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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver

BAYADA Home Health Care
Mount Airy, NC Other
POSTED ON 5/22/2026 CLOSED ON 6/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Special Needs Caregiver position at BAYADA Home Health Care?

Join BAYADA Home Health and Make a Difference in Your Community

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join the team in Surry, Yadkin, and Stokes Counties. 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:


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


Benefits You’ll Love:


  • 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
  • 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 Indeed & 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!

Locations We’re Hiring: Elkin, Jonesville, Germanton, and more!

Type: Part-Time/PRN -- Afternoons, Evenings, and Weekends available!

Pay: Weekly; $15 based on experience

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.

Salary : $15

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