What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide / Direct Support Professional position 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 Home Health Aide / Habilitation Technician / Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations:
- Newark / New Castle
Find Your Purpose with a Career in Home Health
Join BAYADA Home Health and Make a Difference in Your Community
Be the DSP you always wanted to be at BAYADA Home Health!
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join the team in New Castle, Delaware. 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. 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.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- 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
Compensation & Schedule:
- 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)
- [Optional: mileage reimbursement, or other compensation/schedule specific benefit]
Benefits You’ll Love:
- [Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options]
- Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, 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 Support Professionals:
- One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (If you do not have this experience, training is available through our apprentice program)
- High school diploma or equivalent
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
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 really & Glassdoor
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our support professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals:
- Weekly pay
- 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 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
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
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.
