Caregiver, CNA, or Patient Care Tech (Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm)

A Place at Home Encinitas San Marcos, CA 92069, US

Schedule Requirements: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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. If you’re a respectful and dependable caregiver who takes pride in your work and wants to grow into leadership, we’d love to meet you.

About Us

At A Place at Home – Encinitas, we’re redefining what quality home care looks like.
Our team is known for professionalism, reliability, and heart. We don’t just fill shifts — we build lasting care partnerships with seniors in North County San Diego (Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, La Jolla).

We offer the best Caregiver Benefits Package in San Diego:

Competitive Pay + Premium Shifts (based on experience and reliability)
Weekly or Daily Pay Options
Career Growth: Train to become a Care Manager through our leadership program
Care Crown Rewards Program: Cash bonuses for perfect attendance and outstanding care
PTO, Paid Sick Leave & Holiday Pay for eligible employees
Free Virtual Urgent & Primary Care for you and your family after 90 days
Supportive Team Environment — we treat our caregivers like family

What You’ll Do

Provide one-on-one care, companionship, and support for seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities
Assist with ADLs — bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and more
Maintain client safety and dignity with professionalism
Observe and report changes in condition to the office team
Represent A Place at Home – Encinitas with compassion, reliability, and respect

Ideal Candidate

You’re the kind of Caregiver who:

Shows up—on time, every time. Reliability is your trademark.
Is coachable and open to feedback, always striving to grow and improve.
Brings warmth, respect, and professionalism to every interaction.
Stays calm and positive even in challenging situations.
Takes pride in your work and holds yourself to a high standard of care.
Sees caregiving as a career, not just a job, and wants to grow in the healthcare field.
Understands that communication and dependability are non-negotiable.

What We’re Looking For

You are a Caregiver, licensed CNA, HHA, or Medical Assistant
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must pass drug screen, background check, and employment verification

Schedule

Part-time and full-time available
Day, evening, and overnight shifts
Weekday and weekend options

Location

Encinitas, Carlsbad, and the surrounding North County areas

Pay

NOC shifts offer a higher hourly rate and a monthly attendance bonus.
For all caregivers, the starting hourly rate is $19, with increases based on client complexity and caregiver experience.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to work with a team that values professionalism, rewards excellence, and supports your growth —Apply today to join A Place at Home – Encinitas!

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