Full-Time Caregiver at Rady's Children's Hospital for Private Family

Approx. Start date

ASAP (When the right candidate is identified)

Location Address

RADY Childrens Hospital 3020 Childrens Way San Diego 92123

Full time Part time Temp

Full time

Desired Days/Hours

Hours can vary daily based upon hospital rehab schedule however the full-time nurse position requires a daily 9:30-3:30 schedule.

Pay rate approx. range

TBD DOE

Health benefits/401K applicable

No

Live-in or Live-out

Live-out

Relocation costs covered (if applicable)

Yes

Household is Casual Semi-formal or Formal

Semi-formal

Typical caregiving duties include

A family in San Diego is seeking a compassionate reliable and emotionally intelligent nurse to join their support team during a challenging time.
Their 12-year-old son is currently in rehab for a brain injury (AVM) and the family is looking for a nurse who can provide steady trusted nursing support both at the hospital and in daily life.
This role blends elements of nursing personal assistance caregiving and active engagement with their son.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Hospital and family liaison
Take accurate notes on medical updates from doctors nurses and staff
Summarize and share updates in a group chat and shared document
Trained in trach and ventilator care administration of medications and feeds through feeding
tube and helping meet other medical needs
Assist nurses and staff with mobility (lifting him in and out of a wheelchair) and personal care
support such as showering teeth brushing and general hygiene as needed
Active participant in OT/PT speech therapy and schooling while at the hospital
Provide an active engaging presence with their son through reading aloud speaking with him
playing music showing favorite programs and encouraging communication while at the
hospital
Support for the family by offering a calm reassuring presence when they step away
Assist the mother with daily needs including errands (groceries laundry beverages supplies)
Help schedule appointments or personal tasks
Communicate with the familys driver to coordinate transportation
Anticipate and respond to evolving logistical or household needs

Administer medication

Yes

Manage other staff

No

Light housekeeping

No

Cooking

No

Shopping

Yes

Driving / errands

Yes

Help with family/kids/pets

No

Would be really nice if.

Previous experience in caregiving nursing family assistance or personal/executive assistant
roles.
Training in trach and ventilator care
Preferred experience in pediatrics
Strong emotional intelligence (EQ): able to read the room anticipate needs and adapt to both
the son and the family
Excellent communication and note-taking skills with the ability to accurately convey medical
updates
Compassionate patient and emotionally resilient in sensitive situations
Highly organized proactive and adaptable to changing family needs
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Special requirements

Previous experience in caregiving nursing family assistance or personal/executive assistant
roles.
Training in trach and ventilator care.
Preferred experience in pediatrics.
Strong emotional intelligence (EQ): able to read the room anticipate needs and adapt to both
the son and the family.
Excellent communication and note-taking skills with the ability to accurately convey medical
updates.
Compassionate patient and emotionally resilient in sensitive situations.
Highly organized proactive and adaptable to changing family needs.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Must pass advanced Background Check from 3rd party (Paid by client)

Yes