Bayada
Special Needs Caregivers / DSP
Reading, PA 19601 | 40.346454645 | -75.934254592. Posted 7 days ago
The role
Special Needs Caregivers / DSPs provide one-on-one support in home and community settings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will act as a mentor and companion to help individuals build life skills and gain independence.
What you will do
- Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
- Provide clients with transportation on errands, appointments and community outings
- Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities
- Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
- Participate in community integration activities
Required qualifications
- One year experience supporting with intellectual and development disabilities
- High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
- Ability to provide clients with transportation to and from appointments, errands and community outings
Benefits
- Possibility of Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
- Scholarship and development opportunities
- Free courses
- On-the-job training
- Recognition programs
- Referral bonuses
- Around clock clinical support
- PTO (paid time off)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
About the company
BAYADA Home Health Care is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider. The company is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.