Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities.
Join the Maui Team Today!
$1,000 Sign on Bonus
Weekly pay starting at $20/hour, with opportunities to earn higher rates when supporting clients with more complex needs.
Locations We’re Hiring: Kahului, Wailuku, Kihei, Pukalani, Makawao, Kula, and surrounding communities.
Employment Type: Part-Time (Weekday and Weekend Availability)
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Companion/BuddyIn this rewarding role, you will provide one-on-one companionship and community-based support to individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll help individuals build independence, develop life skills, participate in community activities, and achieve their personal goals.
No experience required—we provide training!
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Build meaningful, long-term relationships through one-on-one support.
Participate in clients’ favorite activities and community events, including programs such as Special Olympics.
Assist individuals in developing independence and achieving personal goals, such as budgeting, shopping, socializing, using public transportation, and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Provide support with dignity, respect, and person-centered care.
Promote client safety and well-being at home and in the community.
Help create enjoyable and enriching experiences that support inclusion and quality of life.
Have fun on Maui as a supportive Buddy!
Compensation & Schedule:
Weekly Pay
Flexible scheduling
Paid training
Short commute times
Benefits You’ll Love:
Flexible schedule around your availability.
Client matching per your skill
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Passion for supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Patience, empathy, and reliability
Ability to read and write in English
Reliable transportation and ability to transport clients to community activities
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii
Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
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.