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Philadelphia, PAPer Diem$18/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
BAYADA Home Health Care seeks a Direct Support Professional to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role focuses on building trust, fostering independence, and helping clients develop life skills and participate in everyday activities. The posting offers flexible PRN scheduling, starting pay of $18 per hour, and a variety of shifts and locations.
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Full job description
Bring Your Skills to Life. Build Connections That Matter with BAYADA.
At BAYADA Home Health Care, the work you do goes beyond tasks—it’s about building trust, fostering independence, and creating meaningful, everyday moments for the people you support.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , you’ll work one-on-one in homes and communities, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and more). You’ll serve as a mentor, advocate, and steady presence—helping each person build confidence, develop life skills, and live life on their terms.
Here, your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your growth truly matters. We invest in you—because when you thrive, the people you support do too.
What We’re Looking For in Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP):
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1+ year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and locations
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Reliable transportation and ability to drive clients to activities
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Willingness to travel between clients within your assigned area
What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
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Support daily routines like dressing, grooming, and personal care
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Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and community outings
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Engage in hobbies, activities, and meaningful social interaction
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Assist with daily living tasks, including meal preparation
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Help individuals stay active, connected, and engaged in their communities
Compensation & Schedule
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Starting at $18/hour
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Flexible PRN scheduling with a variety of shifts and locations
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Short commute times—we aim to place you within 30 minutes of home
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Mileage reimbursement options available
Benefits That Support You
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Health Coverage Options : Medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, and HSA
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Growth & Development : Paid training, scholarship opportunities, and career advancement
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Recognition & Rewards : Referral bonuses and employee recognition programs
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Supportive Environment : 24/7 clinical support and a team that genuinely cares
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Time Off That Matters : PTO, paid holidays, and paid training
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Additional Perks : 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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:
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3.8 rating on Indeed & Glassdoor
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Newsweek’s Greatest Workplace (Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity)
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Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
Explore the impact you can make as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), watch here:
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 707 open Direct Support Professional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18/hr
- Pennsylvania median$17–20/hr28 hourly ranges
- US median$19–20/hr562 hourly ranges
This rate, $18/hr, is 6% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Direct Support Professional hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 35 open Direct Support Professional jobs in Pennsylvania and 707 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Abound Health Group, LLC7 open
- BAYADA Home Health Care (this employer)7 open
- Maxim Healthcare6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Direct Support Professional postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (220 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 455 of the 707 open Direct Support Professional jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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