Companion/Buddy for People with Disabilities
Quick Summary
Make a Lasting Impact as a Caregiver. Join the Big Island Habilitation Team. $1,000 Sign on Bonus Pay Rate: $20/hr** Seeking recent graduates, Paraprofessionals, Direct Support Professionals,
Nice to Have
~1 min readSeeking recent graduates, Paraprofessionals, Direct Support Professionals, Habilitation Technicians, Personal Care Aides, Nurse’s Aides, Caregivers, those caring for a family member, and those interested in working with individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs).
BAYADA Habilitation is currently seeking a Habilitation Technician to work as a Caregiver for individuals with autism, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Compassionate caregivers embody both empathy and respect in every interaction, striving to uplift and empower the people they support. Our caregivers provide 1:1 support in the home and in the community.
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Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities.
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Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation.
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Participate in community integration activities, errands, and appointments.
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Patiently teach, encourage, and celebrate small achievements, giving people the space to grow.
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Opportunity to enhance caregiving skills with support from our on-staff nurse and managers.
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Provide personal care assistance as needed
What We Offer
~1 min readWhat We Offer
~1 min readRequirements
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One year experience working with clients with intellectual and development disabilities preferred but not required (paid training provided)
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Be at least 18 years of age
- Drivers License and transportation
BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
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Voted by Star Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
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Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
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Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, #1 Healthcare Employer in Hawaii
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Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
With offices throughout Hawaii, BAYADA offers the opportunity for you to work locally, impact your community, and grow professionally. Join our caring team today!
Type: Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends available
Pay: Weekly; $20 and up based on experience
We have current Home Health Aide / Habilitation Technician / Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations:
- Hilo
- Keaau
- Mt View
- Pepeekeo
- Ocean View
- Hawi
- Kailua- Kona
- Kealakekua
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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- April 15, 2026
- Last seen
- May 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 20
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- May 5, 2026
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Nonprofit home health care provider offering nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, and personal care services
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