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Special Needs Caregiver

$19 per hour

BAYADA Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Description

Bring Comfort, Connection, and Care Into Every Home You Serve

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 Special Needs Caregivers 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. If you have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this is your opportunity to turn that experience into meaningful, relationship-centered work.

Now Hiring Special Needs Caregivers in:

  • Hampton Township, PA
  • McKnight, PA
  • Avalon, PA

What You’ll Gain with BAYADA as a Special Needs Caregiver:

  • 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

  • Up to $19/hr.
  • Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts and locations
  • Short commute times—we aim to place you within 30 minutes of home
    • Mileage reimbursement options available

What We’re Looking For in a Special Needs Caregiver:

  • 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 Special Needs Caregiver:

  • 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

Step into a role where your presence truly matters, apply 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.

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