About this role
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 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.
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 in:
Hickory, Conover, Catawba, and the surrounding area.
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
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
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
Be Part of Something More Personal
At BAYADA, your work is about more than completing tasks, it’s about creating a sense of comfort, consistency, and confidence for the people you support every day. We recognize and reward professionals who show up with compassion, dedication, and heart.
Step into a role where your presence truly matters, apply today!
Make a real difference every day by providing compassionate, one-on-one care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—right in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. If you’re passionate about helping others live more independent and fulfilling lives, this is a meaningful opportunity to do just that. To be considered, candidates must have at least one year of verified experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have current Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations:
Hickory Conover and surrounding towns
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 clinical manager support
Job Responsibilities of a Home Care Direct Support Professional:
Ability to work independently in a client's home/community Accompany clients on errands and appointments. Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation. Participate in community integration activities. Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming, etc.)
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.