DSP Caregiver Female
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This posting states $18–$20 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Virginia post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $18–$21, across 49 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Virginia earn a median of $14.57 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Hiring Female DSP Caregivers in Northern, Virginia
Butterfly Home Care is hiring Female Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers to provide compassionate, individualized support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout Northern Virginia .
Are you a female caregiver, college student, healthcare student, nursing student, psychology student, social work student, or someone looking for a meaningful caregiving job? Join our team and gain valuable hands-on experience while making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Location: Sterling, Virginia and surrounding Northern Virginia communities
Pay: $18 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time & Full-Time
Position: Female Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
As a Direct Support Professional , you will provide individualized assistance and support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities.
Responsibilities may include
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and meals
- Providing personal assistance according to each individual's care and service plan
- Supporting clients during community outings, recreational activities, appointments, and social activities
- Providing companionship and positive emotional support
- Supporting communication and participation in daily activities
- Assisting with household and routine daily tasks
- Helping maintain a safe, respectful, and comfortable environment
- Following individualized service plans and caregiver instructions
- Completing accurate daily DSP documentation and progress notes
- Communicating important updates with families, supervisors, and the care team
- Following agency policies, care requirements, and applicable state regulations
What We're Looking For
You don't need years of caregiving experience to become a DSP. Women who are compassionate, dependable, patient, and willing to learn are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years old
- Compassionate and patient personality
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions
- Previous DSP, PCA, caregiver, healthcare, or human services experience is preferred but not required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
- Ability to pass required background checks and screenings
- Authorized to work in the United States
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
Butterfly Home Care is actively hiring Female DSP Caregivers to support clients in:
- Loudoun County, VA
- Fairfax County, VA
- Arlington County, VA
- Sterling, VA
- Surrounding Northern Virginia communities
Contact us today!
Butterfly Home Care
https://www.butterflyhomecare.com/careers/
22375 Broderick Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
From Butterfly Home Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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