse Residency programs.
• PTO.
• 24/7 on-call clinical manager support.
• 401(k).
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Unlimited $500 Talent Scout refer-a-friend bonuses.
• Reward and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED