BAYADA Home Health Care·Wailuku, Hawaii
Provide one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to foster independence. Assist clients with community-based activities, hobbies, and daily life skills while ensuring their safety and dignity.
Make a Lasting Impact as a Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities.
Join the Maui Team Today: $1,000 Sign on Bonus
Pay Rate: $20/hr**
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Companion/Buddy
Make a meaningful difference in someone's life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Bayada Home Health Care. In this rewarding role, you'll work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build independence, participate in their community, and achieve personal goals.
00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
As a Companion/Buddy, you will support individuals as they engage in community activities, develop life skills, build social connections, and enjoy meaningful experiences that promote independence and inclusion.
This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dependable individuals who are passionate about helping others live their best lives. You'll play an important role in creating an environment where people with disabilities can thrive as valued members of their communities.
No experience required—we provide training!
Build long lasting relationships in a one-on-one setting a few hours a week.
Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities, like Special Olympics.
Support clients in developing their independence and achieving their goals (e.g., budgeting, socializing, shopping, using public transportation, exercise)
Be attentive to meet the individual’s needs with dignity and respect.
Ensure client safety and well-being in the home and community.
Have fun on Maui as a supportive Buddy!
If you're looking for flexible hours and a career that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Locations We’re Hiring: Kahului, Wailuku, Kihei, Upcountry
Type: Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends available
Pay: Weekly; $20 and up based on experience
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 [https://www.bayada.com/50].
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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A passion for helping people with disabilities, patience, and empathy are essential requirements.
Market context
Companion and buddy roles for people with disabilities are often in steady demand in Hawaii, where providers need reliable support staff for daily assistance and community engagement. These jobs can be competitive because employers value patience, empathy, and consistency, and this role is open to candidates age 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent, even without prior experience. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first so you can quickly compare the medical, dental, vision, PTO, and FSA details against the original posting.
