From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You drive to a client’s home somewhere in Encinitas or wider North County—Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and nearby towns—and spend the shift one-on-one.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Part-time blocks—MWF, T/Th, or Sat/Sun mornings through evenings, plus limited overnights—are built to sit around classes and clinicals while you give 1:1 care in client homes.
For new gradsStarting pay for part-time Patient Caregiver roles aimed at nursing and pre-med students is $19/hr, with an Executive Assistant & Caregiver track listed at $21/hr.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: bandana.comYou work strictly 1:1 in private homes on personal care, companionship, and customized non-medical programs for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke.
For experienced nurses
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Students learn from experienced nurses and care managers in a supportive environment
A Place at Home Encinitas · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: bandana.com- Career development
Postings advertise leadership growth and path to Care Supervisor for Caregiver/CNA/Patient Care Tech roles
A Place at Home Encinitas · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: aplaceathome.com- Scheduling
Flexible part-time blocks: MWF, T/Th, or Sat/Sun mornings (6am-12pm), afternoons (12-7pm), evenings (4-11pm); overnight 11pm-6am one night/week; also NOC Wed-Fri 7pm-7am and fixed day shifts (e.g. Mon-Thu 8am-4pm, 9am-6pm). Student-friendly around classes/clinicals.
A Place at Home Encinitas · employer research
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- Floating
Must work client homes across North County San Diego and reliably commute within 45 minutes or less
A Place at Home Encinitas · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: bandana.com- Charge opportunities
Care Supervisor growth path advertised on caregiver/CNA postings
A Place at Home Encinitas · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: aplaceathome.com
Benefits
Paid time off appears on at least one third-party caregiver posting summary; eligible NOC overnight roles list a $200 monthly bonus.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$19.00/hr
Starting pay for part-time Patient Caregiver roles aimed at nursing and pre-med students
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
$21.00/hr
Executive Assistant & Caregiver role (part-time, ~16 hrs/week), marketed to nursing/public health/social work students
As of 2026
- Benefits
Additional $200 monthly bonus for Caregiver/CNA/Patient Care Tech NOC overnight role when eligibility requirements are met
As of 2026
Sources
The units
In-home non-medical senior care (1:1)
In-home caregivers provide 1:1 care, companionship, ADLs, and support for seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities across North County San Diego.
Sources
Specialized condition programs (Alzheimer's/Parkinson's/stroke)
Employer offers customized one-on-one programs for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke after-effects, and higher-risk clients; non-medical only.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: aplaceathome.com
The hard parts
You must reliably reach client homes across North County San Diego and keep each commute to about 45 minutes or less.
Sources
As of 2026Source: bandana.comMust commute to client homes across North County San Diego within about 45 minutes
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Work is non-medical caregiver support in private homes, not facility bedside nursing
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
California is not a nursing-license compact state
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Encinitas, CA
Encinitas is a laid-back coastal city in San Diego County known for its surf culture, flower nurseries, and beachside trails. With a small-town feel, historic downtown, and easy highway access to larger hospitals, it offers nurses a relaxed, health-conscious lifestyle minutes from the ocean.
Browse roles in Encinitas- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,886/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $162,229/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from A Place at Home Encinitas
- CNA
- Night shift
Sources
- aplaceathome.com/encinitas/careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- aplaceathome.com/encinitas/non-medical-in-home-care
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- bandana.com/jobs/9bc5b3fe-ff16-4fe8-89c3-28c26dad3ecc
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
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