BAYADA Home Health Care·Kailua, Hawaii
Act as a companion and buddy to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them maintain independence in the community. Responsibilities include supporting clients with hobbies, budgeting, socializing, and ensuring their overall safety and well-being.
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: Honolulu, Windward, Pearl City, Kailua
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
In Hawaii, personal aide roles for people with disabilities are often driven by ongoing needs in home and community-based support, so openings can appear across care settings. Competition can be strong because employers value reliability, compassion, and basic qualifications such as being 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent; no prior experience is required here. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, and highlight any direct caregiving, communication, or support experience in your application.