Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities

• Make a Meaningful Difference as a Companion/Buddy
• Join BAYADA's Big Island Habilitation Team
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Weekly pay starting at $20/hour, with opportunities to earn higher rates when supporting clients with more complex needs.

Schedule:

Part-Tme

Flexible weekday and weekend opportunities available.

Now Hiring In:

Hilo, Kea'au, Mountain View, Pepe'ekeo, Ocean View, Waimea, and surrounding communities

BAYADA is seeking compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, personal care aides, nurse aides, and individuals with caregiving experience, including those who have cared for a family member.

In this rewarding role, you will provide one-on-one companionship and community-based support to individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll help individuals build independence, develop life skills, participate in community activities, and achieve their personal goals.

Many team members begin part-time and have opportunities to increase their hours as additional client assignments become available.

Relevant experience may include supporting individuals with disabilities, behavioral health, special education, dementia or Alzheimer's care.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities.

Participate in community integration activities, errands, and appointments.

Patiently teach, encourage, and celebrate small achievements, giving people the space to grow.

Opportunity to enhance caregiving skills with support from clinical managers.

Provide personal care assistance as needed

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Ability to transport clients to community activities
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• The ability to read and write in English
• Thrive in a Culture That Cares: BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
• Voted by Star Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
• Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii
• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
• With offices throughout Hawaii, BAYADA offers the opportunity for you to work locally, impact your community, and grow professionally.
• 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.