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Lancaster, United States

Caregiver - DSP - Special Needs

BAYADA Home Health Care · Lancaster · United States

Home Care Aide

Posted: 9/11/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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Do meaningful work in your community as a part-time Direct Support Professional / Special Needs Caregiver!!! 

At BAYADA you'll work one-on-one in the home and community settings as a Special Needs Caregiver / DSP for Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to help them reach their full potential! This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who has ever worked as an Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), Paraprofessional, Teacher/ Teaching Assistant or anyone who loves caring and supporting others as they work towards their goals!

Scholarships and Developmental opportunities available! Including our Advance to LPN and RN Programs including Residencies! (click the links below to find out more!)

BAYADA is urgently hiring part-time Special Needs Caregivers throughout Lancaster County including:  Lancaster, Manheim, Elizabethtown, Landisville, Mountville, Willow Street, New Providence, Leola, New Holland, Ephrata and other towns throughout Lancaster County, PA!

We Offer our DSP - Special Needs Caregivers:

  • $18-$19 
  • Weekly pay
  • Consistent 1 on 1 clients
  • PTO
  • Flexible scheduling and short commute times
  • Positive and stable work environment and the tools you need to do your job
  • Scholarships, Reward and Recognition programs
  • 24/7 on call clinical manager support
  • 401k, Dental, Vision and more!
  • Unlimited $500 Talent Scout "refer a friend" bonuses!
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Job Responsibilities for Special Needs - Caregiver - DSP  :

  • You will provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
  • You will accompany clients on errands and appointments
  • You will spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
  • You will assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
  • You will participate in community integration activities

Qualifications for Special Needs - Caregiver - DSP :

  • One year experience working with I/DD individuals; If you do not have this experience, training may be available through our apprentice program
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation with the ability to transport clients to and from appointments, errands or outings
  • Experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician (BT), Paraprofessional or Teacher/ Teaching Assistant is highly preferred but not required

Come join our 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.

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