BAYADA Home Health Care·Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Provide one-on-one companionship to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them maintain independence. Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and goal achievement while ensuring their safety and dignity in the community.
Make a Lasting Impact as a Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities.
Join the Oahu Habilitation Team. $1,000 Sign on Bonus
Pay Rate: $19/Hour
BAYADA Habilitation is looking for a Habilitation Technician to work as a Companion/Buddy to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop and maintain as much independence as possible in the local community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for those who are passionate about helping people with disabilities achieve their goals and live their best lives. The meaningful work of Companions and Buddies foster an environment where people with disabilities can thrive as valued members of their communities. No experience required!
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 Oahu as a supportive Buddy!
With offices throughout Hawaii, BAYADA offers the opportunity for you to work locally, impact your community, and grow professionally. Join our caring team today!
Locations We’re Hiring: East Honolulu, Hawaii Kai, Diamond Head
Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends available
Pay: Weekly; $19 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, along with patience and empathy, is required.
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.