Special Needs Caregiver

BAYADA Home Health Care

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York, PA 17403 39.946024206 Until 9/23/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
Your care changes lives, join BAYADA and see the impact from day one.

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters? 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.

About this role

Summary

Support individuals with disabilities in home/community settings, assisting with daily activities and promoting independence.

Job title

Special Needs Caregiver

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

York, PA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$36k–$38k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

personal carereliable transportation

Preferred skills

community engagementmentoring

Specializations

disabilitiespersonal carecommunity supportclient independence
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

York, PA, USA

On-site City