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BAYADA Home Health Care·Hickory, North Carolina
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Provide one-on-one support with daily routines and personal care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Help clients build life skills, maintain independence, and engage in community activities.
Bring Comfort, Connection, and Care Into Every Home You Serve as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Are you driven by building trust, creating stability, and helping others grow? Bring your skills into a more personal setting—where your support can truly be felt. At BAYADA, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide one-on-one care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, and live more independently in the comfort of their own homes. Now Hiring in: Hickory, Conover, Catawba, and the surrounding areas.
What You’ll Gain with BAYADA Weekly pay for reliability and peace of mind Flexible scheduling designed around your life Short commutes—we match you with clients close to home A supportive environment with the tools you need to succeed Scholarships and career growth opportunities A stable, long-term opportunity with a trusted organization Paid time off 24/7 clinical support whenever you need guidance Compensation & Schedule Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts and locations Short commute times—we aim to place you within 30 minutes of home What We’re Looking For in Direct Support Professionals (DSP): 1+ year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities High school diploma or equivalent (18+) Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP): Provide support with daily routines and personal care Help individuals build life skills and maintain independence Offer encouragement, consistency, and meaningful companionship Support engagement at home and within the community Work in a Culture That Prioritizes You At BAYADA, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a team built on respect, inclusion, and support.
We’re committed to helping you succeed, both professionally and personally.
Recognized for excellence: 3.8 rating on Indeed & Glassdoor Newsweek’s Greatest Workplace (Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity) Forbes Best Employers for Veterans 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.
Requires at least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between client locations.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in North Carolina are typically in steady demand because providers need reliable staff to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including transportation and daily living assistance. These jobs can be competitive when employers prefer prior I/DD experience, but apprenticeship pathways may help candidates without that background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driving record, availability, and any experience supporting I/DD before applying.