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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA Home Health Care Salary
Hickory, NC Other
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Bring Comfort, Connection, and Care Into Every Home You Serve as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Are you driven by building trust, creating stability, and helping others grow? Bring your skills into a more personal setting—where your support can truly be felt. At BAYADA, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, and live more independently in the comfort of their own homes.

Now Hiring in: Hickory, Conover, Catawba, and the surrounding areas.

What You’ll Gain With BAYADA


  • Weekly pay for reliability and peace of mind
  • Flexible scheduling designed around your life
  • Short commutes—we match you with clients close to home
  • A supportive environment with the tools you need to succeed
  • Scholarships and career growth opportunities
  • A stable, long-term opportunity with a trusted organization
  • Paid time off
  • 24/7 clinical support whenever you need guidance


Compensation & Schedule


  • Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts and locations
  • Short commute times—we aim to place you within 30 minutes of home


What We’re Looking For in Direct Support Professionals (DSP):


  • 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent (18 )
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations
  • Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities
  • Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area


What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):


  • Provide support with daily routines and personal care
  • Help individuals build life skills and maintain independence
  • Offer encouragement, consistency, and meaningful companionship
  • Support engagement at home and within the community


Work in a Culture That Prioritizes You

At BAYADA, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a team built on respect, inclusion, and support. We’re committed to helping you succeed, both professionally and personally.

Recognized for excellence:


  • 3.8 rating on Indeed & Glassdoor
  • Newsweek’s Greatest Workplace (Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity)
  • Forbes Best Employers for Veterans


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.

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