Caregiver Home Health Full-time
A Place At Home

Patient Caregiver – UCSD Nursing & Pre-Med Students

A Place At Home Los Angeles, CA, US
$19 / hour

As an In-Home Caregiver, you will provide 1:1 care to clients throughout North County San Diego, including Vista, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and La Jolla. You must be willing to work in these areas and able to reliably commute to client homes within 45 minutes or less.

Are you studying to become an RN, MD, or DO and eager to gain real-world patient care experience? Do you want flexible hours that fit your class and clinical schedule — while building your healthcare résumé?

At A Place at Home – Encinitas, we’re hiring part-time Caregivers who are passionate about people, learning, and professional growth. This is your chance to earn income, gain clinical insight, and make a genuine impact in North County San Diego. 

Why Students Love Working Here

  • Flexible Scheduling: Day, evening, and overnight shifts that work around your classes and clinicals.
  • Real-World Experience: Build foundational care skills that align with nursing and pre-med coursework.
  • Supportive Environment: Learn from experienced nurses and care managers who value your growth.
  • Earn While You Learn: $19/hr starting pay, with increases for reliability and performance.
  • Leadership Pathway: Grow into our Care Manager Training Program — a bridge to healthcare leadership.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide 1:1 care for seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities.
  • Assist with mobility, hygiene, meals, and companionship, practicing empathy and clinical observation.
  • Monitor and report changes in client condition — strengthening your assessment and documentation skills.
  • Communicate effectively with families and office staff — the same teamwork skills you’ll use in medical settings.

What Makes You Shine

  • You are a natural problem solver, strong critical thinker- and can quickly take initiative 
  • You’re compassionate, dependable, and professional.
  • You bring a positive, calm presence to those in your care.
  • You’re excited to gain hands-on healthcare experience before entering your clinical rotations.

 Requirements

  • You’re over 18 years of age 
  • Currently enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Allied Health program.
  • No prior caregiving experience required — we’ll train you!
  • Clean Driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to pass a background check.

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t “just a job.” It’s a meaningful step toward your future in healthcare — where you’ll practice compassion, refine your bedside manner, and make a difference every day.

Join a team that values your education, supports your goals, and invests in your success.

Apply today and start building your healthcare career with A Place at Home – Encinitas.

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