Weekend Respite Caregiver

Butterfly-Home-Care; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid orientation and training

Caregiver appreciation and recognition

Opportunities to work close to home

One-on-one caregiving assignments

Supportive local leadership

Team culture that values caregivers

Meaningful work helping independence

Job summary

Butterfly Home Care in Manassas, VA is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide one-on-one, in-home support for aging adults and individuals with disabilities in Manassas and Prince William County. Roles include companionship, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation, with a focus on dignity and independence.

We offer flexible scheduling, paid orientation and training, and opportunities to work close to home.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and professional.
• PCA certification preferred, but not required.
• Previous caregiving or home care experience is preferred.
• Experience with aging adults or individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for transportation assignments.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass background checks and screenings.
• Ability to complete required orientation and training.
• Ability to follow written care plans and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Respect for privacy, dignity, and cultural differences.
• Ability to safely perform essential physical responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve meals based on preferences and dietary needs.
• Help with light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide non-medical medication reminders.
• Assist with shopping, errands, and appointments.
• Provide transportation for activities and appointments.
• Support participation in recreational and community activities.
• Encourage independence and daily living skills.
• Follow individualized care and service plans and safety instructions.
• Document services provided accurately.
• Communicate changes or concerns to supervisory team.
• Complete other approved care-related duties as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Professional

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Background checks

Orientation & training

Education

PCA certification preferred

Job description

Compassionate Caregivers – Join Our Team at Butterfly Home Care of Manassas

Seeking Respite Caregiver to work weekends and Respite shifts.

Make a meaningful difference—one person, one family, and one community at a time.

Butterfly Home Care of Manassas is seeking dependable, compassionate caregivers to provide one-on-one support to aging adults and individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout Manassas and Prince William County.

We are a locally owned and operated, veteran-owned and woman-operated home care organization committed to person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, safety, choice, and meaningful community connection.

About the Role

As a Caregiver with Butterfly Home Care of Manassas, you will support individuals in their homes and communities based on their unique needs, preferences, routines, abilities, and personal goals.

Depending on the assignment, you may provide companionship, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation, and support with errands, appointments, and community activities.

At Butterfly Home Care, person-centered care means more than completing a list of tasks. It means listening, respecting individual choices, encouraging independence, and providing the right level of support for each person.

We are looking for team members who are dependable, patient, respectful, compassionate, and committed to helping others live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene

• Preparing and serving meals based on individual preferences and dietary needs

• Assisting with light housekeeping and laundry

• Providing non-medical medication reminders

• Assisting with grocery shopping, errands, and appointments

• Providing transportation for approved activities and appointments

• Supporting participation in recreational and community activities

• Encouraging independence and daily living skills

• Following individualized care plans, service plans, and safety instructions

• Accurately documenting services provided

• Communicating changes, concerns, or incidents to the supervisory team

• Completing other approved care-related duties based on the individual's needs

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and professional

• Personal Care Aide (PCA) certification preferred, but not required

• Previous caregiving, personal care, direct support, or home care experience preferred

• Experience supporting aging adults or individuals with disabilities is a plus

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Current automobile insurance when required for transportation assignments

• Authorization to work in the United States

• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and employment screenings

• Ability to complete required orientation and training

• Ability to follow written care plans and verbal instructions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Respect for individual choice, privacy, dignity, and cultural differences

• Ability to safely perform the essential physical responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Why Join Butterfly Home Care?

• $16–$19 per hour, depending on assignment, qualifications, experience, and level of care

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid orientation and training

• Caregiver appreciation and recognition

• Opportunities to work close to home

• One-on-one caregiving assignments

• Supportive and accessible local leadership

• A team culture that values, respects, and listens to caregivers

• Meaningful work helping individuals remain independent and connected to their communities

Work Location

Care is provided one-on-one in the individual's home and community. Assignments are available throughout Prince William County, Virginia. Caregiver needed for Gainesville area.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available based on current client needs, including:

• Weekdays

• Evenings

• Weekends

• Holidays

Join Our Team

If you are compassionate, dependable, and committed to helping others live with dignity, independence, choice, and purpose, we would love to hear from you.

At Butterfly Home Care, care doesn't stop at the front door. We help people remain connected to their homes, their communities, and the everyday experiences that make life meaningful.