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 Children's Hospital 3020 Children's 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 family’s 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