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Disability Support Attendant Jobs in Miami, FL

$17–$28 an hour · Shifts, including weekends

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Disability Support Attendant jobs in Miami, FL typically pay $17–$28 an hour (about $2,950–$4,850 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of shifts, including weekends. Employers ask for disability support experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Miami.

Typical pay
$17–$28
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,950–$4,850
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Sometimes
accommodation provided
Schedule
Shifts
including weekends
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Open disability support attendant positions in Miami

No open position is listed for Miami today. New disability support attendant jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About disability support attendant jobs in Miami

Disability Support Attendant jobs in Miami, FL are household positions: a disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life. Families hiring in Miami range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro.

Miami is known for international trade, finance, tech migration, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Carnival Corporation, World Fuel Services, Lennar, Chewy, and Citadel. Miami is now called "the Manhattan of the South" as major hedge funds and tech firms relocate to the city.

Main duties

  • Assist with personal care and mobility
  • Support daily routines and independence goals
  • Help with meals, shopping and appointments
  • Use hoists and mobility equipment safely
  • Support social and community activities

Disability Support Attendant pay in Miami

Household incomes in Miami are shaped by an average local salary of around $63,000, which is why disability support attendant pay here sits slightly below the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in MiamiTypical pay ranges, per hour. Disability Support Attendant highlighted.
Disability Support Attendant$17–$28
Home Nurse$30–$55
Governess$28–$52
Disability Support Attendant pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$20–$34
Los Angeles$18–$31
Chicago$18–$30
Houston$17–$29
Dallas$18–$29
Miami$17–$28

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a disability support attendant

Typical day — Disability Support AttendantAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Miami?

The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Miami.

Miami is often described as “Emerging Finance and Tech Hub of the South”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Disability support experience
  • Manual handling training
  • Background or worker screening check
  • Driving licence is often useful

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Most disability support attendant roles in Miami are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your disability support attendant experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a disability support attendant earn in Miami, FL?

Disability Support Attendant jobs in Miami, FL typically pay $17–$28 an hour (about $2,950–$4,850 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in disability support attendant jobs in Miami?

Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most disability support attendant roles in Miami are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.

What do I need to work as a disability support attendant in USA?

Employers ask for disability support experience, manual handling training and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a disability support attendant do day to day?

A disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life. Typical duties include assist with personal care and mobility, support daily routines and independence goals, help with meals, shopping and appointments.

How do I apply for disability support attendant jobs in Miami on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Miami hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a disability support attendant work?

A typical schedule is shifts, including weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.