BAYADA Home Health Care·York, Pennsylvania
You will provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home and community settings. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, facilitating community activities, and acting as a mentor to help clients build independence.
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Join BAYADA Home Health Care and help empower independence for individuals in your community.
BAYADA is hiring Special Needs Caregivers in York and surrounding areas.
In this role, you’ll work one-on-one in home and community settings, supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities as a trusted companion and mentor, helping them build skills, confidence, and independence.
What You’ll Do as a Special Needs Caregiver: Support participation in community activities Empower clients to live independently and reach their full potential Assist with personal care (dressing, grooming) Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities Engage in hobbies, activities, and meaningful companionship Compensation & Schedule Pay starting at $18-19/hour Weekly pay Part-time, flexible scheduling with various shifts available Opportunities close to home Benefits You’ll Love as a Special Needs Caregiver: Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HSA Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and development opportunities, scholarships, and free courses Recognition programs and referral bonuses Supportive, team-focused work environment with 24/7 clinical support Qualifications for our Special Needs Caregiver Role: High school diploma or equivalent (18+) One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (Training may be available through our apprentice program if you don’t have experience) Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to appointments and activities Why BAYADA?
A culture that values respect, inclusion, and belonging Recognized as a top workplace by Newsweek and Forbes A stable company that invests in your success At BAYADA, you’ll be part of a team that values you, supports your growth, and listens to your voice.
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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is required, though training may be provided for those without experience.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, special needs caregiver roles are often driven by ongoing demand for support with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for both a high school diploma and direct experience with autism, Down syndrome, or similar needs, along with benefits such as dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and EAP support. Review the full posting carefully and highlight your hands-on experience and availability, since requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.