Direct Support Professional / DSP

BAYADA Home Health Care • Bloomsburg, PA

4d • $18

About The Position

Become a BAYADA Apprentice for Rewarding Work and Competitive Pay!
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.
BAYADA Home Health Care currently has clients in and around Columbia and Montour Counties, PA! BAYADA’s special needs caregivers - DSPs - work 1:1 in home and community settings as a companion and mentor. We specialize in assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities reach their full potential!
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Scholarship and development opportunities, PAID online and on-the-job training
• Recognition programs, referral bonuses
• Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support
• PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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