Direct Support Professional / DSP

BAYADA Home Health Care

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Lewistown, PA 17044 40.598090846 Until 9/15/2026 First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Flexible Schedule. Meaningful Work. Life-Changing Impact.

Are you ready to turn your compassion into something bigger? At BAYADA, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a purpose. Every day, you’ll build meaningful one-on-one connections, supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities as a trusted companion and champion for their independence.

We’re hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Lewistown, PA and surrounding areas (Richfield, Thompsontown, Milroy, Mount Union, and more)!

Why BAYADA? Because your work should work for you.

  • Make a real difference—in your clients' lives and your own
  • Flexible schedules that fit your lifestyle
  • Part-time roles with growth up to 40 hours/week
  • Work close to home with convenient shifts
  • A people-first culture built on respect, compassion, and support

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Engage in hobbies, activities, and meaningful moments
  • Support daily living tasks like meal prep and routines
  • Encourage community engagement and social connection
  • Provide personal care with dignity and respect
  • Assist with transportation for appointments and outings

Compensation & Flexibility

  •  $17.50 / hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible part-time schedules (multiple shift options)
    • Days and Evenings
    • Weekends
  • Short commutes (typically within 30 minutes of home)
  • Mileage reimbursement options

Benefits Designed for You

  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options)
  • Career growth (scholarships, paid training, development programs)
  • Recognition & rewards (bonuses, referral programs)
  • Support you can count on (24/7 clinical team + strong team culture)
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • 401(k) + company match & employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You Bring

  • Experience supporting individuals with I/DD
  • High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
  • Reliable transportation to support client needs

Recognized as:

  • 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor
  • Newsweek’s Greatest Workplace (Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity)
  • Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

Don’t just find a job. Find your purpose. Apply today and start making a difference with BAYADA!

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.

About this role

Summary

Support individuals with disabilities, provide personal care, and promote independence.

Job title

Direct Support Professional / DSP

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lewistown, PA; remote work not specified

Salary

$17.50 / hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

support individuals with I/DDhigh school diploma

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal carecommunity supportdaily living assistancetransportationdisability support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lewistown, PA 17044, USA

Work arrangement unknown City