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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$15 per hour

BAYADA Pediatrics

Flexible Schedule. Meaningful Work. Life-Changing Impact.

Start a career that truly matters with BAYADA Home Health Care as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Are you ready to turn your compassion into something bigger? At BAYADA, you won’t just have a job - you’ll have a purpose. Every day, you’ll help individuals in your community live more independently, confidently, and fully, while building a career you love.

We’re hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in:

  • Hickory

  • Conover

  • and other areas throughout Catawba County!

You’ll build meaningful one-on-one connections, supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities as a trusted companion and champion for their independence.

Why BAYADA?

  • Make a real difference, in your clients' lives and your own

  • Flexible schedules that fit your lifestyle

  • Part-time roles with growth up to 40 hours/week

  • Work close to home with convenient shifts

  • A people-first culture built on respect, compassion, and support

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

  • Empower independence and confidence

  • Engage in hobbies, activities, and meaningful moments

  • Support daily living tasks like meal prep and routines

  • Encourage community engagement and social connection

  • Provide personal care with dignity and respect

  • Assist with transportation for appointments and outings

Compensation & Flexibility

  • $15/hr.

  • Weekly pay

  • Flexible part-time schedules (afternoons, evenings and weekends)

  • Short commutes (typically within 30 minutes of home)

Benefits Designed for You

  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options)

  • Career growth (scholarships, paid training, development programs)

  • Recognition & rewards (bonuses, referral programs)

  • Support you can count on (24/7 clinical team + strong team culture)

  • Paid time off & holidays

  • 401(k) + company match & employer-paid life insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You Bring as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

  • Experience supporting individuals with I/DD (or willingness to train through our apprentice program)

  • High school diploma or equivalent (18+)

  • Reliable transportation to support client needs

Join a Team That Truly Cares. At BAYADA, your voice matters. Your growth matters. You matter. We foster a culture of belonging where you can thrive, make meaningful connections, and build a future you're proud of.

Recognized as:

  • 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor

  • Newsweek’s Greatest Workplace (Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity)

  • Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

Don’t just find a job. Find your purpose. Apply today and start making a difference with BAYADA.

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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